September 26, 2005 Vol. 83, Iss. 39

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	Table of Contents September 26, 2005 Volume 83, Number 39 p. 1
	President's Message American Chemical Society President William F. Carroll outlines the society's efforts in support of hurricane relief and recovery.
	Pollution In China Violent villager uprisings over industrial pollution force China to face its environmental problems.

	Quintuple Bond Chemists synthesize stable molecule with fivefold bonding between chromium atoms. Image Upgrade American Chemistry Council launches its "essential2" public relations campaign. "Genius Grants" Three chemical scientists are named MacArthur Foundation Fellows for 2005. Unprecedented Pores Most porous substance ever could lead to new types of multifunctional nanomaterials. Fine Chemicals Deal KemFine will double its size with its acquisition of Avecia Fine Chemicals. Hurricane Mayhem Fierce hurricane season affects chemical and petrochemical production and pricing. Seeking Relief After Katrina, the chemical industry asks for various regulatory exemptions, tax favors. Natural Chemistry Plants and insects harness chemistry for survival strategies. Destroying VX Using a modified process, the Army resumes destroying nerve agent at its Newport, Ind., facility.

	Business Concentrates SOCMA Conference Organization will drop The Responsible Care program in favor of its own initiative. Traveling Exhibition Art and alchemy will be the focus of a Chemical Heritage Foundation and Philadelphia Museum of Art show in 2009.

	Government Concentrates Bayh-Dole Act Technology transfer by universities has thrived under legislation passed 25 years ago. Environment Federal agencies seek new policies to address perchlorate pollution.

	Science & Technology Concentrates Drug Discovery New therapeutic agents are discussed at ACS national meeting. D-Tected Researchers find D-amino acids in single neurons and subcellular sites. Insights Chemists should take every opportunity to dispel the myths surrounding chemistry. Digital Briefs New Software and Websites for the Chemical Enterprise.

	"Shaping The Industrial Century" Modern chemical and pharmaceutical industries must recognize opportunity and adapt to change.

	Heroes Of Chemistry Companies and research chemists are lauded for their inventions. CEPA Group Visits Capitol Hill Chemistry Degrees ACS Committee on Professional Training summarizes information on 2003-04 degrees and institutions.

	40th ACS Midwest Regional Meeting (MWRM 2005) 57th Southeast and 61st Southwest Regional Meeting (SE/SWRM 2005)

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