Pondering Minstrel

Wednesday, December 01, 2004

E-COMMERCE SNAFU IMPERILS GLOBAL FRUITCAKE SUPPLY

From Jim Louderback at Ziff Davis
I can't believe the major networks aren't all over this. We've got the exclusive details on how a poorly worded systems spec threatens timely delivery of the world's best fruitcake. This story has it all--an obscure order of monks, gross application development negligence and a generous dollop of everyone's favorite holiday treat. Will it end happily? Will those fruitcakes ever make it off of the island of misfit sweets? Read our story for the sad yet oddly cloying details.
From the story
The monks at this abbey are known around the world for making the best fruitcake on the planet. They sell the fruitcakes, along with a few other products, to support the abbey and their charitable activities.