My comment above in response to: 
&gt;Trish April 9, 2012 at 5:28 pm 
&gt;Nice! Why do all the IT conferences I go to only have bad ’80?s cover bands?

If we wanna have better, then WE should offer to do a better job... or something to that effect... I ain't raggin' on you, Trish, but do consider your question seriously (why do all...)!!   I wish others would consider it as carefully as you do/did!      

What band or entertainment would you have selected - let's say, assuming you had $50K to spend in any way you chose, that's your job (promoter? event coordinator?).      OH - I forgot, and let's assume that one of your bosses (some IBM management geekperson) has a 'crush' on Miss Potter...   NOW what do we do ?!?   :)     Again,  I'm here only to ask the questions.   I have no answers.   That IS my purpose &amp; reason for being here/posting.  :)   Partially in jest, mostly in sport, but moreover, to encourage reflection/thought.   Hmmm.