Monday, 27 October 2008

Police Will Use New Device To Take Fingerprints In Street

'Every police force in the UK is to be equipped with mobile fingerprint scanners - handheld devices that allow police to carry out identity checks on people in the street. The new technology, which ultimately may be able to receive pictures of suspects, is likely to be in widespread use within 18 months. Tens of thousands of sets - as compact as BlackBerry smartphones - are expected to be distributed.'

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Massive Protest Rally Against Berlusconi

'A huge rally has been held in the Italian capital, Rome, to protest against the government of prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. Opponents accuse Mr Berlusconi of taking Italy too far to the right. The leader of the centre-left opposition told the crowds that Mr Berlusconi was incapable of handling Italy's social and financial crises.'

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How To Live In Your Car

'Living in a car isn't something that anyone would recommend. However, when you get laid off, your emergency fund runs out, your home is foreclosed (or you get an eviction notice) and there's nobody to help, living in your car might be the only choice, especially if you don't feel safe at a local shelter. Unfortunately, in many places, sleeping in your car is not only frowned upon, but also illegal. Here's how to get by until something better comes along. Remember, you are not alone and you have a vehicle.'

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The Deliberate Dumbing Down Of Our Children'

'Bright teenagers are a disappearing breed, an alarming new study has revealed. The intellectual ability of the country's cleverest youngsters has declined radically, almost certainly due to the rise of TV and computer games and over-testing in schools. The 'high-level thinking' skills of 14-year-olds are now on a par with those of 12-year-olds in 1976.'

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British Firms 'Struggling Under £150billion Burden Of EU Laws'

'British businesses are being tied up with record levels of Brussels red tape, a report warned yesterday. The TaxPayers' Alliance says that UK firms are struggling under the 'severe burden' of EU regulation, which is estimated to cost £150billion a year. The study found that there are currently 16,980 EU laws in force in this country and they are increasing at a rate of 2,000 a year.'

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