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  1. @salesforce Thanks! case# 07568938. I'll buy Premier if need be; just want to know for sure that it's necessary. Doesn't seem like it to me. 7:38 AM May 25th via web in reply to salesforce
  2. Put another way: Do non-Premier-support folks have a resolution path if good Apex code is failing because of an internal SF bug? #askforce 7:27 AM May 25th via web
  3. What to do when Tier 1 rejects a support case as a "developer issue" without apparently even reading the case? #askforce 7:19 AM May 25th via web
  4. @DarthGarry I definitely got an email for my production env., but I don't think for the sandbox. #askforce 1:52 PM May 14th via web in reply to DarthGarry
  5. @DarthGarry Thank you, that's perfect! 1:36 PM May 14th via web in reply to DarthGarry
  6. @DarthGarry Thanks! Was also wondering if the update was announced anywhere, even ahead of time? Knew it was coming but not when. #askforce 1:23 PM May 14th via web in reply to DarthGarry
  7. #askforce Is there a way of knowing a sandbox has been upgraded to a new release other than console looking different and code breaking? 1:15 PM May 14th via web
  8. @forcedotcom what's the best way to report apparent summer '12 bugs (e.g., "unknown exception" now thrown by code that hasn't changed)? 12:55 PM May 14th via web
  9. @AnthemHealth Thanks for your reply on 2/28. Sent an email, got a resolution letter a few days ago, EXCELLENT result. Very pleased! 3:02 PM Mar 19th, 2011 via web in reply to AnthemHealth
  10. @anthemhealth overpaid me after mis-processing a claim at least 3 times and is now treating me like a deadbeat. #hellohealthnet 1:52 PM Feb 25th, 2011 via web
  11. The net neutrality fuss in a nutshell: Yesterday there were no rules; today's new rules are not rule-y enough; RIP The Internet. QED? 10:04 PM Dec 21st, 2010 via web
  12. test event - test http://tumblr.com/x3yzpbmmb 3:26 PM Dec 9th, 2010 via Tumblr
  13. Today's deep regret: that W. Percy didn't live to comment on the profession of blogging about how to make money blogging. 9:45 AM Dec 8th, 2010 via web
  14. Setting up a brand-new PC for the first time since I-don't-know-when. Strange not to be making Firefox my default browser... 5:55 PM Dec 5th, 2010 via web
  15. @rcbl AP Stylebook just got 'dwarf' and 'midget' entries (the latter: "considered offensive"). Coincidence I don't think 3:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010 via web
  16. Pledge with me to help rejuvenate sacred music in the English-speaking world: http://bit.ly/simple-propers-pledge #catholic 9:41 AM Nov 13th, 2010 via web
  17. The potted monkeyflower (M. aurantiacus) on my back patio is blooming for about the 10th time this year. That thing doesn't quit. 2:24 PM Nov 3rd, 2010 via web
  18. ... or maybe I was watching them wave goodbye to the Pope. Hmm, time zones. 12:42 PM Sep 18th, 2010 via web