Growing this cousin of marijuana could help boost local farm economies

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The Louisiana project will complement an ethylene cracker the Japanese company is building in the state

Congressional committee votes to give industry and other agencies greater input and to shift responsibility for IRIS program from research office

New partnership is part of GSK’s R&D face-lift, which includes an increased focus on immune system targets

An antibody called BAN2401 cleared amyloid-β proteins and slowed cognitive decline in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease

Survey shows little has changed in the decade since female professors were last asked about their careers

Now witness the firepower of the (almost) fully armed and operational European X-ray Free Electron Laser

Discovery confirms decades-old hypothesis

Chemical profits continue to rise as the global economy booms

Cutting-edge chemistry makes recreation in the wild more enjoyable—and more comfortable. 

Chemists at ShanghaiTech University are championing academic collaboration and eschewing traditional subject-matter divisions

Multiuser molecular simulation allows up to six chemists to manipulate structures in real time

Methyl mercaptan release killed four workers at La Porte site in 2014

A growing group of researchers believes photoprotective compounds from algae and other organisms could soothe consumers’ concerns

Seed companies say Europe will miss out on important innovations and benefits

Source of perfluorocarbon pollution as yet unknown, state says

Trump administration taps Kelvin Droegemeier to lead Office of Science & Technology Policy

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Recent work might have implications for drug development

Multiuser molecular simulation allows up to 6 chemists to manipulate structures in real time

Reader Akshat Khamparia spotted chess champion Vishwanathan Anand in Chennai.

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After an yo-yo movement in crude oil market last three weeks, including negative prices for the US-centric WTI (West Texas Intermediate), there is no

Sensex, Nifty 50 have fallen sharply and hover above respective key support; stay alert

The Volkswagen Vento is a great car when we look at its styling, build quality, driving feel and dynamics.

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The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive.Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

There's hardly anything that can go wrong with this vehicle since it offers everything that a buyer in this segment would ever want.

The difference is small but significant.Apple is disrupting the market by cutting price but it is not abandoning its premium positioning altogether, says Kanika Datta.

Spend a weekend with the BMW 330i M Sport and it becomes apparent that plenty of fresh elements have been injected into the new 3 Series, says Pavan Lall.

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically and dynamically poised.

In the museum, RBI's history is shown in panels that illuminate while moving on a rotating table, and begins with the commencement of RBI in 1934 and ends with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's famous speech on November 8, 2016 announcing demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes.

The main USP of the Volkswagen Ameo lies under the hood and that's the 1.5-litre diesel engine, which comes with a 7-speed DSG.The Volkswagen Ameo, however, is likely to be discontinued soon because it won't be upgraded to meet the new BS6 norms and the sales volumes also don't justify keeping the car on the assembly line, which is why Volkswagen updated the Polo and Vento recently but gave the Ameo a miss.

 The best-selling Shareholders' Agreements: a Tax and Legal Guide is a practical, easy to read reference guide to the major business, financial, and tax considerations involved when structuring shareholders' agreements. The book has been revised since the last edition to take into account changing tax legislation and updates to common legal precedents such as:

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This edition is current to July 31, 2007

Now in its 28th edition, this well-known title consolidates the full text of the Ontario Retail Sales Tax Act and Regulations and includes current Retail Sales Tax Guides, Small Business Pointers, Information Notices, Interpretation Letters, and General Information Bulletins. The expert comprehensive commentary, by the firm of Ryan (formerly Robert Brakel & Associates), reflects recent changes, including those announced in the 2007 Ontario Budget.

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• Audits
• Assessments
• Appeals

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• Updated legislation, incorporating all recent amendments to July 31, 2007
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• Quick Reference Charts
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• Retail Sales Tax Act
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• Regulation 1013: General
• Regulation 10/03: Rebate for Energy-Efficient Appliances
• Retail Sales Tax Information Notices
• Retail Sales Tax Guides
• Small Business Pointers and Small Business Guide
• Retail Sales Tax Interpretation Letters
• Ministry of Revenue Tax Offices
• Topical Index

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