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Posted Sun Mar 1 2009: from Telegraph.co.uk: UK Government 'to recommend siestas' to combat heatwaves http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1235925072 People in areas hit by extreme heat will be advised to stay indoors during hottest time of the day -- between 11am - 3pm -- swap suits for casual loose-fitting clothes, avoid hot food, drink lots of water and use fans. The alert was prepared by the Department of Health, in consultation with other agencies including the Met Office. Met Office scientists have predicted that climate change means heat waves will become more frequent over the next two decades, becoming regular after 2030. [Read more stories about: weather extremes] New!: Your Quips: GeeKay says: "I just love the fact that we're being encouraged to SLEEP! Better than being told to go shop." Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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