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topics-and-qrels.topics.robust04.txt Maven / Gradle / Ivy
Number: 301
International Organized Crime
<desc> Description:
Identify organizations that participate in international criminal
activity, the activity, and, if possible, collaborating organizations
and the countries involved.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must as a minimum identify the organization and the
type of illegal activity (e.g., Columbian cartel exporting cocaine).
Vague references to international drug trade without identification of
the organization(s) involved would not be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 302
<title> Poliomyelitis and Post-Polio
<desc> Description:
Is the disease of Poliomyelitis (polio) under control in the
world?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents should contain data or outbreaks of the
polio disease (large or small scale), medical protection
against the disease, reports on what has been labeled as
"post-polio" problems. Of interest would be location of
the cases, how severe, as well as what is being done in
the "post-polio" area.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 303
<title> Hubble Telescope Achievements
<desc> Description:
Identify positive accomplishments of the Hubble telescope since it
was launched in 1991.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents are relevant that show the Hubble telescope has produced
new data, better quality data than previously available, data that
has increased human knowledge of the universe, or data that has led
to disproving previously existing theories or hypotheses. Documents
limited to the shortcomings of the telescope would be irrelevant.
Details of repairs or modifications to the telescope without
reference to positive achievements would not be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 304
<title> Endangered Species (Mammals)
<desc> Description:
Compile a list of mammals that are considered to be endangered,
identify their habitat and, if possible, specify what threatens them.
<narr> Narrative:
Any document identifying a mammal as endangered is relevant.
Statements of authorities disputing the endangered status would also
be relevant. A document containing information on habitat and
populations of a mammal identified elsewhere as endangered would also
be relevant even if the document at hand did not identify the species
as endangered. Generalized statements about endangered species
without reference to specific mammals would not be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 305
<title> Most Dangerous Vehicles
<desc> Description:
Which are the most crashworthy, and least crashworthy,
passenger vehicles?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain information on the
crashworthiness of a given vehicle or vehicles that
can be used to draw a comparison with other vehicles.
The document will have to describe/compare vehicles,
not drivers. For instance, it should be expected
that vehicles preferred by 16-25 year-olds would be
involved in more crashes, because that age group is
involved in more crashes. I would view number of
fatalities per 100 crashes to be more revealing of
a vehicle's crashworthiness than the number of
crashes per 100,000 miles, for example.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 306
<title> African Civilian Deaths
<desc> Description:
How many civilian non-combatants have been killed in
the various civil wars in Africa?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain specific casualty
information for a given area, country, or region.
It will cite numbers of civilian deaths caused
directly or indirectly by armed conflict.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 307
<title> New Hydroelectric Projects
<desc> Description:
Identify hydroelectric projects proposed or under construction by
country and location. Detailed description of nature, extent,
purpose, problems, and consequences is desirable.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents would contain as a minimum a clear statement
that a hydroelectric project is planned or construction is under
way and the location of the project. Renovation of existing
facilities would be judged not relevant unless plans call for a
significant increase in acre-feet or reservoir or a marked change
in the environmental impact of the project. Arguments for and
against proposed projects are relevant as long as they are supported
by specifics, including as a minimum the name or location of the
project. A statement that an individual or organization is for or
against such projects in general would not be relevant. Proposals
or projects underway to dismantle existing facilities or drain
existing reservoirs are not relevant, nor are articles reporting a
decision to drop a proposed plan.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 308
<title> Implant Dentistry
<desc> Description:
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of tooth implants?
<narr> Narrative:
A tooth replacement procedure, begun in the 1960s by Doctor
Branemark, is becoming more widely used today. It involves
the replacement of a lost tooth/teeth by an implantation
process which secures the fabricated tooth to a titanium post
with an adhesive resulting in a stable and sturdy denture
almost like the original. A relevant document will include
any clinical experiment, report, study, paper, or medical
discussion which describes the advantages or disadvantages of
tooth implant(s), conditions under which such a procedure is
favorable, denture comfort and function compared to false teeth,
bridge, or plate and comparative cost differential.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 309
<title> Rap and Crime
<desc> Description:
Evidence that rap music has a negative effect on young people.
<narr> Narrative:
The lyrics to Rap music are replete with words which degrade
women, glorify drug abuse, the killing of policemen and even
romanticize suicide. A crusade was begun a few years ago in
which the music industry was asked "to clean up its act"
because of the detrimental effect it was having upon teenagers.
There were some instances in which teenagers, who demonstrated
no sign of internal strife, committed suicide. The only clues
to their self-destruction were notes found near the bodies with
lyrics from Rap songs relating to suicide. A relevant item
should include any psychological study, evidence, poll,
documentation, or psychological opinion that Rap music has a
deleterious effect upon young people and has led to a discernible
change in personality, life style, crime, alteration of personality
or any other negative effect upon the psyche, mores, and culture
of teenagers.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 310
<title> Radio Waves and Brain Cancer
<desc> Description:
Evidence that radio waves from radio towers or car phones affect
brain cancer occurrence.
<narr> Narrative:
Persons living near radio towers and more recently persons using
car phones have been diagnosed with brain cancer. The argument
rages regarding the direct association of one with the other.
The incidence of cancer among the groups cited is considered, by
some, to be higher than that found in the normal population. A
relevant document includes any experiment with animals, statistical
study, articles, news items which report on the incidence of brain
cancer being higher/lower/same as those persons who live near a
radio tower and those using car phones as compared to those in the
general population.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 311
<title> Industrial Espionage
<desc> Description:
Document will discuss the theft of trade secrets along with
the sources of information: trade journals, business meetings,
data from Patent Offices, trade shows, or analysis of a
competitor's products.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain specific information on the
theft of trade secrets on new or existing technology. Relevant
information includes, but is not limited to, espionage in the
highly competitive fashion industry, toy companies, drug firms,
and computer companies. An apparently legal way of stealing
company secrets is by using the Freedom of Information Act,
passed by the U.S. Congress in 1966 to help people and the
press get information for the public good. The law has often
been used instead by companies for private gain. Documents
discussing company counterespionage are also considered to be
relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 312
<title> Hydroponics
<desc> Description:
Document will discuss the science of growing plants in
water or some substance other than soil.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain specific information
on the necessary nutrients, experiments, types of
substrates, and/or any other pertinent facts related
to the science of hydroponics. Related information
includes, but is not limited to, the history of
hydroponics, advantages over standard soil agricultural
practices, or the approach of suspending roots in a
humid enclosure and spraying them periodically with a
nutrient solution to promote plant growth.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 313
<title> Magnetic Levitation-Maglev
<desc> Description:
Commercial uses of Magnetic Levitation.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must contain Magnetic Levitation
or Maglev. It should be concerned with possible
commercial applications of this phenomenon to
include primarily mass transit, but also other
commercial applications such as Maglev flywheels
for cars. Discussions of superconductivity when
linked to Maglev and government support plans when
linked to Maglev are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 314
<title> Marine Vegetation
<desc> Description:
Commercial harvesting of marine vegetation such as
algae, seaweed and kelp for food and drug purposes.
<narr> Narrative:
Recent research has shown that marine vegetation
is a valuable source of both food (human and animal)
and a potentially useful drug. This search will
focus primarily on these two uses. Also to be
considered relevant would be instances of other
possible commercial uses such as fertilizer, etc.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 315
<title> Unexplained Highway Accidents
<desc> Description:
How many fatal highway accidents are there each
year that are not resolved as to cause.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain data relating to
highway accidents where the cause of the accident
cannot be determined. Typical of such accidents
would be those where one vehicle "suddenly swerves
into oncoming traffic."
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 316
<title> Polygamy Polyandry Polygyny
<desc> Description:
A look at the roots and prevalence of polygamy
in the world today.
<narr> Narrative:
Polygamy is a form of marriage which permits a
person to have more than one husband or wife.
Polyandry refers to one woman sharing two or
more husbands at the same time. Polygyny refers
to one man sharing two or more wives at the
same time. Primary focus of the search will be
the prevalence of these practices in the world
today and societal attitudes towards these
practices. Also relevant would be discussions
of the roots and practical sources of these
customs. A modern development in this area is
serial polygamy, a phrase coined to label the
practice of men who take a series of wives in
sequence as a solution to practical welfare,
considerations of child care, housing, etc.
Documents discussing serial polygamy will not
be considered relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 317
<title> Unsolicited Faxes
<desc> Description:
Have regulations been passed by the FCC banning
junk facsimile (fax)? If so, are they effective?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will provide information on
the cost of junk fax transmitted to individuals
or businesses. Documents which contain laws or
regulations passed banning junk fax or articles
indicating the effectiveness or ineffectiveness
of these laws are relevant. Additionally, any
document showing where unsolicited/junk fax is
an invasion of privacy is also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 318
<title> Best Retirement Country
<desc> Description:
Aside from the United States, which country offers
the best living conditions and quality of life for
a U.S. retiree?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain information describing
the living conditions and/or costs in one or more foreign
countries. It will provide information that a potential
retiree could use in deciding where to establish a
retirement home.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 319
<title> New Fuel Sources
<desc> Description:
What research is ongoing for new fuel sources.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will contain information on
the actual research being accomplished for new
fuel sources. Documents may also reveal company
(companies) involved in this research. Listing(s)
of possible new fuel sources is also of relevance.
Relevant documents can also show how much current
fuel sources are available, however, articles
which simply refer to current sources are not
relevant. Documents about nuclear power are
relevant only if they discuss new developments in
the nuclear field, such as the processing of spent
fuel to establish a new nuclear fuel system.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 320
<title> Undersea Fiber Optic Cable
<desc> Description:
Fiber optic link around the globe (Flag) will be
the world's longest undersea fiber optic cable.
Who's involved and how extensive is the technology
on this system. What problems exist?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will reference companies involved
in building the system or the technology needed for
such an endeavor. Of relevance also would be information
on the link up points of FLAG or landing sites or
interconnection with other telecommunication cables.
Relevant documents may reference any regulatory problems
with the system once constructed. A non-relevant
document would contain information on other fiber optic
systems currently in place.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 321
<title> Women in Parliaments
<desc> Description:
Pertinent documents will reflect the fact that women
continue to be poorly represented in parliaments
across the world, and the gap in political power
between the sexes is very wide, particularly in the
Third World.
<narr> Narrative:
Pertinent documents relating to this issue will
discuss the lack of representation by women, the
countries that mandate the inclusion of a certain
percentage of women in their legislatures, decreases
if any in female representation in legislatures, and
those countries in which there is no representation
of women.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 322
<title> International Art Crime
<desc> Description:
Isolate instances of fraud or embezzlement in the international
art trade.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document is any report that identifies an instance
of fraud or embezzlement in the international buying or selling
of art objects. Objects include paintings, jewelry, sculptures
and any other valuable works of art. Specific instances must be
identified for a document to be relevant; generalities are not
relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 323
<title> Literary/Journalistic Plagiarism
<desc> Description:
Find instances of plagiarism in the literary and journalistic
worlds.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will report any occasion or suspected instance
of plagiarism in the areas of either literature or journalism.
Relevant documents will also include such areas as doctorate and
master's theses and will encompass writings as well as the ideas
and concepts developed by some authors and taken or borrowed by
others without attribution.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 324
<title> Argentine/British Relations
<desc> Description:
Define Argentine and British international relations
<narr> Narrative:
It has been 15 years since the war between Argentina
and the United Kingdom in 1982 over sovereignty in the
Falkland Islands. A relevant report will describe
their relations after that period. Any kind of
international contact between the two countries is
relevant, to include commercial, economic, cultural,
diplomatic, or military exchanges. Negative reports
on the absence of such exchanges are also desirable.
Reports containing information on direct exchanges
between Argentina and the Falkland Islands are also
relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 325
<title> Cult Lifestyles
<desc> Description:
Describe a cult by name and identify the cult members'
activities in their everyday life.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document would include the name of the cult
and offer information about the members' lifestyles.
It may include how they dress or what they do to attain
the ultimate goal of the organization. A relevant
document may tell what they eat or how they contribute
to the cult. Just the mention of the existence of a
cult by name with no other clarifying information would
not be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 326
<title> Ferry Sinkings
<desc> Description:
Any report of a ferry sinking where 100 or more people
lost their lives.
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must identify a ferry that
has sunk causing the death of 100 or more humans. It
must identify the ferry by name or place where the
sinking occurred. Details of the cause of the sinking
would be helpful but are not necessary to be relevant.
A reference to a ferry sinking without the number of
deaths would not be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 327
<title> Modern Slavery
<desc> Description:
Identify a country or a city where there is evidence
of human slavery being practiced in the eighties or
nineties.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document would present evidence of current
slavery practices being carried out. It would identify
a specific country or city and give some information on
who the slaves are, or who was buying or selling them,
and for what purposes they were being used. References
to slavery being carried out several years ago would not
be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 328
<title> Pope Beatifications
<desc> Description:
Identify an individual that has been beatified by the Pope.
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, the document must include the person's name
as well as the person's deeds or actions that led to the
recognition by the Pope. It must also include when such
actions or deeds occurred by giving the year or period
of time, i.e., "late 17th century".
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 329
<title> Mexican Air Pollution
<desc> Description:
Mexico City has the worst air pollution in the
world. Pertinent Documents would contain the
specific steps Mexican authorities have taken
to combat this deplorable situation.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents would discuss the steps the
Mexican Government has taken to alleviate the
air pollution in Mexico City. Steps such as
reducing the number of automobiles in the city,
encouraging the use of mass public transportation,
and creating new mass transportation systems are
relevant, among others. Mention of any new
methods in the design stage would also be
appropriate.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 330
<title> Iran-Iraq Cooperation
<desc> Description:
This query is looking for examples of cooperation or
friendly ties between Iran and Iraq, or ways in which
the two countries could be considered allies.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document would mention such things as mutually
beneficial economic, military, religious, or social
relations; cooperation on border control or treatment of
minorities; collaboration in getting around trade sanctions
placed upon either country, etc. (Any mention of the
possible return of the airplanes Iraq flew to Iran during
the Gulf War would also be relevant).
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 331
<title> World Bank Criticism
<desc> Description:
What criticisms have been made of World Bank policies,
activities or personnel?
<narr> Narrative:
This query is looking for any instances where the
World Bank has been accused of things like not being
responsive to the unique problems of individual countries,
of being too strict in its policies, of pursuing agendas
that are biased because of their benefits to western
countries, of being no longer useful or practical, of
its personnel being difficult to work with, etc.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 332
<title> Income Tax Evasion
<desc> Description:
This query is looking for investigations that have
targeted evaders of U.S. income tax.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document would mention investigations
either in the U.S. or abroad of people suspected of
evading U.S. income tax laws. Of particular interest
are investigations involving revenue from illegal
activities, as a strategy to bring known or suspected
criminals to justice.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 333
<title> Antibiotics Bacteria Disease
<desc> Description:
Determine the reasons why bacteria seems to be winning
the war against antibiotics and rendering antibiotics
now less effective in treating diseases than they were
in the past.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will address the questions of how
and why, and to what degree, bacteria are able to fend
off the curative effects of antibiotics. Overuse of
antibiotics, as well as the increasing use of antibiotics
in promoting the growth of crops and animals whose food
products are meant for human consumption have played roles
in creating a situation where every known bacteria-generated
disease now has versions that resist at least one of the
more than 100 antibiotics now in use.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 334
<title> Export Controls Cryptography
<desc> Description:
Determine the usefulness and effectiveness of
continuing to maintain export controls on
encryption software.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will argue for or against
continuing to make encryption software subject to
export controls. Since 1993 quality encryption
software to ensure the secrecy of communications
has been available, but the U.S. Government has
considered such software to be subject to the same
export controls as munitions, and has sought to
restrict the export of encryption software unless
it contains a device which could allow the U.S. to
read the underlying messages. Business interests
say that this will make it impossible for U.S. producers
to compete in the international market.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 335
<title> Adoptive Biological Parents
<desc> Description:
Identify the problems, and solutions to those problems,
which arise in the relationships among biological
parents, adoptive parents, and the child or children
involved.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will report on court procedures
and decisions which affect the rights of biological
parents, adoptive parents, as well as the adopted
child. Problems arise when the biological parents
of a child given up for adoption decide that they
or he/she would like to reclaim the child against
the wishes of the adoptive parents. Problems also
arise when the adopted child tries to identify and
contact the biological parents, but find the way
blocked by sealed court orders.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 336
<title> Black Bear Attacks
<desc> Description:
A relevant document would discuss the frequency
of vicious black bear attacks worldwide and the
possible causes for this savage behavior.
<narr> Narrative:
It has been reported that food or cosmetics
sometimes attract hungry black bears, causing
them to viciously attack humans. Relevant
documents would include the aforementioned
causes as well as speculation preferably from
the scientific community as to other possible
causes of vicious attacks by black bears. A
relevant document would also detail steps
taken or new methods devised by wildlife
officials to control and/or modify the
savageness of the black bear.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 337
<title> Viral Hepatitis
<desc> Description:
What research has been done on viral hepatitis
and what progress has been made in its treatment?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document might include any of the
following information:
-- A medical procedure used in the treatment of
hepatitis.
-- Ongoing research in vaccines, including the
identity of the strain of hepatitis.
-- How hepatitis affects the body's immune system.
-- Third World countries' reports on control of
the disease.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 338
<title> Risk of Aspirin
<desc> Description:
What adverse effects have people experienced while taking
aspirin repeatedly?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document should identify any adverse effects
experienced from the repeated use of aspirin. Possible
effects might include intestinal bleeding, inflammation
of the stomach, or various forms of ulcers. The purpose
of the individual's repeated aspirin use should also
be stated.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 339
<title> Alzheimer's Drug Treatment
<desc> Description:
What drugs are being used in the treatment of
Alzheimer's Disease and how successful are they?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document should name a drug used in
the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and also
its manufacturer, and should give some indication
of the drug's success or failure.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 340
<title> Land Mine Ban
<desc> Description:
Identify any actions being taken to propel the
nations of the world toward a treaty banning
the production, transfer and use of land mines.
<narr> Narrative:
Brought about by various conflicts, there are an
estimated 100 million land mines buried in 60
countries with thousands of acres of land made
unusable. It is estimated that every 22 minutes
a man, woman or child is killed or maimed by a
land mine. Identify any actions being taken to
propel the nations of the world toward a treaty
banning the production, transfer and use of land
mines. Also, of interest, would be identification
of actions being undertaken to sanitize the thousands
of acres now made unusable due to use of these mines.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 341
<title> Airport Security
<desc> Description:
A relevant document would discuss how effective
government orders to better scrutinize passengers
and luggage on international flights and to step
up screening of all carry-on baggage has been.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document would contain reports on what
new steps airports worldwide have taken to better
scrutinize passengers and their luggage on
international flights and to step up screening of
all carry-on baggage. With the increase in
international terrorism and in the wake of the
TWA Flight 800 disaster, articles on airport
security relating in particular to additional
steps taken by airports to increase flight safety
would be relevant. The mere mention of enhanced
security does not constitute relevance. Additional
steps refer to something beyond just passenger
and carry-on screening using the normal methods.
Examples of new steps would be additional personnel,
sophisticated monitoring and screening devices,
and extraordinary measures to check luggage in the
baggage compartment.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 342
<title> Diplomatic Expulsion
<desc> Description:
The end of the Cold War seems to have intensified
economic competition and has started to generate
serious friction between nations as attempts are
made by diplomatic personnel to acquire sensitive
trade and technology information or to obtain
information on highly classified industrial projects.
Identify instances where attempts have been made
by personnel with diplomatic status to obtain
information of this nature.
<narr> Narrative:
Identify instances where attempts have been made
by personnel with diplomatic status to obtain
information of this nature. Of interest would be
the country(s) involved, the information hopefully
acquired, or if the exposure resulted in expulsion
of diplomatic personnel.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 343
<title> Police Deaths
<desc> Description:
Identify instances where a civilian policeman has
been killed either during performance of his duty
or because of other association with this occupation,
e.g., killed for the gun, to keep from testifying,
etc.
<narr> Narrative:
Whatever the reason, be it a breakdown in family values
or loss of respect for an authoritative figure, there
seems to have been a substantial increase in the number
of policemen being killed. Identify instances where a
civilian policeman has been killed either during
performance of his duty or because of other association
with this occupation, e.g., killed for the gun, to keep
from testifying, etc. Military police or foreign
military-type personnel considered policemen should not
be considered relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 344
<title> Abuses of E-Mail
<desc> Description:
The availability of E-mail to many people through their
job or school affiliation has allowed for many efficiencies
in communications but also has provided the opportunity for
abuses. What steps have been taken world-wide by those
bearing the cost of E-mail to prevent excesses?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document will concern dissatisfaction by
an entity paying for the cost of electronic mail. Particularly
sought are items which relate to system users (such as employees)
who abuse the system by engaging in communications of the type
not related to the payer's desired use of the system.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 345
<title> Overseas Tobacco Sales
<desc> Description:
Health studies primarily in the U.S. have caused reductions
in tobacco sales here, but the economic impact has caused
U.S. tobacco companies to look overseas for customers.
What impact have the health and economic factors had overseas?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, an item will discuss either an increase or
decrease in the sales of U.S. tobacco products overseas, and
attribute this to health findings or more aggressive marketing
by U.S. companies or the foreign companies they own or cooperate
with.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 346
<title> Educational Standards
<desc> Description:
There has long been a call for standards in U.S. education,
these calls frequently citing the superiority of foreign
school systems. Are there many countries outside the U.S.
which have standards for pre-teen students? If so, which
are those countries and what standards have been set?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, an item will specify the foreign country
which has adopted standards for children up to the age of
12 and more specifically give some detail of what the
standards are (e.g., computer training, 2 years of foreign
language).
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 347
<title> Wildlife Extinction
<desc> Description:
The spotted owl episode in America highlighted U.S. efforts
to prevent the extinction of wildlife species. What is not
well known is the effort of other countries to prevent the
demise of species native to their countries. What other
countries have begun efforts to prevent such declines?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant item will specify the country, the involved
species, and steps taken to save the species.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 348
<title> Agoraphobia
<desc> Description:
Is the fear of open or public places (Agoraphobia) a
widespread disorder or relatively unknown?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents contain data on this physical/mental
disorder, including information on the person affected,
profession of the individual, impact on the life work of
the individual, as well as any data on how these
individuals cope with this disorder.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 349
<title> Metabolism
<desc> Description:
Document will discuss the chemical reactions
necessary to keep living cells healthy and/or
producing energy.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain specific information
on the catabolic and anabolic reactions of the metabolic
process. Relevant information includes, but is not
limited to, the reactions occurring in metabolism,
biochemical processes (Glycolysis or Krebs cycle for
production of energy), and disorders associated with
the metabolic rate.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 350
<title> Health and Computer Terminals
<desc> Description:
Is it hazardous to the health of individuals to work
with computer terminals on a daily basis?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents would contain any information that
expands on any physical disorder/problems that may be
associated with the daily working with computer terminals.
Such things as carpel tunnel, cataracts, and fatigue have
been said to be associated, but how widespread are these or
other problems and what is being done to alleviate any
health problems.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 351
<title> Falkland petroleum exploration
<desc> Description:
What information is available on petroleum exploration in
the South Atlantic near the Falkland Islands?
<narr> Narrative:
Any document discussing petroleum exploration in the
South Atlantic near the Falkland Islands is considered
relevant. Documents discussing petroleum exploration in
continental South America are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 352
<title> British Chunnel impact
<desc> Description:
What impact has the Chunnel had on the British economy and/or
the life style of the British?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents discussing the following issues are relevant:
- projected and actual impact on the life styles of the British
- Long term changes to economic policy and relations
- major changes to other transportation systems linked with
the Continent
Documents discussing the following issues are not relevant:
- expense and construction schedule
- routine marketing ploys by other channel crossers (i.e.,
schedule changes, price drops, etc.)
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 353
<title> Antarctica exploration
<desc> Description:
Identify systematic explorations and scientific investigations
of Antarctica, current or planned.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents discussing the following issues are relevant:
- systematic explorations and scientific investigations of Antarctica
(e.g., seismology, ionospheric physics, possible economic development)
- other research currently conducted or planned for the future
- banning of mineral mining
Documents discussing tourism are non-relevant. Documents discussing
"disrupting scientific experiments" are non-relevant unless a specific
experiment is identified.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 354
<title> journalist risks
<desc> Description:
Identify instances where a journalist has been put at risk (e.g.,
killed, arrested or taken hostage) in the performance of his work.
<narr> Narrative:
Any document identifying an instance where a journalist or
correspondent has been killed, arrested or taken hostage in the
performance of his work is relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 355
<title> ocean remote sensing
<desc> Description:
Identify documents discussing the development and application of
spaceborne ocean remote sensing.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents discussing the development and application of spaceborne
ocean remote sensing in oceanography, seabed prospecting and
mining, or any marine-science activity are relevant. Documents
that discuss the application of satellite remote sensing in
geography, agriculture, forestry, mining and mineral prospecting
or any land-bound science are not relevant, nor are references
to international marketing or promotional advertizing of any
remote-sensing technology. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
employed in ocean remote sensing is relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 356
<title> postmenopausal estrogen Britain
<desc> Description:
Identify documents discussing the use of estrogen by
postmenopausal women in Britain.
<narr> Narrative:
The use of hormone replacement therapy outside of the United
Kingdom is not relevant. United Kingdom and British
development and marketing of estrogen suppressing
drugs are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 357
<title> territorial waters dispute
<desc> Description:
Identify documents discussing international boundary
disputes relevant to the 200-mile special economic
zones or 12-mile territorial waters subsequent to
the passing of the "International Convention on the
Law of the Sea".
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, documents must discuss an international
boundary dispute relevant to the 200-mile special
economic zones or 12-mile territorial waters subsequent
to the passing of the "International Convention on the
Law of the Sea". Documents that merely express agreement
or disagreement with any of the precepts of the "Law of
the Sea" are not relevant, nor are any documents that
passively allude to the existence of the convention or
any of its non-controversial applications.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 358
<title> blood-alcohol fatalities
<desc> Description:
What role does blood-alcohol level play in
automobile accident fatalities?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must contain information
on automobile accidents in which there was a
fatality and the blood-alcohol level of the
driver of the vehicle must be identified.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 359
<title> mutual fund predictors
<desc> Description:
Are there reliable and consistent predictors of
mutual fund performance?
<narr> Narrative:
A document must contain at least one factor
such as: rankings, risks, yields, or costs,
and fund performance to be relevant.
Documents that discuss mutual fund rankings
are considered relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 360
<title> drug legalization benefits
<desc> Description:
What are the benefits, if any, of drug legalization?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents may contain information on perceived
benefits of drug legalization, such as crime reduction,
improved treatment using monies which otherwise would
have gone for crime fighting, reduced drug addiction,
and increased governmental income. Documents that
discuss drug legalization and whether legalization
is or is not perceived to be beneficial are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 361
<title> clothing sweatshops
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss clothing sweatshops.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must identify the country, the working
conditions, salary, and type of clothing or shoes being
produced. Relevant documents may also include the name of
the business or company or the type of manufacturing, such
as: "designer label".
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 362
<title> human smuggling
<desc> Description:
Identify incidents of human smuggling.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document shows an incident of humans
(at least ten) being smuggled. The smugglers
would have to realize a monetary gain for their
actions, while the people being smuggled may or
may not be willing participants.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 363
<title> transportation tunnel disasters
<desc> Description:
What disasters have occurred in tunnels used for
transportation?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document identifies a disaster in a tunnel
used for trains, motor vehicles, or people. Wind
tunnels and tunnels used for wiring, sewage, water, oil,
etc. are not relevant. The cause of the problem may be
fire, earthquake, flood, or explosion and can be
accidental or planned. Documents that discuss tunnel
disasters occurring during construction of a tunnel
are relevant if lives were threatened.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 364
<title> rabies
<desc> Description:
Identify documents discussing cases where rabies
have been confirmed and what, if anything, is
being done about it.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document identifies confirmed cases
of rabies and may contain actions taken to correct
the problem.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 365
<title> El Nino
<desc> Description:
What effects have been attributed to El Nino?
<narr> Narrative:
A document is relevant if it describes a particular
phenomenon (either specific event or generalization)
like flood, drought, warming, etc. and names
El Nino as the cause or as being a contributing
factor.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 366
<title> commercial cyanide uses
<desc> Description:
What are the industrial or commercial uses of
cyanide or its derivatives?
<narr> Narrative:
A document is relevant if it names or describes a
process that uses cyanide commercially or mentions
that cyanide-rich waste comes from a particular
industry.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 367
<title> piracy
<desc> Description:
What modern instances have there been of old fashioned
piracy, the boarding or taking control of boats?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents discussing piracy on any body of water are
relevant. Documents discussing the legal taking of
ships or their contents by a national authority are
non-relevant. Clashes between fishing vessels over
fishing are not relevant, unless one vessel is
boarded.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 368
<title> in vitro fertilization
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss in vitro
fertilization.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe any aspect
of the process of in vitro fertilization:
uniting two human germ cells (sperm and egg)
outside of the human body and in an artificial
environment. Documents that describe related
techniques, such as the freezing of eggs,
sperm, or embryos for future implantation are
also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 369
<title> anorexia nervosa bulimia
<desc> Description:
What are the causes and treatments of anorexia nervosa
and bulimia?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe the causes of the
eating disorders, anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
Documents that describe symptoms including the taking of
laxatives, self-induced vomiting and excessive exercise
are relevant. Discussions of the treatment of the
disorders are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 370
<title> food/drug laws
<desc> Description:
What are the laws dealing with the quality and processing
of food, beverages, or drugs?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain specific information on
the laws dealing with such matters as quality control in
processing, the use of additives and preservatives, the
avoidance of impurities and poisonous substances, spoilage
prevention, nutritional enrichment, and/or the grading of
meat and vegetables. Relevant information includes, but
is not limited to, federal regulations targeting three
major areas of label abuse: deceptive definitions,
misleading health claims, and untrue serving sizes and
proposed standard definitions for such terms as high
fiber and low fat.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 371
<title> health insurance holistic
<desc> Description:
What is the extent of health insurance coverage of
holistic or other non-traditional medicine/medical treatments
(for example, acupuncture)?
<narr> Narrative:
Discussions of whether or not particular health insurance
plans cover alternative treatments are relevant. Discussions
of coverage for preventative programs such as health
education or wellness sessions are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 372
<title> Native American casino
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the growth of Native
American casino gambling.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents include discussions regarding
Native American casino gambling: its social
implications, effects on local and Native American
economies, and legal aspects related to Native
American tribal autonomy.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 373
<title> encryption equipment export
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the concerns of
the United States regarding the export of
encryption equipment.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that merely mention the name of a company
or group that produces encryption equipment but does
not mention the exportation and/or commercial exploitation
of the encryption equipment are not relevant. Documents
which refer to governmental access into the encryption
systems for the purposes of counter-intelligence or
anti-crime activities are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 374
<title> Nobel prize winners
<desc> Description:
Identify and provide background information on Nobel
prize winners.
<narr> Narrative:
At a minimum, relevant documents must contain the
following information: year of Nobel prize award,
field of study, and recipients name. When the
document announces what is obviously a current award,
no year is required.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 375
<title> hydrogen energy
<desc> Description:
What is the status of research on hydrogen as a
feasible energy source?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe progress in
research on controlled hydrogen fusion or the use
of hydrogen as fuel to power engines.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 376
<title> World Court
<desc> Description:
What types of cases were heard by the World Court
(International Court of Justice)?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that report on particular cases heard by the
World Court, including war tribunals created by the
Court, are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 377
<title> cigar smoking
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the renewed
popularity of cigar smoking.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss the extent of
the resurgence of cigar smoking or the social
and economic issues attendant to it. Documents
that discuss "Cigar Nights", "Cigar Rooms" and
cigar production are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 378
<title> euro opposition
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss opposition to the
introduction of the euro, the European currency.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document should include the countries
or individuals who oppose the use of the euro and
the reason(s) for their opposition to its use.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 379
<title> mainstreaming
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss mainstreaming
children with physical or mental impairments.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will include the pros and
cons of mainstreaming children with physical
or mental impairments, the benefits to the
impaired child, as well as the attitude, beliefs
and concerns of teachers and school administrators
with regard to taking time away from the "normal
children".
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 380
<title> obesity medical treatment
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss medical treatment
of obesity.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document should identify prescribed
legal medications or treatments used to combat
obesity and the positive or negative affects
resulting from the applications.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 381
<title> alternative medicine
<desc> Description:
What forms of alternative medicine are being
used in the treatment of illnesses or diseases
and how successful are they?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document should identify a form of
alternative medicine which is being utilized
in the treatment of a disease or illness,
identify the illness or disease being treated,
and provide an indication of the success of the
procedure.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 382
<title> hydrogen fuel automobiles
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the use of hydrogen as
a fuel for piston driven automobiles (safe storage a
concern) or the use of hydrogen in fuel cells to generate
electricity to drive the car.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document may discuss either hydrogen using fuel
cells to electrically power automobiles or it may discuss
the safe storage of hydrogen gas in a fuel tank through
the use of metal hydrides for use in piston engines.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 383
<title> mental illness drugs
<desc> Description:
Identify drugs used in the treatment of mental illness.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will include the name of a specific
or generic type of drug. Generalities are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 384
<title> space station moon
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the building of
a space station with the intent of colonizing the
moon.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss the purpose of a
space station, initiatives towards colonizing the
moon, impediments which thus far have thwarted such a
project, plans currently underway or in the planning
stages for such a venture; cost, countries prepared
to make a commitment of men, resources, facilities
and money to accomplish such a feat.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 385
<title> hybrid fuel cars
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the current status of
hybrid automobile engines, (i.e., cars fueled by something
other than gasoline only).
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document may include research on non-gasoline
powered engines or prototypes that may be fueled by natural
gas, methanol, alcohol; cost to the consumer; health benefits
derived; and shortcomings in horsepower and passenger comfort.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 386
<title> teaching disabled children
<desc> Description:
What methods are currently utilized or anticipated in
the teaching of disabled children?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document should identify a method or procedure
currently used in the teaching of disabled children or one
that is anticipated being available in the near future.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 387
<title> radioactive waste
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss effective and safe ways to
permanently handle long-lived radioactive wastes.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that discuss incineration, cementation, bitumenization,
vitrification, and in underground nuclear explosion are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 388
<title> organic soil enhancement
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the use of organic
fertilizers (composted sludge, ash, vegetable waste,
microorganisms, etc.) as soil enhancers.
<narr> Narrative:
The focus of the topic is on soil enhancement.
Documents that discuss other uses of organic material
are not relevant, nor are documents that concentrate
solely on chemical fertilizers.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 389
<title> illegal technology transfer
<desc> Description:
What specific entities have been accused of illegal
technology transfer such as: selling their products,
formulas, etc. directly or indirectly to foreign
entities for other than peaceful purposes?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a selected document must specifically
identify a person, company, or governmental entity
which provided articles useful for hostile purposes
to entities outside of their own country and such
provision violated the laws of the provider's country.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 390
<title> orphan drugs
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss issues associated with so-called
"orphan drugs", that is, drugs that treat diseases affecting
relatively few people.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss how the Orphan Drug Act
is working on behalf of those who suffer from orphan
diseases and conditions, or how this matter is handled in
other countries.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 391
<title> R&D drug prices
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the impact of the cost of research
and development (R&D) on the price of drugs.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that describe how any aspect of the development of a drug
affects its price are relevant. Documents that discuss other factors
that affect drug prices, such as advertising, without also discussing
R&D costs, are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 392
<title> robotics
<desc> Description:
What are the applications of robotics in the world today?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents concerning R&D or testing of robotic equipment
are not relevant, nor are documents discussing future
applications of robotics. If the task completed seems to
be merely another computer function rather than a task
usually done by people, then it is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 393
<title> mercy killing
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss mercy killings.
<narr> Narrative:
All individual cases of mercy killing are relevant, except
that "letters to the editor" mentioning cases are not relevant.
The removal of life support systems is relevant. A general
mention or description of a case without specifics, such as
victim's name are not relevant. Cases determined to be a
murder-suicide are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 394
<title> home schooling
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the education of
children at home (home schooling).
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document would contain any data on
the education of children in a home environment.
Included could be data on where, by whom,
community acceptance, and successes. Additional
data on programs aiding the education of
disadvantaged children in an away-from-school
environment such as mobile vehicle classrooms
would be considered as home schooling and are
therefore relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 395
<title> tourism
<desc> Description:
Provide examples of successful attempts to attract
tourism as a means to improve a local economy.
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a selected document will specify
the entity (city, state, country, governmental unit)
which has achieved an economic increase due to the
entity's efforts at boosting tourism. Documents
which only concern plans for increasing tourism are
not relevant, only documents which detail an actual
increase are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 396
<title> sick building syndrome
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss sick building syndrome or
building-related illnesses.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document would contain any data that refers to
the sick building or building-related illnesses, including
illnesses caused by asbestos, air conditioning, pollution
controls. Work-related illnesses not caused by the building,
such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 397
<title> automobile recalls
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the reasons for
automobile recalls.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will specify major or minor reasons
for automobile recalls by car manufacturers. Documents
that discuss truck recalls are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 398
<title> dismantling Europe's arsenal
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the
European Conventional Arms Cut as it
relates to the dismantling of Europe's
arsenal.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents may address any of the
following issues: reducing conventional (non-
nuclear) forces in Europe (CFE), efforts toward
reduction that have begun or have been accomplished,
the numbers of weapons or manpower reduced through
this treaty, comparisons of numbers of reductions
made by the Warsaw Pact and NATO, and the effect
this arms cut is having on European nations.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 399
<title> oceanographic vessels
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss the
activities or equipment of oceanographic
vessels.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will contain information on
the activity of oceanographic vessels regardless
of nationality. Such items as undersea mapping,
monitoring global warming, marine environmental
monitoring and the use of deep sea robots to
search for sunken ships are relevant to oceanography
activity. Also relevant are such actions as using
the vessel for research and development of new
equipment or exploring oceanic resources. Any
reference to equipment in use aboard an oceanographic
vessel is relevant. Documents that identify a vessel
as a survey ship which is involved in oceanographic
activity is also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 400
<title> Amazon rain forest
<desc> Description:
What measures are being taken by local South
American authorities to preserve the Amazon
tropical rain forest?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents may identify: the official
organizations, institutions, and individuals
of the countries included in the Amazon rain
forest; the measures being taken by them to
preserve the rain forest; and indications of
degrees of success in these endeavors.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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).
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<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.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 421
<title> industrial waste disposal
<desc> Description:
How is the disposal of industrial waste being accomplished
by industrial management throughout the world?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that discuss the disposal, storage, or management
of industrial waste---both standard and hazardous---are
relevant. However, documents that discuss disposal or
storage of nuclear or radioactive waste, or the illegal
shipment or dumping of waste to avoid legal disposal
methods are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 422
<title> art, stolen, forged
<desc> Description:
What incidents have there been of stolen or forged art?
<narr> Narrative:
Instances of stolen or forged art in any media are relevant.
Stolen mass-produced things, even though they might be
decorative, are not relevant (unless they are mass-
produced art reproductions). Pirated software, music, movies,
etc. are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 423
<title> Milosevic, Mirjana Markovic
<desc> Description:
Find references to Milosevic's wife, Mirjana Markovic.
<narr> Narrative:
Any mention of the Serbian president's wife is
relevant, even if she is not named. She may be referred to
by her nickname, Mira. A general mention of his family,
without specifying his wife, is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 424
<title> suicides
<desc> Description:
Give examples of alleged suicides that aroused suspicion
of the death actually being murder.
<narr> Narrative:
The intent of this query is to find criminal murders that
are being disguised as suicide, but assisted suicides done
out of compassion would be relevant if someone refers to
them as murder.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 425
<title> counterfeiting money
<desc> Description:
What counterfeiting of money is being done in
modern times?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must cite actual instances
of counterfeiting. Anti-counterfeiting measures by
themselves are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 426
<title> law enforcement, dogs
<desc> Description:
Provide information on the use of dogs worldwide for
law enforcement purposes.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant items include specific information on the
use of dogs during an operation. Training of dogs
and their handlers are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 427
<title> UV damage, eyes
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss the damage ultraviolet (UV)
light from the sun can do to eyes.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss diseases that result
from exposure of the eyes to UV light, treatments
for the damage, and/or education programs that help
prevent damage. Documents discussing treatment
methods for cataracts and ocular melanoma are relevant
even when a specific cause is not mentioned. However,
documents that discuss radiation damage from nuclear
sources or lasers are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 428
<title> declining birth rates
<desc> Description:
Do any countries other than the U.S. and China have
a declining birth rate?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document will name a country other than the U.S.
or China in which the birth rate fell from the rate of the
previous year. The decline need not have occurred in more
than the one preceding year.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 429
<title> Legionnaires' disease
<desc> Description:
Identify outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease.
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must discuss a specific outbreak
of Legionnaires' disease. Documents that address prevention of
or cures for the disease without citing a specific case are
not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 430
<title> killer bee attacks
<desc> Description:
Identify instances of attacks on humans by Africanized
(killer) bees.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must cite a specific instance of a human
attacked by killer bees. Documents that note migration patterns
or report attacks on other animals are not relevant unless they
also cite an attack on a human.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 431
<title> robotic technology
<desc> Description:
What are the latest developments in robotic technology?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain information on
current applications of robotic technology. Discussions
of robotics research or simulations of robots are
not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 432
<title> profiling, motorists, police
<desc> Description:
Do police departments use "profiling" to stop motorists?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will report or discuss police department
criteria for identifying motorists considered likely to be
carrying contraband. Documents discussing the detention of
individuals by foreign security forces are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 433
<title> Greek, philosophy, stoicism
<desc> Description:
Is there contemporary interest in the Greek
philosophy of stoicism?
<narr> Narrative:
Actual references to the philosophy or philosophers,
productions of Greek stoic plays, and new "stoic"
artistic productions are all relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 434
<title> Estonia, economy
<desc> Description:
What is the state of the economy of Estonia?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that give concrete economic information
such as economic statistics, entering economic unions
and treaties, or monetary performance are relevant,
as are discussions of economic issues such as
transportation or pollution.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 435
<title> curbing population growth
<desc> Description:
What measures have been taken worldwide and what
countries have been effective in curbing
population growth?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must describe an actual case in which
population measures have been taken and their results are known.
The reduction measures must have been actively pursued;
that is, passive events such as disease or famine
involuntarily reducing the population are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 436
<title> railway accidents
<desc> Description:
What are the causes of railway accidents throughout
the world?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document provides data on railway accidents
of any sort (i.e., locomotive, trolley, streetcar) where
either the railroad system or the vehicle or pedestrian
involved caused the accident. Documents that discuss
railroading in general, new rail lines, new technology
for safety, and safety and accident prevention
are not relevant, unless an actual accident is described.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 437
<title> deregulation, gas, electric
<desc> Description:
What has been the experience of residential utility
customers following deregulation of gas and electric?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that discuss privatization of government-
owned utilities alone are not relevant. Also, not
relevant are documents that discuss the deregulation
of utilities for commercial customers.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 438
<title> tourism, increase
<desc> Description:
What countries are experiencing an increase in
tourism?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will name a country that
has experienced an increase in tourism.
The increase must represent the nation as a whole
and tourism in general, not be restricted to only
certain regions of the country or to some specific
type of tourism (e.g., adventure travel). Documents
discussing only projected increases are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 439
<title> inventions, scientific discoveries
<desc> Description:
What new inventions or scientific discoveries have been
made?
<narr> Narrative:
The word "new" in the description is defined as occurring
in the 1990s. Documents that indicate a "recent"
invention or scientific discovery are considered relevant.
Discoveries made in astronomy or any scientific discoveries
that are not patentable are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 440
<title> child labor
<desc> Description:
What steps are being taken by governments or corporations
to eliminate abuse of child labor?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document identifies an action taken by either
a private commercial corporation or governmental organization
to reduce or eliminate the use of child labor in manufacturing
operations.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 441
<title> Lyme disease
<desc> Description:
How do you prevent and treat Lyme disease?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that discuss current prevention and
treatment techniques for Lyme disease are
relevant. Reports of research on new
treatments of the disease are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 442
<title> heroic acts
<desc> Description:
Find accounts of selfless heroic acts by individuals or
small groups for the benefit of others or a cause.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will contain a description of specific
acts. General statements concerning heroic acts are not
relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 443
<title> U.S., investment, Africa
<desc> Description:
What is the extent of U.S. (government and private)
investment in sub-Saharan Africa?
<narr> Narrative:
All references to U.S. Governmental and private assistance
to sub-Saharan Africa are relevant. Documents discussing
contributions by reason of U.S. membership in international
aid organizations are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 444
<title> supercritical fluids
<desc> Description:
What are the potential uses for supercritical fluids
as an environmental protection measure?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must indicate that the
fluid involved is achieved by a process of pressurization
producing the supercritical fluid.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 445
<title> women clergy
<desc> Description:
What other countries besides the United States are considering
or have approved women as clergy persons?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must indicate either a country
where a woman has been installed as clergy or a country
that is considering such an installation. The clergy position
must be as church pastor rather than some other church capacity
(e.g., nun or choir member).
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 446
<title> tourists, violence
<desc> Description:
Where are tourists likely to be subjected to
acts of violence causing bodily harm or death?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must contain accounts of known
harm to tourists. Evidence of single, isolated
incidents are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 447
<title> Stirling engine
<desc> Description:
What new developments and applications are there
for the Stirling engine?
<narr> Narrative:
Any discussion of new developments and applications of the
Stirling engine (also known as the Stirling cycle) are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 448
<title> ship losses
<desc> Description:
Identify instances in which weather was a main or contributing
factor in the loss of a ship at sea.
<narr> Narrative:
Any ship loss due to weather is relevant, either in international
or coastal waters.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 449
<title> antibiotics ineffectiveness
<desc> Description:
What has caused the current ineffectiveness of
antibiotics against infections and what is
the prognosis for new drugs?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must discuss the reasons or
causes for the ineffectiveness of current antibiotics.
Relevant documents may also include efforts by pharmaceutical
companies and federal government agencies to find new cures,
updating current testing phases, new drugs being tested,
and the prognosis for the availability of new and effective
antibiotics.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 450
<title> King Hussein, peace
<desc> Description:
How significant a figure over the years was the late
Jordanian King Hussein in furthering peace in the
Middle East?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must include mention of Israel;
King Hussein himself as opposed to other Jordanian
officials; discussion of the King's on-going, previous
or upcoming efforts; and efforts pertinent to the peace
process, not merely Jordan's relationship with other
middle-east countries or the U.S.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 601
<title> Turkey Iraq water
<desc> Description:
What is the effect of Turkish river control projects on Iraqi
water resources?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will deal specifically with water issues
between Turkey and Iraq. Other political and economic
concerns between the two countries (e.g. the Kurds or
water to Syria, Israel and Lebanon) are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 602
<title> Czech, Slovak sovereignty
<desc> Description:
Retrieve information regarding the process by which the
Czech and Slovak republics of Czechoslovakia established
separate sovereign countries.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will provide specific dates and details
regarding the separation movement. Documents relating to
normal activities of the separate nations, both internal and
external are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 603
<title> Tobacco cigarette lawsuit
<desc> Description:
Retrieve documents regarding U.S. lawsuits against the tobacco industry
for causing health problems and/or death from cigarettes.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must contain who, where and why details, and must be
about a specific suit or suits. Specific documents are relevant
regardless of the outcome of the suit. Documents concerning lawsuits
about fraud, lack of warning, and nicotine 'spiking' are all relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 604
<title> Lyme disease arthritis
<desc> Description:
What evidence is there to link tick-borne Lyme disease with arthritis?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents providing evidence to support or refute the connection
between Lyme disease and arthritis are relevant. Documents discussing
Lyme disease and inflammatory joint disorder are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 605
<title> Great Britain health care
<desc> Description:
What are the pros and cons of Great Britain's universal health
care system?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that discuss recommendations for change or list criticisms
of the current system are relevant. Documents about an individual's
experience with the health care system in Great Britain are irrelevant
unless the document also contains a specific recommendation or criticism.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 606
<title> leg traps ban
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss banning leg traps used to capture animals.
<narr> Narrative:
Both 'leg traps' and 'steel-jawed traps' are relevant.
Documents describing related prohibitions, such as banning the
sale of furs when the animals are caught using leg traps, are
also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 607
<title> human genetic code
<desc> Description:
What progress is being made in the effort to map and sequence
the human genetic code?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must discuss specific progress in mapping the
human genome. Documents that simply describe applications of
the research, such as using DNA in criminal cases,
using the genetic code to treat disease, or creating
genetically engineered organisms are irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 608
<title> taxing social security
<desc> Description:
Find articles that discuss the pros and cons of taxing U.S. social
security benefits.
<narr> Narrative:
Only documents that discuss income tax on social security benefits in
the U.S. are relevant. Documents that discuss the social security tax
itself or other countries' taxation are irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 609
<title> per capita alcohol consumption
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss per capita consumption of alcohol by
political entity---country, state, province, etc.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that provide per capita figures for specific beverages
such as beer, wine, or spirits are relevant. However, to be relevant
documents must provide specific figures on alcohol consumption:
documents that simply discuss trends without providing specific
figures are not relevant. Documents with figures for world
per capita consumption are also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 610
<title> minimum wage adverse impact
<desc> Description:
Find claims made by U.S. small businesses regarding the adverse
impact on their businesses of raising the minimum wage.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will include a specific reason for opposition
to raising the minimum wage by U.S. small businesses.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 611
<title> Kurds Germany violence
<desc> Description:
What violent activities have Kurds, or members of the
Workers Party of Kurdistan (PKK), carried out in Germany?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents contain information on the types of violent,
destructive, or terroristic activities perpetrated by Kurds
or members of the Workers Party of Kurdistan (PKK) in Germany.
Information on whom or what is targeted by these kinds of acts is
also relevant. Relevant activities include: killing or wounding
of individuals; destruction or burning of property; and rioting.
Relevant activities must be both attributed to Kurds or the PKK
and occur in Germany. Violence by Kurds or the PKK against other
Kurds or PKK members is relevant if it occurs in Germany, though self
immolation is irrelevant. Peaceful demonstrations in Germany
are irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 612
<title> Tibet protesters
<desc> Description:
What has been the outcome for the pro-independence protesters in Tibet
who were arrested by Chinese authorities?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents containing information on the sentencing, releasing and/or
treatment of arrested protesters are relevant. Only arrests for
anti-Chinese/pro-independence (for Tibet) are relevant; criminal
arrests are irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 613
<title> Berlin wall disposal
<desc> Description:
How were pieces of the Berlin wall disposed of after their removal?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents contain specific instances of the fate of pieces of
the Berlin wall. Example uses such as selling or taking pieces
as souvenirs or using pieces in monuments are relevant. However,
the simple fact of the wall's removal is not relevant, nor are schemes
and plans that were not implemented.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 614
<title> Flavr Savr tomato
<desc> Description:
Find information about the first genetically modified food product to
go on the market, Flavr Savr (also Flavor Saver) Tomato developed by
Calgene.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents about genetically engineered food in general are not relevant;
relevant documents must include specifics regarding the Flavr Savr
tomato.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 615
<title> timber exports Asia
<desc> Description:
What is the extent of U.S. raw timber exports to Asia, and what effect
do these exports have on the U.S. lumber industry?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents containing information about economic or environmental
concerns related to the export of timber to Asia are relevant.
Documents must specifically address exports to Asia, rather than
the timber industry in general, to be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 616
<title> Volkswagen Mexico
<desc> Description:
What is the history and extent of Volkswagen production in Mexico?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must contain information specific to
Volkswagen production in Mexico.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 617
<title> Russia Cuba economy
<desc> Description:
What effect has the reduction of Russian support had on the Cuban economy?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must contain information specific to how the
reduction of Russian support has affected the Cuban economy.
Documents referring to the state of the Cuban economy but not mentioning
Russia are irrelevant, as are documents describing joint Russo-Cuban
projects.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 618
<title> Ayatollah Khomeini death
<desc> Description:
Find documents that describe the death of Iranian President
Ayatollah Khomeini and the ramifications of his death.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must contain substantive information regarding
the death of Khomeini; incidental mentions of his death are not relevant.
Documents about the movement Khomeini led when alive are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 619
<title> Winnie Mandela scandal
<desc> Description:
What part did Winnie Mandela herself play in the kidnapping, beating
and murder scandal in South Africa in December 1988 through January 1989?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must contain some mention of what Mandela's personal involvement
may have been to be relevant. Documents about her conviction on
charges stemming from the scandal are relevant, though her protestations
of innocence are irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 620
<title> France nuclear testing
<desc> Description:
How has France responded to protests against its nuclear testing in the
South Pacific?
<narr> Narrative:
A document containing information regarding any type of protest
by any one is relevant as long as France's response is also included
in the document.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 621
<title> women ordained Church of England
<desc> Description:
What are the arguments for and against Great Britain's approval
of women being ordained as Church of England priests?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents primarily about voting on the matter by church officials
and the British parliament are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 622
<title> price fixing
<desc> Description:
Identify companies or corporations that have been accused or indicted of
price fixing including the product or type of product involved.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must contain both the company and the product involved.
Documents about price fixing by the stock market are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 623
<title> toxic chemical weapon
<desc> Description:
Gather any information that mentions ricin, sarin, soman, or anthrax as a
toxic chemical used as a weapon.
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must pertain to the use of toxic chemicals
as weapons.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 624
<title> SDI Star Wars
<desc> Description:
What are the pros and cons of developing the Strategic Defense
Initiative (SDI) also known as "Star Wars"?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must contain information regarding the technical
aspects of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). Documents containing
simple statements that SDI is part of the U.S. defense strategy,
or that discuss funding or arms reduction treaties related
to SDI but do not discuss the technical aspects are irrelevant. Documents
containing statements by the administration that SDI capabilities
had been oversold are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 625
<title> arrests bombing WTC
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that provide information on the arrest and/or
conviction of the bombers of the World Trade Center (WTC) in February 1993.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must contain information about an arrest
or conviction related to the bombing. Simple claims of involvement
are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 626
<title> human stampede
<desc> Description:
Find reports of human stampedes that have resulted in 20 or more deaths.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that mention people being killed by animal stampedes are not
relevant. Relevant documents could mention human stampedes in any public
place such as a sporting event, bar, restaurant or entertainment event.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 627
<title> Russian food crisis
<desc> Description:
What steps are being taken by the U.S. to help Russia solve the food crisis
in Russia?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must contain information specific to U.S.
involvement (actual or planned) to alleviate the Russian food crisis.
Documents describing Russia's internal food shortage debates,
statistics depicting the severity of the shortage, or other
countries' involvement are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 628
<title> U.S. invasion of Panama
<desc> Description:
What justification was used by the U.S. government to invade Panama,
and why did some oppose the invasion?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must include specific reference to the
U.S. government's justification for the invasion.
Documents simply noting support for or criticism of the
invasion by other governments are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 629
<title> abortion clinic attack
<desc> Description:
What is the incidence of violent attacks on abortion clinics and the
doctors and staff of the clinics by anti-abortionists?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents describing bombings and arson attacks on an abortion clinic,
or other violent, destructive actions, are relevant. Violent attacks
on doctors and staff, including shootings, are also relevant.
Reports of attempted attacks are relevant. Reports of non-violent
activities such as trespassing, picketing, etc. are irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 630
<title> Gulf War Syndrome
<desc> Description:
Retrieve documents containing information about the symptoms
of individuals suffering from 'Gulf War Syndrome' as a result
of serving in the Gulf War.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents regarding law suits that claim causes of illness from service
in the Gulf War are relevant, as are reports of cases resulting from
contact with an ill Gulf War veteran. 'Dessert Storm Syndrome' is
a synonym for the condition and is considered relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 631
<title> Mandela South Africa President
<desc> Description:
Find documents relating to the election of Nelson Mandela as president
of the Republic of South Africa.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must include specific information about Mandela becoming
president of South Africa to be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 632
<title> southeast Asia tin mining
<desc> Description:
What are the major tin mining countries in southeast Asia?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant document contain information about tin mining in southeast
Asia. Countries considered to be in southeast Asia include
China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Burma, Thailand and Laos.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 633
<title> Welsh devolution
<desc> Description:
What is the history of the Welsh devolution movement?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents contain information about some aspect of the
Welsh devolution movement.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 634
<title> L-tryptophan deaths
<desc> Description:
How many deaths are attributed to having taken tainted L-tryptophan
dietary supplements?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe a specific case of death attributed to
tainted L=tryptophan or will give figures regarding total
number of deaths. Reports of illness caused by the supplement
that did not result in death are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 635
<title> doctor assisted suicides
<desc> Description:
What are the arguments for and against doctor assisted suicide in the U.S.?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must contain a viewpoint regarding doctor
assisted suicide to be relevant. Reports describing actual
doctor assisted suicides are not relevant unless the document
also presents a pro or con argument.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 636
<title> jury duty exemptions
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss reasons why people may be exempted from
serving on a jury.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must include a specific reason that provides
an exemption or list an occupation that causes exemption from jury duty.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 637
<title> human growth hormone (HGH)
<desc> Description:
What are the pros and cons of adults using human growth hormone (HGH)?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must discuss a specific application of human growth
hormone in adults. Documents about using growth hormone to help
short children are irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 638
<title> wrongful convictions
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss freed prisoners who have been wrongfully
convicted based on faulty forensic evidence, poor police work, or false
testimony.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents about political prisoners who were freed because of
incompetent prosecutions are relevant. However, documents that
discuss prisoners who are pardoned or released on bond when their
convictions are overturned are not relevant, nor are
documents about prisoners freed to make a political
statement or prisoners freed for an exchange.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 639
<title> consumer on-line shopping
<desc> Description:
What factors contributed to the growth of consumer on-line
shopping?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will describe a factor that has contributed
to the increase use of on-line shopping by consumers. Documents
containing statistical data supporting a growth factor are
also relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 640
<title> maternity leave policies
<desc> Description:
What are the maternity leave policies of various governments?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents will contain specific details about a
legally-mandated maternity leave policy. Current or passed
legislation is relevant, but proposed or in-process legislation is not.
Vetoes of bills for maternity leave are irrelevant. Legislation that
is passed, but not yet enacted (i.e. to take effect at a specific
time in future) is relevant. Issues of cost to businesses and/or
government are irrelevant. Statements to the effect of what benefits
are not provided are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 641
<title> Valdez wildlife marine life
<desc> Description:
What was the impact of the Exxon Valdez oil spill on the marine life
and wildlife of the area?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must have some specific detail, such as types of
animals, the kinds of problems found, and outcome (such as number
of animals saved or dead).
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 642
<title> Tiananmen Square protesters
<desc> Description:
What happened to protesters arrested in connection with the Tiananmen
Square demonstrations in Beijing in the spring of 1989?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must be attributed to the Tiananmen Square demonstrations to
be relevant: documents about protests elsewhere in response to Tiananmen
Square are not relevant. Specific names, etc. are not necessary for a
document to be relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 643
<title> salmon dams Pacific northwest
<desc> Description:
What harm have power dams in the Pacific northwest
caused to salmon fisheries?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must include at least one negative impact of
dams on the salmon population in the U.S. Pacific northwest.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 644
<title> exotic animals import
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss exotic species of animals that are
imported into the U.S. or U.K.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents about importing birds are relevant. Documents about
importing insects or pests are not relevant. Discussion of exotic
animal diseases is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 645
<title> software piracy
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss the financial impact of software piracy upon
the software-producing industry.
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents must specifically include software piracy:
documents that lump the piracy of video, music, software, etc.
together are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 646
<title> food stamps increase
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss an increase in the number of people receiving
food stamp benefits.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents that discuss changes in the law allowing more eligible food
stamp recipients are relevant. Documents that imply that a certain group
of people, such as immigrants, will be eligible for food stamps are also
relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 647
<title> windmill electricity
<desc> Description:
Has the use of windmill technology to generate electricity been
economically productive?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain a comparison of the costs of
generating electricity through the use of windmills to other
more conventional means of generation.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 648
<title> family leave law
<desc> Description:
Identify documents that discuss details of a family leave law, such as
how long, compensation, if any, for what reason allowed, etc.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document must contain some detail about a family leave law
to be relevant. The mere mention of the existence of such a law
is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 649
<title> computer viruses
<desc> Description:
How do computers get infected by computer viruses?
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss a means by which a computer can
become a host to a computer virus.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 650
<title> tax evasion indicted
<desc> Description:
Identify individuals or corporations that have been indicted
on charges of tax evasion of more than two million dollars in
the U.S. or U.K.
<narr> Narrative:
A relevant document will contain details about large-scale tax
evasion. Documents about people who lost in excess of two million
dollars as a result of doing business with an organization indicted
for tax fraud are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 651
<title>
U.S. ethnic population
<desc> Description:
How is the ethnic make-up of the U.S. population changing?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must indicate a shift in the ethnic make-up of the U.S.
population.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 652
<title>
OIC Balkans 1990s
<desc>
What was the OIC's involvement in the Balkans in 1990-94?
<narr>
Relevant documents describe the role the OIC played in the
Balkan region. Also relevant are documents reflecting
the Balkans' players (nations, groups) positions pro or
con regarding OIC involvement.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 653
<title>
ETA Basque terrorism
<desc>
Find documents that describe the activities of ETA,
the Basque terrorist organization, in Spain.
<narr>
Non-ETA politicians' comments/speculation regarding the organization
are not relevant, nor are descriptions of ETA activities outside of Spain.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 654
<title>
same-sex schools
<desc>
What are the advantages and disadvantages of same-sex schools?
<narr>
Any discussion of the relative merits of same-sex schooling is relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 655
<title>
ADD diagnosis treatment
<desc>
How is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) diagnosed and treated in
young children?
<narr>
Relevant documents specifically address diagnosis and/or treatment
of ADD. Simple definitions and descriptions of ADD are not relevant.
Documents that discuss studies that could lead to treatment are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 656
<title>
lead poisoning children
<desc>
How are young children being protected against lead poisoning from paint
and water pipes?
<narr>
Documents describing the extent of the problem, including
suits against manufacturers and product recalls, are relevant.
Descriptions of future plans for lead poisoning abatement projects
are also relevant. Worker problems with lead are not relevant. Other
poison hazards for children are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 657
<title>
school prayer banned
<desc>
Has prayer in U.S. schools been banned completely?
<narr>
Relevant documents discuss circumstances under which some schools
continue to permit prayer and court rulings on the same. Prayer in
non-public schools is relevant, but prayer in schools outside the
U.S. is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 658
<title>
teenage pregnancy
<desc>
Find documents that discuss teenage pregnancy in the United States:
the birth rate for teenage mothers, causes and results of
teenage pregnancies, and steps taken to reduce the number of
teenage pregnancies.
<narr>
Relevant documents will discuss teenage pregnancy in the United States.
Also relevant is information on teenage abortions.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 659
<title>
cruise health safety
<desc>
What standards do cruise ships use for health and safety maintenance?
<narr>
Relevant documents refer to health and safety practices and standards for
recreational cruise ships. Not relevant are standards for small pleasure craft
or commercial freight ships, tankers, etc. Documents referring to a specific
ship's problems are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 660
<title>
whale watching California
<desc>
Find information about whale watching off the coast of California.
<narr>
Relevant documents make mention of one or more Californian site or
guide services for watching whales in their habitat.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 661
<title>
melanoma treatment causes
<desc>
What are the causes and treatments for melanoma?
<narr>
Relevant documents describe causes, diagnosis, and/or treatment of
melanoma. Articles on research being conducted that could lead to
diagnosis or treatment are also relevant. Articles on other diseases,
including other skin cancers, are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 662
<title>
telemarketer protection
<desc>
How can consumers protect against telemarketers?
<narr>
Relevant are documents describing legislation, regulations, or
strategies that help protect consumers against either telemarketing
scams or unwanted interruptions by telemarketers. Not relevant are
documents describing telemarketing as a business. General complaints
about telemarketing are not relevant. "900" number calls are not
relevant since they are made by the consumer.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 663
<title>
Agent Orange exposure
<desc>
What were the health effects of Vietnam veterans' exposure
to Agent Orange?
<narr>
Only U.S. veterans' outcomes are relevant. Information on studies without
results included are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 664
<title>
American Indian Museum
<desc>
What are the plans for a National Museum of the American Indian?
<narr>
Relevant documents will describe the intended location, the types, and
extent of the collections to be housed, and any relationships with
similar museums elsewhere.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 665
<title>
poverty Africa sub-Sahara
<desc>
How extensive is poverty in sub-Saharan Africa?
<narr>
A relevant document must address the extent of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
Items solely about hunger/famine conditions or debt status are not relevant.
Mortality rates around the world compared to sub-Sahara Africa are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 666
<title>
Thatcher resignation impact
<desc>
Find documents that discuss the impact Prime Minister Margaret Thatchers'
resignation may have on U.S. and U.K. relations.
<narr>
A relevant document must specifically discuss the impact of Thatcher's
resignation on relations between the U.S. and U.K.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 667
<title>
unmarried-partner households
<desc>
Find documents that discuss the increasing trend toward creation of
unmarried-partner households in the U.S.
<narr>
Reference to any laws pertaining to such households as well as same sex
households are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 668
<title>
poverty, disease
<desc>
What is the relationship between poverty and disease?
<narr>
Documents that do not link poverty to diseases directly but mention a
link between poverty and health care are relevant. Documents that simply
mention poverty and disease but do not draw a connection are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 669
<title>
Islamic Revolution
<desc>
What were the causes for the Islamic Revolution relative to relations with the
U.S.?
<narr>
Relevant documents must discuss the reasons that relations between the Islamic
world and the United States have deteriorated.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 670
<title>
U.S. elections apathy
<desc>
Why is there such apathy in U.S. elections?
<narr>
Relevant documents must provide reasons for poor turnout at U.S. elections.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 671
<title>
Salvation Army benefits
<desc>
Find documents that cite the specific benefits the Salvation
Army provides those in need.
<narr>
Relevant documents must cite specific work by the Salvation Army
to help the needy.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 672
<title>
NRA membership profile
<desc>
Find documents that detail the membership profile of the National
Rifle Association (NRA).
<narr>
Relevant documents provide details such as the age, race, or personality
of NRA members. Documents that merely state the NRA position on current
issues are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 673
<title>
Soviet withdrawal Afghanistan
<desc> Description:
What factors led to the withdrawal of Soviet troops from
Afghanistan?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must provide a reason for the withdrawal; documents
that simply report the fact of the withdrawal are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 674
<title>
Greenpeace prosecuted
<desc>
Has Greenpeace been prosecuted or its members
arrested for any of its actions?
<narr>
Relevant documents concern arrest and/or prosecution of members of
Greenpeace or the organization itself for actions it has taken.
Suits brought by Greenpeace against others are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 675
<title>
Olympics training swimming
<desc>
Find information regarding training for Olympic swim meets.
<narr>
Relevant documents will include discussion about
training conditions, sites and requirements. Stories about
individual competitors or about the Olympics in general are
irrelevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 676
<title>
poppy cultivation
<desc>
Find information on poppy cultivation and export worldwide.
<narr>
Relevant documents contain information specific to the cultivation
of poppy for exportation, including historical reports on the
development of the poppy "industry". Documents regarding legal
issues or programs to stop cultivation are not relevant. Incidental
mention of/reference to cultivation, export, smuggling of poppies
or their products in documents with other emphasis are not relevant.
Editorial comment and eradication data are not relevant. Applications
of U.S. companies to import poppy (for legal purposes) are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 677
<title>
Leaning Tower of Pisa
<desc>
What efforts are being made to stabilize the Leaning Tower of Pisa,
and how successful have the efforts been?
<narr>
Relevant documents provide discussions of the current condition of
the tower, describe reinforcement measures taken, and/or provide
measurements reflecting change in the tower.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 678
<title>
joint custody impact
<desc>
Find information on joint/shared custody's impact on children.
<narr>
Both economic and emotional impacts on children of divorce are
relevant. Impact on parents is not relevant unless directly
connected to the children involved.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 679
<title>
opening adoption records
<desc>
Find documents that discuss the U.S. debate about the
opening of sealed adoption records to adoptees.
<narr>
Only documents referring to court-sanctioned adoptions are
relevant. Mere descriptions of an individual's
experience are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 680
<title>
immigrants Spanish school
<desc> Description:
Find documents that discuss how the use of Spanish in
U.S. schools has improved the lives of Mexican immigrants.
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must discuss how the use of Spanish in school improves the
lives of Spanish-speaking immigrants. Documents that simply mention
the use of Spanish are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 681
<title>
wind power location
<desc>
Where are wind power installations located?
<narr>
Documents must provide the location of specific wind power
installations. Descriptions of wind power installations,
applications to construct installations, and arguments
for/against wind power are all not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 682
<title>
adult immigrants English
<desc>
What is being done to teach English to recently
admitted adult immigrants?
<narr>
Descriptions of any program to teach English to adult immigrants
are relevant, as are proposals to establish such programs.
Testing programs and programs targeting only children are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 683
<title>
Czechoslovakia breakup
<desc>
Find information on the breakup of Czechoslovakia into the
Czech Republic and Slovakia and its social and political impact
on the two countries' people.
<narr>
Editorials are not relevant. Mention of economic impact and difficulties
are not relevant. Pre-breakup machinations between the two parties/parts
are relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 684
<title>
part-time benefits
<desc>
What businesses or government entities give medical
or other benefits to part-time workers?
<narr>
Documents that mention benefits given specifically to part-time
workers are relevant. Not relevant are benefit plans not
currently in effect, nor benefits given to full-time workers.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 685
<title>
Oscar winner selection
<desc>
How are Oscar winners selected?
<narr>
Relevant documents describe the process by which Oscar
winners are determined, including the methods by which
potential awardees are selected and nominated, the qualifications
needed to become an eligible voter, and the number of
eligible voters.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 686
<title>
Argentina pegging dollar
<desc> Description:
What are the negative impacts of Argentina's policy of pegging
their peso to the U.S. dollar?
<narr> Narrative:
Documents must identify problems that have been created due to the
pegging of the peso to the dollar. Documents that mention pegging but
do not identify problems in the Argentine economy are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 687
<title>
Northern Ireland industry
<desc>
What businesses and industries form the basis of the
economy of Northern Ireland?
<narr>
Relevant documents name at least one business or industry
that is a major employer in Northern Ireland. Documents
about unemployment or industry closing are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 688
<title>
non-U.S. media bias
<desc>
What bias exists in the media of countries other than the U.S.?
<narr>
Allegations or evidence of bias in the media of countries other
than the U.S. are relevant. External criticism of U.S. media,
i.e., bias allegations against U.S. media by external persons,
is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 689
<title>
family-planning aid
<desc>
To which countries does the U.S. provide aid to support family planning,
and for which countries has the U.S. refused or limited support?
<narr>
Relevant documents indicate where U.S. aid supports
family planning or where such aid has been denied.
Discussions of why aid for family planning has been refused are
also relevant. Documents that mention U.S. aid to countries,
but not specifically for family planning are not relevant.
Descriptions of funds for family planning in the U.S. itself are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 690
<title>
college education advantage
<desc>
Find documents which describe an advantage in hiring potential
or increased income for graduates of U.S. colleges.
<narr>
Relevant documents cite some advantage of a college education
for job opportunities. Documents citing better opportunities
for non-college vocational-training is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 691
<title>
clear-cutting forests
<desc> Description:
What are the objections to the practice of "clear-cutting"?
<narr> Narrative:
Relevant documents discuss the reasons for resistance to the
practice of "clear-cutting." Discusion of cutting old forests
is not associated with clear-cutting and is not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 692
<title>
prostate cancer detection treatment
<desc>
Find information on prostate cancer detection and treatment.
<narr>
Different kinds of treatment are relevant, but only when tied to
prostate cancer. The affliction or treatment of a particular
(well-known) individual is not relevant, nor is treatment or detection
of benign prostate enlargement (BHP).
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 693
<title>
newspapers electronic media
<desc>
What has been the effect of the electronic media on the newspaper
industry?
<narr>
Relevant documents must explicitly attribute effects to the electronic
media: information about declining readership is irrelevant unless
it attributes the cause to the electronic media.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 694
<title>
compost pile
<desc>
How do you make a compost pile?
<narr>
Relevant documents must reflect methods or procedures used to create
a compost heap (e.g. dimensions, size, depth, contents or care).
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 695
<title>
white collar crime sentence
<desc> Description:
What is the usual sentence for those convicted of white
collar crimes?
<narr> Narrative:
To be relevant, a document must indicate the actual sentence
imposed for a white collar crime.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 696
<title>
safety plastic surgery
<desc>
Find documents that discuss the safety of or the hazards of cosmetic
plastic surgery.
<narr>
Relevant document must refer to a safety issue regarding an elective
cosmetic procedure performed for enhancement of an individual's body
image.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 697
<title>
air traffic controller
<desc>
What are working conditions and pay for U.S. air traffic controllers?
<narr>
Relevant documents tell something about working conditions
or pay for American controllers. Documents about foreign
controllers or an individual controller are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 698
<title>
literacy rates Africa
<desc>
What are literacy rates in African countries?
<narr>
A relevant document will contain information about the
literacy rate in an African country.
General education levels that do not specifically include literacy rates
are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 699
<title>
term limits
<desc>
What are the pros and cons of term limits?
<narr>
Relevant documents reflect an opinion on the value of term limits
with accompanying reason(s). Documents that cite the status of term
limit legislation or opinions on the issue sans reasons for the opinion
are not relevant.
</top>
<top>
<num> Number: 700
<title>
gasoline tax U.S.
<desc>
What are the arguments for and against an increase in gasoline
taxes in the U.S.?
<narr>
Relevant documents present reasons for or against raising gasoline taxes
in the U.S. Documents discussing rises or decreases in the price of
gasoline are not relevant.
</top>
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