Martin Pawley: Brutal reminders that technology will always fail--eventually

Article Abstract:

The recent disaster involving the Space Shuttle "Columbia" is an example of technology failing, similar to such past calamities as the "Hindenburg" and "Titantic." Technology ultimately turns against itself, and thus technology needs to be improved constantly or abandoned altogether.

United States, General services, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Space research and technology, Space Shuttle System, Space Shuttle Vehicle, Forecasts and trends, Accidents, Market trend/market analysis, Technology, Maintenance and repair, Space shuttles, Technology in education, Columbia (Spacecraft), Columbia Space Shuttle Accident, 2003

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Martin Pawley: Plans to sell off the UK's treasures will soon return with a vengeance

Article Abstract:

A sale of items in "The National Asset Register" is expected to be carried out in 2002. The register contains an inventory of such national treasures as old masters and grand pianos. Examples of assets that will be let go are given.

Acquisitions & mergers, Asset & Risk Management, Asset Accounting, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Assets (Accounting), Registers of births, etc., Registers (Records)

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Plans to sell off the UK's treasures will soon return with a vengeance

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning whether or not national treasures should be sold by their owners or whether they should be retained for the benefit of the nation. The production of a 'National Asset Register' is discussed.

Economic aspects, Economic policy, Art

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