Images from ABLE 2003 @ UNLV
[conference program]

In the dermatoglyphics workshop, Tom Fogle introduced participants to the preparation and interpretation of finger and palm prints for quantitative analysis.

PCR workshop "Sturgeon General" Kathy Nolan
	Sights from one of Tuesday's field trips included Ethel M's Cactus Garden and Chocolate Factory (below), and the statue commemorating the builders of the Hoover Dam.

Roberta Williams is presented with a "thank you" plaque from president Maggie Haag at ABLE's 25th anniversary banquet at the Golden Nugget Hotel (center). Roberta (in white dress) has hosted three ABLE meetings at UNLV (1985, 1992, 2003). After the banquet we took in The Fremont Street Experience, a five-block long canopy that displays dazzling light shows overhead (below right).

Desert Trumpet Erigonum inflatum	Viewing rare Desert Poppy	Entrance to Devil's Hole

The deep Crystal Spring (above) in Ash Meadows is in stark contrast to the surrounding desert. Observation platform overlooking the springs (right) and birdwatchers at Ash Meadows (above right).

John Bohmfalk, Kathy Nolan, Ruthanne Pitkin, and Tom Fogle "suited up" for a performance of the Blueman Group. There is such a danger of splashing paint in this performance that the first seven rows have to wear ponchos. They didn't get splashed, but they did nearly get buried in the tons of white crepe paper that is passed down over the audience.

Water show at Bellagio Hotel		Las Vegas' Eiffel Tower

Photos by Robert Kosinski, Karen McMahon, or Rick Scott.
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