First thing on todays agenda is to get the menu done for the party. Mostly done, but I need to work out how much of things I need. A few people have offered to bring things, so I need to get back to them if I want to get them to bring anything too. Then there are some work related things to do. Maybe more hacking on the MSN thing, and working out a business basis for this.

The ACM Queue has a great interview with AMAZON.COM over the structure of their servers, and how they are put together for scalability. As I move the vehicle tracking forward I will probably need to think more along this line to improve scalability. I really had not thought of splitting up services and databases as much as the Amazon.COM model, but I am hoping it is needed 😉

Escape on News.Com.Au has some Suggestions on Frequent Flyer programs. Mostly common sense advise, and the tidbit that you often need to book early for seats, and advoid trying in school holidays.

Music:

Simple Plan. A friend was listening to them according to MSN, And I had not heard of them. When I listened to them I recognised some of their music – but the only problem is that the track I recognise the most is listed as ‘untitled’. More research required, and I had mistaken for some James Blunt. I find the music similar to Green Day… How I can mix up a band that sounds like Green Day with James Blunt I dont know, but I did.