Mike Wood presented on PLINQ or Parallel LINQ, a pre-beta addition to LINQ that takes advantage of multi-processor machines. Chris Woodruff, scheduled to present, could not make the trip from Michigan due to work commitments and production issues.
I gained a new respect for first responders last weekend. I took for granted that fire fighters faced fires and put them out. They have all the necessary equipment and training, so they go in and do their job – they put out fires.
On Saturday, September 20th, Todd, Bill, Mike, Joe, and I rode the annual Hope Ride supporting the foodbank in Hope, Indiana. This ride is just great. I would guess 3000 riders from all over the region participate. What I don’t get is how the really fat people blow by me like I’m standing still. If [...]
Advanced Technology Systems Corporation (ATSC) brought in Ken Clyne to speak to SPIN on Agility and Requirements Management. Ken spoke with a Scottish accent and was easy to listen to for an hour and a half. Ken drove in from Columbus after a flight from D.C., and ATSC also flew in Rob Kowalski, their territory [...]
The IIBA is hosting a CIO Series over the next three months. I’ve really liked the content the IIBA has put together in their year-or-so existence in Cincinnati. Some great speakers and very solid material. Some of the last meetings I’ve been to have had more than 50 in attendance. The CIO Series should provide [...]