The gathering for a recent dinner at an expensive Washington hotel was officially to honour the "Keepers of the Flame" - US security officials deemed by their more conservative colleagues to have fought the good fight for bigger defence budgets and tougher policies.

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The exhibition in his honour, From the Moon to the Muckle Toon, was officially opened by David Stevenson - the second man to receive such an honour.

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Those who complete the route in the allotted time are officially admitted to the Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club, a coveted badge of honour for every self-respecting British walker.

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"After IUPAC officially recognised our discovery, we agreed on proposing the name (because) we would like to honour an outstanding scientist, " said Professor Hofmann.

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