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	Your Disease Risk
		Welcome to Your Disease Risk, the source on prevention.
		Here, you can find out your risk of developing five of the most important diseases in the United States and get personalized tips for preventing them.
		Developed over the past ten years by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention, Your Disease Risk collects the latest scientific evidence on disease risk factors into one easy-to-use tool.
	www.yourdiseaserisk.harvard.edu (83 words)

	Palisade Corporation - Risk Analysis, Decision Analysis, Statistical Analysis, and Optimization Software
		@RISK in Corporate Finance at Illinois State Dr. Domingo Castelo Joaquin at Illinois State University guides students in using @RISK for real options analysis, as well as capital budgeting, cash budgeting, capacity planning, and international portfolio diversification.
		@RISK Combats Avian FluThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the UK’s largest vet school, uses @RISK to augment its epidemiology skills when understanding the risks associated with specific diseases.
		In the case of avian flu the RVC is able to assist in containing something that is widely perceived as highly threatening.
	www.palisade.com (277 words)

	Detailed Breast Cancer Risk Calculator
		Risk increases when breasts contain mammographically dense fibroglandular tissue.
		Risk increases if you had a previous breast biopsy showing LCIS (also called lobular neoplasia).
		Although this calculator is based on published risk statistics and methods gathered from peer-reviewed journals, this web page's specific methods and results have not been peer-reviewed.
	www.halls.md /breast/risk.htm (527 words)

	ACS :: What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?
		Although the exact risk is not known, women with a family history of breast cancer in a father or brother also have an increased risk of breast cancer.
		The risk of PHT appears to apply only to current and recent users, and a woman's breast cancer risk seems to return to that of the general population within 5 years of stopping PHT.
		It did lower the risk of colorectal cancer and osteoporosis, but this must be weighed against the possible harms, and it should be considered that there are other effective ways to prevent osteoporosis.
	www.cancer.org /docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_What_are_the_risk_factors_for_breast_cancer_5.asp (3499 words)

	Risk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Therefore, the differentiation of risk definitions depends on the losses context, their assessment and measurement, as well as, when the losses are clear and invariable, for example a human life, the risk assessment is focused on the probability of the event, event frequency and its circumstances.
		One effective way to solve framing problems in risk assessment or measurement (although some argue that risk cannot be measured, only assessed) is to ensure that scenarios, as a strict rule, must include unpopular and perhaps unbelievable (to the group) high-impact low-probability "threat" and/or "vision" events.
		Risk in that case is the degree of uncertainty associated with a return on an asset.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Risk (2342 words)

	Risk (game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Risk shares many characteristics with war games, yet relative to other war games, it is simple and abstract.
		Risk was designed by Albert Lamorisse and released in France in 1957.
		Risk is a game of numbers, and consequently, the game can swing in a player's favor once he or she controls enough territories and continents to build up a steady stream of reinforcements each turn.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Risk_(game) (3682 words)

	WM Group of Funds Public - Risk (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Risk is the probability that the value of an asset will increase or decrease in probability based on historical data.
		Risk is inherent in all investments, but it can be reduced based on the expected return.
		The highest risk bonds are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and usually offer higher interest rates to compensate for their risk.
	www.wamu.com /wmgroupoffunds/pub/educationplanning/investingbasics/risk.asp (1154 words)

	Risk (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Rather, it is a discussion of the concept of risk as used in economics.
		Risk is important to insurance, the evaluation of securities, and really any economic decision involving the future.
		Since risk is defined as a situation is which the probabilities of possible outcomes are known, let's spend a moment reviewing the concept of probability.
	hadm.sph.sc.edu /COURSES/ECON/Risk/Risk.html (3017 words)

	Risk- Epidemiology - MEDSTUDENTS
		Risk factors confer an increased risk of disease to a person, and this can help practitioners to predict the natural history of disease, and when possible, change it by primary prevention.
		Although, this information of “elevation of risk” must be interpreted cautiously, because sometimes medical articles describe a risk as 20, 30 times greater in risk population than in normal population (without risk factor), but the incidence of disease is extremely little in both.
		Risk is closely related to incidence, so that comparing incidences from the control and disease groups can indicate if a factor leaded to an increased risk of developing a disease, if is neutral or even a protective factor.
	www.medstudents.com.br /epidem/epidem3.htm (1044 words)

	Rules Of RISK The Board Game
		Risk is a fascinating game of strategy in which a player can conquerthe world.
		The Object of Risk is to occupy every territory on the board, eliminating all other players, thus conquering the world.
		To exchange the Risk cards for armies, a player needs one of three combinations:(1) three of the same design (horseman, cannon, foot soldier); (2) oneof each design; (3) any two cards plus a wild card.
	www.centralconnector.com /GAMES/RISK.htm (3122 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Risk: Books: John Adams (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Risk compensation postulates that everyone has a "risk thermostat" and that safety measures that do not affect the setting of the thermostat will be circumvented by behaviour that re-establishes the level of risk with which people were originally comfortable.
		"Risk" should be of interest to many readers throughout the social sciences and in the world of industry, business, engineering, finance and public administration, since it deals with a fundamental part of human behaviour that has enormous financial and economic implications.
		Risk is poorly understood, and decisions arre often made on the basis of misunderstanding.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Risk-John-Adams/dp/1857280687 (1026 words)

	Risk
		Risk management is to direct and control the possibility of loss.
		Where this is possible, however, it provides three substantial benefits (1) a framework within which to determine optimal bet-sizing strategies, (2) a high level of confidence that the systems are logical, stable and efficacious, and (3) an exhibit to support discussions to bring the risk/reward expectations of the fund managers and the investors into alignment.
		Note that since risk per share may not be proportional to price per share (compare stocks B and C), the two methods may not indicate the same number of shares.
	www.seykota.com /tribe/risk/index.htm (4007 words)

	Risk
		Determining Risk And The Risk Pyramid - Many investors do not understand how to determine the level of risk their individual portfolios should bear.
		The Equity Risk Premium - Part 1 - Learn how the expected extra return on stocks is measured and why academic studies usually estimate a low premium.
		Risk and Diversification - Basic introduction into what risk is, the different kinds and why investors should be aware of risk.
	baystreet.investopedia.com /terms/r/risk.asp (152 words)

	Risk Game - AreYouGame.com
		Risk is one of the best games I've ever played; it takes so much strategy to win.
		Losing in a game of RISK will often teach you valuable lessons that can be put to good use the next time you play it.
		I find RISK to be a challenging adventure while enjoying the camaraderie of friends and family alike.
	www.areyougame.com /interact/item.asp?itemno=HB00044 (597 words)

	Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease
		Major risk factors are those that research has shown significantly increase the risk of heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease. Other factors are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but their significance and prevalence haven't yet been precisely determined.
		People who smoke cigars or pipes seem to have a higher risk of death from coronary heart disease (and possibly stroke) but their risk isn't as great as cigarette smokers'.
		The risk of heart disease in people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol (an average of one drink for women or two drinks for men per day) is lower than in nondrinkers.
	www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=4726 (1013 words)

	Risk Disclosure
		In light of the risks, you should undertake such transactions only if you understand the nature of the contracts (and contractual relationships) into which you are entering and the extent of your exposure to risk.
		The seller will also be exposed to the risk of the purchaser exercising the option and the seller will be obligated to either settle the option in cash or to acquire or deliver the underlying interest.
		If a client’s dealing center fails to do so, the client may be subject to a risk of loss of his funds on deposit with the dealing center in the event of its bankruptcy.
	www.catranis.com /risk.htm (2279 words)

	Risk: The Evolution of a Game
		Around campus the Risk freaks were viewed with disdain (this was, after all, the time of the Vietnam War) especially by the Chess players (but then, they thought "free love" meant that the local "ladies" were offering discounts).
		Risk is a non-linear game and requires a smattering of statistical knowledge in order to play competently or as some have suggested, "Be pretty damn lucky".
		Risk: Lord of the Rings is the finest presentation of a Risk game to date.
	www.thegamesjournal.com /articles/Risk.shtml (3033 words)

	Construction Risk
		The risk management process entails identifying construction risks and exposures, and formulating an effective risk management strategy to mitigate the potential for loss.
		Many construction professionals look at risks individually with a myopic lens and do not realize the potential impact that other associated risks may have on their business operations.
		The two most problematic areas for construction professionals to effectively manage are contractual risks and the insurability of projects.
	www.c-risk.com /Construction_Risk/Const_Risk_Dir01.htm (619 words)

	Risk for PlayStation Review - PlayStation Risk Review
		Video is kept to a minimum in the Classic Risk version of the game, only appearing when individual opponents are completely wiped out or the world is completely dominated.
		In Classic Risk, there are only three ways in to the Americas, making those three territories the linchpin of strategy in the Western Hemisphere.
		Risk II not only stays faithful to the original gameplay, but it also presents some pleasant new spins on the classic Risk formula.
	www.gamespot.com /ps/puzzle/risk/review.html (874 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Risk: Toys & Games (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Risk Junior by Hasbro
		Risk is a classic board game that requires strategy and luck.
		I have played a computer game version of Risk, but whipping a computer to conquer the world is no way near as much fun as sitting around a table playing with friends in college.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Hasbro-Risk/dp/B00028X3GS (1277 words)

	Risk magazine - Convergence on credit
		As a result, some insurers' credit risk management methods are beginning to converge with those favoured by banks.
		Accordingly, credit risk managers at insurance companies are scrutinising Basel II on the assumption that many of the principles will eventually be applied to their industry.
		As credit portfolio management practices have become part of the fabric of risk management at banks, those techniques have been encouraged at insurance companies that are part of large banking groups.
	www.risk.net /public/showPage.html?page=332068 (1908 words)

	Megadeth : Risk - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Certainly, radio had become more willing to accept their music as time passed, and Megadeth cultivated that more conservative audience with polished production and reduced fury.
		To their credit, Megadeth never went as far as trying to reshape their sound around AOR's rampant '70s worship, so even if their music lost a good deal of its danger and excitement, it has aged gracefully (something that can't always be said of Metallica's '90s output).
		Risk is not much of a departure from its two predecessors; more reflective, melodic, and conventional than the Megadeth of old, it delivers a well-played set of hard rock tunes suitable for metal and AOR fans alike.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,874151,00.html (364 words)

	Risk and Diversification: Different Types of Risk
		Country Risk - Country risk refers to the risk that a country won't be able to honor its financial commitments.
		Foreign-exchange risk applies to all financial instruments that are in a currency other than your domestic currency.
		Volatility is a measure of risk because it refers to the behavior, or "temperament", of your investment rather than the reason for this behavior.
	www.investopedia.com /university/risk/risk2.asp (890 words)

	Risk, As Defined by Andrew (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The book includes a history of the game and its development, comparisons of versions, probabilities, rules for 'Blind Risk' an advanced mission risk style of game with objectives and a limited set of forces, and a pull out showing the board development over the years.
		There have also a number of Risk developments on the WWW that I have come to my attention.
		RISK® is a Parker Brothers registered trademark for its world conquest game and game equipment.
	www.gilwood-cs.dsl.pipex.com /risk.htm (406 words)

	Risk
		The greater the amount of risk that an investor is willing to take on, the greater the potential return.
		Because the risk of investing in a corporate bond is higher, investors are offered a higher rate of return.
		Determining Risk And The Risk Pyramid - Many investors do not understand how to determine the level of risk their individual portfolios should bear.
	www.investopedia.com /terms/r/risk.asp (480 words)

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