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How Does Technology Help The Police?
3 weeks ago - 1 answer
Technology helps the police stop crime. It also helps criminals commit crimes. But that's another question and another answer. For now technology is good. And here's why:
Police National Computer (PNC)In the UK the police have a national computer database which stores data on criminals, vehicles and property. It can be accessed by officers in seconds through over 30,000 terminals across the country.
National Fingerprint and DNA DatabaseIf you've ever committed a crime and got caught then the police will have your fingerprints and possibly your DNA. In the UK the DNA database stores over 3.4million DNA profiles and plans to collect many more. There has been a fair amount of controversy recently concerning the number of years suspected criminals should have their DNA on the database for, and read more...
Police National Computer (PNC)In the UK the police have a national computer database which stores data on criminals, vehicles and property. It can be accessed by officers in seconds through over 30,000 terminals across the country.
National Fingerprint and DNA DatabaseIf you've ever committed a crime and got caught then the police will have your fingerprints and possibly your DNA. In the UK the DNA database stores over 3.4million DNA profiles and plans to collect many more. There has been a fair amount of controversy recently concerning the number of years suspected criminals should have their DNA on the database for, and read more...
answer by Anthonymac 3 weeks ago
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What Are This Year's Must Have Christmas Toys?
3 weeks ago - 1 answer
Christmas is a time for children and all children love presents. So to help you beat the queues and avoid missing out on what your child must must must must must MUST have this Christmas, here are the toys that are likely to make your kid go absolutely blooming mental on Christmas morning.
Bakugan Battle Pack
Boys are going mad for Bakugan right now. Based on an animated series, the strategy card game comes complete with action figures which pop out of magnetic marbles when thrown. Fight!
Bakugan Battle Pack - $25.00
Battle Strikers Starter Pack
First there were spinning tops, then there were battling tops, now there are Battle Strikers spinning top type things. And they're spinning out of stores fast! Power-up your top with a Turbo Launcher or a handheld spinning stick which looks very read more...
Bakugan Battle Pack
Boys are going mad for Bakugan right now. Based on an animated series, the strategy card game comes complete with action figures which pop out of magnetic marbles when thrown. Fight!
Bakugan Battle Pack - $25.00
Battle Strikers Starter Pack
First there were spinning tops, then there were battling tops, now there are Battle Strikers spinning top type things. And they're spinning out of stores fast! Power-up your top with a Turbo Launcher or a handheld spinning stick which looks very read more...
answer by Anthonymac 3 weeks ago
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What Animals Have So Far Been Cloned?
3 weeks ago - 2 answers
Mention cloning to anyone and they will probably think of a little sheep called Dolly and a mad professor in a white apron. But the world of cloning has been going on a lot longer than most people realise and the crazy scientists have been really really busy. So here, after a brief introduction to cloning, is a list of some of the fake animals we know about that.
A brief introduction to cloningThe cloning of animals you're thinking about is normally a specific form of cloning called somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). A somatic cell is any cell in the body except sperm cells or the egg cells. Each somatic cell has two sets of chromosomes. The idea is kind of simple. Take a somatic cell from an adult animal. Remove its nucleus - the brain of the cell containing the DNA which makes the animal read more...
A brief introduction to cloningThe cloning of animals you're thinking about is normally a specific form of cloning called somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). A somatic cell is any cell in the body except sperm cells or the egg cells. Each somatic cell has two sets of chromosomes. The idea is kind of simple. Take a somatic cell from an adult animal. Remove its nucleus - the brain of the cell containing the DNA which makes the animal read more...
answer by Anthonymac 3 weeks ago
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Are There Any Celebrity Quotes That Had Disastrous Consequences?
4 weeks ago - 1 answer
The tough part of being a celebrity is all the talking you have to do. Interviews, press conferences, paparazzi following you around asking questions – all of these situations and more give any celebrity plenty of chance to say one dumb thing. It’s bound to happen when you talk that much.
But sometimes, that small, seemingly innocent quote, can lead to a huge mess. Simply trying to give someone a new twist on an answer you’ve given hundreds of times can get you in deep trouble.
Here are some examples…
Paul Newman Said...
“24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not.”
You’ve probably heard that expression a lot. Maybe one day at a party you overheard the extremely drunk guy say it in an attempt to make people think that he can have some good old fashioned read more...
But sometimes, that small, seemingly innocent quote, can lead to a huge mess. Simply trying to give someone a new twist on an answer you’ve given hundreds of times can get you in deep trouble.
Here are some examples…
Paul Newman Said...
“24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not.”
You’ve probably heard that expression a lot. Maybe one day at a party you overheard the extremely drunk guy say it in an attempt to make people think that he can have some good old fashioned read more...
answer by Limpl0uie 3 weeks ago
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What Are The Most Controversial Books Ever To Be Written?
3 weeks ago - 1 answer
There are many books or series that have caused a stir due to the themes contained within them. Here are a selection of the most controversial:
The Chocolate War
“The Chocolate War” was written by Robert Cormier and was published in the 1970s. It is aimed at young adults. The novel explores protagonist Jerry Renault’s life at Trinity High School. Certain elements of the book’s plot, such as sexual content and violence have resulted in it being banned in a number of libraries.
Despite the book’s controversial themes, it is said to be one of the best young adult novels ever to be written. A film adaptation was released in 1988, with several scenes from the book being changed.
A sequel to the book was released in 1985, eleven years after the release of the original novel. read more...
The Chocolate War
“The Chocolate War” was written by Robert Cormier and was published in the 1970s. It is aimed at young adults. The novel explores protagonist Jerry Renault’s life at Trinity High School. Certain elements of the book’s plot, such as sexual content and violence have resulted in it being banned in a number of libraries.
Despite the book’s controversial themes, it is said to be one of the best young adult novels ever to be written. A film adaptation was released in 1988, with several scenes from the book being changed.
A sequel to the book was released in 1985, eleven years after the release of the original novel. read more...
answer by Louise_gorman 3 weeks ago
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