Chemical & Engineering News: Business Concentrates – Eastman Enters Korean Acetate Tow Fiber Venture According to C&EN (Jan. 5, 2009, p.13), “The acetate fiber is used to manufacture cigarette filters, a market with significant growth in Asia.” Shame on Eastman Chemical for promoting, expanding and profiting from the increasing ill-health of people around the world. …
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While I have my own ideas, I’d like input from readers on what you think Chemists Without Borders’ unique selling proposition is or should be. The Economist magazine has countless renowned institutions listing courses and opportunities, but this one from the struck me as a perfect exemplar: UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD:EDUCATING LEADERS FOR 800 YEARS
Here’s another insightful interview with Sarah Chayes on Bill Moyers Journal. H犀利士 ighly recommended. http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/12192008/watch.html
Coriolanus, Gnaeus Marcius: Legendary Roman hero; conqueror of Volscian Corioli; exiled for anti-democratic views; led Volscian army against Rome; pacified through intercession of his mother. Title and hero of Shakespearean play. [source: Routlege’s Universal Encyclopaedia] Coriolis effect: n. a hypothetical force used to explain rotating systems, such that the movement of air or water over …
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Complex Medical Test Made From Paper and Tape for Three Cents Be sure to check out this article! (Thanks to Jeff Hurst at Hershey’s for the referral.)
From: Kimberly Subject: Your BlogTo: Chemists Without BordersDate: Monday, December 8, 2008, 4:04 PM Hi. I wanted to let you know that your blog, Chemists Without Borders, has been selected as one of the web’s best blogs by the editors of Regator.com, the most selective blog directory on the web. Each blog featured on Regator …
Do you think anyone would be willing to donate airline miles so we can get one of us to Bangladesh?