DO IT FOR DOOHAN! Here's a way for some good to come out of the recent death of James Doohan, who appeared on the original Star Trek. Doohan, who had Alzheimer's Disease, played Scotty, chief engineer on the starship Enterprise (registry number NCC-1701). He died of pneumonia, a common fate of people with Alzheimer's.

In honor of Doohan, consider donating $17.01 (or $1701 if you're flush) to an organization involved in the fight against Alzheimer's. In New York City, one outstanding group is the Alzheimer's Association.

If you know any current or former trekkers or trekkies, feel free to pass along this suggestion!