Keyword: London 2012

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Chemistry and the Olympics: The Olympic Torch Relay

10.08.2012 - The Olympic torch relay is a popular tradition since it was first introduced in preparation of the Olympic Games in Berlin, 1936. From this year on the tradition began to expand...

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Wiley: Publisher for the Olympic Games

09.08.2012 - Millions of people around the world have been drawn into the excitement of the Olympic Games, cheering on their home teams and marveling at the athleticism and accomplishments of...

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Silicones Help Give Swimmers Competitive Edge

01.08.2012 - When milliseconds can mean the difference between a gold or silver medal, competitive swimmers can count on silicone accessories to give them the edge. "Races are often won or lost...

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General Electric: Olympics Bring $100 Million in Sales

30.07.2012 - General Electric sold about $100 million of lights, power supplies and medical devices for the London Olympic Games. Less than for Beijing's massive build-out but still enough to...

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Few Olympic Sports Without Lanxess High-Tech Products

26.07.2012 - In 2012, the UK capital of London will, for the third time, embrace the Olympic motto. When some 15,000 athletes from all over the world congregate in London to battle it out for...

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Ready! Set! Go!

17.07.2012 - In July 2010, Dow became the official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Movement through 2020. Being an official Worldwide Olympic Partner alongside corporations such as Coca-Cola...