Dr Jepson's work was part of a study funded by NHS Health Scotland to look into the levels of physical activity in minority ethnic groups.

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Combining part time study with work should be a common experience for many students at this level.

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The MoD says the new study is part of work being done to ensure it matches its planning assumptions with its spending settlement, and closes the gap between the two.

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While more companies are allowing employees to work when and where they want to, they increasingly are limiting people's ability to take a leave or work part-time, the Families and Work Institute found in its 2012 National Study of Employers.

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Further complicating comparisons, and not part of the study, drug companies often work to help patients with these out-of-pocket (and bank account, and mortgage) costs.

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However, once I was there I discovered the only part -- other than Halloween parties -- I truly enjoyed was my work study job in IT, so I left after a year or so and put my skills to use in the job market.

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