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　　“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight．”

　　“Two full inches in the first three days!”

　　These are the kinds of statements used in magazine，newspaper, radio and television ads, promising new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device．The promoters of products say they can shape the legs, slim the face, smooth wrinkles, or in some other way to add to beauty or desirability．

　　Often such products are nothing more than money-making things for their promoters．The results they produce are questionable, and some are dangerous to health．

　　To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public, it is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation．If the product is a drug, FDA(Food and Drug Administration)can require proof under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that is safe and effective before it is put on the market．But if the product is a device, FDA has no authority to require premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness．If a product already on the market is a danger to health, FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily, or it can take legal action, including seizure(查封)of the product．

　　One notable case a few years ago involved an electrical device called the Relaxacisor, which had been sold for reducing the waistline．The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through contact pads．FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the device on the grounds that it was dangerous to health and life．

　　Obviously, most of the devices on the market have never been the subject of court proceedings(法律诉讼)，and new devices appear continually．Before buying, it is up to the consumer to judge the safety or effectiveness of such items．

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　　So you're thinking about studying at university?Taking a higher education course is a big investment in your future, and you'll want to be sure that you're choosing not only the right course, but also the right university．

　　Birmingham City University is one of the major universities in the UK．Of its 25,000 students, over 2;000 students enroll from around 70 different countries, making the university truly mid-national．Located in Birmingham, the UK's second largest city, we have a long history of close relationship with this promising region．As a university we provide practical solutions for business and use our excellent industry links to influence the teaching of our courses, giving our students the skills and experience employers want so that when you complete your course you'll be ready to take off in your chosen career．Our students are among the most employable in the UK－83 percent of our 2010 graduates gained employment within six months of graduation．

　　Each year we provide a number of scholarships to international students to cover a part of the tuition fee for the first year of study．Fees for non-European Union international students are charged at a higher rate because the university does not receive any funding from the British Government．There are also a number of alternative sources of funding for which international students may apply．We offer a range of housing options, from independent flats, adapted accommodation for students with special requirements to renting a room from a local family, to learn the local lifestyle better as well as improve your language ability．

　　If you decide to come to Birmingham City University, you can be confident that you'll receive a first-class education with a focus on practical skills and professional relevance, giving you excellent future for employment and career development．