Investors now know that funds are not inherently safe and that they should always be on the alert for self-dealing by advisers, brokers and other intermediaries.

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That doesn't mean the Transportation Security Administration, the airlines and airports won't be on high alert, although they are not communicating many details of increased security to the public.

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The government said it was acting on intelligence information, but Home Secretary David Blunkett said the public should be "alert, not alarmed".

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He is appealing to the public to be alert in Kruger park and try not to get too close if they see an elephant approaching on the road.

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