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The threat of asbestos is... in water tanks, piping, roofs
A large piece of asbestos washed ashore the beach at Ħondoq ir-Rummien earlier this year. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:01:00 GMT)

Teachers pass on the lesson of giving
Before retired teacher Maurizio (Moe) Korczynski passed away earlier this year from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, he made one final request of his family. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:32:34 GMT)

158 East Lancs 'asbestos deaths'
EAST Lancashire’s tradesmen will be targeted through a new campaign to protect against asbestos. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:10:22 GMT)

Veteran's corner
EDITOR'S NOTE: Veterans' Corner, a column to inform armed-forces veterans about services and benefits available to them, appears the first Sunday of each month. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:35:55 GMT)

Millions left in dark over asbestos
A new generation of workers is at risk of developing deadly asbestos-related diseases, safety campaigners have warned. More than 35,000 Britons have died from the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma since 1977 and the annual rate of deaths is increasing. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:08:16 GMT)

Auction house asbestos 'disposed of safely'
The ACT Government says it is satisfied asbestos material from a Canberra auction house has been disposed of safely. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:42:41 GMT)

‘Drop the rock,’ council urges state
Manhattan Beach became the first city in the state last Tuesday night to request that the California legislature repeal asbestos-veined serpentine’s designation as the state rock. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:59:14 GMT)

Tradesmen at risk from asbestos
A new generation of tradesmen are at risk from asbestos, Britain's biggest workplace killer, safety campaigners warned. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:03:55 GMT)

Lung cancer care 'inadequate'
Key areas of lung cancer care are still "woefully inadequate", a report by leading lung cancer specialists say. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:32:46 GMT)

'Hidden killer' asbestos warning
Tradesmen across Scotland are being targeted by a new national campaign warning them to beware of asbestos. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:57:10 GMT)

Lung cancer care 'inadequate'
Key areas of lung cancer care in the UK are still "woefully inadequate", a report by leading specialists says. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:02:56 GMT)

West Yorkshire: Asbestos campaign targets hidden killer
Deaths from asbestos are continuing to rise as Government health and safety chiefs target tradesmen in a campaign to warn them of the hidden killer. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:36:18 GMT)

Asbestos still a danger, say campaigners
A new generation of tradesmen is at risk from asbestos, say safety campaigners. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:38:49 GMT)

Effort to reduce East Lancashire's 158 asbestos deaths
EAST Lancashire’s tradesmen will be targeted through a new campaign to protect against asbestos. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:47 GMT)

Toxic Contaminants: The Other Scourge
by Neena Bhandari SYDNEY - As the world focuses on the impact of climate change, little attention is being paid to yet another environmental bane: increasing contamination of air, water and soil. The combined effects of this environmental scourge have contributed to global epidemics of cancers, lung and other degenerative diseases, and costing health systems across the world millions of dollars ... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:10:38 GMT)

New warning over asbestos disease
BOLTON has the second highest death-rate due to asbestos-related disease in Greater Manchester, new figures show. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:32:33 GMT)

Asbestos awareness needed as death rates rise
A Government scheme aimed at warning younger workers about the dangers of asbestos has been launched. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:32:52 GMT)

John C. Lincoln Hospital first to use commercially-available LungPoint system
Broncus Technologies, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing minimally-invasive innovations for lung diseases, announced today at the American College of Chest Physicians CHEST 2009 meeting that John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix is the first hospital in the U.S. to use the commercially-available LungPoint system. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:53 GMT)

Researchers Assessing Health Impacts of One of the Nation's Largest Environmental Disasters
Over nearly a century, thousands of residents and workers in Libby, MT, have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore, leading to markedly higher rates of lung disease and autoimmune disorders, and causing to Libby in 2002 to be added to the federal Environmental Protection Agency's "National Priorities List." (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:37 GMT)

Five-year study launched on Libby asbestos impacts - Mon, 02 Nov 2009 PST
Medical researchers have started a five-year investigation into the long-term health effects of human exposure to asbestos-tainted vermiculite ore in Libby, Mont. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:38:17 GMT)

Mount Sinai assessing health impacts of 1 of the nation's largest environmental disasters
( The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine ) Over nearly a century, thousands of residents and workers in Libby, Mont., have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore, leading to markedly higher rates of lung disease and autoimmune disorders, and causing to Libby in 2002 to be added to the federal Environmental Protection Agency's "National Priorities List." (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:48:01 GMT)

Five-Year Study Launched on Libby Asbestos Impacts
BILLINGS – Medical researchers have started a five-year investigation into the long-term health effects of human exposure to asbestos-tainted vermiculite ore in Libby. Stephen Levin, an associate professor from New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine, is leading the investigation. He says the results could help determine appropriate cleanup levels for the town in northwestern Montana, where ... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:59:15 GMT)

Researchers assessing health impacts of one of the nation's largest environmental disasters
Over nearly a century, thousands of residents and workers in Libby, MT, have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore, leading to markedly higher rates of lung disease and autoimmune disorders, and causing to Libby in 2002 to be added to the federal Environmental Protection Agency's "National Priorities List." (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:22:59 GMT)

Five-year study launched on Libby asbestos impacts
BILLINGS - Medical researchers have started a five-year investigation into the long-term health effects of human exposure to asbestos-tainted vermiculite ore in Libby. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:54:24 GMT)

HSE hidden killer warning for tradesmen in the South West
TRADESMEN across the South West region are the target of a new campaign warning them to beware a hidden killer − asbestos. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:14:22 GMT)

New York researchers to study Libby asbestos impacts
One of the most celebrated health research facilities in the country is turning its attention to asbestos contamination in Libby, hoping to learn more about the health impacts on residents and continued cleanup efforts. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:23:35 GMT)

Chairmen Picked for March 2010 Asbestos Litigation Conference
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- HB Litigation Conferences has announced the chairmen of its annual "Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation" conference scheduled for March 4-5, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey, Calif. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:14:02 GMT)

City pipes asbestos-free
The results are in, and they show the City of Alpena does not have asbestos in its water supply. City Engineer Rich Sullenger reported to the Alpena Municipal Council on Monday that no asbestos was detected in the four water samples that were collected and sent to an Ann Arbor lab last month. "It's indicative of what the state was telling us we'd probably see," Sullenger said. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:23:47 GMT)

Simmons Law Firm Supports Delaware Legal Services Charity
The Simmons firm has donated $40,000 to the Delaware Combined Campaign for Justice 2009. Its annual donations to the charity help fulfill the organization's mission to increase the availability of civil legal services to people of low income. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Horley woman died after asbestos exposure
A HORLEY woman died after exposure to asbestos, an inquest was told. (02/11/2009 14:43:14) (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:16:31 GMT)

Researchers Assessing Health Impacts Of One Of The Nation's Largest Environmental Disasters
Over nearly a century, thousands of residents and workers in Libby, MT, have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore, leading to markedly higher rates of lung disease and autoimmune disorders, and causing to Libby in 2002 to be added to the federal Environmental Protection Agency's "National Priorities List. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:32:08 GMT)

Yard fined in asbestos death
A SPANISH court today found the Naval Gijon shipyard negligent in the death of a worker from asbestos inhalation. ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:37:27 GMT)

Campaign to warn of asbestos danger
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to warn workers of the dangers of asbestos as figures show it killed almost 1,300 people in the South over the last quarter of a century. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:04:26 GMT)

Grimard elected mayor in Asbestos
Newly elected mayor Hughes Grimard says the residents of Asbestos can expect a referendum sometime in the spring on the future of a megadump project that has divided this town of 6,500 for the past two years. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:01 GMT)

Mount Sinai Assessing Health Impacts Of 1 Of The Nation's Largest Environmental Disasters
To coordinate critical asbestos research in Libby, Mont.Over nearly a century, thousands of residents and workers in Libby, MT, have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore, leading to markedly higher rates of lung disease and autoimmune disorders, and causing to Libby in 2002 to be added to the federal Environmental Protection Agency's "National Priorities List."Researchers at ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:08:35 GMT)

Federal grant to help asbestos victims
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News A $6 million grant announced in May from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will begin to take effect next week to provide asbestos screening and health care for former and current Libby-area residents. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:48:31 GMT)

Federal grant to help asbestos victims
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News A $6 million grant announced in May from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will begin to take effect next week to provide asbestos screening and health care for former and current Libby-area residents. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:18:32 GMT)

New York Law Firm Calls Attention To Work By Law Enforcement To Eliminate Dangerous Asbestos Mishandling
New York Law Firm Calls Attention To Work By Law Enforcement To Eliminate Dangerous Asbestos Mishandling (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Study on asbestos-related diseases in Libby launched
Over nearly a century, thousands of residents and workers in Libby, MT, have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore, leading to markedly higher rates of lung disease and autoimmune disorders, and causing to Libby in 2002 to be added to the federal Environmental Protection Agency's "National Priorities List." (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:11 GMT)

New warning on a hidden killer
A £1.2 million campaign is aiming to protect tradesmen from across Greater Manchester from the UK’s biggest industrial killer. Figures show there were 917 male deaths from the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma in Greater Manchester between 1981 and 2005 - including 55 in Oldham. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:03:51 GMT)

South Cumbria’s asbestos cancer death toll rises to 300
NEARLY 300 people have died from mesothelioma across South Cumbria, new figures have revealed. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:06 GMT)

Asbestos removal to cost nearly $1 million
Bret Dodd of RQAW Corp. reported Monday morning to the Harrison County Board of Commissioners that asbestos removal at the old hospital could cost triple the amount estimated. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:56:52 GMT)

Asbestos-related death DuPont's fault, suit says
For two decades, Lively Neely went to work at the DuPont plant in Old Hickory. And for two decades, he brought home deadly asbestos dust to his wife, Ruby. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:53 GMT)

Asbestos-related death DuPont's fault, suit says
For two decades, Lively Neely went to work at the DuPont plant in Old Hickory. And for two decades, he brought home deadly asbestos dust to his wife, Ruby. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:55:34 GMT)

New health and safety campaign to raise awareness of mesothelioma
THE “hidden killer” which has claimed the lives of more than 100 York men is the subject of a new information campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:56:35 GMT)

Warning against asbestos dangers
Tradesmen are being warned about the dangers of working with asbestos. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:01:21 GMT)

Asbestos 'cover-up' revealed
AN inquiry into Southampton’s council house asbestos scandal has been criticised for failing to look into why a safety probe was kept secret. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:04:36 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics Strengthens MicroRNA Intellectual Property Position with Receipt of Additional Patent
REHOVOT, Israel & PHILADELPHIA----Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a leading developer of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT)

Federal grant to help asbestos victims
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News A $6 million grant announced in May from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will begin to take effect next week to provide asbestos screening and health care for former and current Libby-area residents. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:31 GMT)

John McTaggart, 'Mr. RPV': 1930 - 2009
John McTaggart, a 20-year Rancho Palos Verdes councilman and city founder who launched a long-shot bid to return to the local political spotlight died Wednesday, one day after surprise results showed him narrowly losing a municipal election. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:05:39 GMT)

Ulverston doctor backs national Hidden Killer campaign
AN ULVERSTON doctor who is paving the way for people with asbestos-related diseases is backing a campaign to make tradesmen aware of the killer disease. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:04 GMT)

USPTO issues patent for Rosetta Genomics' human microRNA miR-193b
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd., a leading developer of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 7,592,441 to Rosetta Genomics. The patent relates to human microRNA miR-193b, as well as to complementary probes and vectors. This is the third patent issued to Rosetta Genomics by the USPTO. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:41 GMT)

Salinas Courthouse asbestos case settled for estimated $5 million
A settlement has been struck in a group of lawsuits filed by 190 people who claimed they were injured by working around asbestos and other dangerous materials during remodeling at the Salinas Courthouse. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:37:59 GMT)

Dying asbestos victims handed lifeline
HUNDREDS of millions of dollars will be poured into the near-empty fund for James Hardie asbestos victims after a deal was struck between the Federal and State Governments. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:00 GMT)

Dying asbestos victims handed lifeline
HUNDREDS of millions of dollars will be poured into the near-empty fund for James Hardie asbestos victims after a deal was struck between the Federal and State Governments. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:00 GMT)

Dying asbestos victims handed lifeline
HUNDREDS of millions of dollars will be poured into the near-empty fund for James Hardie asbestos victims. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:00 GMT)

Hardie victims handed $360m lifeline
MILLIONS of dollars will be poured into the near-empty fund for James Hardie asbestos victims after a deal was struck between all Governments. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:10 GMT)

Hardie victims handed $360m lifeline
MILLIONS of dollars will be poured into the near-empty fund for James Hardie asbestos victims after a deal was struck between all Governments. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:10 GMT)

Widow highlights asbestos danger
WHEN her husband's life was extinguished by the asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma, Eastbourne widow Pauline Bonney decided to keep his memory alive by campaigning for greater safety. (05/11/2009 15:23:59) (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:22 GMT)

Asbestos danger warning
Workers are warned about the danger of asbestos in London, which has one of the highest rates of related deaths in the UK. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:33:08 GMT)

Radiation Therapy Options in Mesothelioma by Veronica Garza of MD Anderson Sponsored by MesoCare.org
On Tuesday November 10th, at 5:30 pm CST, Veronica Garza of MD Anderson will be conducting a lecture on Radiation Therapy Options For Patients Suffering From Mesothelioma. Her lecture will be held live, via teleconference, and the mesocare.org website. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT)

Salinas courthouse workers settle asbestos case
Associated Press - November 6, 2009 3:24 PM ET SALINAS, Calif. (AP) - Salinas courthouse workers have settled their lawsuit claiming they were injured by asbestos during courthouse... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:13 GMT)

Salinas courthouse workers settle asbestos case
Salinas courthouse workers have settled their lawsuit claiming they were injured by asbestos during courthouse renovations. Plaintiffs attorney Anne Kepner said Thursday that terms of the settlement are confidential, but all 190 plaintiffs will be... Settlement - Lawsuit - Law - Asbestos - Legal Information (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:44:59 GMT)

Salinas courthouse workers settle asbestos case
Salinas courthouse workers have settled their lawsuit claiming they were injured by asbestos during courthouse renovations. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:46:02 GMT)

Salinas courthouse workers settle asbestos case
SALINAS, Calif. (AP) — Salinas courthouse workers have settled their lawsuit claiming they were injured by asbestos during courthouse renovations. Plaintiffs attorney Anne Kepner said Thursday that terms of the settlement are confidential, but all 190 plaintiffs will be compensated. Monterey County Superior Court Judge Albert Maldonado, his former bailiff and a maintenance worker sued two ... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:47:59 GMT)

Asbestos victims compensation fund
A combined federal and state bailout will reportedly top up the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:54:54 GMT)

Courthouse workers reach settlement in asbestos lawsuits
The 190 people who filed lawsuits claiming they were injured by asbestos during renovations of the Monterey County Superior Court building in Salinas have reached a settlement. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:56:53 GMT)

James Hardie Gets A$320 Million Loan for Asbestos Fund, ABC Says
Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- James Hardie Industries NV, the building materials company, received a A$320 million ($293 million) state loan to ensure the company can pay compensation to asbestos victims, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported on its Web site. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:13:34 GMT)

Salinas courthouse workers settle asbestos case
Salinas courthouse workers have settled their lawsuit claiming they were injured by asbestos during courthouse renovations. Plaintiffs attorney Anne Kepner said Thursday that terms of the settlement are confidential, but all 190 plaintiffs will be compensated. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:22:52 GMT)

Asbestos fund bail-out suspicious - victims
AN asbestos victims support group is suspicious of James Hardie's refusal to top up its compensation fund, but has nevertheless welcomed a Government bailout. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMT)

Asbestos fund bail-out suspicious - victims
AN asbestos victims support group is suspicious of James Hardie's refusal to top up its compensation fund, but has nevertheless welcomed a Government bailout. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMT)

Federal grant to help asbestos victims
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News A $6 million grant announced in May from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will begin to take effect next week to provide asbestos screening and health care for former and current Libby-area residents. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:21:14 GMT)

Tests find UW-Stout elevator free of asbestos
Tests performed on a freight elevator this week at UW-Stout in Menomonie came back negative for any presence of asbestos, according to a Lake Mills-based environmental consulting company. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:18:46 GMT)

New York Attorney Says Asbestos is a 21st Century Health Hazard
Attorney Joseph Belluck says greater awareness of ongoing asbestos hazard is needed. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

New York Attorney Says Asbestos is a 21st Century Health Hazard
Attorney Joseph Belluck says greater awareness of ongoing asbestos hazard is needed. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:10:20 GMT)

MP quizzes Prime Minister on asbestos
DELAYS over an announcement on reinstigating compensation for victims of asbestos related pleural plaques has led to a town politician quizzing Prime Minister Gordon Brown. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:08:59 GMT)

Asbestos claims more York victims
ONE of Britain’s biggest hidden killers has claimed the lives of two more York men. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:10:35 GMT)

Monterey County courthouse workers reach settlement in asbestos lawsuits
Attorneys, judges and courthouse employees who filed lawsuits claiming they were injured by asbestos dispersed during remodeling of the Monterey County Superior Court building in Salinas have reached a tentative settlement. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:11:19 GMT)

No excuses not to pay victims, Rudd tells James Hardie
FLANKED by campaigner Bernie Banton's widow Karen and Premier Nathan Rees, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd yesterday warned James Hardie that a $320 million government bail-out did not excuse it from future payments to asbestos victims. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:26:37 GMT)

More awards for The Sunday Times
STAFF at The Sunday Times excelled at the 2009 WA Media Awards last night. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Asbestos fund gets cash injection
A joint federal and state loan of up to $360 million will go to the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:55:03 GMT)

More asbestos compensation calls forecast
A Queensland support group for people with asbestos-related illnesses says it is pleased about a bail out of the James Hardie compensation fund. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:25:17 GMT)

Experts warn of asbestos hazard in home gardens
HEALTH experts last night warned they are regularly finding cancer-causing asbestos in private gardens. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:13:13 GMT)

Hidden threat from asbestos in our gardens
HEALTH experts have warned that "disturbingly high concentrations" of asbestos are being found in suburban gardens across Scotland. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:21:19 GMT)

Federal grant to help asbestos victims
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News A $6 million grant announced in May from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will begin to take effect next week to provide asbestos screening and health care for former and current Libby-area residents. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:50:32 GMT)

Panel swayed on cancer notice
INDIANAPOLIS — The Allen family of Mount Vernon would be better off if they weren't Hoosiers. Their nightmare started on Christmas Day 2008, when family members noticed its 78-year-old patriarch, Donald Allen, was winded after walking only a few yards. An emergency room trip that day resulted in the news that the man's lungs were filled with a thick liquid. Allen, who worked for four decades ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:01:36 GMT)

22 World War II veterans get a regal thank-you in Washington
November 1, 2009 - Denny Easterling, foreground, helps Bill Keenoy make his way through the National WWII Memorial, traveling with the St. Louis chapter of Honor Flight. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:25:56 GMT)

Asbestos killing more Canadians than ever; like old 'landmines'
MONTREAL - An aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure is killing more Canadians than ever before. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT)

Radiation Therapy Options for Mesothelioma Patients Sponsored by MesoCare.org
On Tuesday November 10th, at 5:30 pm CST, Veronica Garza of MD Anderson will be conducting a lecture on Radiation Therapy Options for Mesothelioma patients. Her lecture will be held live, via teleconference, and via the mesocare.org website. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Asbestos still killing hundreds in Bristol area each year
Hundreds of men in the greater Bristol area are still dying every year from asbestos-related diseases. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:49:24 GMT)

Sunflashes
Manitoba woman wins $50M Lotto Max jackpot (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:13:41 GMT)

Asbestos killing more Canadians than ever
An aggressive cancer linked to asbestos is killing more Canadians than ever before, even decades after the end of a boom that saw buildings stuffed with the toxic substance. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:59:24 GMT)

School Board to talk grade transition, asbestos
A discussion about asbestos in Jackson-Madison County Schools and a proposal to remove the intermediate grade-level transition are on tonight's work session agenda. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:32:07 GMT)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Wins Appeal of $20 Million California Asbestos Cancer Verdict
SAN FRANCISCO----Baron & Budd, P.C. announced an appellate victory relating to a $20 million dollar asbestos cancer verdict. The appeal upholds the jury’s verdict and court’s judgment in this asbestos cancer lawsuit brought on behalf of mesothelioma patient Joan Mahoney and husband Daniel Mahoney. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:16:00 GMT)

Hidden Killer Message Taken To Key Trade Show, UK
The dangers of asbestos will be amongst the workplace hazards and health issues under the spotlight at the National Painting and Decoration Show in Coventry next week (11-12 November). (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:25:40 GMT)

Asbestos killing more Canadians than ever; like old 'landmines'
MONTREAL - An aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure is killing more Canadians than ever before. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:40 GMT)

UW: Metal buildings sold were source of asbestos
Associated Press - November 9, 2009 6:35 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Asbestos contamination at the University of Wyoming earlier this year came from at least 1 of 2 small buildings that a... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:39:24 GMT)

UW: Metal buildings sold were source of asbestos
University officials say Mason Skiles bought the metal buildings from the university in March, paying $368. He had removed the buildings by the end of April and the asbestos turned up at the site in June. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:25:38 GMT)

Federally funded medical care available for those affected by Libby asbestos
Federally funded medical care for people with asbestos-related illness from the asbestos exposure in Libby started in Monday and the screenings will begin on November. 16. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:53:25 GMT)

UW: Metal buildings source of asbestos
CHEYENNE -- Asbestos contamination at the University of Wyoming earlier this year came from one of two small buildings that a Laramie man bought and removed from campus, university documents show. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:08:18 GMT)

Clothes washing 'caused cancer'
A WOMAN who developed mesothelioma from washing her husband's asbestos-contaminated work clothes is suing the State Government and James Hardie for $406,500 in compensation. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Washing clothes 'caused cancer'
A WOMAN who developed mesothelioma from washing her husband's asbestos-contaminated work clothes is suing the State Government and James Hardie for $406,500 in compensation. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Asbestos compensation case settled
Seaford carpenter Angus Douglas, 74, spent 16 years ripping out and replacing asbestos sheeting in home and office renovations. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:24:10 GMT)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Shareholder Scott Summy Honored in 2010 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
DALLAS----Scott Summy, an attorney and shareholder in Baron & Budd’s Dallas office, has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . The peer nomination and review process for the 16th Edition included evaluations by more than 2.8 million attorneys from around the country. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:16:00 GMT)

Federal grant to help asbestos victims
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News A $6 million grant announced in May from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will begin to take effect next week to provide asbestos screening and health care for former and current Libby-area residents. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:09:02 GMT)

Reportlinker's new report on the global stem cell and advanced technologies market
The stem cell market is growing rapidly due to increasing regulatory approval and public acceptance bodies. The benefits of stem cell therapy are attracting an increasing number of patients. The product submarket for human and embryo stem cells are expected to drive the growth of the overall market. In addition, intensive R&D efforts and the increasing investments into research on stem cells ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:45:14 GMT)

Hormone Therapy Victims Win Important Appeal
On November 2, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued its long-awaited decision in Scroggin v. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Council fined over asbestos dust
City of Edinburgh Council is fined £14,000 by a sheriff for exposing 10 of its employees to asbestos dust. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:10:05 GMT)

I’ll keep on fighting for Leigh’s sake
THE mother of the youngest person in the UK to die from an asbestos-related cancer says she’ll never stop searching for the truth about her daughter’s death. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:14 GMT)

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds American Public Health Association's Call for Ban on Asbestos ...
PHILADELPHIA----The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization applauds the American Public Health Association , the largest and most diverse public health organization in the world. APHA adopted a resolution calling on Congress to pass legislation banning the manufacture, sale, export, or import of asbestos containing products including products in which asbestos is a contaminant. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:57:00 GMT)

New robotic surgical systems from El Camino Hospital
El Camino Hospital, the hospital of Silicon Valley, expands its minimally invasive surgical program to three da Vinci® Si HD Surgical Systems. Physicians performed more than 500 robotic surgeries over the past year and expect the number to increase in 2010 as more physicians undergo training with the enhanced equipment that allows for more minimally invasive procedures. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:44:33 GMT)

Stop using asbestos? Not so fast
Asbestos is the subject of what we may call reverse greenwash. Greenwash occurs when organizations claim that they are more environmentally friendly than they are. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:02:42 GMT)

ADOA praises APHA for passing landmark Elimination of Asbestos Resolution
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the American Public Health Association (APHA), the largest and most diverse public health organization in the world. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:30:24 GMT)

City fined £14,000 over asbestos risks
COUNCIL bosses hit by a £14,000 fine for putting workers at risk of exposure to asbestos today said they were confident it would not happen again after tightening up safety pr (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:03:54 GMT)

Dump referendum not a sure thing : ex-Asbestos mayor
ASBESTOS – A municipal referendum on the future of a proposed megadump is not a sure thing because it will need the support of the town council, former mayor Jean-Philippe Bachand has argued. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:01:05 GMT)

Widow reveals how Bristol conman swindled her for thousands
Yet another victim of callous Bristol conman Michael Wike has come forward and told how she was swindled out of thousands of pounds from her late husband's life insurance. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:03:23 GMT)

Great Falls Job Service Closes Temporarily Due to Asbestos Concerns
The Great Falls Job Service was shut down Thursday afternoon after asbestos may have been released into the building. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:20:33 GMT)

Asbestos concern forces early closure of Great Falls jobs office
Concerns over possible asbestos exposure forced an early closure of the Great Falls Job Service office on Thursday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:22:48 GMT)

Breakthrough in fight against mesothelioma
Australian experts are offering new hope to mesothelioma sufferers, claiming a breakthrough in the treatment of the aggressive cancer. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:25:33 GMT)

City founder McTaggart, 79, laid to rest
Elected consecutively five times, McTaggart holds the record for serving the longest term on City Council. RPV — Family, friends and community members on Wednesday bid a final farewell to John McTaggart, a 20-year Rancho Palos Verdes city councilman and four-time mayor. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:48:43 GMT)

Richard Scruggs settles lawsuit with attorney over asbestos lawsuit fees
William Roberts Wilson Jr. first sued Scruggs in 1994, accusing the Mississippi attorney of cheating him out of millions of dollars in fees from asbestos lawsuits the two worked on together. Wilson claimed Scruggs used the money to fund the landmark anti-tobacco litigation of the 1990s. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:22:50 GMT)

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds APHA's Call For Ban On Asbestos, Annual Warnings For Workers In ...
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the American Public Health Association (APHA), the largest and most diverse public health organization in the world. APHA adopted a resolution calling on Congress to pass legislation banning the manufacture, sale, export, or import of asbestos containing products including products in which asbestos is a contaminant. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:36:50 GMT)

Administration delays renovation of asbestos-riddled Carmichael Hall
Although Carmichael Hall’s energy consumption costs more than most campus buildings and houses asbestos, financial obstacles are postponing the building’s necessary renovation, according to UNC Asheville officials. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:40:36 GMT)

Mechanical ventilation damages lungs, says scientist
As more Canadians are diagnosed with H1N1 influenza infection, some will be admitted to hospital. The most severely affected may be treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) and placed on a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe while they recover from the infection. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:58:44 GMT)

Leeds: Asbestos indecision drags on
GORDON Brown has insisted his Government is still looking at whether to set up a compensation scheme for sufferers of an asebestos-related condition – but refused to say when (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:15 GMT)

Leeds: Asbestos indecision drags on
GORDON Brown has insisted his Government is still looking at whether to set up a compensation scheme for sufferers of an asebestos-related condition – but refused to say when a decision will be made. (13/11/2009) (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:34:04 GMT)

Killer disease puts us top of the table
Asbestos-linked cancer deaths have put Havering at the top of a killer disease league table. Incidents of the cancer caused by breathing in the deadly fibres claimed the lives of 193 borough residents between 1981 and 2005. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:11:50 GMT)

East Lancashire family's asbestos test case ‘could change lives’
A LEGAL test case over the death of a Clitheroe man could trigger millions of pounds worth of claims over asbestos-related deaths. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:55:43 GMT)

Housing chiefs miss asbestos deadline
HOUSING bosses have been told to act now to end the misery of residents in the middle of an asbestos scare. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:45 GMT)

City founder McTaggart, 79, laid to rest
Elected consecutively five times, McTaggart holds the record for serving the longest term on City Council. RPV — Family, friends and community members on Wednesday bid a final farewell to John McTaggart, a 20-year Rancho Palos Verdes city councilman and four-time mayor. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:03:39 GMT)

Construction company owner pleads guilty to illegaly removing asbestos
The supervisor of an environmental company pleaded guilty today to illegally removing asbestos from homes, schools, churches and libraries across Central New York. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:39:49 GMT)

New York Personal Injury Attorney Urges A Ban On Asbestos To Protect Public
Joseph Belluck says a ban is needed to break the cycle of asbestos-related disease. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

New York Personal Injury Attorney Urges A Ban On Asbestos To Protect Public
Joseph Belluck says a ban is needed to break the cycle of asbestos-related disease. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:09:57 GMT)

Paragon Environmental Construction supervisor pleads guilty in asbestos scam
One of the key players in a Central New York asbestos removal scam has pleaded guilty in federal court and agreed to cooperate in the case against an asbestos removal firm and five other workers. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:51:41 GMT)

Agent Orange benefits expanded for veterans
The U.S. Department of Affairs has extended Agent Orange benefits to three additional conditions. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:14:49 GMT)

Edinburgh Council Fined £14,000 For Asbestos Failures That Put Workers At Risk
Edinburgh Council has been fined £14,000 after 14 of its employees, were potentially exposed to asbestos while carrying out refurbishment work. The workers, including joiners, had been instructed to remove laboratory doors from Castlebrae Community High School back in April 2007 and carry out alterations at the council's workshop on Murrayburn Road. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:23:00 GMT)

Planners dismiss asbestos worries
NEW leisure facilities to create jobs and attract more visitors to the Yorkshire Coast are set for the go-ahead despite fears the former Butlin's site may still be contaminated with asbestos. (16/11/2009 10:29:23) (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:41:28 GMT)

With old city hall gone, so too is a piece of Benson history
Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun Last month the old City Hall building on the corner of Huachuca and 5th Street was demolished because it was rife with asbestos, but in the process, some of Benson's history was lost. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:22 GMT)

Montana Councilman Wants $2 Million Related to Asbestos Site
A city councilman in Libby, Mont., said Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency owes the asbestos-plagued Superfund community $2 million for the demolition of several contaminated ... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:26:51 GMT)

Asbestos' dangers
I never heard of the term "greenwash" until John J.W. Rogers used it, but his article itself was an uninformed diatribe against "fear mongers" concerned about the health effects of chrysotile asbestos. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:49:36 GMT)

Eldred column
Historical society At the last Eldred Township Historical Society it was reported by Helen Mackes that the asphalt shingles on the old post office in Kunkletown had been tested and there is no sign of asbestos, and volunteers to remove them will be safe. Helen also reported that there is still a grinding wheel from the old grist mill behind Barry Greenzweig on Eldred Township property. It can be ... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:22:18 GMT)

With old city hall gone, so too is a piece of Benson history
Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun Last month the old City Hall building on the corner of Huachuca and 5th Street was demolished because it was rife with asbestos, but in the process, some of Benson's history was lost. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:29:22 GMT)

Complementary Cancer Therapies: Helpful or Hurtful?
Complementary and alternative therapies are readily available to aid sufferers of a multitude of diseases, including cancer. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation asks, "Do they really help?" The surprising answer is that sometimes they can hurt. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Complementary Cancer Therapies: Helpful or Hurtful?
Complementary and alternative therapies are readily available to aid sufferers of a multitude of diseases, including cancer. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation asks, "Do they really help?" The surprising answer is that sometimes they can hurt. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/me ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:11:27 GMT)

BASE METALS
As Grupo Mexico sheds Asarco ‘s asbestos and environmental litigation through an injunction, labor concerns about the Grupo regime cast a cloud over the U.S. copper miner's short-term future. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:24:49 GMT)

River Bend wrestles with covering asbestos incident costs
FULTON, Ill. — During Monday night’s River Bend School Board meeting, Superintendent Jane Bauer offered a report on the abatement of the asbestos in the shop classroom of the high school. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:19:04 GMT)

With old city hall gone, so too is a piece of Benson history
Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun Last month the old City Hall building on the corner of Huachuca and 5th Street was demolished because it was rife with asbestos, but in the process, some of Benson's history was lost. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:29:22 GMT)

ADAO Encouraged by Energy and Commerce Subcommittee's Hearing on "Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination"
WASHINGTON----The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization today announced that it is encouraged by the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Hearing on “Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination”. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:00 GMT)

Accused polluter’s case continued in Linn court
Dan Desler, accused of air asbestos pollution, was back in courtMonday, but only long enough for Judge Rick McCormick to continuethe  case to Jan. 11, 2010. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:46:14 GMT)

Report: UW asbestos preventable but wasn't risk
Associated Press - November 17, 2009 3:55 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A consultant for the University of Wyoming says asbestos contamination from two buildings that were removed from campus... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:07:26 GMT)

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