Suddenly, a trembling ...
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An earthquake can cause serious damage wherever it takes place, but can cause large-scale devastation in Japan, where population densities are very high and housing is crammed together. As shown with the recent earthquake in Kobe, people have no open spaces to escape to when an earthquake hits in Japan, and the collapse of fragile wooden or concrete buildings can cause many deaths and injuries. Additional problems are caused by the proximity of major roads, chemical plants, petrol refineries and similar structures to areas of housing.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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A modern vision of heaven and hell
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There were very mixed views on drugs within British society throughout 1995. Some observers have condemned drugs as being extremely dangerous, while others have pointed out their great potential for curing disease. It is clear that drugs now have a central role in teenage culture, and this has prompted discussion about the need to take a new approach to drug control. It is not possible to prevent drugs being supplied, but teenagers must be made aware that no drug is safe.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Heaven can't wait
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The canonization of Mother Teresa looks set to be finalized within a very short time of her death in 1997 compared with other canonizations. There are many people who claim that they were miraculously healed by her.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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