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Measurement Systems E n g i n e e r i n g Phoenix, Ariz. Mar. 14-19,1977. Peter K. Stein, Robert J. Moffat, F . Michael Tovey, and L. Spencer Wirt. $450. Contact: Peter K. Stein, 5602 East Monte Rosa, Phoenix, Ariz. 85018
Low Cost — Routine " C S y s t e m The FX60 features: • 13 C/'H Dual Frequency 10, 5, 2mm V.T. Probes • (LPCS) Light Pen Control System • Built-in Proton-HOMO/HETERO decoupler • RF crystal filter detection system • 12 bit AD/DA for increased dynamic range • INTERNAL and EXTERNAL locking modes • 8,16 and 32K word data collection • Built-in Read/Write Cassette System • ,e F, 3 'P, 15N extensions are available
For Your Information Publication of a new bimonthly entitled the Journal of Analytical T o x i cology will be launched with its J a n u ary/February 1977 issue. T h e editorial content will have as its objective the publication of original full-length manuscripts, review articles, and short communications relating to isolation, identification, and quantitation of potentially toxic substances and their biotransformation products in humans. Coeditors of the journal are Eleanor Berman of the Division of Biochemistry, Cook County Hospital, 1825 West Harrison St., Chicago, 111. 60612, and Randall Baselt of the Toxicology Laboratory, Office of the Medical Examiner, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Conn. 06032. T h e subscription rate (accepted on a calendar year basis only) for 1977 is $30.
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Computer Techniques and Optimization is a new section of the journal Analytica Chimica Acta published by Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co. This quarterly section, to commence publication in March 1977, is devoted to transmission of information on new developments and advances in chemical analysis by the application of computer techniques. Papers are invited on topics such as computer acquisition, processing, and evaluation of data; computer methods for the interpretation of analytical data; storage and retrieval systems; optimization procedures and their application; and automated analysis. T h e language of the journal is English, although papers may also be submitted in French or German. T h e subscription rate for the first volume (four issues) is $49.75. Free sample copies may be requested from: Elsevier, P.O. Box 211, Amsterdam, T h e Netherlands.
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T h e U.S. delegation to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Technical Committee 48 Laboratory Glassware is very much interested in the reaction of manufacturers, distributors, and end-users of conical ground glass joints to a proposed change in the present commercial specification (CS 21) as follows:
