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Reputation at risk

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Ulrich Beck was a sociology professor in a small German college until his book, 'Risk Society', brought him international fame. Its main argument was that nuclear disaster cannot be adequately cleared up. It came out shortly after the Chernobyl accident, and Beck has continued to write on ecological topics.

Author: Nowotny, Helga
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1992
Biography, Beck, Ulrich

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Return to competition following ischemic colitis caused by severe dehydration

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A case of ischemic colitis suffered by a triathlete during an Ironman competition is summarized. It is suggested that optimal intake of fluid, carbohydrate and salt will enhance performance and reduce risk to health.

Author: Murray, Bob, Stofan, John, Sallis, Bob
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-6716
Year: 2007
Health aspects, Case studies, Athletes, Colitis, Case study

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Accuracy, precision and absurdity

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The difficulties of calculating a swimming pool's volume with precision are discussed. The need to consider margin of error in making volume, flow and calcium chloride dosage-rate judgments is emphasized.

Author: Williams, Kent
Publisher: Hanley-Wood, Inc.
Publication Name: Aquatics International
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 1058-7039
Year: 2000
Management, Swimming pools

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