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Risk: - A measure of the probability that damage to life, health, property, and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Risk:: |
Bizjournals.com,First Financial Bancorp has tapped John Sabath as senior vice president and chief risk officer. He will replace Greg Gehlman in the position,
Wisconsin confirms the arrival of ash borer, putting trees at risk - 05 Aug 2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune,AP NewsAlert Officials have confirmed the first appearance of the emerald ash borer in Wisconsin, a finding that could put about 740 million trees in the
Sleep Apnea Linked To Higher Risk Of Death - 05 Aug 2008
Medical News Today,Those participants who had severe sleep apnea had over three times the risk of dying due to any cause compared with people who did not have sleep apnea
Judge: SoCal desert migrant housing at risk - 05 Aug 2008
San Jose Mercury News,AP RIVERSIDE, Calif.—A lack of communication is hurting efforts to improve conditions so an encampment that's home to thousands of migrant workers in the
Fish-heavy diet cuts heart-disease risk - 05 Aug 2008
Indianapolis Star,But when Japanese men move to the United States, their risk profile begins to look more like that of white Americans. Researchers looked at data from nearly
Cisco Orders May Slump; Forecast at Risk as Carriers Cut Back - 05 Aug 2008
BloombergBy Vivek Shankar Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Cisco Systems Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Chambers, already coping with a slump in orders from big corporate
Kids Who Sleep Poorly at Risk for Being Overweight - 05 Aug 2008
U.S. News & World Report,Body-mass index was checked at the start of the study, and 45 participants (13.4 percent) were overweight, while 49 (14.6 percent) were at risk for becoming
Gay, bisexual men still at high risk for HIV - study - 05 Aug 2008
Reuters India,The report from the American Foundation for AIDS Research or AMFAR suggests the group originally at most risk of the fatal and incurable virus -- gay and
Risk Of Unintentional Injury Death Is High For Young Children ... - 05 Aug 2008
Science Daily (press release)The risk of maltreatment death is double for children living with foster or step-parents, or other related adults. However, the risk is not higher for
Excessive Drinking Boosts Risk for Metabolic Syndrome - 05 Aug 2008
U.S. News & World Report,4 (HealthDay News) -- People who drink too much have increased odds of developing metabolic syndrome, a series of risk factors and conditions that are
IOC: Health of athletes and visitors not at risk in Beijing - 05 Aug 2008
Xinhua,5 (Xinhua) -- The health of athletes and visitors coming to Beijing will not be at risk despite persistent concerns about the city's air quality,
Gulf Arabs risk heart attacks during Games-expert - 05 Aug 2008
guardian.co.uk,..."Watching a stressful sports game involving the national team can more than double the risk of an acute cardiovascular event.
High-risk sex offender moves to Grand Forks - 05 Aug 2008
Grand Forks Herald,A high-risk sex offender recently moved to Grand Forks, according to a release issued Monday by the Grand Forks Police Department.
Growth Hormone Reduces Abdominal Fat, Cardiovascular Risk In HIV ... - 05 Aug 2008
Science Daily (press release)..."This study tells us that a rationally dosed growth hormone regimen does a pretty good job of improving several risk factors for cardiovascular disease in
Triad Guaranty Inc. Reports Second Quarter Loss as Reported ... - 05 Aug 2008
FOXBusinessTo understand and assess the future performance of Triad requires information about the risk in our insured portfolio and performance to date.
Japan, Australia Corporate Bond Risk Rises, Default Swaps Show - 05 Aug 2008
BloombergBy Oliver Biggadike and Laura Cochrane Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of protecting Japanese and Australian corporate bonds from default increased,
"New" Killer Whale Types at Risk From Antarctic Warming - 05 Aug 2008
National Geographic,Two newly identified types of killer whales that hunt prey off of Antarctic sea ice risk losing food sources to global warming and melting, according to a
'My life is at risk. The lives of Ganas are at risk' - 05 Aug 2008
Staten Island Advance - SILive.com,The lives of Ganas are at risk," he said. Gross went into hiding for more than a year while Ms. Johnson was a fugitive from the law.
Sunny start, but risk of afternoon thunderstorm - 05 Aug 2008
Winnipeg Free Press,It is expected to be sunny in Winnipeg today with a high of 23 C. But clouds and rain are likely by late afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms.
No risk of flooding from reservoir - 05 Aug 2008
The Press AssociationHomes are no longer at risk of flooding from a reservoir that was in danger of bursting, police have said. Heavy rain over the weekend affected the
Broadened Risk Management Approach Helps Small, Mid-Size Tech ... - 05 Aug 2008
EmailwireMany small and mid-size technology firms are becoming more demanding and knowledgeable about the advice and services they require from their risk management
Taxpayer money 'at risk' as Darling pumps £3.4bn into Northern Rock - 05 Aug 2008
guardian.co.uk,Critics claimed today that taxpayers' money is at risk as the government pumped £3.4bn into Northern Rock after the dramatic deterioration in the housing
Risk transfer: Saving the gov't the cost of calamity damage - 05 Aug 2008
ABS CBN News,One mechanism Philippine disaster officials are pursuing to help mitigate the economic impact of disasters is the possibility of employing risk transfer
Auto Industry Default Risk Soars to 95% on GM, Ford (Update1) - 05 Aug 2008
BloombergThe contracts show the risk Ford defaulting is similar to Philadelphia-based Radian Group Inc., the third-largest US mortgage insurer that's lost 95 percent
Throwing money at HIV has left many men at grave risk - 05 Aug 2008
The Canberra Times,Yet governments have focused on generalised epidemics, while ignoring the groups most at risk. "These epidemics are happening in countries where men who
How To Plan For A Risk-Free Retirement - 05 Aug 2008
Motley Fool UK,Why take the risk that the stock market will fall when you’ve got all you need? One thing’s for sure, I do not want to be invested in the stock market at
Hawaii’s at-risk children have reason for hope - 05 Aug 2008
Honolulu Star-Bulletin,Today, under the Lingle-Aiona administration's leadership, DHS uses an innovative Differential Response System that carefully weighs the risk factors in a
Feuding families run risk of closure of businesses: Analysts - 05 Aug 2008
Economic Times,5 Aug, 2008, 2001 hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: The family-run businesses get a higher priority among investors but run the risk of closure and erosion of wealth
"Destroy risk" - 05 Aug 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerRisk: a concept so frightening that we declare war on it. The idea of risk plays on our fears, our imagined dark scenarios. They don't say I love you back.
Schizophrenia risk gene identified - 05 Aug 2008
News Wales,Scientists from Cardiff University have identified a risk gene associated with the mental health disorder schizophrenia. An international group of
Top-end IT trio could be worth the risk - 05 Aug 2008
The Australian,LET'S face it, we haven't forgiven IT companies since they hoodwinked governments and corporate Australia alike over the 2000 Millennium Bug.
Rising costs risk chook farmers flying the coop - 05 Aug 2008
The Age,Chicken farmer Michael Shaw with one of his chooks at Moorooduc. Photo: Andrew De La Rue EVERY few months, four delivery trucks rumble down the driveway of
HIV-1 subtype, genital ulcer disease influence risk of HIV ... - 05 Aug 2008
Aidsmap,Noah Kiwanuka presented an analysis of data from a long-term collaborative Uganda/US study assessing rates of and risk factors for HIV transmission among
ACE Europe Names Bartolo to Manchester Environmental Risk Post - 05 Aug 2008
Insurance Journal,The ACE European group has appointed Emma Bartolo as Environmental Risk Underwriter in Manchester, in a move that enhances its regional specialty lines
UA study: Woman's bone density may predict breast cancer risk - 05 Aug 2008
Tucson Citizen,Bone density screenings, most commonly used to detect osteoporosis, may also be helpful in determining a woman's risk for developing breast cancer,
(HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus) - 05 Aug 2008
Canada.com,HIV is more common among certain populations at risk such as IV (intravenous) drug users, and bisexual and gay men. The HIV infection rate is increasing
Primates 'at risk of extinction' - 05 Aug 2008
The Press AssociationIn Vietnam and Cambodia 90% of primate species are considered at risk, in part because they are hunted for ingredients for Chinese medicine.
Rich, poor gap in Asia putting children's lives at risk: UN - 05 Aug 2008
AFP..."The divide between rich and poor is rising at a troubling rate within subregions of Asia Pacific, leaving vast numbers of mothers and children at risk,"
Flu shot does not reduce risk of pneumonia - 05 Aug 2008
Belleville Intelligencer,Some seniors who get flu shots may not be much better protected against the virus or related illnesses than those who go without, according to a new study
Time will tell if risk was worth it - 05 Aug 2008
Albany Times Union,...-- Ahmad Bradshaw is shadowed by the screw-up of a kid that was once him. Even at age 22, the man is still paying for the sins of the child.
Take risk to reduce risk - 05 Aug 2008
Economic Times,Not taking enough risk increases risk. When I first heard this, I thought it sounded like an oxymoron. But, on careful consideration, it made sense.
RiskMetrics reports surge in quarterly net income - 05 Aug 2008
MarketWatch..."Traditional and alternative investment managers continue to establish and scale their risk systems," RiskMetrics Chief Executive Ethan Berman said in a
Lowering cholesterol levels early in life can cut heart disease risk - 05 Aug 2008
TopNews,Washington, Aug 5 : Lowering cholesterol levels as early as childhood can help reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease, says a team of researchers at
RiskMetrics Group Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results - 05 Aug 2008
MarketWatch...a leading provider of risk management and corporate governance products and services to participants in the global financial markets, today announced its
Risk of strike action for wardens - 05 Aug 2008
BBC News,Possible strike action involving Aberdeen's community wardens and parking patrollers has moved a step closer. It follows the breakdown of talks aimed at
A late MTP can put the mom's life at risk - 05 Aug 2008
Times of India,Gynaecologists say late medical termination of pregnancies (MTPs) result in an increase in risk for the mother as well. "The risks associated with abortion
House call with Dr. Andy: Large predatory fish can pose mercury risk - 05 Aug 2008
The News-Press,Caroline, you are right to be concerned about the mercury content of some types of fish, because you certainly are in a higher risk group.
AM Best Affirms Ratings of AXIS Specialty Limited and AXIS Capital ... - 05 Aug 2008
MarketWatchThe ratings of AXIS reflect its continued strong operating performance, excellent risk-based capitalization, solid risk management controls and its highly
Life with a partner minimizes Alzheimer’s risk - Aug 3, 2008
Tehran Times,It has also been shown that social and intellectual stimulation into the late stages of life reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other
Beaconsfield Mine bosses 'failed on risk' - Aug 4, 2008
The Australian,DESPITE 24 rockfalls at the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, management failed to review the ranking of key risks or to undertake a full risk assessment,
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