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It is also possible to take public transportation between the two hotels. Allow around an hour for the trip.</p> <p>The Davis Street stop on the CTA Purple Line is three blocks west of the Hotel Orrington. Trains run approximately every 6-12 minutes throughout most of the day (<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://transitchicago.com/maps/rail/purple/Davis.pdf" target="_blank">pdf schedule</a>). The CTA train costs $2 per ride; purchase a fare card at the station.</p> <p><strong>Going to the Hyatt</strong></p> <p>Traveling southbound on Purple Line trains, the line usually ends at Howard, where you will need to transfer to a Red Line train to get downtown. The exception is during weekday rush hours, when express commuter trains run on the Purple Line all the way from Davis into the Loop (and back).</p> <ul> <li><em>During rush hour . . .</em> Board a train headed south towards the Loop (they run approximately every 15 minutes). Get off at the State & Lake stop. Walk north one block to Wacker Drive and turn right. It’s about three blocks to the Hyatt.</li> <li><em>Outside of rush hour . . . </em>Take the Purple Line train south towards Howard. At Howard (the end of the line), transfer to a Red Line train headed south towards 95th Street (and the Loop). Exit at the Lake Street subway station. Walk north one block to Wacker Drive and turn right. It’s about three blocks to the Hyatt.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Returning to the Hotel Orrington</strong></p> <p>From the Hyatt, walk to the CTA train station at State & Lake, in the Loop.</p> <ul> <li><em>During rush hour . . . </em>catch the Purple Line express train headed north towards Linden. Exit at the Davis Street stop and walk three blocks east to the Hotel Orrington.</li> <li><em>Outside of rush hour . . . </em>Board a Red Line train headed towards Howard. At Howard (the end of the line) transfer to the Purple Line. Exit at the Davis Street stop.</li> </ul> <p>If you’re leaving very early or late, when trains are less frequent (or stop running), be sure to check the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/rail/rail.html" target="_blank">schedule online</a> or pick up a paper copy at the station.</p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Sat 3 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/03/free-mla-shuttle-tofrom-hotel-orrington/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Free MLA Shuttle to/from Hotel Orrington">Free MLA Shuttle to/from Hotel Orrington</a></h2> <p>Posted by LAC Publicity Subcommittee under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/annual-meeting/" title="View all posts in Annual Meeting" rel="category tag">Annual Meeting</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/hotel/" title="View all posts in Hotel" rel="category tag">Hotel</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/transportation/" title="View all posts in Transportation" rel="category tag">Transportation</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/03/free-mla-shuttle-tofrom-hotel-orrington/#respond" title="Comment on Free MLA Shuttle to/from Hotel Orrington">No Comments</a></p> </div> <div class="post-content"> <p>MLA will offer a free shuttle between the Hotel Orrington and the annual meeting at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago. The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.mlanet.org/am/am2008/travel/hotel_shuttle.html" target="_blank">schedule is now available</a> on the MLA ‘08 website.</p> <p>The MLA shuttle will operate between the two hotels from Saturday morning through Wednesday morning. For members attending Friday CE courses, MLA will help to coordinate shared taxi rides. Members can also take the CTA Purple Line train (<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/03/cta-purple-line-trains-tofrom-hotel-orrington/">see our post with directions</a>).</p> <p class="MsoNormal">MLA advises members to allow for a minimum of 45 minutes ride time during peak traffic hours. While traffic is not likely to be as much of an issue on Saturday and Sunday, during morning rush hour (Monday to Wednesday) roads will be more congested.<span> </span><span></span><span>Be prepared, and take advantage of the time to network with colleagues and enjoy the views of Chicago and Lake Michigan.</span></p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Fri 2 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/02/explore-chicagos-brewing-history/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Explore Chicago’s Brewing History">Explore Chicago’s Brewing History</a></h2> <p>Posted by LAC Publicity Subcommittee under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/about-chicago/" title="View all posts in About Chicago" rel="category tag">About Chicago</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/things-to-do/" title="View all posts in Things to do" rel="category tag">Things to do</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/02/explore-chicagos-brewing-history/#respond" title="Comment on Explore Chicago’s Brewing History">No Comments</a></p> </div> <div class="post-content"> <p>On Sunday, May 18<sup>th</sup> from 6:30-9:00pm, the Chicago History Museum will be hosting a fun boat tour called <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.chicagohistory.org/planavisit/upcomingevents/tours/exploring-the-city-3" target="_blank">Exploring Chicago’s Yeast Side: A History of Beer</a>. This sunset tour will take in the sights related to Chicago’s long history of beer brewing and provide beautiful views of the city from Lake Michigan. There are even beer tastings provided by Berghoff Brewery. Tickets are still available (as of 5/2/08) for $45.00 per adult.</p> <p>Tour meets at the Chicago Line Cruises dock at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=41.89001,-87.621267&spn=0.007428,0.014591&z=16&msid=117083853193383565606.00044c52c792bd1c9c575" target="_blank">North Pier, 465 N. McClurg Court</a>, about 1/2 mile northeast of the Hyatt Regency. From the Hyatt, follow Michigan Ave. North, across the bridge, to Illinois St. Turn right on Illinois and walk to McClurg Ct. North Pier is at 465 N. McClurg Ct., on the left side of the street.</p> <p>For more information on the Chicago History Museum consult our <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/page/4/">earlier post.</a></p> <p>-Andrea Garren</p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Fri 2 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/02/participate-in-colleague-connection/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Participate in Colleague Connection">Participate in Colleague Connection</a></h2> <p>Posted by LAC Publicity Subcommittee under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/annual-meeting/" title="View all posts in Annual Meeting" rel="category tag">Annual Meeting</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/first-time-attendees/" title="View all posts in First-Time Attendees" rel="category tag">First-Time Attendees</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/new-members/" title="View all posts in New Members" rel="category tag">New Members</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/02/participate-in-colleague-connection/#respond" title="Comment on Participate in Colleague Connection">No Comments</a></p> </div> <div class="post-content"> <ul> <li>Need help deciphering the conference booklet and choosing what programs to attend?</li> <li>Want to know which social events have free food, drink and entertainment?</li> <li>Need a friendly and familiar face to introduce you to other members?</li> <li>Are you curious about what a specific MLA chapter, section, special interest group or committee can do for you?</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/hsl/cc2008.asp" target="_blank">register</a> to participate in Colleague Connection!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Providing opportunities to meet new colleagues, build your professional network, discuss new ideas and maximize your time in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Chicago</st1:city></st1:place>, Colleague Connection pairs newer members or first-time meeting attendees with returning, more experienced members during the 2008 Annual Conference.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Experienced members benefit from Colleague Connection, too! Mentoring a colleague during the conference can expand your professional network, expose you to new ideas and see the conference from a fresh perspective. In addition, you will get the satisfaction of helping someone, and there’s no greater reward than that! Don’t be left out! Register at: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/hsl/cc2008.asp">http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/hsl/cc2008.asp</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>If you </strong><strong>register by <span class="yshortcuts">Sunday, May 11th</span></strong>,<strong> you will be guaranteed to receive your mentor or mentee before leaving for the meeting.</strong><span> </span>After <span class="yshortcuts">May 11th</span>, members will still be able to sign up via the Web or in-person at the conference.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Dean Hendrix at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/mailto:dhendrix@buffalo.edu"><span class="yshortcuts"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none">dhendrix@buffalo.edu</span></span></a> or <span class="yshortcuts">716. 829.3900 x112.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">- Dean Hendrix, MLA Membership Committee</p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Fri 2 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/02/spotlight-on-sigs-lgbt/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Spotlight on SIGs: LGBT">Spotlight on SIGs: LGBT</a></h2> <p>Posted by LAC Publicity Subcommittee under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/annual-meeting/" title="View all posts in Annual Meeting" rel="category tag">Annual Meeting</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/02/spotlight-on-sigs-lgbt/#respond" title="Comment on Spotlight on SIGs: LGBT">No Comments</a></p> </div> <div class="post-content"> <p><strong>Tell us briefly about the purpose and/or background of your SIG.</strong><br/> <em>The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Health Science Librarians SIG was founded in 1995 to identify, collect, and disseminate gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgendered health care information to enhance the quality and quantity of information available to our colleagues within the Medical Library Association (MLA) and our institutions.</em></p> <p><strong>Do you have a website and/or list-serv? </strong><br/> <em>Our Web site is available at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://lgbt.mlanet.org/" target="_blank">http://lgbt.mlanet.org</a>, and information about our email discussion group is available <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://lgbt.mlanet.org/mailman/listinfo/sig_lgbt.mlanet.org" target="_blank">here</a>. We also publish an annual/semi-annual newsletter, sharing information about the SIG’s activities at the MLA Annual Meeting.</em></p> <p><strong>Will you be meeting at MLA? If so, when, and what is on your agenda? Is the meeting open to non-members?</strong><br/> <em>The SIG will hold an informal business meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the Atlanta Room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The meeting is open to non-members, and while we do not have a specific agenda prepared as yet, we typically talk about our program activities at the current meeting and begin discussing the types of activities in which we would like to be involved at next year’s meeting.</em></p> <p><strong>Is there anything else about your SIG that you’d like to share with MLA blog readers?</strong><br/> <em>The SIG’s membership is not limited to gay persons but rather is open to any member of the Medical Library Association who supports anti-discrimination and is pro-human rights.</em></p> <p><strong>And just for fun, what’s on your must see/do list for Chicago?</strong><br/> <em>Chicago is home to the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.centeronhalsted.org/" target="_blank">Center on Halsted (COH)</a>, the city’s premier lesbian, bay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) destination. The COH opened in April 2007 and is located in the center of Lakeview on “Northalsted”, a bustling, diverse commercial district. For a less intense yet still colorful venture, check out Andersonville on North Clark. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.andersonville.org/index.php/andersonville-chicago/history" target="_blank">Andersonville</a> is a historic Swedish district with small-town charm. </em></p> <p>- Thank you to co-convener Jon Crossno for sharing info on LGBT SIG activities at MLA ‘08.</p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Thu 1 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/01/mla-08-restaurant-guide/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: MLA ‘08 Restaurant Guide">MLA ‘08 Restaurant Guide</a></h2> <p>Posted by LAC Publicity Subcommittee under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/restaurants/" title="View all posts in Restaurants" rel="category tag">Restaurants</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/01/mla-08-restaurant-guide/#comments" title="Comment on MLA ‘08 Restaurant Guide">1 Comment</a></p> </div> <div class="post-content"> <p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://mlanet.org/am/am2008/pdf/08_restguide_web.pdf" target="_blank">MLA ‘08 Restaurant Guide</a> (pdf) is now available on the meeting website. Find everything from cheap eats to fancy steak houses, from meatloaf to vegetarian.</p> <p>The Guide covers restaurants in the neighborhoods nearest the Hyatt, all within walking distance. But if you’re feeling adventurous, don’t hesitate to wander further out into the city. Chicago has a great diversity of restaurants, representing culinary traditions from around the globe.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants" target="_blank">Metromix</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.yelp.com/c/chicago/restaurants" target="_blank">Yelp</a> are two review sites that can help you identify additional dining options. The hotel concierge and MLA members at the Hospitality Booth can also help with suggestions and directions.</p> <p>Have a favorite that’s not on the list? Leave a comment below . . .</p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Thu 1 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/01/where-am-i-how-do-i-get-there/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Where am I? How do I get there?">Where am I? How do I get there?</a></h2> <p>Posted by LAC Publicity Subcommittee under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/about-chicago/" title="View all posts in About Chicago" rel="category tag">About Chicago</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/transportation/" title="View all posts in Transportation" rel="category tag">Transportation</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/01/where-am-i-how-do-i-get-there/#respond" title="Comment on Where am I? 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The CTA has partnered with Google to offer a trip planner that will suggest a public transportation route to get you to your destination. The Trip Planner is available on the CTA website and from within any <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://maps.google.com/help/maps/transit/chicago/" target="_blank">Google Map</a> of Chicago (see note above).</p> <p>The cash fare for CTA buses is $2 per trip, exact change only. Fares are slightly lower when you use a CTA fare card on the bus: $1.75 per trip, and 25 cents for transfers. You must purchase a fare card to ride the CTA trains (also called the “El”, short for elevated train). The fare for trains is $2. Purchase a card and add value at CTA stations, and at many currency exchange outlets.</p> <p>If you plan to do a lot of site-seeing around the city, consider purchasing a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://transitchicago.com/maps/fares.html#e" target="_blank">CTA vistor pass</a>. Passes are available for 1, 2, 3, and 5 days, and offer unlimited travel on buses and trains. Take 3 rides in a day, and you’ve already paid for the 1-day pass ($5)!</p> <p><em><strong>Taxi </strong></em></p> <p>For taxi company phone numbers, see this <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@0414979990.1203624639@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdadedgiggeilcefecelldffhdfhg.0&contentOID=536913202&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&topChannelName=Dept&blockName=Consumer+Services%2FTaxi+Cab+Information%2FI+Want+To&context=dept&channelId=0&programId=0&entityName=Consumer+Services&deptMainCategoryOID=-536889926" target="_blank">list</a> on the City of Chicago webpages. An easy number to commit to memory is that of Yellow Cab: 312-TAXI-CAB.</p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Tue 29 Apr 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/04/29/museum-of-science-industry/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Museum of Science & Industry">Museum of Science & Industry</a></h2> <p>Posted by LAC Publicity Subcommittee under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/things-to-do/" title="View all posts in Things to do" rel="category tag">Things to do</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/04/29/museum-of-science-industry/#respond" title="Comment on Museum of Science & Industry">No Comments</a></p> </div> <div class="post-content"> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/wp-content/uploads/U505.jpg" onclick="ps_imagemanager_popup(this.href,'U-505','196','117');return false" onfocus="this.blur()"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631im_/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/wp-content/uploads/U505.jpg" alt="U505.jpg" title="U505.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="117" width="196"/></a>Often voted the best science museum in the country, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/" target="_blank">Chicago’s Museum of</a><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/" target="_blank"> Science and Industry</a> is a delight for children and adults. It is the largest science museum in the Western hemisphere with an <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/omnimax-3d-theater/" target="_blank">OmniMax theater</a>, working <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/coal-mine/" target="_blank">coal mine exhibit</a> and a real <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/u-505/" target="_blank">U-505 German submarine</a> to tour. There are <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/" target="_blank">exhibits</a> that range from transportation and genetics, to space exploration and petroleum sciences.</p> <p>Favorite permanent exhibits include:</p> <ul> <li>An enormous <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/the-great-train-story/" target="_blank">train model</a> that shows the train journey from Seattle to Chicago,</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/farm-tech/" target="_blank">Farm technology</a> and baby chick hatchery</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/yesterdays-main-street/" target="_blank">Yesterday’s main street</a> with a working silent film theatre</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/whispering-gallery/" target="_blank">Whispering room</a> that is truly amazing.</li> </ul> <p>The museum is located about 6 miles south of downtown, at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. It is in the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.hydeparkchicago.org/community.html" target="_blank">Hyde Park</a> neighborhood that is also home to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.uchicago.edu/" target="_blank">The University of Chicago</a>. Consult the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/visit-the-museum/museum-info/getting-here/" target="_blank">directions webpage</a> for details about how to get to the museum by bus or train.</p> <p>Don’t pass up a chance to visit this Chicago treasure.</p> <p>-Andrea Garren</p> <p><em>(Image from the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/" target="_blank">Museum of Science and Industry website</a>) </em></p> <div class="post-info"> </div>  <div class="post-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Mon 28 Apr 2008</p> <div class="post-info"> <h2 class="post-title"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/04/28/newsletter-conference-connections/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Newsletter - Conference Connections">Newsletter - Conference Connections</a></h2> <p>Posted by Pat_Pinkowski under <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/annual-meeting/" title="View all posts in Annual Meeting" rel="category tag">Annual Meeting</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/green-meeting/" title="View all posts in Green Meeting" rel="category tag">Green Meeting</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/category/newsletter/" title="View all posts in Newsletter" rel="category tag">Newsletter</a> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/04/28/newsletter-conference-connections/#respond" title="Comment on Newsletter - Conference Connections">No Comments</a></p> </div> <div class="post-content"> <p><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sharing news at this year’s MLA meeting will be “greener” as we experiment with alternative methods of communicating.<span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Traditionally, a print newsletter provides information not in the meeting program book.<span> </span>Articles on new exhibitors, promotion of sessions, corrections to the program, informal meeting announcements, exhibit hall winners, social events, and safety issues have all appeared.<span> </span>While a newsletter will continue, we will also share information in other ways.<span> </span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The newsletter will be reduced in length and recycling opportunities will be available.<span> </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Information will also be posted on white boards in high-traffic areas at the meeting site.<span> </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Prefer an electronic format?<span> </span>All newsletter and white-board entries will also be posted to the meeting blog.<span> </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The hotel monitors (public and in the rooms) will provide information on session location changes.<br/> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">To contribute items to the newsletter, whiteboards, or blog please send an email to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/mailto:meeting.news@gmail.com">meeting.news@gmail.com</a> or place announcements in the labeled boxes at the Hospitality Booth and the Member Resource Room at the meeting hotel.<span> </span>We will accept items Friday, May 16 through Tuesday, May 20.<span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Please contact Pat Pinkowski at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080504141631/mailto:patricia.pinkowski@alz.org">patricia.pinkowski@alz.org</a> or 312.335.5730 with any questions.<span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; 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