NEWS OF THE WEEK
			PRICE FIXING Investigators in four countries probe collusion in plastics additives.
			MICROFLUIDICS Researchers design novel flow system for time-dependent chemistry studies.
			NANOTECHNOLOGY Consortium is formed to help researchers create new products.
			DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY Technique generates high-resolution organic light-emitting diode devices.
			RACE CONSCIOUS Institutions defend affirmative action at the University of Michigan.
			U.K. BIOTECH DEAL Competition for Oxford Glycosciences heats up.
			HELPING HAND Chemists report first example of product-assisted enzymatic catalysis
			ENGINEERING HONORS National Academy of Engineering elects new members.

COVER STORY
			WIND ENERGY Alternative energy source strives to become a viable player in the energy marketplace.

BUSINESS
			BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
			CHEMICAL EARNINGS Strong improvement in the fourth quarter shows many chemical companies gaining momentum.
			UCB EXPANDS Belgian firm will boost chemicals with acquisition of Solutia units.
			STEPHANIE BURNS C&EN talks with Dow Corning's new chief operating officer, a Ph.D. chemist.
			CARGILL'S RENEWABLES Initiative spurs production of chemicals from agricultural resources.
			EMERGENCY RESPONSE In China, companies are setting up call centers for chemical spills.

GOVERNMENT & POLICY
			GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES
			HOMELAND SECURITY Former Sen. Gary Hart discusses his long-term interest in homeland security with C&EN.
			USDA RETALIATION CASE Researcher Mary Jo Schmerr is awarded $1.3 million.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
			SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES
			CRYSTALLIZATION Forming proper crystals is an important aspect in drug manufacturing.
			CHEMISTRY IN BRITAIN Report finds need to spur innovation in U.K. university research.
			INSIGHTS Are plastic and duct tape a reasonable response to the terrorist threat?

ACS COMMENT
			STANDING UP FOR LOCAL SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS

ACS NEWS
			COUNCIL PREVIEW Petition would increase funding to local sections and divisions.
			MORE ACS NEWS

EMPLOYMENT
			BEYOND THE RÉSUMÉ Reference checking is a critical tool in selecting new employees.

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