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...Basically, older individuals who are drinking moderately should continue to do so with the knowledge that not only are they not doing themselves any harm, they’re probably also benefiting [their health],” said Stampfer. “For older individuals who don’t drink out of fear of harming their health, they might well reconsider that...
...seminars to teach young people techniques to deal with their tormentors. At one recent event in London, 13 kids between 12 and 15 gathered in a church hall to share their experiences. Of the 13, four had been physically attacked and six had resorted to or were considering self-harm. At the seminar, the strategies to combat bullying included "fogging," in which children imagine they are surrounded by a dense mist that insults cannot penetrate, and the "broken record" technique, which teaches kids to say no to their tormentors without escalating the situation. Parents should look out for warning signs...
...sheep's clothing." But this is not necessarily an electoral disadvantage: Labour's current 5% lead over the Tories under Blair would increase to 13% if Brown were at the helm, according to a survey by pollsters NOP. And a whiff of good, old-fashioned socialism does nothing to harm Brown's high standing with Labour's grassroots or with the unions. Each sector controls one-third of the votes in the electoral college Labour must convene when it chooses its leader. Although there are other ministers who would win the endorsement of parliamentary colleagues - the final bloc...
...Defendants’ knowing misappropriation and disclosure of Apple’s trade secrets constitutes a violation of California law and has caused irreparable harm to Apple,” the lawsuit states...
...made a mistake and I deeply regret any unintended harm,” wrote Lopez-de- Silanes in a statement released to The Crimson by his lawyer, Peter E. Fleming III. “I am leaving Yale because it is the right thing to do for the Institute and all concerned...