It's not too late to sign up for the "Angel Zone '04" conference hosted by youngStartup Ventures on December 7 at Madison Square Garden. The conference will feature "an impressive lineup of active Angel Investors discussing their investment strategies, an exhibit of some of the hottest startups around, live company presentations, and high-level networking opportunities with the most influential angel investors actively seeking new deals." Among the guest speakers will be Steve Brotman of Silicon Alley Venture Partners. If you run into Steve, just be sure that you've done your homework.