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Describes how the popularity of the science fiction motion picture `Star Wars' proved timely for former United States President Ronald Reagan and his national security program called Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). Controversy and political debate triggered by the SDI program of President Reagan; How the people opposed to SDI linked it with the Star Wars movie as ridicule; Cold War policy of President Reagan.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Rating Corner--Packing Gear Checks for Tandem Safety" in the November 2011 issue, "A Farewell from the United States Parachute Association (USPA) Director of Communications" in the November 2011 issue and one about the Training Center designation and coming out of USPA due to a marketing program.

Focuses on access to expensive psychiatrical equipment as an indication of social status among psychiatrists in the United States. How prestige in psychiatry has changed since the 1970s; Examples of the most coveted psychiatric equipment; Shift of prestige from competent patient care who published articles in the top psychiatric journals, especially when they lead to research grants, editorships or advancement.

The article offers information on some of the U.S.'s most influential men's stores as viewed by the journal "Daily News Record." It is based on a survey of 110 sales executives, conducted by the journal at leading vendors in the designer, contemporary, denim and streetwear markets. Barneys New York Inc. has been voted as the most influential men's wear store in the U.S. Santa Monica-California based Fred Segal is at number two while Odin is at number three.