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      <title>Winter Sports Safety -- Helmets</title>
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      <title>Influenza Update (H1N1 Flu – Swine Flu)</title>
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      <title>Flaming or Magic Neckerchiefs</title>
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      <title>SHIFT Happens ... Be Prepared to Move Quickly!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Letter from Boston Minuteman Council Risk Management Committee


The practice of water chugging is dangerous.  Efforts should be taken to 
discourage...</description>
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or district events, the following guidelines must be met.  These...</description>
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two-pronged program directed at mosquito reduction and personal protection. 
By...</description>
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By...</bsa:subtitle>
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      <description>Wild birds worldwide carry avian influenza viruses in their intestines, but 
usually do not get sick from them. Avian influenza is very contagious...</description>
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of Information Security Issues Via TV, Radio, Print, P-O-S and the Web
 
 
 
...</description>
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