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<num> Number: 401 
<title> foreign minorities, Germany 

<desc> Description: 
What language and cultural differences impede the integration 
of foreign minorities in Germany?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will focus on the causes of the lack of
integration in a significant way; that is, the mere mention of
immigration difficulties is not relevant.  Documents that discuss
immigration problems unrelated to Germany are also not relevant.  

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<num> Number: 402 
<title> behavioral genetics 

<desc> Description: 
What is happening in the field of behavioral genetics,
the study of the relative influence of genetic
and environmental factors on an individual's behavior
or personality?

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents describing genetic or environmental factors relating
to understanding and preventing substance abuse and addictions
are relevant.  Documents pertaining to attention deficit disorders
tied in with genetics are also relevant, as are genetic disorders 
affecting hearing or muscles.  The genome project is relevant
when tied in with behavior disorders (i.e., mood disorders,
Alzheimer's disease). 

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<num> Number: 403 
<title> osteoporosis 

<desc> Description: 
Find information on the effects of the dietary intakes
of potassium, magnesium and fruits and vegetables as
determinants of bone mineral density in elderly men
and women thus preventing osteoporosis (bone decay). 

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document may include one or more of the
dietary intakes in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Any discussion of the disturbance of nutrition and
mineral metabolism that results in a decrease in 
bone mass is also relevant.

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<num> Number: 404 
<title> Ireland, peace talks 

<desc> Description: 
How often were the peace talks in Ireland delayed
or disrupted as a result of acts of violence?

<narr> Narrative: 
Any interruptions to the peace process not directly
attributable to acts of violence are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 405 
<title> cosmic events 

<desc> Description: 
What unexpected or unexplained cosmic events or
celestial phenomena, such as radiation and 
supernova outbursts or new comets, have been detected?

<narr> Narrative: 
New theories or new interpretations concerning 
known celestial objects made as a result of new 
technology are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 406 
<title> Parkinson's disease 

<desc> Description: 
What is being done to treat the symptoms of 
Parkinson's disease and keep the patient 
functional as long as possible?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document identifies a drug or treatment 
program utilized in patient care and provides 
an indication of success or failure.

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<num> Number: 407 
<title> poaching, wildlife preserves 

<desc> Description: 
What is the impact of poaching on 
the world's various wildlife preserves? 

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document must discuss poaching in wildlife
preserves, not in the wild itself.  Also deemed relevant
is evidence of preventive measures being taken by local
authorities.

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<num> Number: 408 
<title> tropical storms 

<desc> Description: 
What tropical storms (hurricanes and typhoons) have
caused significant property damage and loss of life?

<narr> Narrative: 
The date of the storm, the area affected, and the extent of 
damage/casualties are all of interest.  Documents that describe
the damage caused by a tropical storm as "slight", "limited", or
"small" are not relevant. 

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<num> Number: 409 
<title> legal, Pan Am, 103 

<desc> Description: 
What legal actions have resulted from the destruction
of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on
December 21, 1988?  

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents describing any charges, claims, or fines 
presented to or imposed by any court or tribunal are
relevant, but documents that discuss charges made in
diplomatic jousting are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 410 
<title> Schengen agreement 

<desc> Description: 
Who is involved in the Schengen agreement to eliminate border
controls in Western Europe and what do they hope to accomplish?

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents will contain any information about the
actions of signatories of the Schengen agreement such as:
measures to eliminate border controls (removal of traffic
obstacles, lifting of traffic restrictions); implementation
of the information system data bank that contains unified
visa issuance procedures; or strengthening of border controls
at the external borders of the treaty area in exchange for 
free movement at the internal borders.  Discussions of border 
crossovers for business purposes are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 411 
<title> salvaging, shipwreck, treasure 

<desc> Description: 
Find information on shipwreck salvaging: the
recovery or attempted recovery of treasure from
sunken ships.

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will provide information on
the actual locating and recovery of treasure; 
on the technology which makes possible the discovery,
location and investigation of wreckages which 
contain or are suspected of containing treasure; or
on the disposition of the recovered treasure. 

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<num> Number: 412 
<title> airport security 

<desc> Description: 
What security measures are in effect or are proposed
to go into effect in airports?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document could identify a specific airport
and describe the security measures already in effect 
or proposed for use at that airport.  Relevant items
could also describe a failure of security that was
cited as a contributing cause of a tragedy which came 
to pass or which was later averted.  Comparisons between
and among airports based on the effectiveness of the
security of each are also relevant.

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<num> Number: 413 
<title> steel production 

<desc> Description: 
What are new methods of producing steel?

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents will discuss the processes adapted
by entrepreneurs who have organized so-called "minimills"
and are producing steel by methods which differ from
the old blast furnace method of production.  Documents 
that identify the new companies, the problems they have
have encountered, and/or their successes or failures in
the national and international markets are also relevant.

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<num> Number: 414 
<title> Cuba, sugar, exports 

<desc> Description: 
How much sugar does Cuba export and which
countries import it?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will provide information
regarding Cuba's sugar trade.  Sugar production
statistics are not relevant unless exports
are mentioned explicitly.

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<num> Number: 415 
<title> drugs, Golden Triangle 

<desc> Description: 
What is known about drug trafficking in the
"Golden Triangle", the area where Burma,
Thailand and Laos meet?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will discuss drug
trafficking in the Golden Triangle,
including organizations that produce or
distribute the drugs; international efforts
to combat the traffic; or the quantities of
drugs produced in the area.

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<num> Number: 416 
<title> Three Gorges Project 

<desc> Description: 
What is the status of The Three Gorges Project?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document will provide the projected
date of completion of the project, its estimated
total cost, or the estimated electrical output of
the the finished project.  Discussions of the
social, political, or ecological impact of the
project are not relevant.

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<num> Number: 417 
<title> creativity 

<desc> Description: 
Find ways of measuring creativity.

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant items include definitions of creativity,
descriptions of characteristics associated with
creativity, and factors linked to creativity. 

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<num> Number: 418 
<title> quilts, income 

<desc> Description: 
In what ways have quilts been used to generate income?

<narr> Narrative: 
Documents mentioning quilting books, quilting classes,
quilted objects, and museum exhibits of quilts are all relevant.  
Documents that discuss AIDs quilts are irrelevant, unless 
there is specific mention that the quilts are being used 
for fundraising.

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<num> Number: 419 
<title> recycle, automobile tires 

<desc> Description: 
What new uses have been developed for old
automobile tires as a means of tire recycling?

<narr> Narrative: 
A relevant document must show advantageous uses of
recycled tires, such as:  destructive distillation of 
scrap rubber for valuable chemicals, reef building
for fish habitats, filler or binder in asphalt
roadway mixes, and burning in a controlled 
environment for heat generation.  

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<num> Number: 420 
<title> carbon monoxide poisoning 

<desc> Description: 
How widespread is carbon monoxide poisoning on 
a global scale?

<narr> Narrative: 
Relevant documents will contain data on
what carbon monoxide poisoning is, symptoms,
causes, and/or prevention.  Advertisements for
carbon monoxide protection products or services 
are not relevant.  Discussions of auto emissions
and air pollution are not relevant even though
they can contain carbon monoxide.

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