It has also shown that national authorities must take risk into account at all levels, including education about hazards in schools, urban planning in coastal zones, modification of building codes and materials, evacuation plans for communities and organization of effective emergency services.

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It was clear from the start that the president's campaign was to consist of remaining in the White House, where, in contrast to what Secretary Ickes labeled Lindbergh's "carnival antics, " he planned to address the hazards of the international situation with all the authority at his command, working round the clock if necessary.

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Last year's spate of ethanol company IPOs illustrates the hazards of investing in new stock when several competitors come to market all at once.

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