1.   But by avoiding minority gatherings, such as the La Raza convention, Bush escapes having to answer tough questions about his positions on issues, she says.

2.   He avoided social gatherings and left his home only in the company of his wife.

3.   This tactic had mixed results, however, with some students avoiding the gathering and many present clad in just towels.

4.   But has mostly avoided public gatherings.

5.   It also asked the schools to avoid large gatherings of children over the holidays as a precaution.

6.   It urged US citizens to remain alert to the potential for anti-US activity and to avoid large gatherings related to the US role in Haiti.

7.   Americans have also been advised by Washington not to travel to Pakistan, and those remaining in the country have been instructed to avoid large gatherings.

8.   Americans have also been advised by Washington not to travel to Pakistan, and those remaining in the country have been warned to avoid large gatherings.