Every technology needs a good slap in the face once in a while.   While most of this rant from Zed Shaw is insipid, there are some very good points.   Especially regarding the people and ideas that are worthy of respect, and some commentary on the potential issues with large-scale agile consulting shops.

Anyways, one doesn’t have to admire someone to admit they make some good points.

20% they said it would go up.   Well, my daily commute just went from $9.05 ($2.65 + $2.65 + $3.75) to $13.20 ($4.35 + $4.35 + $4.50) - a 45% increase.

Grrrrrrrrrr.

I love it when random happenstance leads me to fascinating stories like this one. Mary Wise, head coach of women’s volleyball at the University of Florida, is arguably the best college coach in the world, ever.