Diplomats, politicians and - oh, no - press (Baltimore Sun)

[GreatAmerican]

<p>Brevity of event limits city’s options</p>

<p>[Locals</a> eager to play hosts – baltimoresun.com](<a href=“http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/world/bal-md.ar.preparations21nov21,0,125668.story?coll=bal_tab01_layout]Locals”>http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/world/bal-md.ar.preparations21nov21,0,125668.story?coll=bal_tab01_layout)</p>

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The date is finally set, and the invitations to guests of next week’s Mideast peace conference in Annapolis have been sent. And in the host city for Tuesday’s talks, locals are looking to find even the smallest ways to take part.</p>

<p>The city is expected to have a very limited role in the international event, but the local government and businesses are relishing the chance to welcome foreign diplomats and hundreds of media representatives - even if that means only lining the streets with American flags, putting out “peace” cookies for hotel guests or even renaming a sandwich for a dignitary…

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