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LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of Asbestos Still in Use in America
LegalView reported on the details of several thousand tons of asbestos still being used in the United States, even though the material has been highly associated with an incurable form of lung cancer. The U.S. Geological Survey reported on the use of asbestos in a 2005 study and found that asbestos was being used in several everyday products. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of Asbestos Still in Use in America
LegalView reported on the details of several thousand tons of asbestos still being used in the United States, even though the material has been highly associated with an incurable form of lung cancer. The U.S. Geological Survey reported on the use of asbestos in a 2005 study and found that asbestos was being used in several everyday products. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008) Read the full story at ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:12:25 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:59:23 GMT)

Do schools hold clues to cancer?
LAWYERS have submitted a Freedom of Information request to Oldham Council following the death of one the UK’s youngest sufferers of an asbestos-related cancer. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:28:50 GMT)

By-election contenders announced
Labour announces the shortlist of candidates to defend its seat in the Glenrothes by-election. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:40:12 GMT)

Labour picks by-election hopeful
Labour selects the head teacher at Gordon Brown's old school to fight the forthcoming Glenrothes by-election. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:51:58 GMT)

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Iron ore export duty may go up: Mr Ram Vilas Paswan (right), Minister of Chemicals, Fertilisers and Steel, and Mr S.K. Roongta, SAIL Chairman, at a press conference in the Capital on Monday. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:19:41 GMT)

Union criticises insurers over ‘asbestos illness’
The trade union Unite has accused the insurance industry of fighting a "virulent" campaign against recognition of the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:41:01 GMT)

Asbestos damages plans 'flawed'
Plans to help compensate people in Scotland suffering from past exposure to asbestos are heavily criticised. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:57:23 GMT)

Wrecking ball headed to Grandview motel
Grandview Heights officials are looking forward to the upcoming demolition of the former Knights Inn at Dublin Road and Grandview Avenue. Mayor Ray DeGraw said the building will likely be razed by the end of September, after asbestos is removed. Last week, workers prepared the building for destruction. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:28:45 GMT)

MolMed gets US FDA Orphan Drug status for malignant mesothelioma drug
MolMed S.p.A announced that the U S Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug designation for MolMed's investigational new anti-tumour therapeutic drug NGR-hTNF (ARENEGYR) in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (reference code # 08-2639). (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:38:52 GMT)

The Watch: Asbestos slows razing of buildings gutted by arson
Is there a problem in your neighborhood? Tell The Watch. Each Tuesday, The Dispatch features a problem from Columbus, its suburbs or surrounding counties and explains how officials are working -- or not working -- to fix it. Then we'll keep watch to make sure they keep their word. Call The Watch hot line at 614-461-8731 or send an e-mail to thewatch@dispatch.com. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:14:35 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:44:01 GMT)

Insurance firms slam asbestos Bill
Legislation intended by Holyrood ministers to help victims of an asbestos-related condition will be publicly attacked by the insurance industry. It will also be criticised by some medical experts as being in breach of basic Scottish legal principles. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:42:00 GMT)

Asbestos damages plans 'flawed'
Plans to help compensate people in Scotland suffering from past exposure to asbestos are heavily criticised. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:28:19 GMT)

School readies for school to start
At the school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, Superintendent Lisa Shellum reported, “The lobby floor is done and looks very nice, and the kitchen remodeling is half-done (asbestos tile has been replaced). It will be complete by the end of the week.” (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:15:33 GMT)

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SIR Cyril Smith has rejected claims that he was part of a cover-up to hide the dangers of asbestos. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:36:45 GMT)

Lung Cancer, Asbestos and Mesothelioma Information Posted on Web Site
Lung Cancer, Asbestos and Mesothelioma information posted on home inspectors web site to better inform the public about these common risks. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

MesotheliomaHelp.net Reports the Results of a Chemotherapy Trial for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
MesotheliomaHelp.net reports the results of a chemotherapy trial that investigated pemetrexed and gemcitabine for the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Asbestos scandal: criminal charges ruled out
No charges will be laid over the James Hardie asbestos scandal. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:32:11 GMT)

No criminal charges to be laid in James Hardie asbestos scandal
No criminal charges will be laid over the James Hardie asbestos compensation scandal, Commonwealth authorities said this morning. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:47:12 GMT)

Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and Organization ...
Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:50:33 GMT)

Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and Organization ...
Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and Organization Spokesperson Jordan Zevon today made the following statements regarding the fifth anniversary of the passing of Warren Zevon: (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:00:17 GMT)

Asbestos plan targets courthouse hallway ceilings
The hallway ceilings on all three levels of the Columbia County Courthouse will have to be ripped out as part of an asbestos abatement project that could cost tens of thousands of dollars. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:26:51 GMT)

From Pride to Pain With One Town?s Asbestos Legacy
A town that was once proud of its asbestos is wrestling with what to do with toxic sites around town. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:41:29 GMT)

Caretaker exposed to asbestos
ANORTH council was ordered to pay more than £20,000 yesterday after it emerged a school caretaker had been exposed to 100 times the safe level of asbestos. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:44:53 GMT)

ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Workers performing asbestos abatement are literally dismantling the Midland Savings Building one piece at a time. City of Midland officials are still looking for a November implosion of what will remain of the building. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:43:36 GMT)

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If Barack Obama really wants to fix "the broken politics of Washington," he could start with his running mate, Beltway insider Joe Biden. Indeed, the Delaware senator's Capitol Hill seniority has proven to be a dividend to his family - including... (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:03:03 GMT)

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Tech transfer: NSG statement asks members to ‘exercise restraint’ New Delhi, Sept. 7 The fine print of the Nuclear Suppliers Group’s landmark decision to lift its embargo on nuclear commerce with India reveals the pact to be more of a halfway house between the comprehensive international safeguards ... (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:45:24 GMT)

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Ranbaxy foot-soldiers set to change ‘sales pitch’ Mumbai, Sept. 6 Foot-soldiers of Ranbaxy, some of whom have been with the company for over 20 years, are set to change the “sales pitch” they make when promoting the company’s medicines to doctors across the country. ... (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:48:04 GMT)

LegalView Informs Americans of Potentially Dangerous Risk of Asbestos Exposure in Home Attic Insulation
LegalView reported alarming details of an increased risk of mesothelioma cancer for millions of Americans, whose homes may be contaminated with asbestos. Homes build between the 1920s and the 1980s have been reportedly likely to contain asbestos riddled-insulation. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:03:10 GMT)

Faith in love: Memories of my father
Two months ago, my oldest brother called me to say the doctors had finally figured out why the lining of my dad’s outer lung kept filling up with fluid. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:05:43 GMT)

Positive SPA Reply From The FDA For TopoTarget's Pivotal Trial With Belinostat In PTCL
TopoTarget A/S (OMX: TOPO) announced that a positive reply from the FDA was received on a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for a phase III trial for belinostat in PTCL (Peripheral T-Celle Lymphoma). This pivotal trial is to enrol approximately 120 patients and is to begin in Q4 2008. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:12:25 GMT)

New store blighted by asbestos
Work on new Arndale Marks & Spencer store held up by toxic material (05/09/2008 13:11:11) (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:15:31 GMT)

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The Dollar’s Rebounding. Choose One: LOS ANGELES-Barbara S. Harris, a former president of BOMA Greater Los Angeles who was known as an innovative and tireless real estate professional and who held a number of BOMA posts in her career, has died at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:17:07 GMT)

New store blighted by asbestos
Work on new Arndale Marks & Spencer store held up by toxic material (05/09/2008 13:11:11) (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:19:05 GMT)

New store blighted by asbestos
Work on new Arndale Marks & Spencer store held up by toxic material (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:05:34 GMT)

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EPFO defers transfer of funds to new managers Special meeting of trustees convened on Sept 18. New Delhi, Sept. 8 The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) that had appointed three new private sector fund managers last month has postponed transfer of funds to the newly appointed ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:15:24 GMT)

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Even after a $22-million renovation, Morrison Residence Hall remains one of six dormitories on campus containing potentially cancerous materials. The other residence halls with asbestos-containing walls are Hinton James, Avery, Parker, Morrison, Ehringhaus and Craige. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:09:40 GMT)

Business owners overwhelmed by cost to clean up contaminated debris.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa -- Last Januray, fire swept through a historic building in downtown Maquoketa, destroying three businesses inside. Eight months later, the charred debris remains almost untouched because it contains asbestos. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:24:16 GMT)

Baptism of fire awaits Barkley with instant return to Bath
The Gloucester director of rugby Dean Ryan – not, just at the moment, the ideal man to speak to without the protection of an asbestos suit – will decide over the next 24 hours whether to throw Olly Barkley into the fires of a West Country derby with Bath at the Recreation Ground this weekend. Barkley missed the Premiership defeat by Leicester on Sunday following a bout of surgery on his wrist, ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:17:02 GMT)

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Legally, the University is just sliding by. But UNC could do more to protect its students from asbestos exposure. Asbestos remains a latent risk in six dorms on campus, including the newly renovated Morrison Residence Hall. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:24:01 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:39:00 GMT)

Asbestos damages system 'wrong'
Compensating victims of a benign asbestos-related condition would be "fundamentally wrong", a medical expert has said. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:16:29 GMT)

Asbestos damages system 'wrong'
Compensating victims of a benign asbestos-related condition would be "fundamentally wrong", a medical expert has said. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:20:57 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:12:42 GMT)

Lawyer Press Release Distribution Service JusticeNewsFlash.com Introduces Attorney Susan Ramsey as Legal News ...
South Florida Injury Lawyer - Attorney Susan Ramsey, R.N., of Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A., in West Palm Beach, FL, becomes a legal news contributor / mesothelioma lawyer news desk editor for JusticeNewsFlash.com. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:50:03 GMT)

Asbestos victims 'entitled' to claim
Victims of a benign asbestos-related condition should be entitled to seek compensation despite objections from the medical and insurance professions, a government minister said. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:01:57 GMT)

Asbestos victims 'entitled' to claim
Victims of a benign asbestos-related condition should be entitled to seek compensation despite objections from the medical and insurance professions, a government minister said. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:05:54 GMT)

EPA to Test for Asbestos in Northeast Minneapolis; Meeting Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will begin an indoor air assessment involving 30 to 50 homes in northeast Minneapolis on Sept. 24. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:19:00 GMT)

Northeast Minneapolis homes targeted for asbestos inspections
Residents in 30 to 50 homes in northeast Minneapolis will be offered federal indoor air inspections for signs of asbestos contamination, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said today. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:43:49 GMT)

Northeast Minneapolis homes targeted for asbestos inspections
Residents in 30 to 50 homes in northeast Minneapolis will be offered federal indoor air inspections for signs of asbestos contamination, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said today. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:44:03 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:46:21 GMT)

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‘Nuclear power will be competitive’ Koodankulam supply may be priced at Rs 2.50 a unit. Chennai, Sept. 9 Electricity generated by nuclear power plants will be very competitive compared with thermal power stations located in the same region, according to Dr S.K. Jain, Chairman ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:30:24 GMT)

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Growth story intact: The RBI Governor, Dr D. Subbarao (right), and the Deputy Governor, Mr V. Leeladhar, at a press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Governor said that the present inflation is largely a global phenomenon and is being driven by prices of food, metals and crude. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:33:35 GMT)

Deane Waldman: Labels arrest thought. (Diagnosing prevents curing.)
Labels, stereotypes, abbreviations, shorthands, and heuristics are bad trade-offs. They speed communication and muddy it at the same time. Worse, once we apply the... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:43:10 GMT)

Bus reminds Barstonians to fight back against cancer
BARSTOW — Tour buses roll into the Tanger Outlets Center parking lot every day, but one bus that arrived Tuesday wasn’t carrying shoppers. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:52:10 GMT)

EPA tests previously decontaminated Minneapolis homes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin testing for asbestos in as many as 50 North Minneapolis homes that underwent a cleanup a couple of years ago. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:44:36 GMT)

City tears down vacant building
ALTON - Another building is hitting the dust this week with help from a city trackhoe. The Alton City Council approved the demolition of 2501 State St. at its meeting Aug. 27, with the owner having to pay for tipping fees and any asbestos removal. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:00:43 GMT)

Asbestos Testing Moves From Outside To Homes
A letter is on its way to dozens of homeowners in Northeast Minneapolis saying the Environmental Protection Agency wants to check inside their houses for asbestos contamination. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:39:41 GMT)

Lower Gwynedd to revitalize Bethlehem Pike
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the addition of the 38-acre BoRit asbestos site located in the Borough of Ambler, Whitpain Township and Upper Dublin Township to its National Priorities List Sept. 3. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:40:12 GMT)

Little relief in Canadian asbestos settlement
A court settlement called "absurd and disturbing" would give Canadians with homes contaminated with asbestos-containing Zonolite insulation virtually nothing, while their lawyers get millions from W.R. Grace. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:10:35 GMT)

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A month ago, a half-page ad at the Philippine Daily Inquirer screamed, “Asbestos: The Silent Killer.” The subheadline cried, “At least 90,000 people die each year from asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestoseosis resulting from occupational exposures.” (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:31:36 GMT)

Asbestos at Apollo Middle School adds hurdle in Greece
Asbestos discovered while prepping for construction at a middle school may force the Greece Central School District to pare back a planned technology purchase in order to keep total project spending at the $21.4 million voters approved in May. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:13:45 GMT)

Canada still blocking action on asbestos
High-level international meeting next month to consider action (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:17:35 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:36:59 GMT)

Supreme Court rules against ALCOA in asbestos suit
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in favor of a Maryville resident who sued ALCOA Inc. and Breeding Insulation Co. charging that she was exposed to harmful asbestos dust and fibers from her father's work at the company. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:00:21 GMT)

Asbestos at Apollo Middle School adds hurdle in Greece
Asbestos discovered while prepping for construction at the school may force the Greece district to pare back a planned technology purchase in order to keep total project spending at the $21.4 million voters have approved. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:12:05 GMT)

Court rules against Alcoa in asbestos suit
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that Alcoa Inc. can be sued in the asbestos-related death of a former worker's daughter. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:15:03 GMT)

Updated: Former Alcoa worker weeps over Supreme Court ruling on asbestos
During his approximately eight years working at Alcoa, Doug Satterfield encountered asbestos on a daily basis. When his daughter became extremely sick with mesothelioma, she filed suit. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:36:24 GMT)

Asbestos issues delay Homer demolition projects
HOMER – The demolition of two dilapidated buildings is on hold while village officials rewrite the bid specifications and allow contractors to update their bids. The lowest bid received for the work did not specify costs for removal of asbestos debris. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:37:46 GMT)

Tenn. court rules against Alcoa in asbestos suit
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that Alcoa Inc. can be sued in the asbestos-related death of a former worker's daughter, Amanda Satterfield. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:20:55 GMT)

Tenn. court rules against Alcoa in asbestos suit
Alcoa Inc. can be sued for the asbestos-related death of a former worker's daughter, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:25:23 GMT)

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Rupee breaches 45-mark on strong dollar purchases Mumbai, Sept. 10 The rupee depreciated by 26 paise against the dollar on Wednesday, to levels last seen in November 2006. ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:45:24 GMT)

Hazmat Called In For Fear Of Asbestos
The incident took place at the Pueblo Wastewater Treatment Plant, where work release people came across some old insulation that could possibly have some asbestos. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:02:11 GMT)

U.S. claim deadline against Grace set for Oct. 31
SEATTLE — A court settlement described as “absurd and disturbing” would give Canadians owning homes contaminated with asbestos-containing Zonolite insulation virtually nothing, while their lawyers would get millions from W.R. Grace. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:59:05 GMT)

U.S. asbestos claim deadline set for Oct. 31
A court settlement described as "absurd and disturbing" would give Canadians owning homes contaminated with asbestos-containing Zonolite insulation virtually nothing, while their lawyers would get millions from W.R. Grace. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:04:33 GMT)

Tennessee Supreme Court makes landmark ruling in ALCOA asbestos case
A landmark decision from the Tennessee Supreme Court could change how asbestos claims are litigated across the nation. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:20:14 GMT)

Court allows asbestos lawsuit
MARYVILLE - Alcoa Inc. can be sued for the asbestos-related death of a former worker's daughter, the Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:11:11 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:30:56 GMT)

Firm hired to check asbestos at school
MONTCLAIR:The papers have just been signed to commission an independent investigation of the asbestos remedia tion at the Renaissance School. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:50:49 GMT)

$6.5M settlement proposed in Zonolite insulation suit
A U.S. company that produced home-insulation found to contain asbestos is proposing to pay Canadian homeowners $6.5 million - a settlement some of the plaintiffs suggest is too modest. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:29:23 GMT)

$6.5M settlement proposed in Zonolite insulation suit
A U.S. company that produced home-insulation found to contain asbestos is proposing to pay Canadian homeowners $6.5 million - a settlement some of the plaintiffs suggest is too modest. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:29:23 GMT)

$6.5M settlement proposed in Zonolite insulation suit
A U.S. company that produced home-insulation found to contain asbestos is proposing to pay Canadian homeowners $6.5 million - a settlement some of the plaintiffs suggest is too modest. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:32:41 GMT)

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Steep hike in support price for kharif crops High raw material costs may be passed on to consumers. Mumbai, Sept 11 The Government has announced the minimum support prices (MSP) for various crops of kharif 2008 season, a recent event that went largely ... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:38:02 GMT)

Asbestos-tainted insulation offer 'paltry': Critics
A proposed settlement that could give thousands of Canadians with asbestos-tainted insulation in their homes about $600 each has been dismissed by critics as a poor offering that benefits lawyers instead of the plaintiffs. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:12:42 GMT)

Tennessee Court Rules against Alcoa in Asbestos Suit
Alcoa Inc. can be sued for the asbestos-related death of a former worker's daughter, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled. The Pittsburgh-based company had argued that it should not be held responsib (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:14:49 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT)

$600 asbestos-insulation offer angers critics
A proposed settlement that could give hundreds of Manitobans with asbestos-tainted insulation in their homes about $600 each has been dismissed by critics as a poor offering that benefits lawyers instead of the plaintiffs. Earlier this week, American company W.R. Grace offered a $6.5-million settlement to Canadians whose homes contain Zonolite insulation. As much as half the money is earmarked ... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:45:24 GMT)

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A POWER station worker exposed to asbestos dust and fibres in the 1950s died from an asbestos-related cancer five decades later, an inquest in Gloucester heard. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:10:07 GMT)

Asbestos contamination signs pop up near explosion site
Signs warning of asbestos contamination have appeared on houses near the site of the Sunrise explosion and are raising new concerns in the Toronto neighbourhood. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:35:16 GMT)

Asbestos contamination signs pop up near explosion site
Signs warning of asbestos contamination have appeared on houses near the site of the Sunrise explosion and are raising new concerns in the neighbourhood. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:10:47 GMT)

Deputies: Firm Dumps Asbestos Waste In Green Swamp
Polk deputies say an environmental cleanup company illegally dumped debris containing asbestos into the Green Swamp wetlands. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:40:16 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:10:13 GMT)

Asbestos Dumping In Green Swamp Leads To 3 Arrests
Polk deputies say an environmental cleanup company illegally dumped debris containing asbestos into the Green Swamp wetlands. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:19:33 GMT)

Men arrested for illegally dumping asbestos tiles in Green Swamp
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested three men for illegally dumping asbestos tiles in the environmentally-sensitive Green Swamp. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:17:12 GMT)

3 Charged In Dumping Of Asbestos In Green Swamp Wetlands
Polk deputies say an environmental cleanup company illegally dumped debris containing asbestos into the Green Swamp wetlands. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:25:37 GMT)

Three men accused of dumping asbestos into Green Swamp
POLK COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Three men were arrested after law enforcement officials said they had dumped several truckloads of debris containing asbestos in the Green Swamp. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:35:37 GMT)

Asbestos worker can sue employer for child’s death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—The family of a young woman who died from an asbestos-related illness that she allegedly contracted after being exposed to her father’s work clothes since birth can seek damages from her father’s employer, the Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:57:53 GMT)

Three men accused of dumping asbestos into Green Swamp
POLK COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Three men were arrested after law enforcement officials said they had dumped several truckloads of debris containing asbestos in the Green Swamp. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:50:46 GMT)

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No breakthrough in Singur talks Kolkata, Sept. 12 The third round of talks between the West Bengal Chief Minister, Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, and Trinamool Congress leader, Ms Mamata Banerjee, failed to provide a breakthrough to the impasse over return of land from within ... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:53:02 GMT)

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Developing ties: Adam Gilchrist (left), Australian cricket player and Brand Ambassador to University of Wollongong, and Prof. Gerard Sutton, Vice-Chancellor of the University, at a meeting in Bangalore on Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:56:57 GMT)

3 arrested for alleged asbestos dumping in Fla.
Three men have been arrested for allegedly dumping asbestos tiles in the protected wetlands area known as Florida's Green Swamp. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:48:01 GMT)

Deputies bust asbestos dumping operation
Three people have been arrested for dumping demolition debris containing asbestos in the Green Swamp wetlands area. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a corporation illegally dumped at least 43 large container loads in the wetlands north of Auburndale. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:33:58 GMT)

Md. man gets home detention for improper asbestos removal
A Maryland man will spend six months on home detention for conspiring to improperly remove asbestos from a portion of the decommissioned Woodville State Hospital in Collier. ... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:21:34 GMT)

Md. man gets home detention for improper asbestos removal
A Maryland man will spend six months on home detention for conspiring to improperly remove asbestos from a portion of the decommissioned Woodville State Hospital in Collier. ... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:28:39 GMT)

3 charged in asbestos dumping
WINTER HAVEN - Three men have been arrested for allegedly dumping asbestos tiles in the protected wetlands area known as Florida's Green Swamp. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:48:16 GMT)

Booneville Hospital Tackles Asbestos
BOONEVILLE — A plan to remove asbestos from the old Booneville Community Hospital has been put in motion so that renovation can begin later this year, according to hospital officials on Thursday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:28:42 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:45:56 GMT)

Ambler hears plan for old asbestos plant
,Ambler Borough Council has heard a presentation from Westrum Development and Summit Realty regarding the development of the old Keasbey and Mattison asbestos... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:43:49 GMT)

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Importers of restricted items need to specify port upfront New Delhi, Sept. 13 In a bid to ensure better monitoring of imports of restricted items, the Government has now required importers to specify upfront the port through which the import of such items would take place. ... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:08:02 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:37:44 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:36:53 GMT)

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Tata Motors welcomes Bengal initiatives Mumbai, Sept. 14 Tata Motors welcomed the Bengal Government’s initiatives to placate evicted farmers with better compensation packages. “Tata Motors appreciates and supports the recent initiatives of the Government of West Bengal ... (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:38:02 GMT)

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Boost to bilateral ties: The Nepal Prime Minister, Mr Pushpa Kamal Dahal (right), also known as Prachanda, being welcomed by the Minister of State for Home, Mr Shakeel Ahmed, on his arrival at the IGI International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:41:46 GMT)

3 Arrested in Florida for Alleged Asbestos Dumping
Three men have been arrested for allegedly dumping asbestos tiles in the protected wetlands area known as Florida's Green Swamp. Forty-three loads of debris containing asbestos from a demolition s (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:06:01 GMT)

Booneville Hospital Tackles Asbestos
BOONEVILLE — A plan to remove asbestos from the old Booneville Community Hospital has been put in motion so that renovation can begin later this year, according to hospital officials on Thursday. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:56:41 GMT)

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COUNCIL-OWNED garages are to be renovated after traces of asbestos were found within a number of roofs. The scheme was approved by the cabinet last week after it was revealed that over half of the 6,000 garages needed work. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:31:29 GMT)

Asbestos find results in post office closure
DAVIS, W.Va. -- The discovery of asbestos in crumbled ceiling tile has resulted in the temporary closure of the Davis Post Office. U.S. Postal Service officials don't yet know when the Tucker County site will reopen. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:59:49 GMT)

Asbestos Closes Post Office
The discovery of asbestos in crumbled ceiling tile has resulted in the temporary closure of the Davis Post Office. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:20:11 GMT)

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PLANS to redevelop the former Turner Brothers’ asbestos factory site should be scrapped. That’s the view of the Greater Manchester Association of Trade Unions Councils after claims were made in a national publication that the dangers of asbestos were covered up. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:26:33 GMT)

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Bloodbath on Dalal St as FIIs exit Realty, IT stocks most affected; late buying stems free fall. Mumbai, Sept. 15 The rout in the global equity markets following the crises at US-based investment banking firms Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch shook the Indian stock markets on ... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:53:14 GMT)

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Judge favors Bridgeton residents on airport asbestos removal
St. Louis — A federal judge ruled Monday that Bridgeton residents were right in challenging the way asbestos was removed from homes demolished to make way for a runway expansion at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:34:05 GMT)

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CAMPAIGNERS protesting against controversial plans to build houses on the old Turner Brothers site are opening up their archives to the public. Members of Save Spodden Valley are reacting following controversial claims that the firm covered up the dangers of asbestos. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:56:33 GMT)

Asbestos Discovery in West Virginia Results in Post Office Closure
The discovery of asbestos in crumbled ceiling tile resulted in the temporary closure of the Davis, West Virginia Post Office. U.S. Postal Service officials don't yet know when the Tucker County si (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:36:21 GMT)

Receding Waters Leave Toxic Mix
Sludge left as floodwaters recede represents a ?toxic soup? of mud, waste, asbestos, lead and gasoline. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:33:14 GMT)

ADAO Applauds U.S. House of Representatives for Introducing Landmark Bill to Ban Asbestos in America and Protect ...
WASHINGTON----The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization , the largest organization in the United States dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauded the U.S. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:46:00 GMT)

ADAO Applauds U.S. House of Representatives for Introducing Landmark Bill to Ban Asbestos in America and Protect ...
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest organization in the United States dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives and the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials for introducing H.R. 6903, the "Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008" - a critical piece of legislation that ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:06:43 GMT)

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Rupee crashes by 90 paise Mumbai, Sept. 16 The turbulence in the global equity markets echoed not only in the domestic equity markets, but also in the currency market, with the rupee crashing by 90 paise in intra-day trade on ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:53:02 GMT)

Immediate Action Needed to Prevent 'Industrial Manslaughter,' Says Expert
Dr. Jeanne Stellman tells Presidential Panel that many chemicals remain unregulated. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:32:11 GMT)

Elementary School Closed Over Asbestos Concerns
The Steel Valley School District is closing Park Elementary School in Munhall tomorrow because of concerns about asbestos.   At a school board meeting Tuesday night, a number of parents asked what would be don to keep students safe. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:43:09 GMT)

Munhall School Closed Because Of Asbestos Concerns
Students at Park Elementary School have Wednesday off -- and teachers and staff will report to work at another location -- because of asbestos concerns. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:43:36 GMT)

Alfacell Hires Advisors to Advance Strategic Alternatives
Alfacell Corporation announced today that its board of directors has approved the engagement of Oppenheimer & Co. as a financial advisor in connection with the company's pursuit of available strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including a possible sale of the company. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Steam Punk'd [Updated ]
"Well-placed sources" tell The Inquirer that Google is in talks to acquire video game developer Valve Software. Which seems a bit unorthodox, even for a company as capricious as Google. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:33:05 GMT)

'Industrial Manslaughter,' Immediate Action Needed For Prevention, Says Expert
Jeanne Mager Stellman, PhD, professor and chair of environmental and occupational health sciences at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, told the President's Cancer Panel that government policy and a "lack of the will to prevent occupational disease, death and disability" are responsible for the failure to control cancer-causing chemicals in the workplace. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:28:41 GMT)

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Pharma sector worried over USFDA’s ‘conservatism’ Sharp fall in new drug approvals this year. Hyderabad, Sept 17 The ‘conservative’ approach of US Food and Drug Administration in granting new drug approvals and quality norms can have a long-term impact on the drug industry, ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:23:02 GMT)

Hotel Fresno Facing Trouble Once Again
One of the developers Jake Kojikian told how his partners spent more than $1-million to clean up the building and remove dangerous asbestos. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:44:39 GMT)

Meeting to address Munhall school's asbestos issues
Steel Valley School District announced Wednesday that the Allegheny County Health Department has not found asbestos in air samples taken from the Park Elementary School in Munhall. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:44:25 GMT)

ADAO Applauds Introduction Of Landmark Bill To Ban Asbestos In America And Protect Public Health
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest organization in the United States dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives and the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials for introducing H.R. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:17:40 GMT)

City of Winslow pays $240,000 in asbestos fine
The city of Winslow has agreed to pay $240,000 in fines for allegedly improperly demolishing nine asbestos-laden apartment buildings and burning asbestos a few years ago. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:27:56 GMT)

A Message from Weitz & Luxenberg about Asbestosis in New York
NEW YORK----Weitz & Luxenberg would like to inform the public that from 1995-2005, an astonishing 632 people in New York State died due to health problems associated with asbestosis, reported the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health . (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:45:00 GMT)

Neighbourhood near Sunrise explosion given clean bill of health
Toronto health officials say fears of an asbestos problem in the neighbourhood surrounding the site of the Sunrise Propane explosion are over. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:46:44 GMT)

Discovery of asbestos in roof closes SV's Park Elementary
Steel Valley School District's Park Elementary is closed today as district officials work with the Allegheny County Health Department after asbestos was detected in the Munhall school's roof during a replacement project. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:15:05 GMT)

Winslow to pay $240,000 for asbestos violations
Associated Press - September 18, 2008 2:14 PM ET WINSLOW, Ariz. (AP) - The city of Winslow will pay $240,000 in fines for tearing down apartments contaminated with asbestos and then burning the... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:28:39 GMT)

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Karnataka offers 1,000 acres for Nano plant Bangalore, Sept. 18 Tata Motors said on Thursday the Karnataka Government was willing to offer 1,000 acres of land and other incentives to the company if it had plans to relocate the Nano small car project to the ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:38:02 GMT)

Winslow to pay $240,000 for asbestos violations
The city of Winslow will pay $240,000 in fines for tearing down apartments contaminated with asbestos and then burning the debris. The agreement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday settles a suit it filed last year. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:23:48 GMT)

Asbestos removal project at Albany school could cost taxpayers millions
Albany school district taxpayers are in for a shock tonight when the school board finds out just how much an asbestos removal program at an elementary school will cost. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:00:04 GMT)

Asbestos Removal Continues At Albany School
A stalled renovation project at the Albany school district's Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology will start again Friday after a vote Thursday night by the school board. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:30:04 GMT)

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