Date: Wed, 09 Apr 1997 10:09:59 -0800
From: jyap@physics.ucsd.edu (Joan Yap)
Subject: Schedule & Info: US CMS Mtg. (plain vs.)
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US CMS MEETING
APRIL 11-12, 1997
University of California, San Diego


The annual US CMS meeting will take place (mainly) on Friday and Saturday,
April 11,12.

Location
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The meetings will be centered around Mayer Hall on the Southern end of the
UCSD campus. The various meetings on Friday are either in Mayer Hall or
nearby in Galbraith Hall. On Saturday, the plenary meeting will be in
Center Hall,  Room 212.

Directions (maps available at http://hephp1.ucsd.edu/seminars/dir.html)
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San Diego is serviced by Lindbergh International Airport. From Lindbergh
airport, follow the signs to Interstate 5 freeway. Take Interstate 5 north,
until the Gilman Drive exit. This is approximately 15 miles from the
airport. Turn left on to Gilman (North), and follow all the way to the UCSD
campus.  As you enter campus there will be an information booth on your
right - this is where parking information and campus maps can be found. The
information booth is circled on the campus map. Parking is indicated with a
P. The Physics Dept. is located in Mayer Hall (also circled).

Registration
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Please begin by registering on Friday morning (8 - 9) with JOAN YAP in
MAYER HALL
RM. 3325. Sign up for lunch and dinner. We expect to charge a small fee to
cover the cost of food.

Parking
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There is no readily available off-campus parking near UCSD. When parking on
campus, visitors must purchase a permit at the Visitors Information booth
on Gilman Drive. Types of permits are:

Weekdays:  Rate is $6 (allows parking in yellow and green spaces only)
Weekends:  Rate is $3 (allows parking in red, yellow and green spaces, plus
at meters)


Computer Access
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Computer terminals will be available in Mayer Hall, Room 3237 for logging
in to remote sites using rlogin, telnet, ssh, etc. Enter the username
"guest00" with the password "1technicolor". Evenings and weekends, when the
doors are locked, the passcode is "1019193". For assistance, please call
David Rabson at 822-0361.

Coffee, lunch breaks and dinner
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To allow flexibility on Friday, we suggest "The Grove" just north of Mayer
Hall for coffee breaks. It has good coffee, a nice selection of snacks, and
a quiet outdoor place to discuss in small groups. It is the coolest place
on campus, so bring a sweater. On Saturday, coffee will be provided outside
the meeting room at 212 Center Hall in the morning and afternoon.

Friday, box lunches will be set up in the patio area (main level) on the
south side of Mayer Hall. A list of people who pre-selected by email will
be posted by the registration site. Those who failed to pre-select will
have some options available.
Lunches on other days are available at the Grove, or at the Price Center
(circled on the map).

Dinner on Friday evening will be at 7:00 p.m. at a local restaurant. A list
of other restaurants is provided at the end of this document.

Hotel transportation
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[Note: The Residence Inn and Radisson are within walking distance of campus]

Transportation has been arranged from the Radisson (to the Mayer Hall
loading dock) for up to 15 people, leaving the hotel at 8:30 a.m. on Friday
and Saturday. The shuttle will also pick people up from the loading dock at
5:30 p.m. on Friday, and 6 p.m. on Saturday. Transportation at other times
can be arranged with the hotel when you arrive.

The Inn at Torrey Pines has a sedan which can transport 4 people at a time.
They leave every hour on the hour. Arrangements have been made for
transportation to UCSD at 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, but you should be
sure to confirm your requests at the front desk.

Residence Inn transportation is provided if you notify the front desk ahead
of time, preferable 24 hours ahead.

***********PROGRAM************

MH=MAYER HALL;  GB=GALBRAITH HALL;  CH=CENTER HALL

Wednesday
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* Forward Muon TB meeting, 1:30-6 (MH5301)

Thursday
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* Forward Muon group meeting,  9-6 (GH1402)

Friday
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* Tridas,  9-1 (MH4322)

* Forward Muon, 9-6 (GH1402)

*Hcal, 9-6 (MH5301)

* Tracking, 9-6 (GH1438)

* Software/Computing,  9-1  (York4020B)

*Education,  10-11:30 (MH1233)

* US-CMS management board,  2-6 (MH4322)

Saturday
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*US-CMS plenary meeting,   9-6 (CH212)


PLACES TO SEE
*La Jolla - Downtown La Jolla is very quaint and always fun for window
shopping or a walk anytime of the day or night. There are a wide variety of
specialty shops including DG Wills Second Hand Bookstore which has stacks
of treasures and coffee for chatting and browsing. The choice of good
restaurants is never ending and many have a nice view of the ocean.
* Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum - The Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum is
located on the campus of the University of California's Scripps Institution
of Oceanography along the beautiful La Jolla coastline.  View over 3000
colorful fishes from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the
tropical waters of Mexico and Indo-Pacific and explore the largest
oceanographic exhibit in the United States.
*Horton Plaza - Horton Plaza is a lovely unique shopping mall done in a
very colorful decor. It is located in our newly renovated downtow-n area
and has ample indoor parking. The stores are multi-leveled and all face
onto an open-air plaza. The food concessions are on the upper level. The
atmosphere and musical performances make it a very nice place for window
shopping or just a quiet stroll.

VIEWS
*A beautiful spot for watching "the submarine races" is on top of Mt.
Soledad above La Jolla.
*Right on the beach in La Jolla is Coast Walk. Here one can have a scenic
view of the tidepools, frisbee players, scuba divers and the Pacific ocean
at its best.

BEACHES
*La Jolla Cove is in downtown La Jolla with a grassy area for picnicking.
Also see VIEWS.
*La Jolla Shores is right next to the Scripps Institute of Oceanography and
has a grassy area (Kellogg Park) for picnics and BBQ'S.
*Torrey Pines State Beach is a beautiful hiking park with trails all the
way down to the beach. This is about one mile from UCSD and next to the
Torrey Pines Golf Course. On the way to the park is the Glider Port (next
to the Salk Institute), which offers a great view of hang gliders and the
beach below the cliffs.

WHOLE DAY ADVENTURES
*San Diego Wild Animal Park - The San Diego Wild Animal Park is located
just 30 miles northeast of UCSD. It is an entire preserve of wild animals
with tours, shops and shows. The African motif adds to the jungle-like
atmosphere.
*Balboa Park - Balboa Park is located 20 miles south of La Jolla. Within
the park area one can visit the San Diego Zoo, the Old Globe Theater,
various museums and the Ruben H. Fleet Space Theater (exploration room for
children).
* Sea World - Sea World is considered by many to be one of America's finest
marine parks and certainly one of the most popular and enchanting
attractions of San Diego. Call 226-3901 for details.
*Mission Bay - Mission Bay is 1o miles south of UCSD. There are no waves
but are lots of windsurfers, sailors, waterskiers and swimmers.
*Old Town - Old Town is a cluster of shops covering approximately 4 blocks.
It is all in a mexican style and has lots of delicious restaurants and fun
specialty stores.
*Harbor Excursion - Harbor Excursion is a boat tour which travels around
the San Diego Harbor. Call 233-6872 for more information.

Restaurants in the area
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LA JOLLA
*Elephant Bar - 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, 587-1993 Sandwiches and salads
with bar.
*Humphrey's La Jolla Grill - 3299 Holiday Court, 587-0056 Seafood and bar.
*Rusty Pelican - 4340 La Jolla Village Drive, 587-1886 Steak and seafood
with bar.
*Samson's 8861 Villa La Jolla Drive, 455-1461 New York Deli style.
*Shogun of La Jolla - 4405 La Jolla Village Drive, 453-8197 Japanese food
with sushi bar.
* Torrey Pines Inn - 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, 453-4420 American food
with a special buffet on Friday night consisting of "all-you-can-eat"
seafood for one price.

DOWNTOWN LA JOLLA
*George's at the Cove - 1250 Prospect St., 454-4244 French gourmet
* Alfonso's - 1251 Prospect Street, 454-2232 Mexican food for La Jollans.
Good place for window shopping in La Jolla afterwards.
*Cafe Lautrec - 7644 Girard Ave., 459-9940 Cute sidewalk cafe with French
salad-type offerings.
* La Valencia Hotel - 1132 Prospect Street, 454-0771 American/Continental
entrees. Located in the heart of downtown La Jolla.
*The Chart House - 1270 Prospect Street, 459-8201 Nice view of the ocean
with delicious salad bar, steak and seafood. Don't forget the "mud pie" for
dessert!!
*The Cottage - 7702 Fay Ave., 454-8409 Breakfast and lunch, pastries,
sandwiches and salads.
*Top o' the Cove - 1216 Prospect Street, 454-7779 Delicious but
reservations and a tie are a must.

DEL MAR
*Jake's - 1660 Coast Bl., 755-2002 Really good food
*El Pescador - 1342 Camino Del Mar, 456-2526 Wonderful outdoor seating with
great crab sandwiches. Try the cheesecake too.
*The Fish Market - 640 Via de la Valle, 755-2277 Right across from the race
track and always crowded.