A programmer for Hewlett-Packard went to the doctor complaining
about pain in her wrists. The doctor poked and prodded her (with
cold instruments) for a while and issued of a prognosis.

"You have carpal tunnel syndrome, but it's in its early stages.
You should be able to continue work, but you should give up
half of your programming."

"Which half? Writing memos about it or attending meetings about it?"

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