The myth of fingerprints: they left a mark - on criminology and culture. But what if they're not what they seem?

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Fingerprinting was accepted as valid forensic identification by the public because of insistent cultural persuasion. Recent developments show the flaws in fingerprinting, but DNA testing has arrived in time to replace it in the public's mind. A deep-rooted need to be certain of one's individuality is at play.

Author: Cole, Simon
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Social aspects, Column, Science and technology policy, DNA testing, DNA identification, Criminology, Fingerprints

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Things are what they used to be

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Jazz singer Jane Monheit may be young, but she is well-known because of her voice. She began singing as a small child, and was raised listening to jazz music. Her singing style holds much of the sentiment that jazz music requires, and is expected to be the future of jazz.

Author: Hajdu, David
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Behavior, Jazz singers, Monheit, Jane

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When charisma was king: they showed that glamour can be a more powerful political force than were competence

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Former New York, NY, mayor John Lindsay and former Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau are remembered for their style and glamour that characterized their lives. Their political prowess and careers are described briefly.

Author: Reeves, Richard
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Canada, Appreciation, Mayors, Prime ministers, Trudeau, Pierre, Lindsay, John V.

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