In what could be the only ever recorded case of developers outlasting SAs and DBAs on a project, Sony have decided to keep 2 java coders back and let the rest of us roam free. Strange atmosphere in a zombie company. I have sat here typing up my CV all day - just like everyone else. Permies are getting called out to talk about redunancies, personal phonecalls are being made constantly, and productivity has gone into reverse.

The greatest failure yesterday was forgetting my father's birthday. OOPS.

The big question. Should I stockpile iPod Mini's for Christmas?

It struck me yesterday that we are living in a era which beholds a huge gap between the lives of citizens of developed and undeveloped nations. What is different now, compared to 50 years ago, is that practically everyone is aware of each other. Which means that some kid is aware that I slack off all day surfing the internet, whilst he wrestles buffalo for dinner. Should I be distressed and riddled with guilt?

- posted by Daniel @ Friday, October 01, 2004