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Identity thieves cashing in on Canadians' info online, police warn
Having your identity stolen is no laughing matter, and sadly it is an ever-increasing crime, with high profits and a low chance of being caught. Theft can range from simple abuse of your name and reputation (like being someone's fake reference), to outright theft of credit...BMW recalling 200,000 vehicles
For all you BMW owners out there, you might want to see if your car is on the recall list. So far it is the 2006 3 series, 2004-2006 5 series, and the 2004-2006 X3. The problem is with the deactivation of the airbags...
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'Ground Zero' Security Plan Calls for All Vehicles Entering NYC to Be Photogr...
In a move that is reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984, there is now a plan to improve anti-terrorism security in New York City by photographing the license plates of all vehicles that enter Manhattan. The operation... Suicide Car Bombing Kills 25 In Iraq
Although it does seem that things are calming down a bit in Iraq, there are still many instances like this. Reports are in that a car bomb has killed 25 people in an attack that the United States military blames on...Christina Applegate battling breast cancer
"LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Actress Christina Applegate reportedly is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. ... Canada: Air passengers to undergo 'virtual strip search'
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorSo much for those mail order $4.99 X-Ray glasses, a new technology is in town for air travellers passing through this little burg Kelowna far in the British Columbia... 807 views | 15 recommendations | 8 comments
Sulu negotiators in Drilon kidnapping face raps
"MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE 3) Kidnap for ransom charges will be filed against a town mayor in Sulu and his son who negotiated for the release of a television news team over circumstantial evidence that the two had connived with the Abu Sayyaf group, police officials said...Can Robot Worms Kill Cancer?
" Scientist are creating tiny mechanical "nanoworms" that could zip through the human body like cruise missiles, finding cancerous tumors that are too small to be seen any other way.That could lead to very early...122 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
New fingerprint detection technology
The latest technology breakthrough at the University of Leicester allows for the detection of fingerprints even after they have been washed off. This technique could lead to the reopening of many cold cases."Forensic... British Columbia: Marijuana grow-ops growing bigger and going rural
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorMy hit parade on Grow Op busts were the busiest in Coquitlam in 2002-2004, then Abbotsford 2004-2006 with Surrey from 2005-2007, and now I am finding myself having to drive... 2741 views | 19 recommendations | 6 comments
UK goes 007 on Rats
In an attempt to crack down on a burgeoning rat problem in the UK, one company is taking extreme measures. While it isn't quite cloaking cars, spy submersibles, or exploding pens, pest...State of emergency declared for BC area
Who would have thought living in and near forested areas would cause these types of emergencies? There is a price to pay for everything and Mother Nature is making sure she collects ten-fold."West Kootenay fires lead to state of emergency Sara Newham, Nelson Daily...Six years since 9.11, the state of American Air Travel
For frequent business travelers and passengers post 9.11 security requirements are nothing more than a hassle. It seems most Americans have become immune to the flavor of the month restrictions imposed by the FAA, TSA and others with stakes in keeping us safe. Measures in...The Unthinkable: Can the United States be made safe from nuclear terrorism? b...
"radioactive materials in the U.S. that could be used in a dirty bomb.In October, 2005, a radiation sensor at the Port of Colombo, in Sri Lanka, signalled that the contents of an outbound shipping container included radioactive material. The port’s surveillance system,...X-ray cameras 'see through clothes'
"The Government is considering installing X-ray cameras on lampposts to spot armed terrorists and other criminals. According to a leaked memo seen by The Sun, "detection of weapons and explosives will become easier" if the scheme drawn up by Home Office officials is...
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