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Kirk: “How long to re-fit?” Scotty: “Eight weeks. But you don’t have eight weeks, so I’ll do it for you in two.” Kirk: “Do you always multiply your repair estimates by a factor of four?” Scotty: “How else to maintain my reputation as a miracle worker?” Kirk: “Your reputation is safe with me.” – From Star Trek III I started this post awhile back with the idea of advocating Scotty’s “miracle worker” method... Read More...

It’s hard to beat a relatively cheap, local conference. Last year, I attended with the design team from Pop Art and was suprised at the A-List names they had speaking. This year, I went back, but it was a lot more hit-or-miss. Only a couple names a recognized on the roster, and none as big as last year. The workshop I attended was great, as were the keynotes, but the individual sessions were largely average quality, and there were a few real bad ones. Somewhat disappointing, but everyone has... Read More...

In an episode of “Star Trek” (maybe you remember it), the senior offices of the Enterprise were contaminated by low-level radiation from a comet, which caused them to age rapidly and prematurely. Fourty-five minutes into the program, Kirk, Spock, Bones and Scotty had aged to the point that they could no longer carry out their duties. They were confined to the sick bay while the crew feverishly sought an antidote. The situation was pretty bleak, and grew worse. While upper management was... Read More...