Taking nuclear weapons off hair-trigger alert

Article Abstract:

The Russian and the US military have developed various procedures to stop the process of keeping nuclear missiles constantly ready to fire and prevent the occurence of a mistaken launch. Nuclear forces that are off alert may decrease the possibility of both regions to set a first strike.

Management, Planning, Aerospace industry, Nuclear weapons, Guided missile industry

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Taking computers to task

Article Abstract:

Computers and on-line operations, despite their various applications, can be much more of a liability, if inappropriately used. Statistics show that the production growth of business firms tend to be hindered by high costs of utility spendings and unproductive time intervals.

Usage, Evaluation, Computers, Digital computers, Information technology, Online searching, User interfaces (Computers), User interface

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Taking the plunge

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the plan of two sky-divers, one from Australia and one from the United States, to plunge from a baloon above the ozone layer are discussed. Particular attention is given to the scientific gains of the experiment.

Research, Skydiving

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