Friends, Just a reminder ... The 2006 Midwest Archaeological Conference will be held this year in Illinois' version of the twin cities, Champaign-Urbana, from 12-15 October. As a member of one of the sponsoring organizations, I am hoping that many of you will take this opportunity to share your research. Please note that the DEADLINE for paper abstracts is coming up quickly: 15 August 2006 All conference information can be found at the following link: http://www.midwestarchaeology.org/meetings.htm Thanks in advance. -- Mark C. Branstner Cultural Resource Archaeologist Illinois Transportation Archaeological Research Program 209 Nuclear Physics Lab, MC-571 23 East Stadium Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217.244.0892 Fax: 217.244.7458 Cell: 517.927.4556 [log in to unmask] "There is also an artificial aristocracy founded on wealth and birth, without either virtue or talents ... The artificial aristocracy is a mischievous ingredient in government, and provisions should be made to prevent its ascendancy." - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)