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Information about several papers discussed at a symposium cosponsored by the Divisions of Organic Chemistry and Flourine Chemistry held during the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in Washington, D.C. on August 2009 is presented. Topics include the importance of halogen bonding to the chemists and the development of solid state materials for electronics applications. The symposium featured several researchers including Anthony C. Legon, Duncan W. Bruce, and Hiroshi M. Yamamoto.

In this article, the author discusses the role of Internet for transformation of chemistry and giving an alternative platform to chemists. The author shares experience of his blog writing which covers latest research related to chemistry. The author also emphasizes to publish scientific works, write best papers, and take best shots.

The article features Elizabeth C. Theil, winner of the 2008 American Chemical Society's Frances P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal. The paper provides information about Klein' professional and educational background. Theil will present the award address before the Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry.

The article features Allan S. Myerson, winner of the 2008 American Chemical Society's Award in Separations Science and Technology. The paper provides information about Klein' professional and educational background. Myerson will present the award address before the Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society's Division of the History of Chemistry is accepting nominations for its Citations for Chemical Breakthroughs. The award recognizes breakthrough publications, books and patents in the field of chemistry. The paper provides contact information for interested parties.

The article reports that nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Linus Pauling Medal Award by the American Chemical Society. The award recognizes achievement in chemistry comparable to that of the award's namesake and first winner, Linus Pauling. The paper provides contact information for interested parties.