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TOXIC HASTE
Does the Philadelphia Housing Authority cut corners when handling asbestos, exposing tenants to harm? A worker says yes. The authority says the allegations are by a disgruntled employee. The Environmental Protection Agency and the city Health Department are both investigating. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:32:00 GMT)

Pier reopening delayed by unforeseen asbestos
DAYTONA BEACH -- If you've been daydreaming about getting back on the Daytona Beach Pier to catch cool breezes or throw a fishing line in the water, you're going to have to wait a while longer. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:09:53 GMT)

£70m help for asbestos victims
ROCHDALE families could be among those to benefit from a proposed £70million government package to help victims of asbestos-related illnesses. Ministers are set to announce a support package which includes the setting up of a research centre into asbestos related diseases, more support for victims and a 'fund of last resort' to help the families of those who have died. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:33:37 GMT)

Local sports coach killed by asbestos
A POPULAR local sports personality died due to cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, an inquest heard. (29/01/2010 10:59:47) (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:03:58 GMT)

Asbestos fund push for CSR
The new sugar company that CSR wants to spin off should be required to guarantee the asbestos liabilities of the building products company left behind, the NSW government has told the Federal Court. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:18:07 GMT)

Asbestos Latest Problem For Daytona Pier
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Daytona Beach's famous pier was supposed to reopen this month after repairs that started late last year, but new problems are going to keep it closed until at least this summer. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:50:00 GMT)

Weitz & Luxenberg Cautions Boilermakers on Job-Related Asbestos Exposure
NEW YORK----Weitz & Luxenberg would like to send a message of caution to those who have worked with old boilers. Perhaps you worked in a boiler room in the Navy, or were a boiler tender decades ago on commercial premises. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:45:00 GMT)

New Service Offers Timely Access to Updates in NCCN Guidelines & NCCN Compendium
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.----The National Comprehensive Cancer Network announces the launch of NCCN Flash Updates™, a new service that provides subscribers with e-mail notification when updates are published to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology® and NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium™. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:45:00 GMT)

Indian workers rebuke Quebec over asbestos
Unionized workers and activists in India capitalized on Quebec's trade mission this week to blast the province for its active role on the global asbestos market. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:36:22 GMT)

Asbestos halts demoliton of Rosbergs rubble
Asbestos in the burned-down Rosbergs building halted demolition of what's left of the Queen Street landmark over the winter. Officials familiar with the project say it could be May before what's left is completely knocked down.[...] (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:47:43 GMT)

Asbestos fund push for CSR sugar
THE new sugar company that CSR wants to spin off should be required to guarantee the asbestos liabilities of the building products company left behind, the NSW government has told the Federal Court. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:38:13 GMT)

Asbestos Found In Daytona Beach Pier Businesses
The Daytona Beach Pier will remain closed until the summer, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:19:32 GMT)

Asbestos removal started at Harrison complex
A subcontractor has begun removing asbestos from the former Harrison County Hospital and metal studs are going up on a nearby office building — the first work on a $13 million project that should quickly ramp up in coming months. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:02:35 GMT)

Belluck, Pietrykowski to Chair the 2010 National Asbestos Conference, HB Announces
HB Litigation Conferences CEO Tom Hagy has announced attorneys Joseph Belluck of New York and Michael Pietrykowski of San Francisco will co-chair The Thirteenth Annual National Asbestos Litigation Conference in September 2010."We are delighted these respected and engaged attorneys have accepted our invitation to lead what has become one of the seminal annual events in the ever-evolving asbestos ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:13:00 GMT)

ICMR, University of Minnesota to conduct joint research in cancer and diabetes
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the University of Minnesota will soon start collaborative research projects jointly developed by Indian and Minnesota researchers in the areas of cancer and diabetes. The researches will be in basic, translational or clinical research fields. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:44:05 GMT)

Asbestos halts Rosbergs demolition
NIAGARA FALLS — Asbestos in the burned-down Rosbergs building halted demolition of what's left of the Queen St. landmark for the winter. Now, officials familiar with the project say it could be May before what's left is completely knocked down.[...] (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:36:54 GMT)

Proof Positive: Health inspection finds asbestos in apartment cleared by PHA
A city health inspection has confirmed the presence of potentially deadly asbestos fibers inside the basement of a Philadelphia Housing Authority apartment, just days after the authority declared Kyeeshah Wright's unit was safe. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:55:00 GMT)

Mesocare.org Presents “Ask the Expert” for Mesothelioma Patients and Their Families
On Tuesday February 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm CST, Sharon Myers of MD Anderson will be taking calls and e-mails on behalf of Mesocare.org for patients and their families. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

Mesocare.org Presents “Ask the Expert” for Mesothelioma Patients and Their Families
On Tuesday February 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm CST, Sharon Myers of MD Anderson will be taking calls and e-mails on behalf of Mesocare.org for patients and their families. (PRWeb Feb 2, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:15:32 GMT)

Childhood favorite wins cookie contest
Lori Hewitt of Eden probably has a lot of reasons to thank her mom. But on Sunday, Moms Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies helped Hewitt win the top prize in the second annual Festival Foods Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest, which took place during Chocolate Fantasy at Moraine Park Technical College. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:34:44 GMT)

Asbestos widow's grief after payout victory
JUSTICE has finally triumphed for widow June Bickle after asbestos robbed her of her soulmate. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:59:14 GMT)

Widow fights for asbestos compo
WIDOW Irene Stewart, whose husband Angus died from mesothelioma, yesterday took his battle for compensation to the High Court. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

Asbestos found in rubble
Asbestos in the burned-down Rosbergs building halted demolition of what's left of the Queen Street landmark over the winter. Now, officials familiar with the project say it could be May before what's left is completely knocked down.[...] (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:48:50 GMT)

Restoration Environmental, REC Demolition one of Canada's leading Asbestos Removal, Demolition and Disaster Recovery ...
1888PressRelease Restoration Environmental, REC Demolition one of Canada's leading GREEN environmental contractors in Asbestos Removal, Demolition and Disaster Recovery awarded the Stouffville District High School in York Region Demolition and Environmental Remediation Project.Restoration Environmental, one of Canada's leading GREEN specialty contractors in Asbestos Removal, Demolition and ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:25:08 GMT)

Asbestos scare shuts Prestatyn Youth Club
A VANDAL attack on Prestatyn Youth Club left asbestos disturbed and will force the centre to shut for 12 days. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:28:00 GMT)

Myron (Mike) D. Sommerfeld
Myron (Mike) D. Sommerfeld, 60, passed away Jan. 27, 2010 in San Diego, Calif., after a battle with mesothelioma cancer. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:16:21 GMT)

Asbestos fears close Laser Strike games
A BUSINESS operating out of the old Fletcher Jones site has been forced to close after suspicious structural holes sparked asbestos concerns. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:45:52 GMT)

J-MC schools asbestos report: five schools to be repaired
A 55-page report on the condition of asbestos in all Jackson-Madison County Schools buildings revealed that most areas are in good shape, but five schools will need to be repaired. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:02:28 GMT)

Asbestos fine as death toll hits 4,000
Two firms and a company director have been fined after workers in Manchester were exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:18:33 GMT)

Family of mill worker who died from asbestos exposure awarded $2 million
An Allegheny County jury awarded the family of a Plum man who died from asbestos exposure $2 million. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:03:37 GMT)

Parents, Teachers Voice Displeasure Over Asbestos Exposure
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Angry parents and teachers let their emotions fly Tuesday night in Bethlehem, during a meeting where asbestos was the topic on everyone's minds - and mouths. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:48:39 GMT)

Asbestos fund fears stop CSR split
The Federal Court has blocked plans by CSR to split its sugar business because of the potential impact on asbestos disease sufferers. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:55:36 GMT)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers Mesothelioma Victims The Names Of The Most Capable Lawyers For The Best Help
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created after a close family member was diagnosed with this rare form of cancer. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers Mesothelioma Victims The Names Of The Most Capable Lawyers For The Best Help
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created after a close family member was diagnosed with this rare form of cancer. The Mesothelioma Victims Center is saying, "we will help the family with Social Security, the VA, or doing research on the best medical facilities in the area of the mesothelioma victim-for free. As importantly, we will give the victim, or their loved ones, the names of the most ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:16:53 GMT)

Iodoprovidone exhibits safety and efficiency in management of malignant pleural effusion
In the USA each year, 200,000 cancer patients suffer from a malignant pleural effusion - development of excessive fluid (pleural effusion) in the chest. Several litres of such fluid can accumulate, and many patients suffer from significant breathlessness and distress. One in four patients with lung cancer, one in every three with breast cancer and most of the patients with mesothelioma will ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:17:37 GMT)

Asbestos discovery brings halt to flats blaze investigation
WORK to assess the cause of a fire which ripped through two blocks of flats in the Capital has been brought to a halt after asbestos was discovered in the ruins. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:19:40 GMT)

Report: News mostly good on asbestos in schools
A 55-page report on the condition of asbestos in all Jackson-Madison County Schools buildings revealed that most areas are in good shape, officials said Tuesday. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:32:07 GMT)

History was against CSR on asbestos
Federal Court judge Margaret Stone's decision to throw out CSR's application to spin out its sugar division free of asbestos liabilities has been called a surprise. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:04:44 GMT)

Childhood favorite wins cookie contest
Lori Hewitt of Eden probably has a lot of reasons to thank her mom. But on Sunday, Moms Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies helped Hewitt win the top prize in the second annual Festival Foods Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest, which took place during Chocolate Fantasy at Moraine Park Technical College. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:38:28 GMT)

Widow starts legal fight over asbestos
Father-of-two Roger Burgess, aged 58, is believed to have been exposed to asbestos at the former Round Oak Steelworks in Brierley Hill from 1968 to 1981. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:43:08 GMT)

History was against CSR on asbestos
Federal Court judge Margaret Stone's decision to throw out CSR's split application has been called a surprise. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:45:07 GMT)

Jay Hill, MP, urged to end asbestos export from Canada
While the leader of the government in the House of Commons was in Smithers rolling out government spending, residents presented him with a letter that urged Canada to end the export of asbestos. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:47:49 GMT)

Asbestos Found In More School Buildings
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- A local school says it has found asbestos in more of its buildings. The discovery came after the cancer-causing chemical was found in a house where students were learning the construction trade. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:48:39 GMT)

End Asbestos Exports, Scientists Tell Charest
Scientists from 28 countries have called on Quebec Premier Jean Charest to ban asbestos exports to developing countries. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:06:01 GMT)

Cleaned up : Director of education says asbestos is removed from Copper Mountain Academy construction site
Director of education for the Nova Central School District says asbestos discovered in the ground of the construction site of Copper Mountain Academy has been cleaned up. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:25:19 GMT)

It's the court of public opinion that decides
There is an almost universal misconception among the public that certain institutions - especially courts and regulatory bodies - operate within the confines of strict parameters set by legislation without regard for public perception. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:26:17 GMT)

7 Tips for Local SEO and PPC Success
I count my lucky stars that my fortunes don't rely on SEO and PPC alone. I'm happy to be part of a couple of agencies with a full range of interactive and traditional marketing solutions. That means I don't have to pretend like SEO and PPC always are the best choice for clients. They're not. I thought it might be… Check out the SEO Tools guide at Search Engine Journal . 7 Tips for Local SEO and ... (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:13:39 GMT)

Historic York Carriageworks Union branch could fold
A UNION branch which dates back to the opening of the former York Carriageworks in the 19th century looks set to fold after a landmark meeting on Friday evening. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:53:16 GMT)

Blaze sparks asbestos fears
FIRECREWS were called to Crawley company Komfort Systems this afternoon (Thursday February 4) after a small blaze sparked asbestos fears. (04/02/2010 17:33:49) (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:46:50 GMT)

Aviva, Zurich May Face ‘Spiral’ of New Asbestos Claims in U.K.
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Ernie Terry needed a moment to regain his breath after climbing the stairs to answer the phone. “Give me a minute,” he said, coughing. “Every time you get a call you wonder, ‘will this be the one that tells me I’ve got mesothelioma?’” (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:10:39 GMT)

Aviva, Zurich May Face ‘Spiral’ of New Asbestos Claims in U.K.
Ernie Terry needed a moment to regain his breath after climbing the stairs to answer the phone. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:37:39 GMT)

Former James Hardie firm 'cut' deadly dust
Lawyers claim asbestos dust footage was cut from TV adverts to avoid products being branded unsafe. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:11:46 GMT)

Kalamazoo County commissioner Grady Biby, 69, dies from cancer
Grady Biby stunned his fellow Kalamazoo County commissioners in late July when he announced he would be absent for two months as he battled cancer. The Texas Township Republican was never able to return and on Wednesday lost his battle with mesothelioma. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:36:10 GMT)

I-Team: Deadly Disease on the Rise
A Big I-Team investigation exposes Wisconsin's deadly secret: super-aggressive form of lung cancer with no cure. We've heard the warnings for years. Now, people are dying. The number keeps growing. And thousands of people in Milwaukee and throughout our area could be at risk and not even know it. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:38:03 GMT)

Quebec physicians urge Charest to call for end to silence on asbestos
Doctors claim Indian scientists being threatened with legal action for disseminating information on the dangers of chrysotile asbestos (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:13:42 GMT)

Aviva, Zurich May Face New Asbestos ‘Spiral’ in U.K. (Update2)
Ernie Terry needed a moment to regain his breath after climbing the stairs at his house in Bisley, south of London. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:22:39 GMT)

Aviva, Zurich May Face ‘Spiral’ of New Asbestos Claims in U.K.
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Ernie Terry needed a moment to regain his breath after climbing the stairs to answer the phone. “Give me a minute,” he said, coughing. “Every time you get a call you wonder, ‘will this be the one that tells me I’ve got mesothelioma?’” (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:09:34 GMT)

Aviva, Zurich May Face ‘Spiral’ of New Asbestos Claims in U.K.
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Ernie Terry needed a moment to regain his breath after climbing the stairs to answer the phone. “Give me a minute,” he said, coughing. “Every time you get a call you wonder, ‘will this be the one that tells me I’ve got mesothelioma?’” (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:10:44 GMT)

James Hardie 'cut' deadly dust from advert: court
Lawyers for a builder suing a former James Hardie firm claim the company was told to cut footage of asbestos dust from one of the company's TV commercials to avoid its products being branded unsafe. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:41:47 GMT)

Playing a dirty game: exporting asbestos
The reason Ottawa won't stop defending asbestos is politics – Quebec politics (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:38:23 GMT)

Aviva, Zurich May Face New Asbestos ‘Spiral’ in U.K. (Update2)
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Ernie Terry needed a moment to regain his breath after climbing the stairs at his house in Bisley, south of London. “Give me a minute,” he said, coughing. “Every time you get a call, you wonder, ‘will this be the one that tells me I’ve got mesothelioma?’” (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:57:35 GMT)

Out of mourning a monument in praise of migrants
WHEN Paul Signorelli decided to commemorate the life of his father Biaggio, who died in 2008, he thought first of a portrait. Then, perhaps, a bust. Then something bigger, more striking, than a bust. Maybe, a statue. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:55:26 GMT)

A generous veteran who was there for everybody
Cec Black, 1936-2010. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:04:17 GMT)

U.N. Climate Chief: Critics Should Rub Their Faces With Asbestos
Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the U.N.'s International Panel on Climate Change, said global warming skeptics are like people who see no difference between cancer-causing asbestos and talcum powder. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:36:25 GMT)

U.N. Climate Boss: 'Apply Asbestos'
Feeling heat from critics over bungled global warming studies, climate chief goes cancer-causing postal • Dutch to U.N. on Climate Report: We're Not Under Water • Blizzard Bears Down on Mid-Atlantic — Full Coverage in    NEW FoxNews.com Weather Center • Capitol Hill Staffers Flee Snowstorm • LIVESHOTS: Cameron Video Blog | Snow Preparations • TRAVEL CENTER | INTERACTIVE MAP | SLIDESHOW (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:58:59 GMT)

Activists call for ban on Asbestos
Trade unions, human rights activists and workers have called upon the Indian and Canadian governments to halt the trade in white asbestos. The protestors gathered under the aegis of Ban Asbestos Network of India (BANI) urged the governments to address the safety concerns of workers using asbestos. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:01:13 GMT)

Charest faces more questions about export of asbestos during visit to India
DELHI, India - Premier Jean Charest maintains he can do nothing to protect workers in India who are exposed to the health risks of asbestos that's mined from Quebec. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:39:00 GMT)

Critics Upset of Penn State's Probe Into Scientist- U.N. Climate Chief: Critics, Rub Faces With Asbestos- Dutch Point ...
How thoroughly did Penn State University investigate a top climate scientist who brought hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to the school? A growing number of critics say they hardly looked at all. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:58:59 GMT)

Friends, business community rally for Pat Miltenberger
For more than 20 years, Pat Miltenberger of Marshalltown worked with the Marshall County ISU Extension 4-H program, which provided skill development opportunities to area youth. As a result, she earned induction into Iowa's 4-H Hall of Fame last summer. However, in September, Miltenberger was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a type of lung cance. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:07:30 GMT)

Canadian premier denounced over asbestos export to India
New Delhi, Feb. 6 : The premier of the Canadian province of Quebec, Jean Charest, has said that he can't do anything to prevent the export of asbestos to India, where it has been linked to the health problems of workers. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:16:56 GMT)

EpiCept announces at-the-market program for selling common stock shares
EpiCept Corporation announced today that it has established an at-the-market program through which it may sell, from time to time and at its sole discretion, shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $15 million. Maxim Group LLC is acting as sales agent on the program. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:02:01 GMT)

Childhood favorite wins cookie contest
Lori Hewitt of Eden probably has a lot of reasons to thank her mom. But on Sunday, Moms Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies helped Hewitt win the top prize in the second annual Festival Foods Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest, which took place during Chocolate Fantasy at Moraine Park Technical College. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:28:09 GMT)

New Agent To Manage Cancer Related Effusions
In the USA each year, 200,000 cancer patients suffer from a malignant pleural effusion development of excessive fluid (pleural effusion) in the chest. Several litres of such fluid can accumulate, and many patients suffer from significant breathlessness and distress. One in four patients with lung cancer, one in every three with breast cancer and most of the patients with mesothelioma will ... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:20:19 GMT)

Controversy over asbestos exports continues to dog Quebec premier in India
NEW DELHI - Controversy over asbestos exports continued to dog Quebec Premier Jean Charest right up to the very last day of a trade mission to India. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:11:00 GMT)

Inspectors say schools fail to protect pupils and staff from asbestos
Asbestos tests on dozens of schools have revealed "unacceptable" safety standards that could be putting thousands of children and teachers at risk. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:15:04 GMT)

'Climate-Gate' Scientist Contemplated Suicide- U.N. Climate Chief: Critics, Rub Faces With Asbestos
The scientist at the center of the "climate-gate" e-mail scandal has revealed that he was so traumatized by the global backlash against him that he contemplated suicide. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:36:25 GMT)

Firms face new asbestos case
Building products manufacturers James Hardie and CSR accused in court of joining forces during the 1960s and 1970s to try to dissuade regulators from restricting or controlling use of potentially lethal asbestos products. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:19:46 GMT)

Hardie, CSR 'colluded', sufferer says
THE building products manufacturers James Hardie and CSR have been accused in court of joining forces during the 1960s and '70s in a bid to dissuade regulatory authorities from restricting or controlling the use of their potentially lethal asbestos products. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:30:25 GMT)

Hardie, CSR 'colluded', sufferer says
THE building products manufacturers James Hardie and CSR have been accused in court of joining forces during the 1960s and '70s in a bid to dissuade regulatory authorities from restricting or controlling the use of their potentially lethal asbestos products. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:36:18 GMT)

Firms face new asbestos legal threat
Building products manufacturers James Hardie and CSR have been accused in court of joining forces during the 1960s and 1970s to try to dissuade regulators from restricting or controlling the use of their potentially lethal asbestos products. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:32:29 GMT)

Terminally Ill Artist Hopes To Help Solve NC Case
A terminally ill artist is trying to help authorities in North Carolina solve the 10-year-old case of a missing boy whose skeleton was found in Orange County. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:59:42 GMT)

CSR faces new asbestos case
BUILDING products manufacturers James Hardie and CSR have been accused in court of joining forces during the 1960s and 1970s to try to dissuade regulators from restricting or controlling the use of their potentially lethal asbestos products. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:26:11 GMT)

Terminally Ill Artist Hopes to Solve Missing Boy Case
A terminally ill artist says he has produced his last painting in hopes that it will help authorities in North Carolina solve the 10-year-old case of a missing boy. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:28:39 GMT)

Terminally ill artist hopes to help solve NC case
MEBANE -- A terminally ill artist is trying to help authorities in North Carolina solve the 10-year-old case of a missing boy whose skeleton was found in a wooded area. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:52:00 GMT)

Mesocare.org Presents Question and Answer Session for Mesothelioma Patients and Their Families
On Tuesday February 9, 2010 at 5:00 pm CST, Sharon Myers, Nurse Practitioner of MD Anderson will be taking calls and e-mails on behalf of Mesocare.org for patients and their families. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers Individuals Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Critical Information About Mesothelioma ...
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to be an unparalleled resource for an individual, or the loved ones of an individual, attempting to deal with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

James E. Breslin
DOVER — James E. Breslin, 67, of Berwick, Maine, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, with his family nearby, at Hyder Hospice House in Dover, after a long courageous battle with mesothelioma. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:06:59 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers Individuals Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Critical Information About Mesothelioma ...
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to be an unparalleled resource for an individual, or the loved ones of an individual, attempting to deal with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis. The group says, "we know, it happened to us, and because of the not knowing what to do, we made a lot of mistakes. The biggest of which was trying to shop on the Internet, for an actual mesothelioma law firm to ... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:17:57 GMT)

Asbestos worries dog Charest
Controversy over asbestos exports continued to dog Quebec Premier Jean Charest right up to the very last day of a trade mission to India. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:47:13 GMT)

Terminally ill artist hopes to help solve N.C. case
MEBANE — A terminally ill artist said he has produced his last painting in hopes that it will help authorities in North Carolina solve the 10-year-old case of a missing boy. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:02:19 GMT)

Weitz & Luxenberg Highlight Asbestos Exposure among Navy Veterans
NEW YORK----Weitz & Luxenberg would like the public to be aware of the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases among Navy veterans. Several million people employed in U.S. shipyards and U.S. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:45:00 GMT)

Why is the US, EU and Britain interested in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is endowed with Uranium, Platinum, Chrome, Gold, Diamonds, Methane Gas, Coal, asbestos, copper, nickel, iron ore, tobacco, and cotton. US imperialism sees Tsvangarai's MDC as the weapon to stop the people of Zimbabwe's advance on these valuable resources. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:18:49 GMT)

CSX Chases Plaintiff Firm Over Asbestos
A railroad company's dogged pursuit of conspiracy and fraud charges against an asbestos law firm is unfolding in a federal appellate court and with a major assist from business and tort reform groups. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:45:40 GMT)

Asbestos link to OAP's death
AN elderly man died as a result of prolonged exposure to asbestos, an inquest heard. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:13:33 GMT)

Asbestos sitting in lot for months, garbage company ordered to remove it
(WHAS11) - A garbage removal company has been ordered to get rid of asbestos that has been sitting in its lot for months; a possible violation of EPA regulations. The reason?  The company has gone out of business because the owner ended up in jail. According to sources, the trash has been sitting in the company’s back lot for more than half a year. Local residents have been upset about opossums ... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:49:52 GMT)

Asbestos contractor under 'strictest conditions'
The construction union says an asbestos exposure incident at a Canberra auction house last year could have been prevented. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:25:37 GMT)

Woman wins $17.87 million asbestos lawsuit
BLOOMINGTON - An asbestos-exposure lawsuit yielded a $17.87million verdict Monday in favor of a woman who worked at aBloomington factory in the 1960s. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:16:17 GMT)

Judge denies late changes in asbestos case
The Victorian Supreme Court has declined late changes to an asbestos damages case involving a Melbourne man who is dying from mesothelioma, James Hardie and CSR. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:14:54 GMT)

Virginia passes bill to limit legal claims on one firm
RICHMOND -- The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would help protect a single Fortune 500 company from asbestos lawsuits -- a proposal that House Speaker William J. Howell has been quietly maneuvering to have his chamber support for weeks. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT)

Lambeth pensioners left to live with leaks and suspected asbestos
Pensioners in a West Norwood sheltered home say they have been living in leaking flats and with suspected asbestos for nearly two weeks while they wait for the council to fix the problem. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:29:40 GMT)

Clarient launches Clarient Insight Dx Pulmotype Test for lung cancer
Clarient, Inc., a premier technology and services resource for pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutical industry, today announced the commercial launch of a new lung cancer test, Clarient Insight® Dx Pulmotype® Test, that helps physicians classify specific types of lung cancer to identify which therapies may be most effective. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:54:48 GMT)

Insurance help for industrial staff
Thousands of people with serious industrial diseases who miss out on compensation because they cannot trace their employers' insurance records have been offered help by the Government. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:26:51 GMT)

Nationwide Video Search Kicks off Ban Asbestos Campaign
Ban Asbestos Now," a campaign to build awareness of the continued use of asbestos in the United States, today launched the Ban Asbestos Now Video Search, asking students across the United States to use their creativity to draw national attention to the toxic, and often deadly, substance considered "the largest manmade public health crisis in history" according to the Asbestos Disease Awareness ... (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:31:00 GMT)

Nationwide Video Search Kicks off Ban Asbestos Campaign
WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:14:02 GMT)

Aberdeen school closing to deal with asbestos problem
ABERDEEN — Students at Aberdeen Middle School on West Commerce Street in Aberdeen will be redirected to alternate schools beginning next week while the district decides what to do about asbestos in the old building. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:01:44 GMT)

Shad Plank: Howell presses lawmakers to protect one firm from asbestos lawsuits
The speaker of the House of Delegates has been lining up support for a bill to protect Crown Cork from asbestos suits. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:54:49 GMT)

Asbestos liabilities continue to hamper James Hardie
Building materials maker James Hardie Industries has generated a 66 per cent improvement in third quarter operating profit and says it sees some signs of improvement in the US housing market. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:36:12 GMT)

Insurance database plan to speed up industrial disease claims
MOVES have been announced to help the thousands of people with serious industrial diseases who miss out on compensation because they cannot trace their employers' in (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:15:23 GMT)

Professor does jail time
By: Corey Smith Faculty member serves weekend time for illegal dumping A Keene State College modern languages professor was convicted of two counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct on Wednesday, Jan. 20 for dumping asbestos into an on-campus trash receptacle.... (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:46:52 GMT)

NY Lawyer Joe Belluck Applauds Kentucky's Interest In Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Belluck, whose firm sponsors MesothliomaHelp.Net, says growing national concern about asbestos-related diseases is an encouraging sign. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

COMPO WIN FOR VICTIMS OF ASBESTOS
Ministers back sickness fund (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:13:03 GMT)

Hardie profits good for asbestos victims
The Asbestos Diseases Foundation says the latest cash-flow results from James Hardie is good news for victims of asbestos building products. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:25:36 GMT)

Sickness fund for asbestos victims backed by ministers
Seriously ill asbestos victims denied vital compensation because of an insurance wrangle could finally get cash in plans for an industry-wide fund. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:56:51 GMT)

Asbestos find will delay dismantling of ghost ship
DISMANTLING one of the controversial Ghost Ships will take longer than expected after more asbestos was discovered, it has been revealed. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:13:36 GMT)

New campaign launched to bring attention to national asbestos problem
"Ban Asbestos Now," a campaign to build awareness of the continued use of asbestos in the United States, today launched the Ban Asbestos Now Video Search, asking students across the United States to use their creativity to draw national attention to the toxic, and often deadly, substance considered "the largest manmade public health crisis in history" according to the Asbestos Disease Awareness ... (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:40:12 GMT)

Sculptor Puts Face to Murdered N.C. Child
Frank Bender, who brings dead to life, hopes to identify boy murdered in 1998. Murder - Art - Crime - In Memoriam - Sculpture (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:14:03 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-11 14:23 UPDATE 1-EnPro swings to Q4 loss on asbestos liability charge
Feb 11 (Reuters) - EnPro Industries Inc, which makes diesel and dual-fuel engines, swung to a quarterly loss as it took a significant one-time charge related to asbestos claims, but said it expects modest growth during the first half of 2010. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:43:27 GMT)

Sculptor Puts Face to Murdered N.C. Child
Frank Bender, who brings dead to life, hopes to identify boy murdered in 1998. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:54:50 GMT)

Government proposes fund of last resort for employers' liability claims
Employees claiming compensation for industrial diseases will find it easier to track down employers' insurance policies if plans for a new electronic database come into force. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:01:38 GMT)

Asbestos concerns at school
THEY allowed asbestos contaminated paint flecks and debris to fall and spread over a lawn at a Mackay school in December. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:45:45 GMT)

EPA report: Asbestos levels declining at Libby schools
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News The Environmental Protection Agency announced during a public meeting on Monday that asbestos levels in and around Libby schools are much lower than in years past and do not pose a risk to children. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:48:41 GMT)

Target Cancer: Rare Tracks to Cure Rare Cancer
You get rare music so they can cure rare forms of cancer. It's a no-brainer; start downloading. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:38:39 GMT)

EnPro 4Q earnings slide on asbestos charge
EnPro Industries, which makes diesel engines and other industrial machines, said Thursday it lost $38.6 million in the fourth quarter, primarily because of accounting for future asbestos liability claims. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:40:36 GMT)

EnPro 4Q earnings slide on asbestos charge
(AP:CHARLOTTE, N.C.) EnPro Industries, which makes diesel engines and other industrial machines, said Thursday it lost $38.6 million in the fourth quarter, primarily because of accounting for future asbestos liability claims. It predicted modest growth this year. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:55:23 GMT)

Asbestos Found in Bundy Hall
Over winter break, the ceilings in both Bundy residence halls tested positive for 0.5-3.3 percent of asbestos. Steve Bellona, vice president for facilities and planning, was quick to dismiss serious health risks from the asbestos to Bundy residents. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:42:26 GMT)

QBuild downplays school asbestos risk
QBuild says there is no reason for parents at a north Queensland primary school to be concerned after contractors inappropriately handled asbestos products. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:54:52 GMT)

Fla. Ruling to Determine Fate of Thousands of Asbestos Cases
Responding to a split between two appellate panels, the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday stepped into a simmering dispute over a law meant to help courts manage a flood of asbestos litigation. The justices heard arguments for the first time on whether retroactive application of the law impermissibly interfered with pending lawsuits by setting a new medical threshold for people exposed to ... (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:16:51 GMT)

EPA report: Asbestos levels declining at Libby schools
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News The Environmental Protection Agency announced during a public meeting on Monday that asbestos levels in and around Libby schools are much lower than in years past and do not pose a risk to children. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:48:41 GMT)

UKAS Accredited Asbestos Inspection Bodies (AIB) launch Industry Blog
Further to the HSE Asbestos Survey Guide (HSG 264) UKAS Accredited Inspection Bodies launch Industry Blog (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

Fla. Ruling to Determine Fate of Thousands of Asbestos Cases
Responding to a split between two appellate panels, the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday stepped into a simmering dispute over a law meant to help courts manage a flood of asbestos litigation. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:03:30 GMT)

Asbestos found at Aberdeen school
ABERDEEN, Miss. (AP) - Students at Aberdeen Middle School will be moved to other schools next week while the district decides what to do about asbestos in the old building. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:59:20 GMT)

Venue closed over asbestos scare
A popular Denbighshire venue, the Corwen Pavilion, is temporarily closed after concerns of asbestos contamination. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:09:16 GMT)

Swiss industrialist faces trial over asbestos
A major trial opens in Italy on Thursday in which a Swiss industrialist is accused of co-responsibility for the deaths of hundreds of workers. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:24:38 GMT)

Asbestos found at Aberdeen school
Students at Aberdeen Middle School will be moved to other schools next week while the district decides what to do about asbestos in the old building. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:02:00 GMT)

Asbestos Detected in Bundy Residence Hall Ceilings, Students Advised to Avoid Contact
A recent investigation by an outside engineering firm found that most of the ceilings in Bundy East and West Residence Halls contain asbestos, a carcinogenic material used as a flame-retardant. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:27:27 GMT)

Watchdog warns of asbestos in wall tiles
THE consumer watchdog has issued a warning about wall tiles containing asbestos that have been sold in Australia. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:03:27 GMT)

EPA report: Asbestos levels declining at Libby schools
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News The Environmental Protection Agency announced during a public meeting on Monday that asbestos levels in and around Libby schools are much lower than in years past and do not pose a risk to children. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:33:47 GMT)

Watchdog warns of asbestos in wall tiles
The tiles, which were imported from China, contain tremolite asbestos, a prohibited hazardous substance, the Australian Competitor and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said today.While most of the product h... (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:38:44 GMT)

Worthing flat block sealed off after asbestos fears
A BLOCK of flats in Worthing were sealed off today (Saturday, February 13) after a builder found asbestos. (13/02/2010 13:21:16) (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:53:50 GMT)

Local 78 places casket on Broadway in protest of asbestos abatement by non-union firm
Workers rallying against the use of a non-union firm for asbestos abatement put a shiny brown coffin outside of 176 Broadway. It's been sitting there every day since Feb. 2. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:45:00 GMT)

EPA probes TCF asbestos work
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is investigating allegations that inmates and employees at Topeka Correctional Facility were exposed to cancer-causing asbestos during building renovations at the prison, state and federal officials told The Topeka Capital-Journal. read more (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:28:21 GMT)

Issue that wont die
Friends and relatives honoured the memory of six of Raven ThunderSky"s relatives on Saturday. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:46:28 GMT)

Boy falls through asbestos roof
A teenage boy is decontaminated and taken to hospital after falling through an asbestos roof in Birmingham. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:54:10 GMT)

Boy falls through asbestos roof
A teenage boy is decontaminated after falling through an asbestos roof in Birmingham. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:57:30 GMT)

Vigil honours asbestos deaths
A Winnipeg woman gathered Saturday with friends and relatives to "honour the memory" of six of her family members, all of whom had died of cancer believed caused by asbestos-laden insulation. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:18:46 GMT)

Group seeks asbestos answers
AMBLER - The Community Advisory Group for the BoRit asbestos site wants more testing and more answers. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:14:56 GMT)

San Francisco Judge Kahn Speaking at Los Angeles Asbestos Conference, HB Announces
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold E. Kahn will join a group of other respected jurists participating in the "Third Annual Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation" conference March 3-5, 2010 in Marina del Rey, just outside Los Angeles, according to Tom Hagy, CEO of HB Litigation Conferences. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:46:00 GMT)

Asbestos warning on tiles from China
A safety alert has been issued about wall tiles imported from China which may contain a deadly form of asbestos. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:41:09 GMT)

San Francisco Judge Kahn Speaking at Los Angeles Asbestos Conference, HB Announces
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold E. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:13:02 GMT)

To Find 'The Last One': Artist sculpts boy to help investigation as he suffers from terminal cancer
A terminally ill artist says he has produced his last work in hopes that it will help authorities solve the 10-year-old case of a missing boy. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT)

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