THE INTERNATIONAL NATURAL CEMENT SYMPOSIUM is currently scheduled for March 30 - April 1, 2006 Washington, DC CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS We are pleased to announce that the International Natural Cement Symposium will be held from March 30 - April 1, 2006 in the Washington, DC area. Sessions are to focus on technology, research, practices and case studies relating to natural cement history, science, and technology. Papers and presentations are invited on the many aspects of Natural Cement and Preservation, including: Engineering, Restoration Architecture, Material Conservation, Research, Chemistry, Petrography, Geology, Performance Testing and Standardization, History and Methods of Production and Use. The Nation’s Capitol has a rich history of natural cement use in buildings, bridges, waterworks and monuments and a tour component is planned. Papers which can be tied to a tour are encouraged and Student research posters/exhibits are also welcome. Restoration tradespeople are also encouraged to participate with demonstrations and brief project spotlight presentations, highlighting natural cement restoration projects which they have performed. Abstract submissions should include the following: The title of the presentation; The names of all contributors; Mailing address, telephone, fax number and e-mail of the contact person; The name of the presenting author. Abstracts should be between 300 and 500 words and will be published as part of the conference program. The deadline for abstracts is Friday, October 28, 2005. For additional information, contact: Michael P. Edison, Program Chair Phone: (800) 697-8055 or (860) 747-2220 Edison Coatings, Inc. M. P. Edison President 3 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT 06062 Phone: (860) 747-2220 or (800)697-8055 Fax: (860)747-2280 or (800) 697-8044 Internet: www.edisoncoatings.com E-Mail: [log in to unmask] -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>