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A Boer guard was at my elbow all the time, but was courteous & polite, only he barred the way in the compound (quadrangle or big open court) & wouldn't let me cross a white mark that was on the ground -- the "deathline," one of the prisoners called it.
Mark Twain, a Biography. Complete Albert Bigelow Paine 1899
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A Boer guard was at my elbow all the time, but was courteous & polite, only he barred the way in the compound (quadrangle or big open court) & wouldn't let me cross a white mark that was on the ground -- the "deathline," one of the prisoners called it.
Mark Twain, a Biography — Volume II, Part 2: 1886-1900 Albert Bigelow Paine 1899
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Well, sometimes we need to finish something for a given deathline.
How to Create an Article of 1,000+ Words in 90 Minutes or Less | Write to Done 2009
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Slide 23: The project A 5 month time period is short when: • People have to adapt to a new way of working • The projects introduces innovative technology • The organization is used to slow pace projects This project was: • on time, • above customer expectation • and .. delivered all functionality before the deathline!
erinmckean commented on the word deathline
An assignment deadline that fills you with dread in the face of impending doom.
January 7, 2015