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Seattle man fighting against his own autopsy
Seattle cancer victim James Ross is going to court to make sure he doesn't get an autopsy after he dies. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:50:21 GMT)

Man sues to prevent his own autopsy
James Ross, a 71-year-old Seattle retiree afflicted with asbestosis, has filed suit in King County Superior court asking that he not be autopsied following his death. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:20:32 GMT)

Asbestos-laden leak stops roof repair work at Metro-North storeroom in Croton
CROTON-ON-HUDSON - The state Department of Labor ordered roof repair work stopped on a storeroom in the Metro-North Croton-Harmon yard after someone complained that the recent heavy rain was causing asbestos-laden leaks, a railroad spokesman said. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:43:20 GMT)

Asbestos-laden leak stops roof repair work at Metro-North storeroom in Croton
CROTON - The state Department of Labor ordered roof repair work stopped yesterday on a storeroom in the Metro-North Croton-Harmon yard after someone complained that the recent heavy rain was causing asbestos-laden leaks, a railroad spokesman said. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:44:50 GMT)

Seneca, Lazarus Center declared clean
Two Downtown landmarks -- the Seneca Hotel and former Lazarus department store -- are officially clean, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:38:04 GMT)

Asbestos remover sent to prison
A New York City contractor was sentenced to three years in state prison Friday for releasing hazardous asbestos dust and debris in a Paterson church when removing insulation without a license. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:12:00 GMT)

Asbestos awareness seen as important
HELENA - Health agencies should increase awareness about exposure to asbestos in Montana vermiculite processed years ago at locations around the country, a federal agency said this week in a report about the study of 28 sites that received the vermiculite. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:40:47 GMT)

As Cda stays mum on chrysotile asbestos, B.C. family remembers what they’ve lost
TORONTO - Erica Casselman still struggles to find words to describe how she felt watching an aggressive form of asbestos cancer kill her husband. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:35:00 GMT)

Canada declines to clarify chrysotile asbestos position
At an international conference in Rome this week on hazardous materials, chrysotile asbestos failed to be included on a list of dangerous substances because of a lack of consensus among the participating countries, including Canada. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:25:16 GMT)

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You can lead a horse to water... READING IT WRONG. New Delhi, Nov. 1 Can a business confidence issue be tackled by flooding the system with money? The Government and the Reserve Bank seem to think so. So in the last month or so, the two have decided to pump in upwards of ... (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:11:22 GMT)

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Stocks lent by FIIs among the worst affected in slide But analysts say data cannot confirm short-selling. Mumbai, Oct. 31 The stocks in which foreign institutional investors have lent the most quantity of shares overseas are also among the worst affected in the recent stock ... (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:14:28 GMT)

SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY COMPENSATION DETAILS
If you were stationed in the Republic of Vietnam during your military service, this is to inform you about VA disability compensation benefits that may be available to veterans who served on the ground or the inland waterways of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:57:38 GMT)

Asbestos and Mesothelioma: A Younger Generation Now at Risk
(ARA) - Everyone knows the dangers of asbestos. What was once commonplace in factories and the construction industry has caused a slew of health problems to those who have been exposed. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:04:14 GMT)

Asbestos in More Than Just NLHC Housing; Kendell
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation says all houses built between 1950 and 1985 probably have traces of asbestos, not just theirs. Recent reports of an NLHC home with asbestos have gotten the corporation a lot of attention. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:25:22 GMT)

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Lending rates to come down, says IBA chief Chennai, Nov. 2 The “conducive factors”obtaining today in the banking industry are likely to cause an immediate fall in lending rates by 50 basis points (half per cent), says Mr T.S. Narayanasami, Chairman, Indian ... (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:26:22 GMT)

Asbestos crimps library’s plans
Questions plague the abatement procedure and re-carpeting of an area library. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:15:01 GMT)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Rings Alarm Bells About Mesothlioma Being More Widespread Than Being Reported, Calls ...
According to the Mesothelioma Victims Center, "records indicate that about 200 to 250 US citizens are diagnosed with mesothelioma each month. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Belluck & Fox is Pleased that the Oswego County Supreme Court is Allowing Mesothelioma Victims Their Day in Court
Belluck & Fox is pleased to announce that Judge James W. McCarthy of the Oswego County Supreme Court has ruled in favor of its client, mesothelioma victim James Pyle, by denying a motion for summary judgment by defendant Flowserve US, Inc., in the matter of Mr. Pyle's alleged exposure to asbestos from gate valves manufactured by Edward Values, Inc. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Collaborators Present Positive Combination REOLYSIN(R) and Docetaxel Results at iSBTc Annual ...
Oncolytics Biotech Inc. announced today that it has achieved positive interim results in its U.K. combination REOLYSIN® and docetaxel clinical trial for patients with advanced cancers. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

United Nations Environment Programme
Rome, 31 October 2008 - Over 120 countries party to the Rotterdam Convention agreed to add the pesticide tributyltin to a global trade “watch list”, but were unable to reach consensus on the inclusion of chrysotile asbestos and the pesticide endosulfan during negotiations here this week. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:02:40 GMT)

Belluck & Fox Strongly Supports Ride To Work's "Ride to Vote and Vote to Ride" Campaign
Belluck & Fox strongly supports Ride To Work's "Ride to Vote and Vote to Ride" campaign for Tuesday, November, 4th. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:27:00 GMT)

Pesticide tributyltin added to trade 'watch list'
Rome - More than 120 countries party to the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous substances have agreed to add the pesticide tributyltin to a global trade watch list, a United Nations agency said Monday. Tributyltin (TBT) compounds are pesticides used... (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:39:57 GMT)

Carcinogenic White Asbestos Left Off Toxic Export List
ROME (AFP)--Parties to a treaty aimed at controlling trade in toxic products have failed to put white asbestos, a known carcinogen, on its watch list, the Rotterdam Convention's secretariat reported Monday. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:01:08 GMT)

Carcinogenic asbestos left off toxic export list
Parties to a treaty aimed at controlling trade in toxic products have failed to put white asbestos, a known carcinogen, on its watch list, the Rotterdam Convention's secretariat reported Monday. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:40:28 GMT)

Carcinogenic asbestos left off toxic export list
An asbestos removal specialist looks for asbestos fibers, in January 2008, in the small Dutch village of Vroomshoop. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:59:32 GMT)

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Cut costs, raise productivity: PM Industry assured of steps to sustain growth. New Delhi, Nov. 3 Public sector banks have been instructed to “act counter cyclically in the current situation to counter the general erosion of confidence” and minimise the negative ... (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:11:22 GMT)

Panel focuses on removal of tainted mulch
No elevated asbestos levels have been noted in samples taken from the 20 to 25 businesses and residences located within an 800-foot radius of where the Independent Tobacco Warehouse stood in Horse Cave, according to Kerry McDaniel, Hart County’s director of emergency management. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:39:39 GMT)

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RBI gives banks long rope on home loans portfolio Bid to prevent assets from being downgraded on restructuring. Mumbai, Nov. 4 Anticipating possible deterioration in home loan portfolios of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs), the Reserve Bank of India has extended the guidelines pertaining to ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:41:22 GMT)

Ft. Lauderdale Jury Awards Couple over $3 Million in Secondhand Asbestos Exposure Case
After six hours of deliberation, a Broward County Jury awarded a 57 year old woman and her husband $3,606,000.00 in a secondhand exposure case. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:14:00 GMT)

Deborah Orr: Change is what the Scots want too
By astounding coincidence, tomorrow's Westminster by-election in Glenrothes has been entirely overshadowed by another contest in another country. Labour usually likes to set a quick date for by-elections. But when the Labour MP John MacDougal died, of asbestos-related lung cancer, all concerned in the decision must have been delighted at their own cleverness in opting to schedule the Fife poll ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:29:43 GMT)

Worry over asbestos pay-out
Concern is raised that Scots ministers will be hit with huge extra costs under asbestos compensation plans. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:33:49 GMT)

Worry over asbestos pay-out
Concern is raised that Scots ministers will be hit with huge extra costs under asbestos compensation plans. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:34:10 GMT)

A Global Asbestos Market Review - Providing a Regional Analysis of Asbestos Production, an Overview of the Future ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Asbestos Market Review" report to their offering. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT)

Asbestos lawsuit forces Christy Refractories into bankruptcy
A St. Louis maker of heat-resistant products has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, in hopes that it can better manage the legal liabilities it assumed about 13 years ago. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:38:31 GMT)

Asbestos damages law may cost £600m
Legislation intended to compensate people with an asbestos-related condition could carry an annual Scottish price tag of up to £600 million, it has been claimed. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:50:24 GMT)

Not such a nice one after all, Sir Cyril..
Larger than life Sir Cyril Smith is learning the bigger they come, the harder they fall. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:23:58 GMT)

The Comet
TWO industrial skips containing potentially deadly asbestos have been stolen in Stevenage. Police are warning people not to go near the skips if they see them or touch any suspicious materials which have been dumped. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:40:44 GMT)

Asbestos compensation reviewed
The financial burden of compensating people with an asbestos-related condition will be investigated by the Scottish Government, it has been announced. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:35:24 GMT)

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BoI cuts lending rates by 75 bps Mumbai, Nov. 5 Bank of India on Wednesday announced a 75 basis points cut in its benchmark prime lending rate to 13.25 per cent with effect from November 6. The bank has also decided to reduce deposit rates by 50 basis points with effect ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:11:22 GMT)

Inquiry into cost of asbestos pay-outs
THE cost of compensating people with the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques will be investigated by the Scottish Government, it was announced yesterday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:32:14 GMT)

Man Goes to Court to Fight His Own Impending Autopsy
A man anticipating death from mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that is invariably fatal and that is caused by inhaling asbestos, is challenging the constitutionality of a court order that requires his body to be autopsied as a condition of his estate being paid a settlement. Said the man's attorney: "Autopsy is very invasive; no one should have to do it if they don't want to." (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:37:37 GMT)

Schools on asbestos register
Public schools and TAFE colleges across the state have received an asbestos register to give parents, students, teachers and construction workers piece of mind. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:08:49 GMT)

Asbestos plan available at Hilldale Schools
The Asbestos Emergency Response Act requires annual notification of parents, teachers and the employees of the Hilldale Public Schools concerning the Asbestos Management Plan. The Hilldale Asbestos Management Plan is available at the Administration Office and at the principal’s office of each school’s site. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:30:59 GMT)

Brown demands financial clarification of asbestos Bill
Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Robert Brown MSP has welcomed support for those claiming compensation for pleural plaques, an asbestos related condition, but demanded more detail about the financial consequences. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:33:03 GMT)

Families win £100k asbestos legal battle
TWO families have been awarded more than £100,000 in compensation after former workers at a shipbuilding company contracted asbestos-related illnesses. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:07:00 GMT)

Woman awarded $3.6 million in asbestos case
A Broward jury has awarded a $3.6 million judgment to a woman suffering from a terminal disease caused by second-hand contact with asbestos. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:45:37 GMT)

Dad cured of deadly cancer
LOOKING the picture of health, Stephen Bolon hugs his wife and daughters: he is the first Australian cured of the cancer mesothelioma. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

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No need to get panicky on slowdown: Nasscom E&Y report pegs animation, gaming industry at $2.2 b by 2012. Hyderabad, Nov. 6 Don’t talk of gloom and doom, Mr Som Mittal, President of Nasscom, asks all those who refers to the slowdown and its impact on the Indian IT, ITES, ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:11:22 GMT)

Council launches asbestos probe
The £1 million project at the Central Hill estate began last year, but workers were unaware there was asbestos in the 200 flats because Lambeth Council did not have an accurate record of where the substance was present in its 33,000 homes. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:45:56 GMT)

BTG licenses novel anticancer compound to Onyx Pharmaceuticals
LONDON----BTG plc , the life sciences company, announces it has granted worldwide rights to Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop and commercialise BTG’s novel anticancer compound, BGC 945. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:05:00 GMT)

BTG licenses novel anticancer compound to Onyx Pharmaceuticals
BTG plc (LSE: BGC), the life sciences company, announces it has granted worldwide rights to Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop and commercialise BTG's novel anticancer compound, BGC 945. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:37:55 GMT)

Asbestos in road fixes gets red light
The city will stop using recycled asphalt containing deadly asbestos to fill potholes and other road maintenance operations following a safety review prompted by a Sun investigation. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:48:59 GMT)

Cancer center director resigns
Dr. Carl-Wilhelm Vogel has resigned as director of the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, a job he held for nine years, effective Jan. 1, surprising and dismaying researchers. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:39:58 GMT)

Asbestos closes George R. Allen School
The Hamilton Spectator Students at George R. Allen elementary school are staying home today after asbestos was discovered in the building. Jackie Penman, spokesperson for the the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, says the school was closed as a precautionary measure. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:22:28 GMT)

Asphalt with asbestos will not be used on Calgary streets
The city will stop using recycled asphalt containing asbestos to fill potholes. A safety review was ordered after core samples revealed the toxic material, used in roads prior to 1985. The manager of ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:39:35 GMT)

Finding a way to give thanks
The congregation at Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Mich., wouldn't seem to have much to be thankful for. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:36:27 GMT)

Start warning of asbestos at old mines
The state of Vermont is warning people to stay away from an abandoned asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell because of the health threat posed by asbestos. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:57:22 GMT)

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Raja defends 2G spectrum policy New Delhi, Nov. 7 The Communications and IT Minister, Mr A. Raja, on Friday said that he will resign if allegations made against his decision to allocate 2G mobile spectrum on a first-come-first-served basis was proven ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:11:22 GMT)

Sierra Leone: Minister Blames Drug Abuse on Crime Hike
Deputy minister of health and sanitation has blamed the negative effects of drug abuse on increase crime rate in the country; a menace he said has posed a threat not only to citizens but also communities' welfare. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:09:39 GMT)

Start warning of asbestos at old mines
MONTPELIER — The state of Vermont is warning people to stay away from an abandoned asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell because of the health threat posed by asbestos. Scientists studied health records and death certificates from towns within 10 miles of the mine. They say they found a statistically significant increase in cases of lung cancer and asbestosis. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:11:09 GMT)

HEALTH HAZARD: Catonsville residents want rules governing natural asbestos
WASHINGTON - A perfectly natural rock formation that cropped up in the middle of a construction site in Catonsville has neighbors worried about their health and calling for state and county regulation of the rock's removal. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:02:46 GMT)

State warning of asbestos at mines
MONTPELIER (AP) -- The state of Vermont is warning people to stay away from an abandoned asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell because of the health threat posed by asbestos. ... - Times Argus Staff (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:16:32 GMT)

Union leader drummed danger at Manville plant
Longtime union leader James Middleton, who helped reveal the dangers of asbestos and other chemicals being used at the Johns-Manville plant in Waukegan, died Thursday at North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center following a long lung illness. He was 72. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:02:13 GMT)

Asbestos will delay house demolition
NORTH BEND — The city will have to wait just a little longer to demolish a dangerous house it’s waited months to destroy. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:06:25 GMT)

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Ashok Leyland, labour union in unique understanding No pay cut for off-days; to work longer hours later. Chennai, Nov. 8 Workers will not lose wages and will compensate the company when demand picks up once again. This is the arrangement that Ashok Leyland’s workers have entered into with ... (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:56:22 GMT)

SNP and Westminster clash over asbestos bill
SCOTTISH ministers are at loggerheads with Westminster over fears that SNP legislation to compensate workers exposed to asbestos could cut Scotland's budget by tens of mil (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:27:28 GMT)

Old landfill slows plans for a new highway
Old batteries, toxic substances, asbestos and roofing debris could add another $700,000 onto the cost to clean up a stretch of Goose Lake Road along Elk Creek Park. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:40:52 GMT)

UPDATE: Asbestos a concern for Brunswick fire investigators
The investigation into the fire that gutted the Brunswick Hotel, Saturday (Nov. 8), could take a couple of days as officials are concerned that asbestos inside and the structural integrity of the building could pose a risk to fire investigators. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:19:57 GMT)

Asbestos: The hidden killer
An old wall with decaying and crumbling asbestos tiles. Warnings should be posted in such areas so that anyone working there knows not to disturb them. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:47:41 GMT)

Catonsville residents want rules governing natural asbestos
WASHINGTON — A perfectly natural rock formation that cropped up in the middle of a construction site in Catonsville has neighbors worried about their health and calling for state and county regulation of the rock's removal. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:07:52 GMT)

LegalView Reports Record Numbers of Drug Reactions in U.S., Partially Caused by Heparin
LegalView informed its readers of serious drug reactions and fatalities, which have hit record high numbers due partially to a blood thinner known as Heparin. The drug, from Baxter Healthcare, was found to be tainted and administered to thousands of patients. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:36:00 GMT)

LegalView Informs Chantix Patients of Risk of Seizures Leading to Traffic Accidents
LegalView recently learned of a new Chantix risk that may be causing patients to have uncontrollable seizures, which are leading to serious traffic accidents as well. In addition to seizures, Chantix has also been under investigation for its link to suicidal thoughts and tendencies. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:38:00 GMT)

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Oil Ministry reworking ‘drilling holiday’ proposal Finance Ministry wants penalties, rewards. Oil and gas companies such as Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and ONGC, which have been seeking moratorium to meet their drilling commitments arising due to global rig shortage, will have to wait ... (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:56:22 GMT)

Compo documents 'privileged': former James Hardie CFO
The former chief financial officer (CFO) of James Hardie has told a Supreme Court hearing he never looked at documents that estimated the cost compensation for asbestos victims. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:14:00 GMT)

Christy reorganizing to shed asbestos settlements
The Christy Refractories Co. LLC, a St. Louis-based company that distributes industrial insulation products, has filed for bankruptcy due to pressure from millions of dollars worth of legal settlements related to asbestos. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:11:36 GMT)

BTG licenses anticancer compound to Onyx Pharma
BTG plc, the life sciences company, announces it has granted worldwide rights to Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc to develop and commercialise BTG's novel anticancer compound, BGC 945. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:52:50 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers The Best Free Comprehensive Planning For A Victim Of Mesothelioma Or Their Family
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center because a family member was diagnosed with this incurable form of cancer, & because the group discovered there was little to no honesty in mesothelioma web sites purporting to offer help, advise, or legal assistance for a victim, or the family of a mesothelioma victim. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Environmental & Energy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has taken its first clear steps to directly regulate the potential environmental, health and safety ("EHS") risks associated with the manufacture and use of nanomaterials. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:22:24 GMT)

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals' KRX-0401 (Perifosine) Data Selected for Oral Presentation at the 50th Annual Meeting of the ...
dexamethasone) on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 8:30am (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:28:00 GMT)

Vermont Warns Residents of Asbestos Danger at Old Mines
The state of Vermont is warning people to stay away from an abandoned asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell because of the health threat posed by asbestos. Scientists studied health records and death ce (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:32:02 GMT)

Asbestos worries Catonsville
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A perfectly natural rock formation that cropped up in the middle of a construction site in Catonsville has neighbors worried about their health and calling for state and county regulation of the rock's removal. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:21:32 GMT)

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ICICI Home Finance offers 11.15% on fixed deposits Limited period offer valid up to Nov 30. Mumbai, Nov. 10 ICICI Home Finance, the housing finance arm of the largest private sector bank in the country, on Monday announced a fixed deposit scheme offering 11.15 per cent interest a year, probably ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:56:22 GMT)

Cancer Cluster in Vermont
A report just released by the Vt. Health Dept. found a statistically increased risk of lung cancer and other diseases related to asbestos exposure. An estimated 29 million tons of contaminated waste remains on site. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:31:38 GMT)

Hardie accused of duping victims
AN OVERFLOWING public gallery greeted yesterday's opening of a Supreme Court trial, which sufferers of asbestos diseases hope will bring James Hardie to account and which the corporate regulator expects to define how much openness the law expects of company directors. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:34:00 GMT)

ITUC Condemns Asbestos
Brussels, 10 November 2008 (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC has condemned the decision to exclude chrysotile asbestos and the pesticide endosulfan from the list of dangerous products under the Rotterdam Convention, the international agreement which regulates exports of hazardous chemicals. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:32:30 GMT)

Damaged asbestos found in Dobbs Ferry High auditorium
DOBBS FERRY - The school district is developing a plan to remove damaged asbestos found in the high school during a state-required inspection. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:42:14 GMT)

'Ken had the right to die the way he wanted'
Ken first started to complain of tiredness and back pain in (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:22:07 GMT)

Chester widow warns of hidden killer asbestos
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Tradesmen warned of asbestos dangers
TRADESMEN in Blyth and Wansbeck are being warned about the dangers of asbestos as the number of deaths linked to it continue to rise. (04/11/2008 16:31:48) (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:18:16 GMT)

Hicks to Lead Garlock's Line of Sheet Gasketing
Palmyra, N.Y., October 24, 2008 - Garlock Sealing Technologies has promoted Chris Hicks to senior product manager for its extensive line of non- asbestos, high-pressure sheet gasketing and fabricated products. Hicks joined Garlock 12 years ago, and has held positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as product manager for the company's line of expansion joints. He has also worked as a ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:55:49 GMT)

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Sensex sheds 700 points on economic worries Mumbai, Nov. 11 Heavy profit booking after a two-day gain of more than 800 points hammered the benchmark index – the Sensex—down by almost 700 points ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:41:22 GMT)

In tough times, gratitude helping people get by
The congregation at Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Mich., wouldn't seem to have much to be thankful for. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:15:58 GMT)

Finding a way to give thanks in thankless times
The congregation at Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Mich., wouldn't seem to have much to be thankful for. In a state with one of the highest rates of unemployment in the nation, some of John Barnett's parishioners have been laid off. Others fear for their savings. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:47:27 GMT)

Nanotechnology sparks fears for the future
Nanomaterials are likely to kill people in the future just as asbestos did unless extensive safety checks are put in place, a Royal Commission report has said. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:16:48 GMT)

Tiny but toxic: Nanoparticles with asbestos-like properties found in everyday goods
Some tiny particles used to make common goods have similar properties to asbestos while others are more toxic than bleach, experts are warning. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:51:25 GMT)

Oneida County Office Building Closed
The Oneida County Office Building in Utica is closing at least through November 12, after asbestos was found during routine maintenance. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:25:47 GMT)

Picente on asbestos at county building: Air quality 'looked good'
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente said he’s on his way to the county courthouse to meet with county Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Mark Laramie to discuss the asbestos situation at the county Office Building. Test results expected today will determine whether asbestos found in the Oneida County Office Building circulated throughout the building’s 10 floors. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:09:18 GMT)

State finds health risks around asbestos mine
MONTPELIER -- A study by the Vermont Department of Health has found that those living near the Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell appear to be at greater risk of developing serious illnesses associated with the mineral. ... - By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:11:35 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims Center Blasts The VA For Poor Treatment Of Veterans With Mesothelioma
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center because a family member was exposed to asbestos while serving in the United States Navy, and died from mesothelioma. One third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the US Navy or the US armed forces, because they were exposed to asbestos. The Mesothelioma Victims Center is blasting the Veterans Administration and VA hospitals for ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:28:19 GMT)

Revealed: The toxic nanoparticles with asbestos-like properties found in everyday goods
Some tiny particles used to make common goods have similar properties to asbestos while others are more toxic than bleach, experts are warning. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:20:40 GMT)

Former head takes up Commons seat
The Labour victor of the Glenrothes by election takes up his seat in the House of Commons. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:38:07 GMT)

By-election winner takes Commons seat
Glenrothes by-election winner Lindsay Roy has taken his seat in the Commons. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:24:25 GMT)

Deadly legacy of asbestos
ASBESTOS-RELATED disease claimed the lives of 50 people in Oldham over a period of nearly 20 years. But the figures for 1981 to 2000, are among the lowest for towns in the North-West. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:43:17 GMT)

Uganda: Entebbe Schools Replace Asbestos Roofs
ENTEBBE Municipality has launched a campaign to rid all schools of asbestos roofs. Asbestos was used during the colonial era and according to Entebbe mayor Stephen Kabuye, scientists no longer recommend its use. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:02:37 GMT)

North West Evening Mail
A FORMER Barrow shipyard worker has received £70,000 in compensation after he was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma. North East-based Thompsons Solicitors acted for the man, who does not wish to be named. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:05:46 GMT)

State wants to know uses of asbestos tailings
The state of Vermont is trying to determine if waste from an abandoned asbestos mine was used for roads or construction projects. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:01:48 GMT)

County Building deemed safe after asbestos scare; opens on schedule Thursday
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Oneida County Office Building will be open for business once again Thursday morning after test results came back negative for asbestos. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:29:15 GMT)

The Big Question: What is nanotechnology, and do we put the world at risk by adopting it?
Why are we asking this question now? (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:18:56 GMT)

Asbestos discovery may affect sale of property to Geneva
Geneva's planned purchase of an East Main Street property has run into a $12,000 glitch, City Manager Jim Pearson said. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:16:17 GMT)

Asbestos tests show athletic field 'clean'
LYNDHURST – Environmental tests conducted at an athletic field where a small trace of asbestos was discovered have found no dangerous accumulation, officials said Wednesday. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:41:59 GMT)

Unite to Donate Substantial Amount to Asbestos Charity
Unite, Britain's biggest union is to donate GBP1,000 to the Derbyshire Asbestos Support team on Friday 14th November at Grafton House, Lincolnshire. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:16:00 GMT)

Examine the RNA Interference in the Post-Genomic Era: Markets and Technologies
NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Biotechnologies and Genetics industry is available in its catalogue. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:44:00 GMT)

Get a Deep Insight into the Vaccine Technologies and Global Markets
NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry industry is available in its catalogue. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:29:00 GMT)

Asbestos cleanup done, Gemini Jr. High students return
East Maine School District 63 announced Oct. 31 that the asbestos-abatement process at Gemini Junior High School had been completed ahead of schedule. Students were able to return to the building Nov. 5 instead of a planned return this week. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:10:54 GMT)

Cancer fears
More diagnosed with asbestos-related disease (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:27:17 GMT)

Asbestos-related cancer kills 500 workers in Lancashire
More than 500 people in Lancashire have died from asbestos-related cancer over a 24 year period. (13/11/2008 12:39:53) (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:58:16 GMT)

At least $21 million needed to rid office building of asbestos
Oneida County plans to spend at least $21 million to rid its office building of asbestos. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:30:58 GMT)

Lords dismiss asbestos challenge
A battle to stop an asbestos contaminated French warship being dismantled on Teesside fails. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:53:35 GMT)

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Ratan Tata to group cos: Freeze acquisitions, capex plans Mumbai, Nov. 12 Warning of hard days ahead, Mr RatanTata has asked all the Tata Group companies to put on hold their acquisition and capital expenditure ... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:29:49 GMT)

Donations sought as Rick Gilberg battles rare form of mesothelioma
Sometimes fate deals one a cruel hand. For the past few years Rick Gilberg, 50, of Spooner, has been experiencing some stomach pain. In recent months the pain increased, and he decided it was time to get things checked by a doctor. Initial surgery found a tumor, which unleashed 10 pounds of fluid. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:59:28 GMT)

County union conducts own asbestos testing
A union representing county workers is having its own asbestos testing done of the county office building, Linda Kirnan of the United Public Service Employees Union said. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:09:20 GMT)

Asbestos campaigners praised for their work
CAMPAIGNERS seeking political change have to be prepared to travel a long and difficult road, often with little prospect of success. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:12:45 GMT)

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Iron ore exporters to China hit by payment defaults Chinese banks refusing to honour letters of credit. Bangalore, Nov. 14 Iron ore exporters have been hit by a cash flow crisis with Chinese importers defaulting on ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:41:22 GMT)

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Panel calls for repo in corporate bonds To make them more liquid and to boost secondary market. New Delhi, Nov. 13 Corporate bonds should be made repo-able. This has been recommended by the Expert Panel on Financial Stability Assessment and Stress Testing that has assisted the ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:44:53 GMT)

Klain arrives with K Street roots
After leaving the Clinton administration in its waning months, newly tapped Vice Presidential chief of staff Ron Klain lobbied for an asbestos industry bailout package, an airline merger, mortgage regulations to help Fannie Mae and a drug-maker under congressional scrutiny for withholding life-saving drugs from dying patients, among other clients. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:32:00 GMT)

Asbestos risk to children in 13,000 schools, MPs warn
The lives of pupils and teachers are being put at risk because the Government is "burying its head in the sand" over the dangers of asbestos in as many as 13,000 schools, MPs and medical experts have warned. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:14:46 GMT)

Construction of new first aid building to start
One month after the First Aid Squad building was demolished and debris removal was halted due to a report of hazardous material, squad members say asbestos was removed from the site Friday to make way for construction of a new facility. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:15:03 GMT)

Learning to be grateful - Hardships teach Michigan parish a lesson of simpler celebration
Dan Johnson, executive director at Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Mich., kneels beside donated items including comforters, blankets, sheets, clothing, lamps and household items in a room at the church recently. The donated items are being distributed to local fire victims. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:25:52 GMT)

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Recession helps cleanse the system, say some auto component cos Chennai, Nov. 15 The slowdown in automobiles sales may be having its inevitable deleterious effect on the auto components industry, but instead of the wail of the stricken, what is heard are words ... (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:41:22 GMT)

People find way to give thanks in thankless times
The congregation at Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Mich., wouldn't seem to have much to be thankful for.In a state with one of the highest rates of unemploy ... (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:24:02 GMT)

Demolition to start soon on old Webster Elementary school site
Demolition of the fire-damaged Webster Elementary School may begin on Friday. Crews will be in the building this week starting Monday to remove asbestos and other hazardous materials, said Jim McMuldroch, the district engineer. When that work is completed, a machine similar to a bulldozer will claw away at the bricks and concrete over the next several days. Demolition will last about two to ... (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:01:12 GMT)

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IT sector growth rate to slow down: Nilekani ‘Industry resilient enough to deal with challenges’. Admitting that the country’s IT sector cannot be immune to the global crisis, Bangalore-headquartered Infosys Technologies Co-Chairman, Mr Nandan M. Nilekani, said on Sunday ... (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:56:22 GMT)

County assessor pays $5,000 fine for improperly removing asbestos
Gus Kramer demolished a house in 2006 without removing asbestos, despite numerous warnings, air district says (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:11:29 GMT)

Thousands of asbestos cases tossed following Supreme Court ruling
The last month has been a dramatic one for those dealing with asbestos lawsuits in Ohio. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:43:14 GMT)