Elsewhere, traditional ways of life, still beautifully and scrupulously pursued, seemed to be under threat.
Tax breaks for research and development are rumoured to be under threat as well.
Meanwhile, South Africa's preparations have been rocked by suggestions that coach Jake White's future may be under threat.
Up to 70 jobs could be under threat at technology firm NCR's research and development centre in Dundee.
He also denied Sol Campbell's place at the club may be under threat to make way for Distin.
We must also do more to safeguard the recent gains, which may well be under threat from the global economic and financial crisis.
As for Mechai, the ousted Krung Thai chairman still heads state-owned Telephone Organization of Thailand, although some wonder whether his position might be under threat.
Refugee resettlement is granted by the U.S. Embassy in the country of origin to those who are deemed to be under threat in their home country.
Despite the awe of these fans, much of Goethe's scientific writing now goes unread, and there are signs that even his literature may be under threat.
It also revealed police stations across London would also be under threat, with five already approved for sale, under moves to dispose of a third of its estate.
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"But in 50 years it could be under threat".
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But despite playing a part in an impressive innings victory, and overall 2-0 series win, Bresnan knows his place could be under threat from a fit and firing Flintoff for the forthcoming Ashes series.
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones AM warned that there would be severe cuts and services would be under threat in the next five years if they could not secure a fairer funding system for Wales.
Giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, the Secretary of State Theresa Villiers acknowledged there may not be a lot of direct evidence that local political donors would be under threat if their names are published.
In Anchorage, Alaska, a group was planning to converge on city hall to hold a carol-singing protest in defence of Christmas customs they believe to be under threat, such as the habit of wishing someone "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays".
If that is not achieved then Kenya's place in World Cup qualifying would be seriously under threat.
Mr Stelmach's world may be under greater threat, unless he convinces Albertans that he did strike the best deal possible.
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However, she added that further research might be hampered as the species was under threat.
Located at the thin end of the Thames tidal estuary, it is considered to be one of the cities most under threat from rising sea levels with around 150 square kilometers located below high tide level -- home to more than one million Londoners.
Losses will be felt in all departments and staff under threat are being consulted, the council says.
Microsoft tried to argue that its Windows operating system was under constant threat and could be made obsolete at any moment.
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Even though they form a majority in both countries, many Buddhists share a sense that their nations must be unified and that their religion is under threat.
Now many Muslims and Jews are concerned their fundamental traditions are under threat and that circumcision may be the next element of religious freedom to be withdrawn.
Hart council said 15 employees are under threat with more posts likely to be redeployed in the future.
The DUP Mayor Gavin Robinson expressed sympathy for all those under threat, arguing the city would be stronger if everyone stood together.
It could not be ascertained if Fenton was caring for Holmes under the threat-assessment program or under routine counseling she provided to students on campus.
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Alerts can be sent manually by a rights worker if they feel under threat or are triggered automatically if the bracelet is forcefully removed.
First, when someone will only do something under the threat of aggression, we can be reasonably certain that he or she would have preferred to do something else.
That will require more choice, probably a pricing adjustment and some canny marketing, but it is not impossible, and Microsoft, seeing their traditional licensing and productivity markets under threat from changing consumer behaviors, will be gunning for it.
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