Directed energy has long been considered science fiction (and frankly some of the real world programs should have stayed in science fiction), but it looks like this is the generation where we will finally see it be used on the battlefield.

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It was Nabokov's third shutout this season for the Islanders, who stayed in the race for eighth place in the Eastern Conference despite having won only six of 19 home games this season.

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It seems unlikely that this coalition will be as stable as the last one, which stayed in power for four years - an unusual feat in Israeli politics.

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It helped that some of the big players who have stayed away from FIAC in recent years came back this time.

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The official, who was not authorized to release details to the media, declined to discuss security procedures, but said the move was made after it became clear that Dorner gained access this week to the Naval Base at Point Loma and stayed in a motel there.

CNN: February 9, 2013 -- Updated 1435 GMT (2235 HKT)

The official declined to discuss security procedures, but said the move was made after it became clear that Dorner earlier this week gained access to the Naval Base at Point Loma and stayed in a motel there.

CNN: February 9, 2013 -- Updated 0253 GMT (1053 HKT)

As Sharon has been in a coma for seven years, the fMRI evidence is positive, but it would be unusual for him to start talking, for example, given how long he has stayed in this state, Black said.

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