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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0.75in 0pt 6in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Document number: J16/01-0008&nbsp; = 
WG21 N1294</SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.75in 0pt 6in">Author: Jonathan E. Caves, 
Microsoft Corporation</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.75in 0pt 6in">Date: March 19th, 2001</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.75in 0pt 6in"><A 
href="mailto:joncaves@microsoft.com" 
style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single">mailto:joncaves@microsoft.com</A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</P>
<H1 align=center style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">October 2001 WG14/WG21 Meeting</SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<H3>Dates</H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">WG14 
 Monday, October 15<SUP>th</SUP>  Friday, October 19<SUP>th</SUP></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">WG21 
 Sunday, October 21<SUP>st</SUP></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">WG21/X3J16  Monday, October 22<SUP>nd</SUP>  Friday, 
October 26<SUP>th</SUP></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Note: OOPSLA 2001 is October 14<SUP>th</SUP>  October 
18<SUP>th</SUP></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<H2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Location</SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Microsoft Conference Center</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Microsoft Corporation</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">One 
Microsoft Way</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Redmond, WA 98052</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">This 
is located at:</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">16070 NE 36th Way</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Redmond, WA 98052</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Note: it is likely that the Sunday evening WG21 meeting 
will be held in the hotel.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent 
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in">Microsoft will provide 
transportation each day between the recommended hotel and the campus conference 
center.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<H3>Hotel</H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
The recommended hotel is:</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A 
href="http://www.residenceinn.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=SEARD" 
style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single">Residence 
Inn</A></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">7575 
164<SUP>th</SUP> Ave NE</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Redmond, WA 98052</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Phone: 
425-497-9926</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Fax: 
425-497-1909</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The 
rate is $169.00 + Tax a night - Please mention that you are attending the 
Microsoft Meeting when making a booking with the hotel.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">This 
a new hotel in <A href="http://www.shopredmondtowncenter.com/" 
style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single">Redmond 
Town Center</A>  an outdoor mall/town center with shops (including an REI with 
an indoor climbing wall), a cinema, and plenty of cafes and restaurants. There 
are also plenty of restaurants in old Redmond Town Center just a short walk or 
drive away.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The 
hotels website contains a link to a <A 
href="http://www.residenceinn.com/dpp/map.asp?marshacode=SEARD" 
style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single">page</A> 
with a map and driving directions from SeaTac International Airport.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Other hotels in the area include:</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: 700">Homestead Village Guest 
Suites</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">15805 NE 28<SUP>th</SUP> 
St<BR>Bellevue, WA 98008</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">Phone: 425-885-6675</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">Fax: 425-885-5956</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">Notes: Very close to 
Microsoft, cheaper, no restaurants within easy walking distance.</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><B>Marriott 
Courtyard</B></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">14615 NE 29<SUP>th</SUP> 
Pl</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">Bellevue, WA 98008</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">Phone: 425-869-5300</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">Fax: 425-883-9122</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">Notes: Closer to Microsoft, 
a few restaurants within walking distance.</P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in">&nbsp;</P></DIV>
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<H3>Travel</H3></DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
  <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Seattle area airport is SeaTac located 
  about 20 miles south of Seattle. All major US carriers fly into SeaTac. There 
  are also direct flights from London, Copenhagen, and Tokyo.</SPAN></P>
  <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">All major Car Hire companies are represented 
  at the airport. There is an <A href="http://www.shuttleexpress.com/" 
  style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single">Airport 
  Shuttle Service</A> that provides a reasonably priced service from the airport 
  to all the area hotels. </SPAN></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
<H3>Restaurants</H3>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
  <P><FONT size=4>Here are some of the restaurants within easy walking distance 
  of the Residence Inn</FONT></P>
  <P><A href="http://www.cucinacucina.com/loc-cuc.htm"><FONT size=4>Cucina 
  Cucina</FONT></A><FONT size=4> - Pasta/Pizza - definitely more Californian 
  than Tuscan</FONT></P>
  <P><A href="http://www.claimjumper.com/site/loc_redmond.htm"><FONT 
  size=4>Claim Jumper</FONT></A><FONT size=4> - Steaks/Chops - huge 
  portions</FONT></P>
  <P><FONT size=4><A href="http://ilbacio.citysearch.com/">Il Bacio</A> - A 
  personal favorite - real Italian food without a pizza in sight</FONT></P>
  <P><FONT size=4><A href="http://thaigingerredmond.citysearch.com/">Thai 
  Ginger</A> - Average Thai food in a better than average environment</FONT></P>
  <P><FONT size=4><A href="http://sixdegrees3.citysearch.com/">Six Degrees</A> - 
  An American Bistro</FONT></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
<H3>What to do in Seattle</H3>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
  <P><FONT size=4>For general Seattle area information see </FONT><A 
  href="http://seattle.citysearch.com/"><FONT 
  size=4>http://seattle.citysearch.com/</FONT></A></P>
  <P><FONT size=4>No visit to Seattle is complete without a trip to the <A 
  href="http://www.spaceneedle.com/">Space Needle</A> - just make sure you pick 
  a sunny day.</FONT></P>
  <P><FONT size=4>While you are in the area you should visit the</FONT><SPAN 
  style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A href="http://www.emplive.com/"> Experience Music 
  Project</A> - love it or hate you cannot ignore this Rock Music 
  "Museum".</SPAN></P>
  <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Seattle Opera are playing <A 
  href="http://www.seattleopera.org/operas/212/2rusalka/index.shtml">Rusalka</A> 
  by Antonin Dvorak - this is the original Little Mermaid Story.</SPAN></P>
  <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">On State Route 202 about 10-15 minutes drive 
  from the Residence Inn is "Alcohol Corner" - this is the home of <A 
  href="http://www.ste-michelle.com/Default_Flash.asp">Chateau Ste. 
  Michelle</A>, <A href="http://www.columbiawinery.com/">Columbia Winery</A>, 
  and a <A href="http://www.redhook.com/brewpubs/woodinville/index.html">Redhook 
  Brewery</A>. </SPAN></P>
  <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">One word of warning - trying to get from the 
  Eastside (where Microsoft is located) into downtown Seattle on a weekday 
  evening can be difficult. If you do decided to go in to Seattle try to carpool 
  and also, if possible, leave after 6:30pm. This site lets you track the 
  traffic conditions on the <A 
  href="http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/PugetSoundTraffic/bridges.htm#anchor">bridges</A> 
  - Redmond is located at the eastern end of 520.</SPAN></P>
  <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">There is also an weekday express bus service 
  from the Redmond to Seattle - <A 
  href="http://www.stexpress.org/Routes/feb2001/545wkday.htm">STExpress</A>. The 
  terminus in Redmond is not too far from the Residence Inn and the route goes 
  through the Microsoft Campus.</SPAN></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
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