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The article reports that a special committee has issued a call for papers concerning animal mortality disposal to be presented at the National Carcass Disposal Symposium which will be held on December 4-7, 2006 in Beltsville, Maryland. The organizing committee is composed of representatives of the Maine Compost Team, Cornell Waste Management Institute, and Iowa State Extension. The goal is to conduct a research and to influence public policy concerning animal carcasses and animal mortality disposal.

Reports on the National Conference of the Association of College and Research Libraries in Baltimore held from April 9 to April 12. Inventory of the changes in the academic libraries proposed by Barbara Uehling, chancellor of the University of Missouri-Columbia; Quiz on the importance of research training for academic library; Presentation of papers on problems related to libraries in the conference.

Information about several papers discussed at the 32nd International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques in Baltimore, Maryland in May 10-16, 2008 is presented. Topics include the solid phase extraction, solid phase-microextraction and selective phases, such as molecularly imprinted polymers. The symposium features various executives including Professor Georges Guiochon, Stephene Jacobson and professor Csaba Horvath.

Information about several papers discussed at the Ophthalmic Devices Panel Meeting held at Gaitherburg, Maryland on April 25, 2008. During the event, participants discussed the post-market experience of patients of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). They evaluate the stories of angry patients who experienced discomfort to unfulfilled expectations from LASIK.

Information about several papers discussed at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Maryland. The event presented findings from a small restrospective study of the prevalence of periorbital soft-tissue infections in non-hospitalized patients. The meeting featured several speakers including Dr. Brett A. Levinson of Wills Eye at Jefferson, Philadelphia.

Information about several papers discussed at the Current Concepts in Ophthalmology meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The event focuses on the finding of a study that investigates the occurrence of intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis in post-cataract surgery patients. The meeting featured several speakers including Francis S. Mah.

Announces the issuance of a call for papers by the International Microelectronics & Packaging Society for the First International Conference on Ceramic Interconnect and Ceramic Microsystems Technology in Baltimore, Maryland. Venue and schedule of the conference; Event description.