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Focuses on the use of molecular abacuses to increase computer memory capacity. The use of scanning tunnelling microscopes (STM) in the construction of molecular-scale devices; Details of devices under development at the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory and Tokyo University; Possible applications for molecular devices, or nano-machines.

The article examines the U.S. government's political alliances and how America can use these to its advantage. Its security alliances with countries such as Korea, Japan and Australia provided geographic advantages especially in the post-Cold War era. The article mentions, however, that some of the alliances have become too dependent on the U.S. in terms of defense spending, particularly in Europe. The author presents recommendations on how to ease the financial burden on the U.S. within Europe the Indo-Pacific, and globally.

The article offers the author's insights on the selection of the best standards to serve as the basis of technical regulation. The author relates the use of ASTM E1527 Phase I Practice for Environmental Site Assessment Process by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as its basis in technical regulations. He adds that companies in various countries such as Korea, Japan, and Taiwan have been using the Phase I standard because it fits their needs in conducting site assessment.

Reports on the agreement reached on aviation rights negotiated by the United States and Japan, in Washinton. Terms of the agreement; Restrictions on incumbent carriers removed; Benefits of this removal to air carriers.