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Official Language The official language of the workshop is English and will be used for all presentations and printed materials. Passport and Visa All foreign visitors desiring to enter the United States must have a valid passport. Follow this link for Visa Information. No funds are available to assist with travel and registration fees cannot be waived. If, for some reason, your visa application is denied, your registration fees will be refunded to you in full. Local Time Zones In August, Napa, California, USA will be observing Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) minus 7 hours. Dialing Codes USA's International Country Code: +1 Napa's Local Area Codes: 707 Climate The weather in Napa in August is pleasant with the following temperatures: Normal High: 81°F/27°C Normal Low: 54°F/12°C Currency Exchange Only US dollars are acceptable at regular stores and restaurants. The exchange rate fluctuates daily. For current exchange rates, please visit http://www.exchangerate.com. Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards Credit cards, including MasterCard®, Discover®, Diners Club®, Visa® and American Express®, and traveler's checks are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, department stores, and souvenir shops. Tipping Standards 15% is standard for meals. For skycaps, doormen, porters and bellman, $1.00 per bag is standard and $1.00 per night for housekeeping. Electricity Electricity throughout the United States is 110V, 60 Hz. Workshop Attire Attire during the duration of the workshop is business casual. Cellular Phones, Pagers and Watch Alarms As a courtesy to our speakers and other attendees, please turn off any cellular phones, pagers and watch alarms during sessions. Cameras and Video Tape Recording Cameras and video tape recorders are strictly prohibited in the sessions, poster presentations and the exhibit area. Film or video will be confiscated. Smoking All meeting rooms and seated functions are smoke free. Please adhere to the smoking policy of the Silverado Resort. |