So, RubyConf 2008 has started. I was supposed to be presenting NeverBlock to the audience there. I didn't make it but thank God my coworker and friend Yasser was able to go toFlorida. I couldn't make it because I am still waiting for my visa clearance (the Americans changed presidents while I am still waiting!). The status kept saying "Under Processing" till a few days before the conference date. It changed to show the following: