Word: deterent
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Despite a stellar performance from the Crimson, it was the Terriers that capitalized early. Two quick outs in the first failed to deter the feisty BU team, as a runner reached on a walk and then a ferocious drive over the fence in right center gave them a two run advantage...
...That's an opportunity for Netherlands-based company Secure-Marine, which markets "Secure-Ship," a high-voltage fencing product similar to those used to enclose military bases. Wires strung from poles on deck emit 9000 volts, a non-lethal charge, but enough to deter intruders...
...driving away would-be attackers. It proved remarkably effective in foiling a pirate attack on a British cruise ship off the Horn of Africa in 2005. But it's hardly foolproof, says Butler: "Eventually [pirates] get used to it and wear earmuffs." Still, even imperfect security measures can help deter pirates. "The risk is unknown, so all you can do is take precautions," said Butler. "If they see the boats are protected, they'll find another target...
...encouraged other parents to write e-mails as well.“I did so with the explicit understanding that these were confidential e-mails that [Fowler-Finn] would not see,” she said. “The breach of trust won’t deter me, but I know it will deter others.”Fowler-Finn, who received a contract extension in January by a 4-3 committee vote, has been at the center of debate among parents and committee members regarding the effectiveness of his administration and the length and nature of his pending...
...transfer program is a fatal blow to students who, for any variety of reasons, have made different educational decisions, such as attending community college or enrolling in a two-year program like Deep Springs College. Given the circumstances in which this decision was made, it may deter many students from applying to transfer to Harvard when the transfer program is reinstated. The lack of consideration and fair treatment of transfer applicants will echo for years to come. Also, eliminating transfer classes for two years will hurt future accepted transfer students. Currently, new transfers are oriented...