Bits from around the office.

1. The XP backlash has begun, since that's the section that's currently slamming the release timetable. The "FINAL DEVELOPMENT FREEZE" which had been written on a whiteboard outside their bullpen is now rewritten with "March", "April", and "May" all done in by strikethrough. Looks like anonymous strikes again.

2. This week's item to buy so someone's kid's class can go on a field trip. Collectible, Beanie Baby-clones embroidered with various designs (Like a libra for lawyers, etc.) By far the best and most disturbing of these has to be the all black SWAT Team teddy bear. Nothing I can add here.