They have just finished several years of research on primary materials - what we'll call stuff - and put it in a book, Sustainable Materials With Both Eyes Open, free to download and fascinating for umpteen reasons.

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Sony has introduced an e-book reader that uses electrophoretic materials to provide a high-resolution, high-contrast display.

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In general, publishers of books, newspapers and magazines are legally liable for the content of the materials they publish, while book stores, newsstands and other distributors of publications are immune from liability for such content.

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Vulcan Materials (VMC) is expected to book a narrower loss than a year ago when it reports fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 14, 2013 with analysts expecting a loss of 10 cents per share, up from a loss of 14 cents per share a year ago.

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The tensions in Libya and other countries in the Islamic World have supported the ongoing basic materials sector rally, but my analysis suggests that its time to book some profits here.

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His client also requested deluxe print materials, so Mr. Saslove created a 30-page coffee-table book that was hand-wrapped in Italian suede.

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The materials have been produced in CD and DVD format and have also been included in a book.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Former Greenpeace activist Annie Leonard, author of the book "The Story of Stuff, " and host of an online video, said 99 percent of all the materials that flow through the production process becomes trash within six months.

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