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They theorize that humans contracted the virus by hunting these chimps and handling their meat.
Their results suggested that working adults were responsible for introducing 32% of the colds their families contracted [ 5 6 7 ] . More recently, a study of Finnish office workers suggested that workers who share offices are at increased risk of colds, although this study failed to conclude if the infections were transmitted as airborne infections or were transmitted by either large droplets or direct contact [ 8 ] .
Lira (Italy, Malta, Turkey) is a contracted form of the Latin word for `pound' libra.
She enveloped his throbbing manhood, and the muscles in his thighs contracted while he moaned softly with pleasure, Lewinsky testified.
Individual and often uncontrollable circumstances have resulted in nearly all facility engineering functions, from conceptual planning to project startup, being contracted to outside consultants at one time or another.