"For example, hiking in a rural area of the Indian subcontinent where dogs commonly roam free carries a sufficient risk of exposure - combined with potential difficulties in obtaining early, safe and effective post-exposure prophylaxis - to warrant vaccination before travelling, " he said.

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This bridge-building role continued after he returned to South Africa, and he can take much of the credit for reassuring South African and international business interests, and foreign governments, that a post-apartheid South Africa would be a safe place for their money.

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"They'll let people know when it's safe to return, " she said, citing post-storm threats posed by downed power lines and trees, floodwater and debris.

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They will claim that politicians with safe seats under first-past-the-post earn more money from second jobs and that reform would force MPs to spend more time working for their constituents.

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The Japanese parked their money instead in government-backed shelters such as the post office, which in turn invested in safe bonds.

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In my prior post, I identified some other ways that the DMCA online safe harbors violated best-practice design principles.

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The Japanese are growing weary of the safe haven label because it has caused the Japanese currency to reach post-war highs compared to other currencies.

FORBES: Strong Yen Hurting Japanese Economy

Striker Cole came within a few inches of an equaliser after blasting a 20-yard shot against the left post, but with five minutes remaining the points were made safe with another penalty.

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