May 26
What Ever Happened to Software Quality?
Meetings # 3,170 - Advances in the tools and technology for computer software development would lead us to expect that today's computerized systems are
- more reliable - easier to maintain- cheaper to developthan computerized systems several decades ago.
Alas, we're disappointed. Typical computer programmers of today are actually less aware of enlightened good practices than their predecessors of the 1970s.
Conrad Weisert will illustrate common shortcomings of modern computer systems and explain how the business and academic environments inhibit progress toward higher software quality.
May 19
America Can Reduce Its Oil Dependency
Meeting # 3,169 - Walter D. Collins Program Features Slideshow on Electric Transportation
Reducing oil dependency would bring a reduction in air-pollution and make America less vulnerable to enemies. America was able to beat the Axis during World War Two with rationing of food, gasoline, rubber and other goods. War War Two America took advantage of its electric and coal powered transportation. Can there be oil-free salvation for us today? Walter is doing an update of his excellent September 8, 2007 presentation illustrated with historic slides.
May 12
Is Super-String Theory a Theoretical Concept of God?
Meetings # 3,168 -Doug Baschiere says they are the same, and the scientists may have in fact inadvertently discovered the deity.
