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Today

9 a.m.
EHS 348
Chemical Hygiene & Safety
Bldg. 70A-3377

1 p.m.
EHS 231
Compressed Gas & Cryogen Safety
Bldg. 70A-3377


Tomorrow

10:30 a.m.
Beam Physics
Summary of the Report of the HEPAP Subpanel on Advanced Accelerator R&D in High Energy Physics
Jay Marx, LIGO
Bldg. 71-264

Noon
Yoga Club
Class with Naomi Hartwig
Bldg. 70-191

2 p.m.
UC Berkeley
Making Viruses Work For Us
Seung-Wuk Lee
390 Hearst Mining Bldg.

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Morning Editions: Cheese Omelette with Fruit and Toast
Tomorrow's Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs

Market Carvery: Udon Noodle Soup Bar

The Fresh Grille: Cuban Stacker with Fries and Fruit
Menutainment: Chef’s Salad with Grilled Chicken

B'fast: 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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IN THE NEWS



Job Market Lifts
East Bay Salaries


Patterson
Paycheck figures in the East Bay have picked up steam in the past year, as the region's strong job market is starting to push salaries up. "Tech is a very hot market right now," said David Patterson, Berkeley Lab computer scientist and UC Berkeley professor. "Every company is trying to recruit. Big companies and start-ups are all trying to recruit UC Berkeley students." Full story.
SPECIAL EVENT

Another Anniversary:
Particle Group Turns 50


Amid the celebration of Berkeley Lab's 75th anniversary, the Particle Data Group would like to remind everyone that PDG is turning 50 this year. To honor that milestone, a special program has been arranged at the Building 50 Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 23. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Among the distinguished group of speakers are energy pioneer Art Rosenfeld, UC Santa Cruz science historian Michael Riordan, noted cosmologist Michael Turner of the University of Chicago, and Italian physicist Michelangelo Mangano. Go here for details.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Coffee Bar, Grill Move
During Construction


Due to seismic safety upgrades in the Cafeteria, the Fresh Grill and the Coffee Bar will be temporarily relocated. Tomorrow, after breakfast, the grill will move to the Market Carvery location. Those wanting grilled items (full menu is available) are encouraged to get their lunch early to avoid congestion. On Tuesday, the Coffee Bar will move to the beverage island across from the salad bar. Both areas will move back to their original locations on Tuesday, Sept. 26. For more information on construction, contact Nick Peterson (x6314), and for the cafeteria, Peter Oshinsky (x5357).

Asphalt Work Near
Bldgs. 10, 48 Today

Due to the installation of an asphalt berm on the south side of Building 10 and above the Building 48 emergency generator, traffic in this area will be affected. Flaggers and signs will be in place during the job, so drivers are asked to use caution when passing through.

China Trip By Oakland Chamber Of Commerce

Oakland's Chamber of Commerce is offering a trip to China, including stops in Beijing, Shanghai, and Pudong, March 15-23 for $1,399 per person (double occupancy). Visits to such historical sites as Tian An Men Square and the Great Wall are also included. Registration deadline, including non-refundable $200 deposit, is Nov. 15. For more information, call 874-4815. Berkeley Lab is a member of Oakland's Chamber of Commerce.

Outdoors Club Hosts Hike This Sunday

Lab employees are invited to join the Outdoors Club on a nine-mile hike at the Point Reyes National Seashore this Sunday. Those interested in participating should contact Dinah Levy.

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