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IPI world congress in Warsaw a resounding success

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The media executives, leading journalists and their guests from many countries gathered in Warsaw, Poland on May 2004 for the International Press Institute (IPI) world congress and 53rd General Assembly. The Warsaw congress proved to be a great success in large parts to the efforts of the Polish host committee and the delegates praise and appreciation was reflected in full house and extensive media coverage.

Author: Kudlak, Michael
Publisher: International Press Institute
Publication Name: IPI Global Journalist
Subject: Publishing industry
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Year: 2004
Poland, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Journalism, Journalism associations, International Press Institute

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Al Gore's money problem

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Presidential candidate and Vice President Albert Gore Jr. hopes to raise $55 million for his campaign between May, 1999, and August, 2000. While Gore has shown himself very adept at raising money, this very ability may hurt him in the election because Gore could be seen as more interested in raising money than in political issues.

Author: Abramson, Jill
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1999
United States, Political activity, Political aspects, Campaign funds, Presidential candidates, Fund raising, Gore, Albert, Jr.

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New Genes Boost Rice Nutrients

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Molecular biologist Ingo Potrykus at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has succeeded in creating a genetically engineered rice strain that carries both beta-carotene (Vitamin A) and iron. This breakthrough gene transfer may provide relief from malnutrition for billions of people for whom rice is a staple.

Author: GURA, TRISHA
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1999
Health aspects, Achievements and awards, Plant genetics, Rice, Potrykus, Ingo

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