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    The Wall Street Journal‏Verified account @WSJ 11 Aug 2012

    37% of adults can't swim across a pool. 70% of drowning victims are adults. New classes may help:http://on.wsj.com/NlvWK3 

    8:26 PM - 11 Aug 2012
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      2. Anthony‏ @tonytongbram 11 Aug 2012
        Replying to @WSJ

        ..must be far worse for Indians RT @WSJ 37% of adults can't swim across a pool. 70% of drowning victims are adults. New classes may help:

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      3. Ra Ch Na‏ @raggedtag 11 Aug 2012
        Replying to @tonytongbram

        @tonytongbram kinda hard to swim if your train bogey falls into a river and you trapped inside

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      4. Anthony‏ @tonytongbram 11 Aug 2012
        Replying to @raggedtag

        @raggedtag I was talking about the percentage who can't swim and need to take lessons. At least they cd swim if they r out the door by luck

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      5. Ra Ch Na‏ @raggedtag 11 Aug 2012
        Replying to @tonytongbram

        @tonytongbram True. You know, how people react in times of panic is a very interesting study. Can rarely be predicted.

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      6. Anthony‏ @tonytongbram 11 Aug 2012
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        @raggedtag Not sure what all you are connecting. :-) My point was that maybe more Indians need to take up swimming.

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      7. Ra Ch Na‏ @raggedtag 11 Aug 2012
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        @tonytongbram oh I just added one more tangent

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      8. Anthony‏ @tonytongbram 11 Aug 2012
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        @raggedtag LOL ok. Anyway the more they delay the reforms of railways, the worse it will be. And no one ever dare talk about it.

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      9. Ra Ch Na‏ @raggedtag 11 Aug 2012
        Replying to @tonytongbram

        @tonytongbram sadly human life has no value in our country esp when it's in big numbers

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      1. Jim Austin‏ @JimAustin45 12 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ How many are taking the plunge?

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      1. Brooks Agnew‏ @brooksagnew 12 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ 70% of Americans are drowning in debt and swimming for their lives.

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      1. 700MHz‏ @700MHz 11 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ I need to learn myself

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      1. GGG‏ @tripel_G 11 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ notre dame makes everyone pass a basic swim test. http://pe.nd.edu/physical-education-requirements/swim-test/ … #NotreDame #Irish

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      1. AnitaCSpaulding‏ @GodlyWomansView 11 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ i almost drowned a month ago.but my nephew 11 saved my life and I need to learn how to swim

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      1. Mr. Stubbs (Highland High) Health‏ @StubbsHealth 11 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ what percent were using drugs?

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      1. Nieci Thomas‏ @Styleordye 11 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ And that is precisely why I stay clear of anything deeper than my ankles.

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      1. Daniel‏ @Dannythelion 11 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ That's crazy!

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