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A personal narrative is presented in which the author talks about all sorts of different layering techniques, insight and assistance with many kiln emergencies and experimenting with different handbuilding techniques.

The article presents a speech by Michael D. Griffin, Administrator of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), delivered to the Space Transportation Association in Washington, D.C. on January 8, 2009, in which he discussed NASA's future plans, which include the completion of the International Space Station (ISS), the retirement and replacement of the Shuttle fleet, and the inauguration of sustained human presence on the Moon.

The speech "Building NASA's Future" is presented, delivered by National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Michael D. Griffin to the Second Annual Billig-Croft Lecture at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland on April 17, 2008, discussing engineering education and the importance for engineers of learning from experience.

The speech "The Grandest Possible Age" is presented, delivered by Michael D. Griffin, administrator of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), during the NASA 50th Anniversary Lecture Series in Washington D.C. on September 17, 2007, discussing the history of NASA and its origins during the Cold War, the race to the Moon, and the state of the "space economy" of the 21st century.

Presented is the text of a speech by Michael D. Griffin, Administrator of the U.S. National and Space Administration delivered to the U.S. Space Foundation National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado on April 6, 2006. Griffin reviewed his objectives as NASA's administrator as expressed during his Senate confirmation hearing. He also addressed the reasons for space exploration.

State-trace analysis provides a direct and transparent way of evaluating a question that is central to many studies of cognitive function: do one or two latent processes underlie performance on a particular task? This evaluation is made using a state-trace plot, which is a bivariate plot of two dependent variables over a dimensional variable that provides the basis for the hypothesized dissociation, and a trace variable, which enables the examination over a range of levels of performance. State-trace analysis has been used successfully in research on perception (Mccarley & Grant, 2008), attention (Verhaeghen & Cerella, 2002), memory (Dunn, 2008), and categorization (Newell, Dunn, & Kalish, 2010). However, inferential techniques for evaluating whether a given state-trace plot yields evidence for one versus two latent processes have only recently started to appear in the literature. Here we develop PIRST (Permuted Isotonic Regression for State-Trace), a fully nonparametric algorithm based on isotonic regression that can be applied to a state-trace plot and used to characterize the amount of evidence in support of one hypothesis or the other. The technique is benchmarked using simulated data, and is shown to recover the true underlying latent structure under conditions of adequate measurement. Finally, we compare PIRST to an extant technique for state-trace analysis (CMR) using ROC analysis and evaluate their respective strengths and weaknesses for diagnosing latent structure. • State-trace analysis is an important and evolving technique in psychology. • It adjudicates between single-variable and multivariable latent process theories. • It relaxes assumptions about the measurement qualities of psychological data. • PIRST is totally nonparametric, relying on isotonic regression and permutation tests. • PIRST successfully recovers the latent structure of simulated data. • PIRST also reveals limitations in the informativeness of potential data sets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a speech by Michael D. Griffin, administrator of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration delivered to the California Space Authority in Los Angeles, California on December 2, 2005. He discusses national and world leadership in space exploration and the importance for the U.S. to maintain its leadership role in space exploration.

The article offers reflections on writing and reading the canons such as the construction of divinity in the canon, the construction of humanity in the secular canon, Margaret Atwood's novel "Alias Grace;" and the resilience of the secular canon in the modern times. Sacred canons were written to represent classical metaphysics. Secular canons were written to interrogate classical metaphysics. The novel of Atwood simultaneously represent and interrogates classical metaphysics in a canonical way.

The article discusses the cases of two U.S. soldiers Private Darrell Anderson and Lieutenant Ehren Watada, who refused to fight in the Iraq war. The article also explains the U.S. law and the 1970 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on selective conscientious objectors. The article also discusses the Catholic teachings on the primacy of conscience.

The article presents an interview with Iranian millionaire Homayoun Sanati. About his grandfather, Sanati says that he was an uneducated simple man who wanted to see something of the world to know what was going on. Franklin Book Programmes, a charitable organization wanted to start a publishing firm in Iran. They offered a job to Sanati saying that they didn't want person having experience in Persian publishing. On the death of his father in 1973, Sanati inherited responsibility for the family orphanage, whose assets included a few thousand hectares of semi-desert in the Lalehzar valley, 120 miles south of Kerman on the Iranian Plateau.

Reports on the effort of the Catholic Church in the U.S. to identify peace and justice issues as the call for the church to speak out and challenge policy makers in 2003. Ways in which the U.S. opposed the prophetic words of the pope and the deep moral reservation; Comment on the church's critique of war; Description of most Catholics who fought in Iraq.

Features the new athletic facility at California State University, Long Beach, which incorporates space-frame structures at a lower cost than conventional framing. Framing system developed by Advanced Structures Inc.; Taking advantage of common materials and manufacturing processes to open fabrication to the highly-competitive steel-job shops; Design of the frame. INSET: Grass under fabric, by R.R..

Reports on the multi-disciplinary opportunities of African Americans leading to careers in health care. Why health care industry is rapidly expanding; Background information on the fields of medical technology and nursing; Salary ranges in health care; Criteria that are essential to longevity and advancement in health care.

The article presents quotes from spokesman Michael Griffin of Clarkson University regarding the base-level plan so that students could obtain the medical attention they needed and Brian Hammons, the Board of Governors chair of Missouri State University concerning the power to transfer temporarily a faculty without asking for their permission.

The article reports that the European Union (EU) and 76 members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group states are negotiating on trade agreements. It provides details about the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which will promote sustainable development and reduce poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. It is stated that the EPA offers yet another example of how the EU abuses its power and open markets to unfair penetration by European manufacturers. Details about the deal are given.

The author discusses several reasons to continue to explore space from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Most experts say that space explorations are done for purposes of scientific discovery, economic benefit and national security. He explains that explorations are done for people to stand out, and because of curiosity. He stresses that societies will not succeed if they place their resources and efforts in enterprises that do not provide concrete value.

The article presents an excerpt from a speech by U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration administrator Michael Griffin on September 12, 2006, which discusses the relationship between science and exploration.

Reports on the failure of the United States to capture Osama bin Laden, the leader and mastermind of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Terrorism acts committed by the group of bin Laden before the September 11 attacks; Actions made by the United States to kill or capture him; Information on the Al Qaida network.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA). Topics discussed include author's friendship with AIAA staff Klaus Dannenberg, the 2014 AIAA Awards, and his resignation as AIAA president and Jim Albaugh will succeed him. Also mentioned leaders including George Mueller, Benny Schriever, and Bob Gilrut.

In this article, the author discusses decline in the membership of the journal and also discusses initiatives to reverse the declining membership trend. He suggests involving younger aerospace professionals in the launch of the journal. He also suggests reaching local middle school or high school and offering a presentation regarding aerospace. He further suggests helping a young professional to get travel funds to attend a conference on aerospace.

The article examines the condition of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the overall aerospace industry. According to the author, the aerospace profession is aging as most of its practitioners reach 50 years old or older, with the AIAA having more members aged at least 60. He states that the core of the profession lies in big systems and platforms, with the institute failing to evolve along with the profession. He calls for expanded focus on systems engineering.

The author believes that one's inability to explain in simple terms what one does and why it matters causes the gap between one's dreams, one's vision of what could be, and today's reality. He cites the move of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics to conduct focus groups at two of its conferences in the fall of 2012. The aim of the exercises was to answer questions about the existence of the AIAA and its beliefs.

The author presents update on the activities of the different sections of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). AIAA sections, including Cape Canaveral, Wisconsin, Saint Louis, Phoenix, and Sydney, New South Wales, participated in education outreach efforts. Other sections engaged in sharing of technical information and discussions of technology in the industry.

The author reflects on lessons from the landing of the Curiosity rover in planet Mars. He mentions the need for constancy of purpose for aerospace projects, citing that the Mars Science Laboratory program took a decade to achieve its purpose. He says that Curiosity showed the importance of a flagship mission more than smaller and cheaper missions for the reputation of the U.S. He highlights what it meant to be an ethical professional when the decision to delay the 2009 launch was made.

The author reflects on the contribution of the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) to the advances in aeronautical and space science. He presents his appreciation towards the remarkable accomplishments of its researchers, scientists and engineers in with their commitment to excellence. Furthermore, he remarks on the best things of being an administrator in the agency which is hearing, along with his conviction.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including an article about Roy Williams, basketball coach of the North Carolina University's team, an article about football player Pacman Jones, in the April 7, 2008 issue, and an article about college sports tournaments in the month of April 2008 in the U.S.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Student Soldiers," by Paul Lauritzen in the September 28, 2007 issue.

The article elucidates of the benefits derived from the space exploration efforts of NASA. It is pointed out that NASA's activities have provided economic benefits. For example, its Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia has generated $1.2 billion in economic output and 12,000 high-skilled jobs every year. However, it is pointed out that NASA's real benefits go the core of what people are.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Santa Barbara Smackdown," from the December/January 2007 issue.

The article presents responses of readers to sports magazine "Sporting News." Ryan Karkoska says having a shootout to determine the winner of a hockey game is a brilliant idea. In a sandlot game, one of the reader Drew Holmes would agree with the pick of Alex Rodriguez over Scott Rolen. Had Abe Pollin, Ted Leonsis the mighty Michael Jordan himself, not mismanaged the Wizards into mediocrity, they might be league champions today.

Reports on restrictions for female education and employment in Afghanistan under the regime of the Muslim fundamentalist group Taliban. Case of the Aschiana Centre, a quasi-legal school for girls in Kabul; Taliban's implementation of a rigorous version of the sharia law; Proliferation of clandestine schools for girls in Pakistan.

Presents the comments of several sports fans in the U.S. Ritual of members of the Miami Dolphins football team; Comeback of football player Robert Edwards; Criticism on the performance of national basketball team at the World Championship.

In this article the author talks about receive emails and comments from commentsexpressing a desire for a better commenting experience with better moderation, and mentiions some comments of the readers showing gratitude towards the periodical.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues of "Commonweal" magazine. "St. Blog's Church," which discussed about catholic blogs; "The Bottom Line," which focused on the noncompliance of some pastors in the financial stewardship of U.S. Catholic parishes; "First in Her Class," which discussed about war.

The article presents letters to the editor, related to sports, published in this issue of the periodical "The Sporting News." Troy Aikman's evaluation of Peyton Manning's season in an article published in the November 4, 2005 issue of the periodical should end all discussions. Aikman is an authority on quarterbacking in the NFL. Ohio State linebackers A.J. Hawk and Bobby Carpenter were listed as Half All-Americans in an article published in the November 4, 2005 issue of the periodical.