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The article discusses the magical creations of artist Su Blackwell in Great Britain. It states that Blackwell refers to her chosen medium of paper as delicate and accessible and describes her techniques as irreversible and destructive. It mentions that the variety of high-end commercial projects that have tried her clever use of simple material is one of the most striking elements of Blackwell's present portfolio.

Opinion. Provides insights on William Waldegrave's White Paper on science and technology. Concern on the emphasis given to wealth creation as a basic mission of scientific research; Functions of scientific research supported by the research councils and universities; White Paper putting industrialists in charge of science; Ways of bridging gap between science and industry.

The article focuses on the activities and work done in Great Britain House of Lords. Between 1832 and 1867 the House of Lords performed many foolish and some dangerous experiments upon the temper and forbearance of the people, of which perhaps the most notable was the rejection of the Paper-duties bill in 1860. But during these years the House of Commons was, upon the whole, a sober-minded, independent body of English gentlemen, sent to Parliament to do the bidding of a sober-minded and intelligent body of electors. The measures favorably received by such a body of English gentlemen were prima facie reasonable measures, calculated to enhance the welfare of the people at large, and in no sense violent or revolutionary.

Reports on that industry is given few incentives to carry out research and development (R&D) by the government's White Paper on competitiveness launched in May 1994 by President of the Board of Tarde Michael Haseltine. Plan to target funding on the White' Paper's network of one-stop shops which give companies information about industrial and academic R&D in their regions as well as nationally.

The article reports that publishing giant Elsevier has denied to force academics in Great Britain to sign up to its other services in order to use the newly acquired Social Science Research Network (SSRN) repository. Topics include Elsevier's purchase of SSRN marks attempt to maintain control over publishing, and view of open access advocates, who have been highly critical of Elsevier that the publisher could crack down on the free dissemination of papers.

Discusses the issues and implications raised by the British government's White Paper on Science, Engineering and Technology entitled `Realising our Potential'. Basis of report; Reactions from various sectors; Organizational and management issues; Pervasive issues; Need to effectively address science and technology issues; Careful handling of graduate training; Need to ensure that bureaucracy does not overwhelm the enterprise; European dimension.

The article reports on the move of the Scout Association in introducing an environment badge to encourage its members to conserve the planet's resources in Great Britain. The members will be taught on result of recycling such as glass and papers, and they will be involved in community clean-ups and the promotion of recycling. The scheme was launched to help develop a resource park and in cooperation with Serco.

The article reports on the concerns of paper recycling companies over the increasing export rates of recovered papers from Great Britain to China. According to Chris Huhne, liberal democrat environmental secretary, that the exported recovered papers to China had increased from 4,000 metric tons to over 1.5 million metric tons since 2007. Brian Perry, chairman of Perry Recycling, has visited China to see himself how material is processed and reports that China has the latest technology.

This article focuses on a report issued by the British Environment Agency which is based on a life-cycle assessment of the manufacture, use and disposal of disposable and reusable diapers. Also included are those washed at home and those cleaned by commercial laundry services. The agency suggested the use of recycled paper fiber in disposable diapers.

Focuses on the quality of the 14-19 white paper, government paperwork in Great Britain. Awkward acclamations of the Tomlinson report in a paper that lays waste to its vision; Means on how the issue of disengagement addressed by the paper; Examples offered to illustrate the specialized diplomas.

Reports that David Blunkett is set to publish his White Paper which will revolutionize post-16 education and training in Great Britain. Role of Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers; Emphasis on an integrated policy across the sector; Working title of the proposed over-arching funding body.

Reports on the efforts of ministers in Great Britain to publish a White Paper on post-16 sector. Focus on the Further Education Funding Council, the training arm of the training and enterprise councils and the careers service; Members of the review team; Organizations called in on the review; When the White Paper will be published and implemented.

Focuses on the use of adult guidance in delivering the learning agenda of career service in Great Britain. Reason behind the idea of using adult guidance; Role of the post-16 White Paper Learning to Succeed report with regards to a strategy involving youth and career service; Effects of the privatization of career service in Great Britain.

Editorial. Talks about the significance of Great Britain's White Paper on the post-16 sector of education. Past key issues in education; Anxiety over level of skill and understanding among early school leavers, the socially excluded and others; How taxpayers' money should be used in education.

Reports on the reorganization in the British education sector according to a White Paper report to be released in July 1999. Details on appointments; Possible exclusion of George Mudie, lifelong learning secretary, among officials to be retained; Information on performances of officials.

Opinion. Discusses the White Paper on lifelong learning. Views of Bob Fryer, author of the paper; Reference to the White Paper being scheduled for January 1998; Information on the dismissal of the White Paper.

Discusses the possible impact of the British Treasury Department's attempt to revive rural economy on village primary schools. White Paper planned for 1995; Supporters of the White Paper.

Argues that adult education should be the backbone of informed democracy in Great Britain. Criticism of past and present government in relation the adult education and public library service; Adult education under Winston Churchill; White Paper; Unsatisfied demand for adult education; Report from the National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education.

Comments on how the decision of the government of Great Britain to approve the publication of `Learning for the 21st Century,' augurs well for `White Paper.' Brief information about the publication; Ten-point agenda for the development of lifelong learning included in the publication; Aim of public funding as one of the agenda.

Opinion. Discusses the results of the British government's zero-based review of scientific strength and weaknesses. Citing of the 1993 White Paper; Principles on the separation of science and politics; Failure by the Advisory Board for Research Councils to shift resources between research councils.

Reports on the changes in the British educational system brought about by the White Paper report. Comments from science minister William Waldegrave; Reforms and boundary changes of the research council system; Revision of charters; Controversy over the proposal to reform postgraduate training through the introduction of a master of research degree.

Opinion. Comments on the White Paper report on the performance of universities in Great Britain. Shift of emphasis in the education system towards greater engagement in wealth generation; Focus on further education and the Training and Enterprise Councils; Need for iterative process between researchers and other personnel; Social, cultural and environmental interactions.

Reports on the increased financial recognition to be given to universities in Great Britain by funding councils for research in partnership with industry. White Paper report as source; Increased proportion of funding council budgets; Expansion of the Teaching Company Scheme; Support for local firms; Paper's analysis of the role of universities; More.

Discusses the White Paper report on competitiveness in Great Britain. Attention devoted by the government to innovation; Academics' development of novel perspectives on innovation and competitiveness; Government's move away from heavy bias in measuring performance as a function of individual firms; Change in the function of the Department of Trade and Industry; Promotion of civil industrial research and development.