The alchemists
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This article examines plans by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Organisation (CSIRO) to reorganize itself into a number of mini-companies that will handle CSIRO's $700 million dollar budget as if it were an investment portfolio. Relevant points include CSIRO's hiring of a new economist and other commercial-oriented steps designed to make it function in a more business-like manner as it goes about its designated task of advising the Australian government on matters of science.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Mountain silverbell: halesia monticola
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The mountain silverbell is a hardwood tree native to the Appalachian Mountains. It needs acidic, moist soil and prefers full or partial sun. It can grow to 80 feet, but smaller varieties, such as the Carolina silverbell and the two-winged silverbell, are also available.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1996
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Song for a pioneer
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Life for the early settlers is quite severe and unpredictable. The hot summers and the cold winters are some of the things to contend with. Somehow, the canaries have a way of making life bearable for the early settlers.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
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