I read that one Nick , very interesting indeed .
I reckon Steve will end up there along with Pat Lawlor , happy times ahead .
Here's the thread for thoughs who have an hour spare

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.pinball/browse_thread/thread/bd42492edded8ae3/66eb26aa6ba96d81

Stern's maybe getting a shake up , I reckon good things are happening right now in there factory , by years end there'll be a cracker .Just before WOZ release.
The more info Jack releases the amo Gary gets .
Let the games begin .
I'll drop Gary a line and see what he comes back with .

From RGP
The word is the investors of Stern hired Steve back, not Gary.
Facebook is a valuable tool whether some here dislike it or not.
A month ago a topic question was posted "who is your favorite
designer" ? Steve got the top props.
Simple, ask your fans and followers what they want and it all
transcends back to the companies sales profits.
Sell a product that customers want.
We have JJP to thank for shaking things up and I see positive things
happening in both companies. Competition is great for business.