A collection of various ramblings on technology, life in 
Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Happy birthday to this blog, which started two years ago today. posted by Kirby | March 31 01:54 PM | comments (0)
Monday, March 29, 2004 Will India price itself out of offshore market? | CNET News.com: "The U.S. technology industry's demand for offshore services is apparently beginning to drive up pay rates in India, raising questions about the long-term benefits of outsourcing work to that country." posted by Kirby | March 29 11:58 AM | comments (0)
Melanie and I ended our ski/snowboard season this weekend in Killington, VT. The spring time conditions were great. Mash potato bumps, slush, and firm snowpack could be found throughout. Saturday was mostly cloudy to very cloudy while Sunday was nothing but blue bird skies.
We didn't get in as many days as we have in past seasons but that was expected given the wedding and all. Still this season gave us the best snow conditions either of us have seen while we were in Whistler. This season also gave us our first visit to Park City, UT, where we got to visit with Kate and Shawn. We got some hang time with Brooke and Josh on a Killington weekend trip. I completed my snowboard/Lord of the Rings birthday trilogy. And we got to spend time on the slopes of Killington with the whole Davis crew.
Even though it was a short season for us, it was still a great one. And it has left me wanting more. I can't wait until next season.
posted by Kirby | March 29 08:56 AM | comments (1)
Monday, March 22, 2004 A long read but worth it.
Ask Joel - Offshoring: "'Stop wasting your time coding.'
The problem with this argument is that you're assuming a split between 'design' and 'code' that (although believed by most managers & wannabe architects) many developers believe just isn't there." posted by Kirby | March 22 07:59 AM | comments (0)
Sunday, March 21, 2004 Pictures from our recent trip to Park City, UT, and pictures from Brooke and Josh's first wedding shower are available in the gallery. Enjoy. posted by Kirby | March 21 07:49 PM | comments (1)
Thursday, March 18, 2004 The fact the yesterday was St Patty's Day totally escaped me. I didn't even have a beer yesterday. And I can't recall missing a St Patty's Day celebration since 1994. What has my job done to me that I missed one of my favorite holidays of the year? Oh the humanity...
posted by Kirby | March 18 11:47 AM | comments (1)
Wednesday, March 17, 2004 I am making major updates to the site software to support addition sites. The work should be completed by the end of the weekend. Please let me know if you experience any problems. posted by Kirby | March 17 10:18 PM | comments (0)
Tuesday, March 09, 2004 Interesting panel discussion on the real costs of going offshore.
ZDNet News: "'Offshoring' is the term du jour, but the process it describes is complicated and riddled with pitfalls. At the Sand Hill Group's Software 2004 conference in San Francisco, a panel of senior executives share their experiences and warn that the total costs of ownership can be higher than expected." posted by Kirby | March 9 08:41 AM | comments (0)
I wonder if A&E new show Airline is helping or hurting business for Southwest Airlines. It seems every episode I have seen shows a paying passenger being refused boarding because he or she has had a few drinks prior to boarding. In tonight's episode a 72 year old man was denied boarding by Southwest because he had a little too much to drink at the airport bar while waiting for a 3 hour delayed flight. Because it was the last flight of the night the old man had no choice but to either sleep in the airport or find a hotel.
I for one typically visit the airport bar when my flight is delay by hours. And I have been known to be a little tipsy by boarding time, but once I am on the plane I sleep through the flight. However I can't help but wonder if I would have been denied boarding if I had been flying Southwest Airlines.
And what of these individuals denied boarding a Southwest flight for throwing back a few frosty brews as they wait for their flight? Do they pose a threat to the other passengers? Does Southwest believe these individuals will cause a disruption on the plane?
In one episode a gospel singing group took a Southwest flight. On the flight the group sang songs. These individuals were sober. However in my opinion the sober singing group seemed more disruptive then the beer drinking individuals who denied boarding.
There's probably more to the story then what is aired on the TV show. However it seems that Southwest has a strict policy against drinking prior to flying, which makes me glad I don't fly Southwest.
posted by Kirby | March 9 02:59 AM | comments (2)
Congratulations to Josh for the recent award on one of his New Balance shoe designs.
The Running Network -- Product Reviews: "New Balance has focused its attention on the trails for several seasons now; in fact, some of its greatest successes in recent years have come in this category. This spring's introduction of the new 1100 marks their best effort to date." posted by Kirby | March 9 02:25 AM | comments (0)
Sunday, March 07, 2004 Melanie and I just returned from a fun weekend in Killington, VT with her family. The snow was good Friday and Saturday but so-so on Sunday. But the views on Sunday were great. Our next trip is Park City next weekend with the Murphy's. Can't wait. It's our first Park City run.
posted by Kirby | March 7 10:06 PM | comments (2)
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