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Can a cell phone cause a major explosion at a gas station? What would happen if the 3 oz rule at airports was abolished? And are all the child protection measures really making children safer? These rules exist in the name of our own protection, but has anyone ever stopped to consider exactly how and why? In Playing by the Rules, authors Tracey Brown and Michael Hanlon dig deeper to discover the real reasons behind many of the global safety rules...
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Charles Perrow is Professor of Sociology at Yale University. His other books include The Radical Attack on Business, Organizational Analysis: A Sociological View, Complex Organizations: A Critical Essay, and The AIDS Disaster: The Failure of Organizations in New York and the Nation.
Normal Accidents analyzes the social side of technological risk. Charles Perrow argues that the conventional engineering approach to ensuring safety--building in more...
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"The fear of rejection is universal. From being on the receiving end of a breakup to being turned down for your dream job, we've all experienced the sharp sting of rejection and grown to fear the risks that might lead to our next failure. After years of relentless risk-taking and rejection, New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has unlocked the secret to sparking success without the fear of failure. In Win or learn, Cohen guides you through...
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What is an HSA?
Health Savings Account - an account where you save money for your healthcare expenses. It is owned by a single person and maintained by an IRS-approved trust company or custodian.
A long life of health and financial security is an important goal for all Americans, but that's often easier said than done. You likely know some steps that can improve your health and finances, like eating better, exercising more, and putting money into...
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Embark on a captivating exploration of the human psyche with "The Thrill Within: Unraveling the Psychology of Risk-Taking." This insightful journey delves deep into the complex interplay of factors that drive our inclination for excitement and danger.From the biological mechanisms that trigger the thrill response to the psychological motives behind adventurous behavior, this book unravels the intricate threads of risk psychology. Discover the neurobiological...
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El 11 de julio de 2012 el Congreso colombiano expidió la Ley 1562 que modificó el Sistema General de Riesgos Profesionales y dictó algunas normas en salud ocupacional. La nueva ley cambió la denominación de los riesgos para estar en concordancia con lo establecido por el Convenio 187 de 2006 de la OIT y, así mismo modificó el término de prescripción de las prestaciones económicas del Sistema, amplió la definición de accidente de trabajo,...
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The SARS epidemic, between November 2002 and July 2003, resulted in about 8,000 infections. Nearly eight hundred people died. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome spread over more than thirty countries, including Europe. Outside of China, Hong Kong, Canada, Taiwan and Singapore were hardest hit. In China, almost all provinces were affected. The Netherlands remained free from SARS. Guangdong Province (Canton) was the heart of this pandemic in 2002. Breeding,...
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Disasters damage and destroy infrastructure and disrupt economic activities and services, potentially delaying long-term development and hampering efforts to reduce poverty in the region. Countries require a strong enabling environment for disaster risk financing to ensure the timely availability of post-disaster funding. This report presents a comprehensive diagnostics tool kit that countries can apply to assess the financial management of disaster...
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This publication seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Pakistan. It focuses on insurance and other risk transfer instruments and explores the current application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement. This is one of a series of country diagnostics assessments that used a common methodology to determine...
10) The Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing in Sri Lanka: Country Diagnostics Assessment
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This country diagnostic assessment seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Sri Lanka, focusing on insurance and other risk transfer instruments. It explores the current application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement. The assessment forms one of a series of country diagnostics undertaken using a common...
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This country diagnostic assessment seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Fiji, focusing on insurance and other risk transfer instruments. It explores the current application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement. The assessment forms one of a series of country diagnostics undertaken using a common...
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This country diagnostics assessment seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Nepal, focusing on insurance and other risk transfer instruments. It explores the current application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement. The assessment forms one of a series of country diagnostics undertaken using a common...
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With the amount of junk a family can amass, it seems impossible to keep a tidy home. Home Detox Handbook teaches you how to tackle every cleaning project in your home with ease, from washing stained laundry to scouring kitchen cupboards to creating your own shampoo from household ingredients. The methods presented are not just simple, they are also natural, eco-friendly replacements for store-bought, chemical-filled cleaners. And who wants to subject...
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En esta traducción de 'Approches et pratiques en évaluation de programmes' el lector encontrará herramientas importantes para la reflexión y práctica de la evaluación de efectividad, así como para hacer frente a desafíos teóricos y metodológicos propios de la investigacion evaluativa en intervenciones de naturaleza social. Esta obra condensa el esfuerzo de diversos autores, los cuales comparten los resultados de sus experiencias en diversos...
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Toxoplasmosis ocular: ¡No coma cuento, ni carne cruda! es un libro que llena un vacío en el proceso de transferencia social del conocimiento para el tema de la toxoplasmosis, una de las infecciones de mayor prevalencia en la población mundial y con consecuencias en la salud humana que parecen ser, cada vez más, de mayor trascendencia de la que conocíamos hasta ahora, cuando se evalúa su relación con la salud mental. El grupo de Neuroinmunooftalmología...
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These are just some of the strategies that can help smokers quit smoking and remain smoke-free. In this book, we will discuss these strategies in depth and provide additional tips and advice on how to quit smoking and stay smoke-free for good. We will also discuss the physical and emotional benefits of quitting and the importance of staying motivated.
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This book covers the subject of economic damages and its role in insurance claims, lawsuits, and injunctions against businesses.
Businesses exist to provide goods and services to customers, and in doing so, they take risks. Among these risks is the chance of losing money in lawsuits filed by customers, employees, and others negatively impacted by the business. Insurance provides some protection against these liabilities, but lawsuits still take their...
18) Flirting With Financial Oblivion: Navigating the World's Riskiest Bets and Living to Tell the Tale
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Have you ever wondered what separates the mega-rich from the rest of us? The secret often boils down to a willingness to take risks - huge risks - that most normal investors wouldn't dare go near. "Flirting With Financial Oblivion" takes you inside the adrenaline-fueled world of the true high rollers who think nothing of betting massive amounts on insanely risky ventures that could just as easily bankrupt them.This book reveals the darkest corners...
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In Chris Hetherman's book, Just Ask (A survival Guide for Today's Economy) you will not Just Ask others for help saving money, but you will continue to be encouraged to Just Ask yourself the internal questions of what type of example you want to share with others and what is the higher purpose you are trying to achieve in your life so that you can help others. It will walk you through 11 chapters specific on how to save money when purchasing and selling...
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The ebook "Financial Control Blueprint: Building a Path to Growth and Success" is a comprehensive guide that equips individuals and businesses with the knowledge and strategies to achieve financial stability, control, and long-term success. Written by industry experts and seasoned financial professionals, this ebook serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to master their finances and make informed decisions.The book begins by emphasizing...
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