Week 3: Databases

• What was Stephen Stockwell's first article in an academic journal? What year? Provide a full citation. What database did you use?
  

Stephen Stockwell's first article in an academic journal was "The Brisbane Model: considering a unique experiment", 1995 Urban Policy and Research Volume 13, Issue 2, pp. 89 - 96 via Taylor & Francis Online

• In which comic did Governor Slugwell appear? Which Issues? Give their full citation for the earliest. Where did you find this information? What database did you use?
  

Govenor Slugwell first appeared in a comic called 'Flaming Carrot Comics' by Bob Burden. He first appeared in 1985 in Issue 7 called 'When The Shoes Aren't Worth The Shine'. In order to find this information I searched 'Govenor Slugwell comic'. It was as simple as that and lead me to a database 'Underground and Independent Comics'

Burden B 1985, 'Flaming Carrot Comics', Issue 7. p 1-36

• What is the latest medical thinking on the dangers of mobile phones? Provide a full citation.
  

According to the Daily Mail UK, world health chiefs warn that mobile phones may cause cancer. "Mobile phone owners were urged to limit their use last night after the World Health Organisation admitted they may cause cancer.

The UN’s health agency advised ‘pragmatic’ measures to reduce exposure, such as using hands-free kits and texting instead of calling.

Fiona M 2011 'Mobile phones may cause cancer, warn world health chiefs' Daily Mail UK June 2011

• In Bladerunner, what is Leon's reaction when Holden asks him about his mother? Quote the 1982 draft script and provide a full reference.
  

"Leon looks shocked, surprised. But the needles in the computer barely move. Holden goes for the inside of his coat. But big Leon is faster. His laser burns a hole the size of a nickel through Holden's stomach. Unlike a bullet, a laser causes no impact. It goes through Holden's shoulder and comes out of his back, clean as a whistle. Like a rag doll he falls back into the seat. Big slow Leon is already walking away, but he stops, turns, and with a little smile of satisfaction fires through the back of the seat."

Fancher H, Peoples D, Webb D, Kibbee R 1982, 'Blade Runner', Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Alexander Street Press,  via Trial Database and American Film Scripts.