Chemical Weapons Chemical weapons use the toxic properties of chemical substances rather than their explosive properties to produce physical or physiological effects on an enemy. Although instances of what might be styled as chemical weapons date to antiquity‚ much of the lore of chemical weapons as viewed today has its origins in World War I. During that conflict "gas" (actually an aerosol or vapor) was used effectively on numerous occasions by both sides to alter the outcome of battles. A significant
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Citation | Information | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_weapon | A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions‚ either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. Both reactions release vast quantities of energy from relatively small amounts of matter; a modern thermonuclear weapon weighing little more than a thousand kilograms can produce an explosion comparable to the detonation of more than a billion kilograms of conventional high
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Furthermore‚ when police officers use a form of deadly and lethal force‚ many people believe that officers are result to using deadly and lethal fore without necessarily having to do. However‚ that is not always the case. Although‚ officers have to use deadly force when contacting some subjects it is not fair to assume that deadly force demonstrated by the police officer is unjustified. Especially if the suspect is refusing to comply with the order and commands he/she is given by the police officers
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The Weapons‚ People‚ and Animals Used in Cannae Elephants: Elephants were stronger than horses and if one dies and falls it will crush soldiers. Peasants: Peasants were used to increase size‚ they were not trained like other soldiers‚ poor training and no discipline. The Town Militia: This sentry force‚ made up of townspeople‚ sometimes used for keeping peasant in line. Skirmishes: These soldiers are restricted from peppering the enemy with long javelins before battle commences used for luring the
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Concealed Weapons‚ Concealed Risk Do you feel safer sitting next to someone carrying a gun? / Many people say no to that question‚/ for many valid reasons. Carrying Concealed weapons have nothing to do with your dad or uncle owning many firearms. / This issue relates solely on allowing individuals to carry these weapons/ almost anywhere in the community:/ including football games‚/ restaurants‚/ stores‚/school buildings/ and other many other places where firearms should strictly be prohibited
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profession as a police officer has many requirements one being the use of force. Police work requires this physical skill of police officers because the probability of a police officer requiring the use of force to control a subject is more likely than not. Situations or improper action during a situation can cause an officer or civilian to lose their life when the wrong use of force is applied. Many situations will dictate the amount of force required to control the suspect the trained police officer must
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Consumer protection Act Introduction A consumer protection Act‚ 1986‚ provides for the better protection of consumers. Unlike existing laws which are punitive or preventive in nature‚ the provisions of this Act are compensatory in nature. The act is intended to provide simple‚ speedy and inexpensive redressal to the consumers’ grievances‚ award relief and compensation wherever appropriate to the consumer. RIGHTS ENJOYED BY CONSUMER Right to be protected against the marketing of goods
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"sellers market" to a "buyers market" where the choice exercised by the consumer is influenced by the level of consumer awareness achieved. By "consumerism" we mean the process of realizing the rights of the consumer as envisaged in the Consumer Protection Act (1986) and ensuring right standards for the goods and services for which one makes a payment. This objective can be achieved in a reasonable time frame only when all concerned act together and play their role. The players are the consumers represented
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Nuclear Weapons Definition: A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions‚ either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. Types: There are two basic types of nuclear weapons: those that derive the majority of their energy from nuclear fission reactions alone‚ and those that use fission reactions to begin nuclear fusion reactions that produce a large amount of the total energy output. History: Starting with scientific breakthroughs made
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Next‚ weapons evolved throughout the process of the crusades. Just as the people developed armor throughout the medieval time period surrounding the crusades‚ knights began to use more effective and dangerous weapons in combat with their enemy. Two different types of weapons were used during the Crusades: close combat weapons such as swords‚ maces‚ spears‚ and poleaxes‚ but also long distance weapons such as long bows and crossbows. Blacksmiths softened iron and then shaped the metal into customized
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