Could the Body take down the Hammer?

Article Abstract:

Political and cultural personalities have frequently been given nicknames by the media. Jackson was 'Old Hickory', Cleveland was 'the Man of Destiny', and Clinton is 'the Comeback Kid'. Criminals, such as Jack 'the Ripper' and 'Scarface' Al Capone have also had sobriquets bestowed on them. In the mid-20th century, use of nicknames seemed to be in decline, except for sports heroes. They have made their way back into politics with Jesse 'the Body' Ventura and Tom 'the Hammer' DeLay.

Clinton, Bill, Column, Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Language and languages, Names, Mass media, Mass media and language, Nicknames

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The Big Boys Counter-Attack

Article Abstract:

The factors which help entrepreneurs hinder large firms are explored. These include sudden industrial change, growing competition and deregulation. Smaller companies develop more new products than large firms. Large firms have tried to encourage innovation by investing venture capital, deliberate spinoffs, organizing for innovation improvization, creating discomfort, and power incentives for investors. A table ranks the United States electronic industry.

Innovations

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The best approaches to system planning

Article Abstract:

The shift towards business-driven decision-making is driven by six key trends, which are reported and analysed here.

Methods, Electrical engineers, Electric power systems

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