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    T.N. 9/21/2012 The potential for specific crime-fighting methodologies‚ such as using biometrics‚ implementing cybercrime spyware‚ or mandating DNA collection programs (300 words) Criminology has changed‚ and has grown and become very advanced over the years. Criminology of the future will evolve as the current technology evolves and becomes more advanced. DNA is generally used to solve crimes in one of two ways. In cases where a suspect is identified‚ a sample of that persons DNA can be compared

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    ANCIENT HISTORY HSC NOTES- Spartan society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC The geographical setting:  The geographical setting‚ natural features and resources of ancient Sparta‚ significant sites -Spartans were part of the Greek tribe called the Dorian’s who ruled of the area of Laconia in the southern Peloponnese. It was located at the head of a small but fertile river plain (River Eurotas) which provided fresh water and marine life for them. -Sparta was surrounded by the mountain Taygetos

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    1 2 © Copyright 2007‚ Kerwin Benson Publishing All rights reserved. With the exception of a printed copy made for the purchaser’s ease of reading and brief quotations for the purpose of review‚ no part of this book may be reproduced (nor transmitted) in any form or by any means‚ electronic‚ photocopying‚ or otherwise‚ without the prior written permission of the publisher. This book is designed to provide authoritative information with regard to martial arts. It is sold with the understanding

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    Fire 6 Research Paper There are many types of fire-fighting apparatus’ that are in use today and my research is not going to be limited on one particular type of engine but will include a vast majority of engines and their uses. To begin to understand fire apparatus‚ one must define the term engines or apparatus‚ which are what most fire departments‚ call the basic vehicle in this region of the country. But just about anywhere you can find a department where these kinds of apparatus are sometimes

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    A Life worth Fighting For There are many babies that are born early; many mothers do everything they can to stay pregnant until at least 27 weeks. There are just some things that can ’t be stopped. There are many families that rely on insurance companies to help out with that cost‚ but more and more insurance companies are trying to or are turning down premature babies that are born before 27 weeks. Should insurance companies be able to turn down a premature baby because of the risk of being

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    There are lots of arguments for fighting in the game: It holds players accountable for their actions; protects star players; gives teams a momentary boost of momentum and purpose; attracts and excites fans and keeps the core audience happy; prevents more serious violence‚ thereby lessening the risk of serious injury. The case against has always been the same: Fighting is a useless‚ vicious anachronism providing no benefit to anyone. The challenge for new USHL commissioner Bob Fallen and all league

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    Running head: PLUTARCH‚ LYCURGUS AND SPARTAN MILITARISM Plutarch‚ Lycurgus and Spartan Militarist Values Student Name The University of Southern Queensland APA PLUTARCH‚ LYCURGUS AND SPARTAN MILITARIST VALUES Militarist systems of government have been instituted in many nations around the world; however one of the earliest and most extreme examples of this system is that of Sparta. The Spartan State was a militaristic force to be reckoned

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    Ethan Wieland Mrs. Trickel 2nd Period Social Studies 12/16/14 Loyalty vs. Freedom You have just returned home from a day’s work in the shop‚ when all of a sudden your door is kicked down. The dust settles. Four British troops enter‚ weapons drawn. One of the troops comes and points his rifle at your chest‚ bayonet stabbing your skin. “Are you loyal to England‚ or are you a rebel traitor‚ a patriot?” You look towards your family‚ cowering in the corner. You know that your decision will mean life

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    With reference to source 14 and other sources explain the role of the kings in Spartan society. Introduction: * Two kings who played major roles * Religious‚ military and political * Privileges * Agiads and Eurypontids- descendants of Hercules * Served for life * Strictly hereditary Political: * Roles: * Judge and lawgiver‚ magistrates for some cases such as adoption‚ marriage and public roads. * The kings played roles in making important judicial decisions.

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    Fighting Bacterial Growth The purpose of this lab was to determine the effectiveness of antiseptics‚ disinfectants‚ and antibiotics on bacteria. The hypothesis was that if bleach was used‚ it would be the most effective because bleach is commonly used to clean and disinfect various things. The variables that were tested were antibacterial soap and Scope mouthwash for the antiseptics; bleach and ammonia for the disinfectant; and Cipro‚ erythromycin‚ and tetracycline for the antibiotics. All of these

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