Hi, Only 1.5 weeks to go. Please visit the web site http://heppc12.uta.edu/~brandta/uta-pico/uta-pico.html In addition to directions and other info, there is a 0th draft of program. Some of you may not know that you were giving a talk so please verify your talk and title so we can setup the agenda server. Other business: For those who arrive at a reasonable hour Thursday, we will have dinner at 6:15 at portofino's (it's <5 minutes from hotel): http://www.restauranteur.com/portofino/privdin.htm From hotel, right on to wet-n-wild way, right on Collins (no left allowed) left into gas station before first light and turn around. Cross I30 then right on Center. Portofino's is in shopping center on left. My contact info: office 817 272-2706. Secretary Amy 817 272-2087 Margie 817 272-2266. Some info that I need: 1) Are you interested in dinner thurs.? 2) Please let me know your flight details (I have mike+jerry's) and whether or not you're renting a car (DFW has all rental car brands)for logistics of Friday morning 3) Please check your talk title and see if it's okay or send corrections 4) We're ordering lunch from Jason's deli for Friday, but need orders by Weds., please pick a sandwich and a soft drink or water. (LOCAL PEOPLE TOO!) Here are choices for lunch: #1 ½ Muffaletta – Ham – Imported ham, salami, melted provolone cheese, with homemade olive mix, made on a New Orleans muffaletta bread and grilled. #2 ½ Muffaletta – Turkey – Imported ham, salami, melted provolone cheese, with homemade olive mix, made on a New Orleans muffaletta bread and grilled. #3 Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich – Marinated chicken breast, crispy bacon, homemade guacamole, tomato, melted Swiss cheese and Russian dressing grilled on wheat branola bread. #4 Club Royale – Smoked turkey breast and imported ham with honey mustard dressing, crispy bacon, leafy lettuce, tomato, melted Swiss and cheddar cheese toasted on an all butter croissant. #5 Deli Club – Imported ham and oven roasted turkey breast layered between three slices of toasted wheat branola bread with crispy bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, leafy lettuce, tomato and mayo. #6 Garden Sandwich – Homemade guacamole, cucumbers, leafy lettuce, tomato sprouts, fat free ranch dressing and Swiss cheese on wheat branola bread. #7 Tuna Melt – homemade tuna salad, melted Swiss cheese, mayo and tomato grilled on wheat branola bread. #8 Smokey Jack Panini – smoked turkey breast and bacon with jalapeno pepper jack cheese, fresh roma tomatoes, Russian dressing and homemade guacamole, pressed between olive oil basted French bread. #9 Chicken Panini – marinated chicken breast with provolone cheese, basil pesto spread, sliced roma tomatoes and fresh spinach, pressed between olive oil basted French bread. #10 Grilled Portobello Wrapini – grilled Portobello mushroom marinated in leo’s Italian dressing, fresh avocado spread, homemade pico de gallo, fresh spinach, asiago cheese, pressed between olive oil basted wrap bread. see you soon, andrew