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That’s almost spooky…but in a good way. (via Technovelgy.com.)
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Two crooks were apprehended in Yonkers because a computer analysis of crime patterns had indicated police should keep close watch on a particular street at a particular time.
That’s almost spooky…but in a good way. (via Technovelgy.com.)
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