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UK government warns its compatriots against drink-skiing | France 24

British tourists coming to France for the ski season have been warned by their own government to be careful when drinking at high altitudes. The UK Foreign Office (FCO) campaign comes after more than 30 Britons died in Alpine ski resorts last year. Many died because they underestimated the risk of drinking at a high altitude, according to British diplomats.   A study published by the FCO estimated a third of skiers and snowboarders under 25 had experienced problems abroad linked to a mix of altitude, adrenaline and alcohol.



*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.
by DoDo on Fri Dec 11th, 2009 at 01:57:23 PM EST
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natural selection
by paving on Fri Dec 11th, 2009 at 08:11:25 PM EST
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Were any of these eligible for Darwins?

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Sat Dec 12th, 2009 at 12:16:56 AM EST
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No. This, on the other hand, may qualify.
by gk (g k quattro due due sette "at" gmail.com) on Sat Dec 12th, 2009 at 05:41:41 AM EST
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Natural hazard?

En un viejo país ineficiente, algo así como España entre dos guerras civiles, poseer una casa y poca hacienda y memoria ninguna. -- Gil de Biedma
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Dec 12th, 2009 at 05:14:42 AM EST
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