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Bomb-sniffing dogs at airports a reliable tool but not perfect

Bomb-sniffing dogs at airports a reliable tool but not perfect
Ross Feinstein, a spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration based in Washington, said in an email that the agency believes both its dogs and handlers are reliable. He said each dog/handler team undergoes 10 to 12 weeks of training before …
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Indian River County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 18
Ticket: 772-589-1516. Spring Luncheon, Program: Mini boutiques; Bonnie DeLong of Denver presents “The wife of Noah. ….. 772-569-1460. OTHER. Dog Training: 11 a.m. Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach.
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Several Colorado lawmakers looking to close the gap in child care
DENVER – When Andrea Konig was asked to look after her 3-year-old grandson, she faced a hard truth that she couldn't quit her job but also couldn't afford child care. "It would have been impossible," … "We're looking at barriers women face for …
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White rage and white lies: How the right's language about race created Michael
Biases are also helpful heuristics—we don't have to remember every experience we've ever had with a dog, or a cat, or film noir, or a fajita; instead, we develop categorical associations—biases. These become particularly problematic in … A test of …
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