CONFERENCE VENUE

The Conference will take place at the:
    Doubletree Hotel San Jose
    2050 Gateway Place
    San Jose, California 95110
    USA
    Tel: +1-408-453-4000
    Fax: +1-408-437-2899

LOCATION

The Hotel is located between Hwy. 101 and San Jose International
Airport, in the heart of the Silicon Valley. It is 45 minutes south of
San Francisco and one hour north of Monterey and Carmel. Downtown San
Jose is within a five minute drive or light rail ride.

HOTEL SERVICES/FACILITIES/AMENITIES

Guest services include:

   * Free parking.
   * Complimentary airport courtesy van.
   * Laundry and valet service.
   * Gift shop, 24 hour room service.
   * Mail and package handling.
   * Fax service.
   * Six food and beverage outlets for your convenience.

CONFERENCE RATES

A guest room block has been set aside for the Conference. The Conference
rates are:

   * $175.00 single or double room (2 people sharing) per night,

Plus applicable hotel tax.

To receive these special rates, you must reserve your room together with
your conference registration through Global Meeting Services, Inc. See
form attached to conference registration form.

Hotel reservations should be made prior to August 16, 2002. Thereafter,
this special rate will be offered on a rate and space available basis
only.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Any individual cancellations within 72 hours from the date of arrival
will be billed for (1) night room and tax.