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2003 Annual Convention & Manufacturers' Fair

United States, San Antonio, Texas - 5th, 6th and 7th May 2003
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
Date(s)
5th, 6th and 7th May 2003
Venue
Marriott Riverwalk Hotel 711 East Riverwalk Phone: (210) 224-4555
Contact for booking / more info
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association 201 US Hwy 45 Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398
Program
Saturday, May 3, 2003
Registration
Sunday, May 4, 2003
Golf Tournament
Registration
Optional Tours
Manufacturers' Fair Set-Up
New Members Orientation & Reception
Official Convention Opening Party
Monday, May 5, 2003
Annual Business Meeting & Keynote Presentation
Manufacturers' Fair and Luncheon
Educational Workshops
Tuesday, May 6, 2003
Educational Workshops Throughout the Day
Group Networking Luncheon
Closing Dinner/Dance Gala
Wednesday, May 7, 2003 - Farewell Breakfast

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The origin of "love" as the score zero in tennis is debated, but two main theories prevail. One suggests it's derived from the French word "l'oeuf" (egg) which resembles the shape of the number zero. The other proposes it's related to the Dutch word "lof" meaning "honour" as players might be playing for honour when scoreless.