Robocop's revenge

Article Abstract:

Detective superintendent Ray Mallon's bid to become mayor of Middlesbrough, UK, could be embarrassing for prime minister Tony Blair. Blair had praised 'Robocop' Mallon and his successful 'zero tolerance' policies. However, Mallon has since been suspended as part of corruption investigations.

Officials and employees, Political activity, Investigations, Mayors, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Police corruption, Middlesbrough, England, Mallon, Ray

---

Revenge of the gramophone

Article Abstract:

The atomic force microscope (AFM) can store digital information 100 times more closely than compact discs. In order to speed AFM reading rates, International Business Machines Corp engineers fashioned a sharp stylus and a spinning disc surface similar to a phonograph.

Innovations, Humor and anecdotes, Phonographs, Atomic force microscopy

---

Revenge is Sweetie: Cannes Film Festival

Article Abstract:

New Zealand's Campion won the award for her outstanding film, 'The Piano,' which was set in the 1850s. Other impressive films which showed at the Cannes are discussed, including 'The Smell of Green Papaya' and 'Farewell to My Concubine.'

Achievements and awards, Cannes Film Festival, Campion, Jane

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Seeing is believing. Leisure on the Internet
• Abstracts: Taking public companies private. Home of resourceful family-owned companies. Caution for lone biotech companies
• Abstracts: Business relationships and networks: managerial challenge of network era. Interactive integrated marketing communication: combining the power of IMC, the new media and database marketing
• Abstracts: Beiersdorf enters European babycare market. A meeting of the minds. Digestive remedies
• Abstracts: Women really do get sexier as they get older. What really makes us fall in love

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.