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Nanomaterials: Nomenclature, Novelty, and Necessity
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Nanomaterials are an enabling component of the popularly labeled area of "nanotechnology, " but are generally not well understood in the materials community at large. The purpose of this article is to narrow this gap by framing nanomaterials in the traditional materials science and engineering context as well as discussing some potential implications to the materials enterprise.
INTRODUCTION
To understand and discuss nanomaterials, it is perhaps best to start with the broad area that is known as nanotechnology. Identification of the concept of nanotechnology has been attributed to Richard ...
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Dive right in: the annual DEMA show is a good entree for agents interested in the profitable scuba market. (Retail).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Travel Agent
; The annual DEMA (Dive Equipment Manufacturer's Association...accommodate the sales schedules of the dive equipment manufacturing industry. This...will ream with TRAVEL AGENT to offer the Dive Travel Conference on Oct. 21 (see sidebar...
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Cal Dive International to Acquire Horizon Offshore.
PR Newswire
; ...June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cal Dive International, Inc. and Horizon Offshore...definitive merger agreement under which Cal Dive will acquire all of the outstanding shares...s net debt as of March 31, 2007. Cal Dive expects the combination will: -- Diversify...
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Dive shops swim along while other retailers sink. (sporting goods stores report increased sales for 1991)(Special Report: Retail)
Magazine article from: San Diego Business Journal
; Many of area's 22 dive shops report increased sales for '91 Almost...tinkered with swimming goggles and crude dive masks imported from Japan to design a face...deciding whether to spend $200 or $400 on a dive suit -- and which color. Lucky for the...
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Nationwide 'Dive Fiesta Phils' now under way.(Tourism)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin
; ...and foreign media went for a dive at Anilao, Batangas recently...and adventure activities. The Dive Fiesta packages are available...breakfast and either 3 whole day dives or unlimited diving. A beach...party will welcome all visiting dive groups which will feature native...
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Dive a `buzz for students' court told
Newspaper article from: The Nelson Mail
; The way a fatal scuba dive training session was carried out appeared to be an attempt to provide...witness told the court on Saturday that given the site chosen for the dive, and the dive procedure, it seemed to him as if the instructor intended the...
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'Dive Fiesta Phils' offers rare undersea adventure.(Tourism)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin
; ...drive of the DOT in identified dive sites. Certificates of participation...contribution. Meanwhile, the Dive Fiesta Philippines is also open...wander over wrecks as intro-dives are also offered in the program...Philippines is one of Asias favorite dive destinations, with enthusiasts...
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 "Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)")
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Dive shops say scuba sales sink with recession, tourism slump: Bad weather, tough economy sinking tourist-reliant scuba industry.
News Wire article from: Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
; ...getting out to a wreck or reef dive site all cost money," he said...costs about $55 to $65 for two dives and another $15 for two tank...regular with Torode, Marino often dives solo in local spots where there...her to make cuts. "I can't dive as often, but I still go...
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Dive right in for big savings.
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald
; ...breakfast, six daytime boat dives and a night boat dive, use of equipment and unlimited...open water-certification dives referred from a certified dive center. From now through...days of two-tank boat dives per day. Dive boats will take guests to...
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 "Sunday Mirror (London, England)")
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DIVE talking; TRICIA PHILLIPS GRABS HER FLIPPERS AND MASK AND SAMPLES THE WORLD'S TOP 10 SCUBA SITES.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England)
; ...flights and transfers. Dive packs start at pounds 73 for four shore dives. CROATIA WHY? Sponges...transfers and 17 dives over six days. BARRIER...be the best wreck dive in the world. HOW...Coral Sea Trip with 14 dives and one night in Port...LONDON International Dive Show, ExCeL, ...
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Breathing the blues: dive centers in the U.S. Virgin Islands offer a variety of courses and packages. (Destination: Caribbean & Bahamas).
Magazine article from: Travel Agent
; ...for $80 or a night dive for $70. Locations for dives include Grassy Island...has daily two-tank dive packages for $80. Night dives cost $55. Clients...70. A one-tank dive costs $50, while night dives cost $60. Call 888...
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