Over the Labor Day holidays, 9/1 - 9/3, 2007, we organized and participated a two and half day retreat in Santa Barbara.  Thanks to Marty and Chiu-Wei, it was well organized at the University of Santa Barbara. We thank them both.  Similarly we are grateful to everyone who has helped to put this event into possibility.

Upon reviewing all the comments submitted by the participants, the lodging, food, classes, location were impeccable. Everyone wanted to be in the next one sooner.