Judicial Disaster Chills Vermont Ski Industry
Stratton Mountain faces a $1.5 million liability ruling for a skier paralyzed after a fall. The decision upended the assumption of risk, prompting Vermont to consider a bill limiting operator liability and triggering insurance withdrawal warnings from American Home and Lloyds.
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Seventh grade seen as dangerous time for youths health and behavior
A federal study links seventh grade to peak school violence and vandalism among four million students. It notes 12 and 13 year olds face higher attack risks and highlights early smoke and alcohol exposure as critical issues. Experts urge targeted anti smoking efforts in this transition period.
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Charcoal Underwear and Electric Suits Take Shape in Britain
The U S Defense Department ordered 27 500 undergarments made of charcoal to insulate airmen from cold and radioactive hazards. In Crediton two 15 year old students invented an electric suit with a heated lining and plug in, costing about two cents a day to run and aimed at protecting the elderly from hypothermia.
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