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In search of.... Loose nukes

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Terrorists could try to smuggle nuclear materials into the U.S. across their borders and equipping border patrol officers with handheld detectors could prevent such an instance. Neutron beams could be used to detect radioactivity on cargo trucks but the problem is they cold cause damage to nearby DNA.

Author: Levi, Michael
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
Methods, Prevention, Nuclear terrorism, Antiterrorism measures, Border security

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The great escape

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The escape of agents of the Central Intelligence Agency from the American embassy in Tehran on the 4th of November, 1979, is described. The usage of a film crew's disguise for this purpose is discussed.

Author: Bearman, Joshuah
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
Management dynamics, Management, Appreciation, Company business management, United States. Central Intelligence Agency, Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981

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