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Editor: ... in a sea of pessimism. I understand some of the concerns regarding MQA, others not so much. Sound quality appears a unanimous thumbs-up to those with extensive exposure [...]

Wetting balance has long been a useful laboratory test for evaluating solder wetting properties as a pre-screen for what can be expected in a printed circuit assembly process on the [...]

In the article 'Prayer: A Neurological Inquiry' (David C. Haas, March/April 2007), the author demonstrates that there is no scientific way a supernatural being could read and know a person's [...]

The article demonstrates a coin trick. The performer of the trick put three silver dollars at his fingertips. Each coin is keep perpendicular to the floor and separate in a palm-up hand so that the faces of all three coins can be seen by the audience. The performer then put a transparent cloth over the three coins. After that, the performer seems to reach the cloth and pull out a coin and dropped to the table. Same thing is to be done on two coins. Other variations of the trick and props used are cited.

The article offers the author's analysis on the error of the Schneider Vanish coin trick in which the pretend coin leaves one hand and fly into the other hand. The author states that the pretend coin being tossed from one hand to the other hand experiences same effect. The author mentions that the sending hand launches the coin towards the receiving hand while the control of the coin is gained when receiving hands snaps the coin.

•What is already known on this subject? NTCP deficiency is associated with hypercholanemia.•What are the new findings?Upon review of the literature, serum bile acid levels may be related to the mutation.•How might it impact on clinical practice in the foreseeable future?NTCP deficiency should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of unexplained failure to thrive, anicteric cholestasis, fetal demise, or unexplained histological liver abnormalities associated with hypercholanemia.

The article provides information about the magic trick "Squeeze," created by Al Schneider. The materials needed for the magic trick were outlined. The techniques in performing the magic trick were revealed. Suggestions in performing the magic trick were offered. Some tips in manipulating the gimmicked coin were presented.

The article provides step-by-step instructions for doing a magic trick that makes a silver dollar disappear and reappear on one's hand.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for ring magic tricks.

Presents the five basic factors required to master a skill in magic. Need for any technology or methodology which is related to the skill to work; Importance of knowing that the technology or methodology works; Understanding of the technology or methodology that is being employed.

Focuses on a version of the back-to-back card-fusion plot popularized by magician Doc Eason. Assembly of a deck of double-faced cards; Pairing of the face-up with the face-down cards; Preparation for fusing the cards together.

Presents tips and techniques in performing the Schneider Technique card trick. Features of the card trick; Preparations; Step-by-step performance of the card trick.

Discusses the size issue that concerns the author when performing as a magician. Comparison of his act with that of Jeff McBride when he does the Linking Rings act on stage; Description of some performances of magicians where the size issue is not a problem.