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ASU pursues asbestos safety after 2006 incident
In the Memorial Union Wednesday, the same building where in 2006 students and campus workers potentially inhaled asbestos, Arizona State University hosted a seminar on complying with environmental regulations mandating asbestos safety. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:07:57 GMT)

Asbestos abatement needed at Holmes, Peet junior highs
CEDAR FALLS --- Crews could begin removing floor tiles and glue containing asbestos at both Cedar Falls junior high schools beginning in June. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:23:26 GMT)

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KPMG can’t audit for Satyam, it’s not registered: ICAI Hyderabad, Jan. 15 If Price Waterhouse, auditors for the crisis-hit Satyam Computer Services, has drawn widespread flak for its role, another global firm, KPMG, drew instant criticism after being called, along with Deloitte, by the new ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:33:53 GMT)

Asbestos: The fallacy of ‘risk management’
It’s accepted by scientists around the world that there is no known safe level for asbestos fibres -- in fact, not for any carcinogen, writes Yossi Berger . (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:39:49 GMT)

Crew dock ship due to asbestos fears
The crew of a ship - brought in to Darwin due to a possible asbestos scare - have met with company officials and union representatives at Fort Hill Wharf. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:33:00 GMT)

CIDC approves asbestos abatement
The Conroe Industrial Development Corporation approved spending $75,000 to remove asbestos from the Conroe Motel, which the city of Conroe purchased in June for $1.9 million. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:02:22 GMT)

Asbestos-filled vacuums stolen
Police issue a warning after vacuum cleaners containing asbestos were stolen from a college on Teesside. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:14:07 GMT)

CIDC approves asbestos abatement
The Conroe Industrial Development Corporation approved spending $75,000 to remove asbestos from the Conroe Motel, which the city of Conroe purchased in June for $1.9 million. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:29:25 GMT)

Asbestos halts Plattsburgh State project
PLATTSBURGH — A health hazard has halted work on a Plattsburgh State project. Last November, workers discovered hidden non-friable asbestos in the Maintenance and Storage Building on campus, which was being torn down to make way for more parking. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:16:55 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. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:29:31 GMT)

Asbestos abatement needed at Holmes, Peet junior highs
CEDAR FALLS --- Crews could begin removing floor tiles and glue containing asbestos at both Cedar Falls junior high schools beginning in June. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:38:26 GMT)

Lung cancer patients get wonder drug Alimta
MORE than 120 lung cancer sufferers in the North East are set to benefit from a new treatment. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:36:57 GMT)

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PSU banks want lowering of risk-weight on small home loans Mumbai, Jan. 16 After falling in line with the Government’s diktat to extend home loans of up to Rs 20 lakh at concessional rates of interest, public sector banks now want their pound of ... (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:48:53 GMT)

Firm targets bill that would limit asbestos lawsuits
A Newport News law firm pushes to kill a bill that it says could lead to limits. A Newport News law firm contends that a bill filed in the General Assembly could lead to sharp curbs on the rights of local residents to sue for asbestos-related exposure. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:37:20 GMT)

Asbestos removal delays Gould Hall renovation
Renovation of Gould Hall has been slightly delayed in order to remove asbestos safely from the building, a University of Oklahoma official confirmed this week.The removal of asbestos has only pushed the project back slightly, and the College of Architecture is set to move back into its former home in spring 2011, said David Nordyke, assistant director and senior project manager at OU ... (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:26:30 GMT)

CIDC approves asbestos abatement
The Conroe Industrial Development Corporation approved spending $75,000 to remove asbestos from the Conroe Motel, which the city of Conroe purchased in June for $1.9 million. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:45:21 GMT)

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Domestic payment delays, TCS’ main worry ‘Decision making, procurement processes complicated’. Mumbai, Jan. 17 What is the biggest issue facing the domestic business of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)? Pat comes the reply from its chief: “Getting payments ... (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:48:53 GMT)

In pictures: The victims of asbestos
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Navy asbestos puts thousands at risk
AUSTRALIAN sailors are being exposed to deadly asbestos fibres because the navy continues to use illegal asbestos-contaminated parts, years after they were outlawed. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:59:36 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, 18 Jan 2009 07:59:57 GMT)

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Asbestos in our schools
A number of Mudgee schools have been placed on the Department of Education and Training’s asbestos register, after the substance was found in a number of buildings. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:13:39 GMT)

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Rajus, Vadlamani in police custody The Crime Investigation Department (CID) sleuths have taken Mr B. Ramalinga Raju (former Chairman of Satyam Computer Services), Mr Rama Raju (former Managing Director), and Mr Vadlamani (former Chief Financial Officer) into custody ... (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:33:53 GMT)

Libby Asbestos Court Hearing This Week
MISSOULA – Lawyers are scheduled to hold pretrial arguments this week on what evidence can be presented during next months federal criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co. The hearing is scheduled begin Wednesday and last three days. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:41:38 GMT)

Libby asbestos court hearing this week
MISSOULA - Lawyers are scheduled to hold pretrial arguments this week in Missoula on what evidence can be presented during next months federal criminal trial against W.R. Grace and Company. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:04:48 GMT)

LegalView Updates Peanut Butter Recall Information Portal with Info on Salmonella Contaminations Among Several Tainted ...
LegalView recently reported on the outbreak of salmonella poisoning among Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) brands of peanut butter across the country. Five consumers have died linked to the rash of tainted peanut butter, which is expected to affect more Americans. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Libby asbestos court hearing gets under way on Wednesday
MISSOULA - Lawyers are scheduled to hold pretrial arguments this week on what evidence can be presented during next months federal criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co. The hearing is scheduled begin Wednesday and last three days. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:18:17 GMT)

LegalView Updates Peanut Butter Recall Information Portal with Info on Salmonella Contaminations Among Several Tainted ...
LegalView recently reported on the outbreak of salmonella poisoning among Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) brands of peanut butter across the country. Five consumers have died linked to the rash of tainted peanut butter, which is expected to affect more Americans. (PRWeb Jan 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:13:09 GMT)

Council slammed over asbestos secrecy
A SECRET report about an asbestos scandal will be discussed behind closed doors on Thursday. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:24:43 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. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:44:30 GMT)

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SFIO looking into Satyam, Maytas ‘nexus’ New Delhi, Jan. 19 Finding an apparent “nexus” between events taking place in Satyam Computer Services and Maytas Properties Ltd and Maytas Infra Ltd, the Government on Monday expanded the scope of investigations being undertaken ... (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:48:55 GMT)

Libby asbestos court hearing this week
Lawyers are scheduled to hold pretrial arguments this week on what evidence can be presented during next months federal criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co. The hearing is scheduled to begin Wednesday and last three days. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:35:13 GMT)

Asbestos warning after electrical contractor fine
Electrical contractors and refurbishment specialists must improve their training of workers over the dangers posed by asbestos. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:39:28 GMT)

[NEWS ] WATER ASSETS TAKEOVER -3
"But it must be noted, 42 per cent of the existing pipelines are of the cement asbestos type which are more than 30 years old and have to be replaced to improve distribution to the consumer," he said. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:04:38 GMT)

Council slammed over asbestos secrecy
A SECRET report about an asbestos scandal will be discussed behind closed doors on Thursday. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:10:33 GMT)

Council: public interest already met on asbestos report
HARROW Council has hit back at claims it should have published the results of an asbestos investigation. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:54:43 GMT)

Campaign to help pleural plaques sufferers
TODAY the Chronicle calls on the Government to end a compensation scandal which has left a forgotten generation facing a bleak future. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:20:43 GMT)

LegalView Updates Peanut Butter Recall Information Portal With Info On Salmonella Contaminations Among Several Tainted ...
LegalView.info, the most comprehensive legal resource available on the Web, recently updated its peanut butter recall information portal to include news on the tainted batch of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) peanut butter, which has been causing salmonella poisonings among individuals across the country. According to a Reuters news report from Jan. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:13:20 GMT)

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Proposal to allow 49% stake for foreign airlines in domestic carriers New Delhi, Jan. 20 The Civil Aviation Ministry’s proposal for allowing foreign airlines to pick up a stake in domestic airlines has moved ahead. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:18:53 GMT)

Charter school fined in asbestos case
Noah Webster Basic School, a public-charter school in Mesa, has been fined $2,400 for violating federal regulations dealing with asbestos. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:11:27 GMT)

Asbestos suit claims fraud in ‘94 settlement
After years of legal sputtering, a massive lawsuit against a group of insurance companies for allegedly misrepresenting the extent of their coverage of a Maryland asbestos insulation contractor may be on its way. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:55:35 GMT)

Rudd opens asbestos disease institute
PM Kevin Rudd has pledged $5 million to the world's largest stand-alone asbestos diseases and research institute, named in honour of the late Bernie Banton. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:39:12 GMT)

PM opens Bernie Banton asbestos centre
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged $5 million to the world's largest stand-alone asbestos diseases and research institute, named in honour of the late Bernie Banton. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:44:00 GMT)

PM opens Bernie Banton asbestos centre
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged $5 million to the world's largest stand-alone asbestos diseases and research institute, named in honour of the late Bernie Banton. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:44:00 GMT)

PM opens Bernie Banton asbestos centre
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged $5 million to the world's largest stand-alone asbestos diseases and research institute, named in honour of the late Bernie Banton. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:44:00 GMT)

Asbestos, Pharmaceutical Liability, Construction Defects, Nanotech: Covered by Targeted CLE Teleconferences
Mealey's Conferences released its upcoming schedule of CLE accredited teleconferences for tort litigators, plus a professional development opportunity for women in the legal profession. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:40:00 GMT)

Johnston contractor gets 2 years for kickback scheme
Michael Macaruso extorted tens of thousands of dollars from employees at his asbestos-removal companies, and evaded taxes. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:44:29 GMT)

Rudd opens Bernie Banton asbestos research centre
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has officially opened the asbestos research centre named after the late campaigner Bernie Banton. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Kevin Rudd opens asbestos research centre
A new centre for research in asbestos diseases is a world first for the Bernie Banton Centre. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:01:18 GMT)

Rudd opens asbestos disease institute
A world-first asbestos institute in Sydney will examine the early treatment of asbestos-related diseases and research ways to improve treatment, the Dutch head of the facility says. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:05:58 GMT)

Life Sciences complex slated for 2010 finish
Construction on the Life Sciences Building still has a long way to go before the new eco-friendly structure is completed. The building's progress is at about 10 percent, said Meredith Butler, senior facilities planner, and should be finished as early as April 2010. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:07:28 GMT)

World-first asbestos centre opened
A world-first asbestos institute in Sydney will examine the early treatment of asbestos-related diseases and research ways to improve treatment, the Dutch head of the facility says. Prime Minister Ke (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:49:46 GMT)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center's Must Read Help Guide For All Mesothelioma Victims & Their Families For 2009
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center to be the absolute best resource & help center in the world for an individual who has been diagnosis with a lethal form of cancer called mesothelioma. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:15:11 GMT)

NH AG charges man for illegal asbestos removal
Associated Press - January 21, 2009 10:35 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A Winchester, N.H., man has been indicted on six felony counts of violating the state's asbestos control and management... (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:49:50 GMT)

Asbestos awareness workshop
West Shore Community College and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Training Institute are co-sponsoring a half-day Asbestos Awareness Workshop Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the Administrative & Conference Building MBT Room. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:57:35 GMT)

Winchester Man Charged With Violating Asbestos Laws
CONCORD, N.H. -- A Winchester, N.H., man has been indicted on six felony counts of violating the state's asbestos control and management laws. Paul Davis, 57, was charged with improperly removing asbestos from a building in Keene and will be arraigned in Cheshire County Superior Court next week. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:15:27 GMT)

NH AG Charges Man For Illegal Asbestos Removal
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Winchester, N.H., man has been indicted on six felony counts of violating the state's asbestos control and management laws. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:47:22 GMT)

NH AG charges man for illegal asbestos removal
A Winchester, N.H., man has been indicted on six felony counts of violating the state's asbestos control and management laws. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:57:31 GMT)

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Sensex slips by 321 points on weak Q3 results Obama’s speech fails to boost investor confidence; Asian, European markets trade in red. Weak global cues and disappointing third quarter results from Indian companies pushed domestic stocks down for the second straight day on ... (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:38:19 GMT)

Water Damage, Asbestos Causes Concern At Local School
Accidental damage to a local school and talk of asbestos has caused concern among parents of students at a local elementary school. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:40:36 GMT)

Flooding At School Uncovers Asbestos
There is a health concern at an elementary school where flooding has uprooted floor tiles containing asbestos. Learn more. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:49:07 GMT)

Belluck & Fox Partner Joseph W. Belluck to Speak at HarrisMartin's New York Asbestos Litigation Conference
Joseph Belluck is a nationally recognized mesothelioma attorney and a founding partner of Belluck & Fox, LLP, one of the nation's premier asbestos and mesothelioma litigation firms. Mr. Belluck is speaking at HarrisMartin's New York Asbestos Litigation Conference on February 25, 2009. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:01:00 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. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:35:33 GMT)

LegalView Informs Brain Injury Victims Of Important Study That May Lead To Increase In TBI Treatments And Therapies
LegalView.info recently updated its traumatic brain injury information blog readers with news of the development of a long-term study that will likely increase treatments of TBI patients as well as improve upon rehabilitation therapies, according to a January article from the Chicago Tribune. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:15:00 GMT)

LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Information Portal With News Of Diagnostics Test Capable Of Differentiating Between ...
LegalView, the most informative legal resource available on the Internet, informed its mesothelioma information blog readers of a new diagnostics test that is capable of differentiating between the deadly mesothelioma cancer and other types of similar lung cancers, thus improving expediency of treatments. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:15:20 GMT)

Asbestos risk at old hospital to be studied
Bedford County Board of Commissioners' courthouse and county property committee voted Tuesday night to take bids on an asbestos assessment of the old Bedford County General Hospital building. An... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:18:38 GMT)

HSE Warns Exposing Untrained Workers To Asbestos Will Be Penalised, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning that firms exposing workers to asbestos would be penalised. It added that electrical contracting companies and other building and refurbishment trades must provide suitable asbestos awareness training to employees or face prosecution. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:14:11 GMT)

Hearing to decide evidence in asbestos case
MISSOULA - A hearing is under way in Missoula to determine what evidence will be allowed the criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co. over asbestos contamination in Libby. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:45:41 GMT)

Firm fined over asbestos exposure
A heating installation company is fined after three employees were exposed to asbestos. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:02:47 GMT)

Firm fined over asbestos exposure
A heating installation company is fined after three employees were exposed to asbestos. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:02:57 GMT)

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Reliance’s net profit down first time in 12 quarters Volatility in prices, lower refining margins hit bottomline. Mumbai, Jan. 22 Reliance Industries Ltd said its third quarter net profit fell 9.8 per cent as it processed less crude, and at lower refining ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:38:40 GMT)

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More quizzing: Sleuths escorting former chairman of Satyam Computer Services, Mr B. Ramalinga Raju, and former Chief Financial Officer, Mr Vadlamani Srinivas, in Hyderabad on Thursday. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:42:32 GMT)

Hearing to Decide Evidence in Asbestos Case
MISSOULA – A hearing is under way in Missoula to determine what evidence will be allowed the criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co. over asbestos contamination in Libby. An indictment unsealed in February 2005 charges W.R. Grace and six former executives with violating the federal Clean Air Act and obstructing an Environmental Protection Agency investigation into the asbestos contamination from ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:37:21 GMT)

Heating firm fined over asbestos gaffe
A HEATING firm has been fined £8,000 after three of its employees were exposed to asbestos while working in an Edinburgh church. Lothian Heating Services Ltd (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:42:30 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. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:29:46 GMT)

Hearing to decide evidence in asbestos case
MISSOULA (AP) — A hearing is under way in Missoula to determine what evidence will be allowed the criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co. over asbestos contamination in Libby. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:36:41 GMT)

Asbestos fine no deterrent says inspector
A HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector has said he is "devastated" that a heating firm responsible for an asbestos scare was only fined £8000. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:12:44 GMT)

Jelena's prize fight
JELENA Dokic celebrated a famous victory last night, powering into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a thrilling three set triumph. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Jelena's prize fight
JELENA Dokic, the darling of the Australian Open, is accused of owing money to dead drug importer John Anthony Giannarelli. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Dokic 'has a debt to dead drug dealer'
COMEBACK queen Jelena Dokic is being chased over an alleged $60,000 debt to a convicted Melbourne drug trafficker. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:01:00 GMT)

Dokic 'has a debt to dead drug dealer'
Champion being chased over alleged debt Convicted drug trafficker's family speak "Johnny took a punt on Jelena" Fox Sports: Latest Open news (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:01:00 GMT)

Dead drug dealer's family demands Dokic's prize money
Melbourne, Jan 23(IANS) Jelena Dokic, who has had a dream run in the Australian Open tennis so far, finds herself in a soup after the revelations of her being chased over an debt to a convicted Melbourne drug trafficker. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:58:00 GMT)

North MPs join pleural plaques campaign
MPs have added their backing to our campaign for justice for pleural plaques sufferers. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:04:08 GMT)

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SEBI plea to quiz Ramalinga Raju rejected Hyderabad, Jan. 23 A full 15 days after the Rs 7,136-crore financial scam hit Satyam Computer Services, SEBI and SFIO, a top regulator and fraud buster, respectively, have failed to get even an audience with the man behind the fraud – ... (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:23:20 GMT)

Mayo Group indicted over asbestos
Boston real estate firm Mayo Group Development LLC was indicted Friday by a Worcester County grand jury for the alleged improper removal of asbestos. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:22:44 GMT)

Asbestos found in St. Helena High School
Demolition crews in St. Helena Parish could find out just how much work lies ahead in razing the parish's high school. The superintendent says new asbestos samples taken from the building should come back next week. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers on whether there's a possible health threat from the asbestos already found. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:36:44 GMT)

Dokic prizemoney demand
JELENA Dokic celebrated a famous victory last night, powering into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a thrilling three-set triumph. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:00:00 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. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:33:43 GMT)

Jury indicts Mayo Group for Worcester asbestos removal
LYNN - A Boston-based real estate company with substantial property ownership in Lynn was indicted Friday for alleged removing and improperly disposing of asbestos from a 10-story building in downtown Worcester. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:20:44 GMT)

Grand jury indicts Mayo Group on asbestos disposal allegations
An indictment was returned yesterday against a Boston-based real estate investment, development and management company alleging violations of the Clean Air Act and improper disposal of asbestos waste at Bancroft Commons, 50 Franklin St. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:31:56 GMT)

New Asbestos / Mesothelioma Channel On Medical News Today
Medical News Today is pleased to announce the launch of a new Asbestos / Mesothelioma channel. The section will include news on asbestos and the cancers caused by exposure to it - pleural mesothelioma (lung cancer) pericardial mesothelioma (heart cancer) and peritoneal mesothelioma (abdominal cancer). (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:12:11 GMT)

Paying for UK’s prosperity with their own lives
IT WAS known as a magic mineral, but for thousands of workers asbestos has been the cause of suffering and death. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:34:59 GMT)

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SBI records 37% rise in net for third quarter Rise in interest income aids growth. Mumbai, Jan. 24 State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest bank by business as well as market capitalisation, has reported a 37 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 2,478 crore in the third quarter ... (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:38:19 GMT)

Restoration removes asbestos from APY Lands church
A decaying church at the heart of an Aboriginal community in South Australia's far north-west is finally free of asbestos. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:43:30 GMT)

Jury indicts Mayo Group for Worcester asbestos removal
LYNN - A Boston-based real estate company with substantial property ownership in Lynn was indicted Friday for alleged removing and improperly disposing of asbestos from a 10-story building in downtown Worcester. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:20:44 GMT)

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Centre plans 40 generic drug stores by March Mumbai, Jan. 25 The Government-assisted retail stores to sell unbranded generic medicines have begun to open across certain States as part of the Centre’s multi-stakeholder strategy to get affordable medicines to ... (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:08:19 GMT)

Wage war: Headaches on the way for employers
Two pieces of legislation speeding toward President Barack Obama’s desk — one probably well-intentioned, the other wrong-headed — show the eagerness of Democrats to give an early gift to one of their key constituencies, America’s trial lawyers.The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act attempts to counter a 2007 U.S. Supreme Court decision that said a longtime employee could not sue for wage ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:32 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges Mesothelioma Cancer Victims to Call Them First for the Absolute Best Help, Advice ...
The Mesothelioma Victims Center offers the best free comprehensive advice, help and support service in the US, for a mesothelioma victim, or their family in the world. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges Mesothelioma Cancer Victims to Call Them First for the Absolute Best Help, Advice ...
The Mesothelioma Victims Center offers the best free comprehensive advice, help and support service in the US, for a mesothelioma victim, or their family in the world. Instead of rolling the dice with an attorney they do not know, a mesothelioma victim or their family will get the names and contact information of the best mesothelioma law firms in the nation from the Mesothelioma Victims ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:14:35 GMT)

Ravenelle to share report of asbestos at South Street Elementary School
FITCHBURG -- The School Committee is set to consider a report from the state's Department of Occupational Safety regarding asbestos being found at South Street Elementary School. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:09:33 GMT)

SimmonsCooper LLC Names Seven New Partners with Experience in Asbestos Litigation
SimmonsCooper LLC, a leader in the fight against Mesothelioma, names seven new partners with experience in asbestos litigation, to the firm. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

SimmonsCooper LLC Names Seven New Partners with Experience in Asbestos Litigation
SimmonsCooper LLC, a leader in the fight against Mesothelioma, names seven new partners with experience in asbestos litigation, to the firm. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:09:11 GMT)

Mesothelioma-Data.com Highlights Recent Mesothelioma Case
Four men from Texas are suing Chevron and Gulf Oil on behalf of their father who died recently of mesothelioma which is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Kyle, Dan, Ted and Mark Bergeron claim that their father Gliese Bergeron's disease was wrongfully caused. Gliese Bergeron died of mesothelioma on October 22, 2008. According to the lawsuit filed Dec. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:12:21 GMT)

Children displaced by asbestos
CHARLES TOWN - School leaders and parents are searching for help after students at Wee Disciples preschool were suddenly displaced earlier this month, when asbestos was found in classrooms at Asbury United Methodist Church. Laura Scherer, co-director of the preschool, was notified Jan. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:53:02 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. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:34:50 GMT)

State Report on Asbestos at CCI
A state prison report suggests CCI was laden with dangerous asbestos despite an official's claims otherwise. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:48:07 GMT)

State cites South Street Elementary, Academy Middle in Fitchburg over asbestos
FITCHBURG -- Fitchburg school officials have failed to update and ensure proper documentation of asbestos in at least two schools, resulting in dozens of violations that have been levied from a state agency, according to a report released Monday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:11:43 GMT)

Asbestos fears keep postal workers off the job
Canada Post employees in North Sydney are off the job for a second day while they await test results of the air quality in their building. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:54:02 GMT)

Insurers accused over pleural plaques cash
BRITAIN’S insurance industry was today accused of short-changing the country’s pleural plaques victims. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:12:26 GMT)

Sylvester Hosts Annual Landon-AACR Prize Lectures In Cancer Research
The annual Landon-American Association for Cancer Research Prizes took a big step forward this year in recognizing key cancer research by adding two new awards. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine hosted the Seventh Annual Landon-AACR Prize Lectures on Friday, January 23, during which four scientists were recognized for their research. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:22:20 GMT)

Mayo Group disputing allegations in grand jury asbestos indictment
A Boston-based company redeveloping Bancroft Commons at 50 Franklin St. issued a statement yesterday responding to an indictment handed down Friday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:25:44 GMT)

French ship faces green protest in Britain, after India
Local green campaigners in Britain are protesting the imminent arrival of an asbestos-tainted French aircraft carrier here, where it is to be dismantled after being rejected by India. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:29:25 GMT)

All News... Nine out of 10 Kent schools contains asbestos
Nearly every school in Kent contains asbestos. But there are calls for calm from authorities concerned parents might be scared to send their children back to school. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:15:36 GMT)

Asbestos in majority of schools
Most state school buildings in South East England contain asbestos, an investigation reveals. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:14:21 GMT)

Alfacell Provides ONCONASE(R) NDA Submission Update
Alfacell Corporation today reported that it has conducted a pre-NDA meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss the company's planned submission of the final components of the ONCONASE rolling New Drug Application for the treatment of unresectable malignant mesothelioma patients. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT)

Apartheid's legacy
The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. The South Africa few tourists see is the Northern Cape. It is the equivalent of Chernobyl. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:19:48 GMT)

Search for cancer center director begins
Hiring a new director for the Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i is a priority for University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw, who appointed a search committee yesterday to review applicants for the position. The committee's chairperson, Jay Maddock, is the director of public health studies at UH Mānoa. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:08:02 GMT)

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Govt likely to cut petrol, diesel prices New Delhi, Jan. 28 The Government is likely to cut petrol and diesel prices for the second time in nearly two ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:38:19 GMT)

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RBI pares growth forecast further to 7% Mumbai, Jan. 27 The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday left its key rates unchanged in its third quarter review of monetary ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:41:00 GMT)

Asbestos Law Conference Features Judges, Physicians, Litigators - and Erin Brockovich
Judges from California, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania are appearing on the faculty of the "Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation Conference" scheduled for March 9-11, 2009 at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:13:00 GMT)

Firms checked for asbestos risk
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Remediation begins at Plaza Tower
The Connecticut investment firm that owns the troubled Plaza Tower said Wednesday that it had begun a massive environmental cleanup that would strip asbestos and mold out the building and help remedy the general abuses of time and old age.... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:28:19 GMT)

Johnson & Johnson hire in New Brunswick sparks protect from union
A union local is taking issue with Johnson & Johnson's hiring of what union officials are calling a "substandard" asbestos-removal company. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:52:41 GMT)

Google's Enhanced "Did You Mean" Now Default
You know when you misspell something in Google, they show a "Did you mean" with the correct spelling. Historically, Google has told us that even though they put that Did you mean in red, people still ignore it. So a a month or so ago, they decided to test enhancing the Did you mean feature. The enhanced version showed the correct spelling for the two top results and the remainder of the ... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:42:22 GMT)

Firms ordered out after asbestos found
AN INVESTIGATION into a possible breach of Health and Safety regulations has been launched after asbestos was found at a work premises. (29/01/2009) (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:36:37 GMT)

ZenBio, Inc. Awarded $1.88 Million Phase II SBIR Grant For Mesothelial Cell Program
ZenBio, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a Phase II SBIR grant to commercialize primary human peritoneal mesothelial cells. The $1.88 million award from the National Institutes of Health will fund continued optimization and commercial development of this unique tool for cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes research. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:20:59 GMT)

Petition launched for sufferers of pleural plaques
YOU can help bring justice to a forgotten generation. Today the Chronicle launches a petition calling on the Government to restore compensation for the sufferers of pleural plaques. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:42:46 GMT)

Tribute to island's American monk
An island monk, who was a pilot with the US Air Force, died of an asbestos-related cancer, an inquest finds. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:50:24 GMT)

Tribute to island's American monk
An island monk, who was a pilot with the US Air Force, died of an asbestos-related cancer, an inquest finds. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:13:25 GMT)

Wis. Supreme Court deals blow to asbestos insurer
Associated Press - January 29, 2009 10:15 AM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - An insurance company might have to pay big money to people claiming asbestos-related injuries under a Wisconsin Supreme... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:14:26 GMT)

Wis. Supreme Court deals blow to asbestos insurer
Associated Press - January 29, 2009 10:15 AM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - An insurance company might have to pay big money to people claiming asbestos-related injuries under a Wisconsin Supreme... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:15:39 GMT)

Glasgow schools deal with asbestos
School continues to follow AHERA of 1986. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:53:51 GMT)

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Accenture employees go without leave till March 31 IN FULL CHARGE. Bangalore, Jan. 29 If you happen to be an Accenture employee in India, you will have to stop dreaming about taking leave at least for the next couple of ... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:53:19 GMT)

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Additional role: The Minister for External Affairs, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, who also holds the additional charge of Finance, and the Minister of State for Finance, Mr P. K. Bansal, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:56:40 GMT)

Justices ruling on asbestos cleanup will affect Fox River cleanup
An insurer must pay the full costs of hundreds of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against a Wisconsin company, the state Supreme Court ruled today. The ruling was seen as a victory for paper companies trying to make insurers pay for the cleanup of the Fox River. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:38:10 GMT)

Wis. Supreme Court decision deals blow to insurers
An insurer must pay the full costs of hundreds of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against a Wisconsin manufacturing company, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:40:06 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. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:33:48 GMT)

Former Asbestos Mine Workers Summoned
People in the metro area who worked at the former asbestos mine in Baie Verte are being called to a meeting in St. John's next week. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:22:09 GMT)

MTO seeks out asbestos in Sault area buildings
The Ministry of Transportation wants to know how much asbestos is in its Sault Ste. Marie area buildings. The project, to take inventory of asbestos [...] (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:59:56 GMT)

Prisoners moved from cells in asbestos alert
PRISONERS being held at one of the region’s busiest courts had to be evacuated after an asbestos scare. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:13:37 GMT)

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects Liberty Mutual Appeal in Asbestos Case
An insurance company might have to pay big money to people claiming asbestos-related injuries under a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling. The court ruled in a dispute between Plastics Engineering ... (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:44:58 GMT)

Asbestos scare clears court cells
Police cells under Newcastle Magistrates are evacuated after an asbestos scare. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:06:30 GMT)

PPG says new plan would resolve asbestos lawsuits
PPG Industries Inc. said today it filed a new plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Pittsburgh Corning Corp. that would insulate PPG from asbestos-related claims. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:14:45 GMT)

PPG says new plan would resolve asbestos lawsuits
PPG Industries Inc. said today it filed a new plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Pittsburgh Corning Corp. that would insulate PPG from asbestos-related claims. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:15:56 GMT)

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Oil bonds help IOC report 41% rise in net New Delhi, Jan. 30 Oil bonds have come to the rescue of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) in the third quarter of the current fiscal ended December ... (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:38:19 GMT)

State high court rules for buyer in asbestos case
MADISON, Wis.—A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that an insurer should pay damages for individual asbestos claimants as separate occurrences and should cover injuries suffered outside of a policy period is a big victory for commercial general liability policyholders in the state, observers say. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:06:16 GMT)

PPG Industries bankruptcy plan includes asbestos trust
PITTSBURGH—A trust funded by PPG Industries Inc. and its insurers would pay out hundreds of millions of dollars in asbestos claims against the firm's 50%-owned Pittsburgh Corning Corp. affiliate, under a bankruptcy reorganization plan announced Friday. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:51:16 GMT)

Asbestos management plan fails when holes made in walls
SYDNEY — When a contractor cut holes in walls to fix frozen pipes in a public housing unit, it led to a breakdown in the asbestos management plan that is supposed to protect workers and tenants from exposure to the material, a housing official says. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:20:05 GMT)

PPG revises asbestos-claim plan
PPG Industries Inc. said Friday it filed a new plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Pittsburgh Corning Corp. that would insulate PPG from asbestos-related claims. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:16:07 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. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:31:03 GMT)

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