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ripple effect

Epidemiology See Signal event.
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Mr Moran, Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at NottinghamUniversity Hospital, said an increase in the number of people admitted with stab wounds "has a ripple effect through the whole system".
The ripple effect of the decline in the number of enrollment is the decline in self-sponsored degree learners leading to financial problems.
"Ripple Effect" has been running in Batavia for the past 2 1/2 years and is finishing up its first grant cycle which was geared for Batavia residents.
The Ripple Effect explores how everyday people, through the simple power of word and thought, are changing the lives of others and the world around them.
Bollywood film Dil Juunglee will now release in India on March 9 instead of February 16 as a result of the ripple effect caused by the release of Padmaavat .
DAME Helen Mirren has said she believes the ripple effect from the sexual harassment scandal in Hollywood will be "enormous".
the "ripple effect." We, in turn, say thank you to our authors, like Leslie and Anita, for taking the time to share their work.
In "Drop the Rock--The Ripple Effect" he draws upon his years of experience and expertise to provide multiple perspectives from people successfully working a Twelve Step Program, showing Step 10 as a key to a sober life free of fear and resentment and filled with serenity and gratitude.
"The impact on importers and exporters is having a ripple effect throughout the global supply chain."
A MAJOR emergency response was sparked when four pupils fainted during an Armistice Day service causing a "ripple effect" through the school.
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