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Re: Slipping deadlines from US DECUS?

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From: killeen
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 15:58
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In article <1993Jan27.154229.40@eisner.decus.org>, killeen@eisner.decus.org writes:
> In article <1993Jan27.075743.1091@beckman.com>, dsroberts@beckman.com writes:
>> Has anyone else noticed that US DECUS seems to have gotten into a mode of
>> always slipping deadlines?  It seems like the last several symposia have been
>> accompanied by registration being moved back, CFP getting extended, etc.  Now
>> this latest posting from Jeff is yet another example.
>> 
>> Are they taking lessons from Commander Scott?  "You didn't tell 'im how long it
>> will REALLY take, did ya laddie?"
> 
> HOWEVER - I would strongly strongly strongly (enough stronglys?) recommend you 
> never start planning on it.  I am involved in some of these schedules - the 
> ability to do this is not constant.

One other very important point - we never slide the early bird deadlines.  So 
if you want the lower cost registration fees make sure you pay attention to 
those deadlines.

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Subject: Re: Slipping deadlines from US DECUS?
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Date: 28 Jan 93 15:58:06 GMT
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