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	var theWidgetOne        = "";
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		theSummaries[0] = "Keep children and animals away from frozen areas of water such as ponds, lakes and canals";
		theSiteLinks[0] = "/media/releases/2010-12-02.shtml";

		theSummaries[1] = "For tips on staying safe and warm this winter, click here";
		theSiteLinks[1] = "/media/releases/2010-12-01.shtml";

		theSummaries[2] = "For winter road safety tips, click here";
		theSiteLinks[2] = "/media/releases/2010-11-29-a.shtml";


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