Frequent Flier mileage & Exporting Tech

Frequent-flier talk gets mileage from United woes... Anyway, I have very little sympathy for the boys and girls over at United Airlines. The gov't turned down their request for a handout. Not only does that prevent Ayn Rand from turning over in her grave, but it's the right thing to do. What's the saddest about all this is that it's the employees who have a majority stake. Guess it shows really what happens when the inmates run the asylum. "Yes, we'd like our company to pay us (employees) above market rates." Idiots. I'm spending my frequent flyer miles and then switching to Southwest Airlines across the board.

Anyway, back to San Francisco today. My resting heart rate is 46bpm. Pretty darn good indication that I'm getting back in shape.

Been thinking a bit about the whole process of technology outsourcing that's going on these days. Many, many companies (citibank, etc. etc.) are migrating technology development overseas. Interesting question is how to cash in on that trend? It happened with cars and electronics back in the day (the 50s). Importers made big $$ on Toyota distribution. Is there a corrollary with application development? Don't know yet.