Well guys this is kind of embarassing. It's 10:00 AM and there
isn't much of Alpha-Gang around right now, and I don't know
when to expect to see anybody. I think that shifted schedules are
O.K. but I strongly believe that everybody's work-day should overlap
a solid 4 hours or so. This allows for us to interact, share ideas,
answer questions in our various areas of expertise etc. As a rule
of Thumb, I think that a starting time between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM
is ideal. A normal work day is 8 hours plus an hour for lunch. I
know most of us put in a lot more than 8 hours and  I certainly
don't want to discourage that through rigorous rules. 

Please send me a note specifying your typical work hours. Also,
if you expect to miss your typical work hours, please call and
let me know. My number is 747-2867; Karen's is 747-2765; otherwise
just leave a message at the lobby.
		Thanks, 
			Chris Downend

With the Holiday and all, I suspect many of you forgot to send me
a note specifying your work hours. Kudos to the four of that responded
so promptly.  Here are the Guidelines (let me know if you think this is
reasonable or unreasonable):

	- Shifted schedules are O.K.
	- Must include 4 hours in the core of the day for interaction
	- Ideal starting time is between 6:30 and 9:30 AM.
	- Normal work day is 8-hours plus an hour for lunch
	- Call and leave a message with Downend/Graham/Receptionist
	  if you're going to be sick or Accidently detained.

Here are the responses so far:

	Rivera:		9 am to 6 pm
	Lipson:		9:30 to 6:30
	Ralston:	7:00 to 4:30-5:30
	Drobny:		8:30 to 5:30 or 9-6
	Downend:	9:00 to 6:00

Websters says kudos is: "fame and renown resulting from and act or 
			 achievement: prestige". 
The rest of you can have Kudos too - just send in your work hours!
	Thanks,
	    Chris