Posts Tagged ‘dangers’

Greek euro exit too risky – Clegg

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Nick Clegg is to warn of the dangers of a Greek exit from the euro and describe the response to the crisis as “woefully fragmented”.

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Greek euro exit too risky – Clegg

Half of all Americans report sunburns

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Two studies released Thursday by the CDC suggest that public-health messages about the dangers of tanning booths and sunburns are lost on a substantial number of Americans. In one study , the CDC and the National Cancer Institute looked at self-reported sun-exposure data for 5,000 people age 18 to 29 collected through the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the years 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2010. Of those participating in the most recent survey, a whopping 50.1 percent of all adults reported having had at least one sunburn during the preceding 12 months. Among whites, the number was worse: 65.6 percent, or about two-thirds, had been sunburned at least once during that time. Read full article > >

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Half of all Americans report sunburns

VIDEO: Rail track danger caught on film

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

A new campaign is launched to highlight the dangers of walking across railway tracks, which claims about 50 lives a year in the UK.

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VIDEO: Rail track danger caught on film

Calls for drink danger education

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Young people should be given advice on the dangers of alcohol when they access sexual health services, a group of health experts recommends.

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Calls for drink danger education

Counterfeit vodka warning issued

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

People hoping to drink cheap vodka while welcoming the new year are warned about the dangers of counterfeit versions of the drink.

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Counterfeit vodka warning issued

Sports of The Times: Butler and Virginia Commonwealth Consider the Trap of Big-Time Sports

Monday, December 19th, 2011

The coaches and presidents of Butler and Virginia Commonwealth, two universities rising to basketball prominence, say they are aware of the dangers inherent in success.

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Sports of The Times: Butler and Virginia Commonwealth Consider the Trap of Big-Time Sports

VIDEO: Attenborough warns on climate change

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Legendary natural history documentary maker Sir David Attenborough has spoken out about the dangers of climate change.

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VIDEO: Attenborough warns on climate change

Sentamu warning on health reforms

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

The Archbishop of York warns of the dangers of introducing a more commercial culture into the National Health Service.

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Sentamu warning on health reforms

Colleges Play It Safe in Stormy Weather

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Several N.C.A.A. football games have been delayed this season. Officials are cognizant of the dangers posed by severe storms.

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Colleges Play It Safe in Stormy Weather

Former army chief warns over cuts

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

The former head of the British Army warns of the dangers of the government making too many military cuts.

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Former army chief warns over cuts

Republican Medicare Plan Could Shape 2012 Races

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Republicans acknowledge that a plan to overhaul Medicare is risky, and party strategists have warned House leaders about the dangers, aides said.

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Republican Medicare Plan Could Shape 2012 Races

Should the U.S. Move Against Qaddafi?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

A Room for Debate forum on the dangers of intervening in Libya.

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Should the U.S. Move Against Qaddafi?

China Issues Warning on Climate and Growth

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

China’s environment minister issued an unusually stark warning about the dangers of unbridled development.

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China Issues Warning on Climate and Growth

VIDEO: Big hugs – it’s Odd Box

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Hugging therapy, the dangers of texting, and how to knit your own room. It’s the week’s weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat’s Odd Box with Dominic Byrne.

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VIDEO: Big hugs – it’s Odd Box

Children warned of ‘sexting’ risk

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Children and young people are warned of the dangers of sending sexually explicit images of themselves to others.

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Children warned of ‘sexting’ risk