Goals
I work best with goals. I remember someone telling me years ago that before you sit down at a computer to "learn something" you need a goal. I find this is true with just about anything. I understand why there are exorcises at the end of he chapters now. I'm in a position to make goals for others now.

Lunch
I've gotten some serious mileage from my birthday this year. Today a different group of folks went out with me. Now it must be said, that it doesn't take much of an excuse to get a small group together to head out. The following topics were covered.
MS150. (another link)
Japanese goth weddings.
Coworker's inadequacies.
Unique automobile smells.
The proper attitude for some one who drives a BMW.