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FVCC speaker to address challenges of asbestos
KALISPELL - Dr. Brian R. Strohmeier, corporate laboratory operations manager at R.J. Lee Group, Inc. in Monroeville, Pa., will address some of the key issues involved with the current debate concerning naturally occurring asbestos and the proposed improved analytical methodologies for dealing with the issue during a free lecture, "Naturally Occurring Asbestos: A Recurring Analytical and Public ... (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:42:04 GMT)

Is asbestos in your home or workplace?
Wall insulation, floor tiles and decorative plaster... those are just some of the everyday products that have been found to contain asbestos. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:08:38 GMT)

Four cancer cases added to health study
ST. PAUL The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced Tuesday it has identified four additional cases of mesothelioma in Minnesota taconite workers. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:17:31 -0700)

New legal trick: Fake hospital sites for finding clients
Until about noon on Wednesday, dozens of websites were identifying themselves with a Red Cross-ish logo and names like "VA Medical Center Palo Alto," or "VA Hospital San Francisco," or "VA Medical Center Gainesville" though they had no affiliation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They were actually operated by plaintiffs law firms that were searching for clients with asbestos ... (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:39:44 -0700)

Fake VA hospital sites appear in hunt for mesothelioma cases
Until about noon on Wednesday, dozens of websites were identifying themselves with a Red Cross-ish logo and names like "VA Medical Center Palo Alto," or "VA Hospital San Francisco," or "VA Medical Center Gainesville" though they had no affiliation with the U.S. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:04:00 -0700)

Asbestos removal paves way for new park entranceway
With an impending date with demolition, the defunct Manor House Apartment complex is undergoing an asbestos-removal procedure conducted by Snyder Environmental & Construction Inc. of Little Rock at a cost of $146,800. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:29:31 -0700)

ADAO Presents Week Long Series: "Exposed - The Facts of Asbestos"
WASHINGTON----The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization , the largest U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today announced a powerful week long series of contributions from renowned asbestos experts during National Asbestos Awareness Week. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:56:00 -0700)

Asbestos concerns in CSR sale
THE potential sale of CSR's sugar business has raised alarms within government and among asbestos victims about the company's ability to compensate future asbestos disease sufferers. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:16:32 -0700)

Weitz & Luxenberg Alerts Limerick, PA Residents to Toxic Plumes
NEW YORK----Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is all too aware of the dilemma some people face every day. Your tap water is so polluted you fear touching it, let alone drinking it. You live with the daily threat that contamination in your neighborhood is hazardous to your family. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:55:00 -0700)

ADAO Announces Sponsors of 2010 International Asbestos Awareness Conference
WASHINGTON----The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization , the largest U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today announced the sponsors of the Sixth Annual International Asbestos Conference to be held on April 10, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:30:00 -0700)

Crews to clean Richwoods' asbestos
Contracting crews are sealing trimwork after further tests on powder and dust in classrooms at Richwoods High School showed trace amounts of asbestos. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:57:50 -0700)

Asbestos stalls derelict home razings
The city kicked off a $20M federally funded demolition blitz Thursday, and just as quickly halted it after state officials found asbestos concerns hadn't been addressed. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:34:27 -0700)

EPA: Marco Island crushed up, buried asbestos-laden pipe
MARCO ISLAND: Marco Island may face hundreds of thousands in fines for improperly handling the toxic substance asbestos. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:44:58 -0700)

Health Officials: No Asbestos Found At Water Plant
Colorado health officials say they found no evidence that asbestos was improperly buried at a water treatment facility in Douglas County where former Denver Water workers alleged they were told to bury hazardous waste. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said Thursday they are preparing a report of their findings. Health officials say they examined the Denver Water property ... (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:33:57 -0700)

Health officials: No asbestos found at water plant
DENVER (AP) - Colorado health officials say they found no evidence that asbestos was improperly buried at a water treatment facility in Douglas County where former Denver Water workers alleged they were told to bury hazardous waste. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:59:05 -0700)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Makes Finding The Best Mesothelioma Law Firms Dramatically Easier For A Victim
For a victim, or family member dealing with news of a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis, its really tough, and there are a million questions. (Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Makes Finding The Best Mesothelioma Law Firms Dramatically Easier For A Victim
For a victim, or family member dealing with news of a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis, its really tough, and there are a million questions. The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to help mesothelioma victims, and their family get answers for the tough questions, and to provide unparalleled help, and support for all involved. The group says, "we will help the mesothelioma victim with ... (Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:19:06 -0700)

El Dorado Hills asbestos levels don't warrant full-scale study, U.S. report says
El Dorado Hills residents face increased risks of disease from exposure to naturally occurring asbestos, but asbestos levels don't appear to be high enough to warrant an extensive health study, according to federal health officials. (Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:16:00 -0700)

Mailroom mask fight
An ailing 9/11 first responder who now works as a custodian at a busy Long Island post office has been forbidden to wear a protective face mask when he scrubs the mailroom floors -- even though the stressed tiles contain potentially cancer-causing asbestos. Retired Brooklyn Homicide Detective Michael Doherty... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:03:40 -0700)

Scientists show carbon nanotubes can be broken down by MPO
A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme - myeloperoxidase - found in white blood cells. Their discoveries are presented in Nature Nanotechnology and contradict what was previously believed, that carbon nanotubes are not broken down in the body or in nature. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:20:58 -0700)

Rosetta Genomics Now Processing Fine-Needle Aspirate Cell Block Samples for Lung Cancer Subclassification
REHOVOT, Israel & PHILADELPHIA----Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that starting April 1, 2010 physicians are able to send FNA cell block samples to Rosetta Genomics CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Philadelphia for analysis using Rosettas miRview squamous test. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:30:00 -0700)

Rosetta Genomics' Philadelphia lab commences FNA cell block sample analysis with miRview squamous test
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd., a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that starting April 1, 2010 physicians are able to send FNA cell block samples to Rosetta Genomics' CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Philadelphia for analysis using Rosetta's miRview squamous test. FNA is a less invasive method to obtain tumor cells compared with tumor ... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:36:36 -0700)

New study on carbon nanotubes gives hope for medical applications
( Karolinska Institutet ) A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme -- myeloperoxidase (MPO) -- found in white blood cells. Their discoveries are presented in Nature Nanotechnology and contradict what was previously believed, that carbon nanotubes are not broken down in the body or in nature. The scientists hope ... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:33:42 -0700)

State Proposing Changes to Asbestos Removal Regulations
The plans to change the Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Regulation include lowering fees for certification and adding more air quality testing at asbestos removal sites. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:49:37 -0700)

New study on carbon nanotubes gives hope for medical applications
A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme myeloperoxidase (MPO) found in white blood cells. Their discoveries contradict what was previously believed, that carbon nanotubes are not broken down in the body or in nature. The scientists hope that this new understanding of how MPO converts carbon nanotubes into ... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:24:16 -0700)

Boston Real Estate Co. Owner Facing Several Charges
The owner of a Boston-based real estate development and management company was arraigned for the improper removal and disposal of asbestos at various properties throughout the Bay State and for failing to provide pay records and evading unemployment insurance payments. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:11:05 -0700)

Changes proposed for asbestos removal regulations
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is proposing changes to the state's asbestos removal regulations. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:20:06 -0700)

Changes Proposed for Asbestos Removal Regulations
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is proposing changes to the state"s asbestos removal regulations.from Channel 7 (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:36:01 -0700)

New Study On Carbon Nanotubes Gives Hope For Medical Applications
A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme - myeloperoxidase (MPO) - found in white blood cells. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:53 -0700)

Changes Proposed for Asbestos Removal Regulations
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New study on carbon nanotubes gives hope for medical applications
A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme - myeloperoxidase (MPO) - found in white blood cells. Their discoveries are presented in Nature Nanotechnology and contradict what was previously believed, that carbon nanotubes are not broken down in the body or in nature. The scientists hope that this new understanding ... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:24:18 -0700)

Sedgwick Council to discuss asbestos bid
The Sedgwick City Council will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. today at 511 Commercial. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:19:04 -0700)

Asbestos, notification questions put home demolition plans on hold
The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment accused the city this morning of ignoring regulations that require the removal of asbestos and notification to the state of its demolition plans. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:41:21 -0700)

Asbestos Removal Rules Change Could Affect Chaffee Cleanup
Environmental officials in Arkansas are discussing proposed changes to asbestos disposal regulations, which could have a serious impact on current demolition and construction projects in our area. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:24:24 -0700)

Marco council members put city manager in the hot seat over EPAs asbestos investigation
Asbestos failed to insulate Marco Islands city manager from the heat generated by the Environmental Protection Agencys most recent letter to the City of Marco Island on Monday. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:23:00 -0700)

N.J. Court Affirms Record $30.3 Million Award in Asbestos Exposure Case
A New Jersey appeals court on Monday upheld a $30.3 million verdict in an asbestos-exposure mesothelioma case, the largest known award in the state. The defendants lost on every issue, including the standard of causation to be applied in light of the plaintiff's short history of working with asbestos-laden materials. The suit was brought by Susan Buttitta whose husband, Mark, a 50-year-old ... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:46:20 -0700)

Study: Carbon nanotubes degraded by MPO enzyme induce less inflammation
A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme - myeloperoxidase (MPO) - found in white blood cells. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:50:38 -0700)

Minister in Leeds asbestos payouts row
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has denied "abandoning" former Leeds workers suffering from an asbestos-related condition. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:12:53 -0700)

Mayo Group faces asbestos dumping charge
LYNN - The owner of a Boston-based real estate development and management company with several properties in Lynn was arraigned Monday for the improper removal and disposal of asbestos at various properties throughout Massachusetts and for failing to provide pay records and evading unemployment insurance payments. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:13:14 -0700)

Exposure to asbestos fibers can be deadly
City of Detroit officials acknowledged Monday that they violated federal law by failing to inspect houses for asbestos before demolition. Here is some information about asbestos: QUESTION: What is asbestos? (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:58:32 -0700)

UK health authority recommends Lilly's Alimta as maintenance therapy for advanced, nonsquamous NSCLC
Eli Lilly and Company announced that its chemotherapy Alimta (pemetrexed for injection) received a positive "Final Appraisal Determination" from the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:43:46 -0700)

Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers of Cooney and Conway Redesign Web Site
Victims seeking a mesothelioma lawyer / asbestos attorney can now receive a Free Legal Consultation by visiting the leading law firm Web site (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Guest commentary: Asbestos is still a serious problem
Dr. Recker was clear in his promise to get to the bottom of the asbestos issue and bring forth the complete facts for all of us. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:45:42 -0700)

New Study On Carbon Nanotubes Gives Hope For Medical Applications
A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme - myeloperoxidase (MPO) - found in white blood cells. Their discoveries are presented in Nature Nanotechnology and contradict what was previously believed, that carbon nanotubes are not broken down in the body or in nature. The scientists hope that this new understanding ... (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:39:35 -0700)

A Novel Tallies The Real Cost Of Health Care
So Much For That, Lionel Shriver's new novel, is about a middle-aged man forced to give up his dream of retirement on a tropical island when his wife falls ill and he's forced to go back to work to keep his employee health insurance. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:14:46 -0700)

Rosetta Genomics Now Processing Fine-Needle Aspirate Cell Block Samples For Lung Cancer Subclassification
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:ROSG), a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that starting April 1, 2010 physicians are able to send FNA cell block samples to Rosetta Genomics' CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Philadelphia for analysis using Rosetta's miRview squamous test. FNA is a less invasive method to obtain tumor cells ... (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:16:09 -0700)

Terminal patient frustrated
Stephen Price, who suffers from cancer, was told to go to Royal Columbian Hospital last week. others also read... (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:35:23 -0700)

Weitz & Luxenberg Continues Efforts To Help People With Asbestos Cancers
Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. would like to highlight a sobering statistic: In 2009, over 219,000 people were diagnosed with lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. For over 13,000 of those people, their cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos or another pollutant. In response to the ongoing danger of asbestos exposure, Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Louis Capps (D-CA ... (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:07:09 -0700)

Rosetta Genomics Now Processing Fine-Needle Aspirate Cell Block Samples For Lung Cancer Subclassification
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:ROSG), a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that starting April 1, 2010 physicians are able to send FNA cell block samples to Rosetta Genomics' CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Philadelphia for analysis using Rosetta's miRview squamous test. FNA is a less invasive method to obtain tumor cells ... (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:54:37 -0700)

Which Actor is Abstinent because of Asbestos? [Blind Items]
#blinditems He thinks he is contaminated and won't have sex to avoid fathering freakish fetuses. This actor is holding out for more money or he'll be ditching a... (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:09:14 -0700)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Attorney Allen Vaught Shares Screen With Matt Damon in Green Zone
Baron & Budd, P.C. attorney and Iraq War Veteran Allen Vaught made his big screen debut alongside Matt Damon in Green Zone, which was released into theaters on March 12. In the film, Vaught plays Captain Jonathon Vaught, a staff officer in a briefing scene. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:31:00 -0700)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Over Price Fixing Involving Marine Products
Baron & Budd, P.C. attorneys, working with attorneys from Los Angeles-based Glancy Bingow & Goldberg LLC, New York securities law firm Labaton Sucharow LLP, Mobile-based Vickers, Riis, Murray and Curran, L.L.C. and Galveston attorney A. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:08:00 -0700)

Residents unhappy with city's reaction to asbestos allegations
The possibility of fines for violating the federal Clean Air Act drew a large crowd of concerned residents to this week's Marco Island City Council... (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:59:30 -0700)

$30M for Klamath Falls asbestos site cleanup
No source of funding is in place for the operation. read more (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:58:52 -0700)

Health-care woes are terminally funny in 'So Much for That'
Lionel Shriver turns cancer and a thwarted retirement into an unexpectedly amusing novel. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:29:12 -0700)

$30M for Klamath Falls asbestos site cleanup
No source of funding is in place for the operation. read more (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:58:32 -0700)

New Jersey Court Upholds $30.3 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Won By Asbestos Law Firm Levy, Phillips & Konigsberg
Family Receives Largest Settlement In The History of New Jersey Asbestos Litigation (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

New Jersey Court Upholds $30.3 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Won By Asbestos Law Firm Levy, Phillips & Konigsberg
Largest Mesothelioma Verdict In The History Of New Jersey Asbestos Litigation (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Simmons Firm Sponsors Asbestos Awareness Conference
The Simmons firm is again supporting the annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference to help raise awareness of asbestos exposure and provide support for patients and families battling asbestos-related diseases. The 6th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois on April 10, 2010. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Simmons Firm Sponsors Asbestos Awareness Conference
The Simmons firm is again supporting the annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference to help raise awareness of asbestos exposure and provide support for patients and families battling asbestos-related diseases. The 6th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois on April 10, 2010. (PRWeb Apr 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www ... (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:17:28 -0700)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Sponsors 2010 International Asbestos Awareness Conference
Baron & Budd, P.C. announced their sponsorship of the 6th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference. The conference is held by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization , an organization created to advocate for asbestos victims, and will take place April 9-11 in Chicago. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:15:00 -0700)

BoRit asbestos site one year later
Two phases of removal action complete; remediation debate well under way (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:33:28 -0700)

Still far to go in asbestos project
One year ago this week, the Environmental Protection Agency placed the BoRit asbestos site on its Superfund National Priority List, setting in motion a process that will have a long-term impact on the area. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:30:32 -0700)

Asbestos present in soil sample from Buckroe's Parade of Homes site
HAMPTON Asbestos has been found in a soil sample taken from the site of Buckroe's contentious Parade of Homes development . (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:42:12 -0700)

Letter to the Editor: Open letter to City Council: Asbestos
Dr. Recker was clear in his promise to get to the bottom of the asbestos issue and bring forth the complete facts for all of us. I believe him and I trust him.Lets not get carried away with [City Manager Steve] Thompsons communication problem, although it is serious and he needs to go in the opinion of many. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:15:00 -0700)

R.I.P. Malcolm McLaren
Oct 13, 1978 leaving Manhattan Criminal Court after the arraignment of Sid Vicious The self-proclaimed inventor of punk rock, Malcolm McLaren, has died at the age of 64. According to the NY Times , his companion Young Kim confirmed his death, saying it was from mesothelioma. While the Times reports he died at hospital in Switzerland, the Independent is reporting he was in New York. McLaren's ... (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:34:30 -0700)

Fly Ash Looms As The New Asbestos
Concrete groups are on tenterhooks, waiting for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to publish a proposed rule that aims to designate fly ash and other coal-combustion by-products as hazardous waste. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:40:17 -0700)

R.I.P. Malcolm McLaren
Former Sex Pistols manager and London punk pioneer Malcolm McLaren has died at the age 64. by T. Ballard Lesemann Former Sex Pistols manager and London punk pioneer Malcolm McLaren has died at the age 64 after a battle with mesothelioma. McLaren worked as an artist, clothing designer, and boutique shop owner before getting involved with music. In the mid '70s, he and others ran a shop called Sex ... (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:15:19 -0700)

Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren dies
Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren has died of mesothelioma, a form of cancer linked to exposure of asbestos, at the age of 64. McLaren came to prominence during the punk rock movement of the 1970s, managing a boutique with then girlfriend Vivienne Westwood and managing the New York Dolls and the Sex Pistols: The band was fronted [...] (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:15:26 -0700)

Malcolm McLaren, manager of the Sex Pistols, dead at 64
Sad news from the world of music today. Malcolm McLaren, the braggadocious manager of British punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols, died this morning in Switzerland following a fight with mesothelioma. . . . (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:11:05 -0700)

Malcolm McLaren, Former Manager of Sex Pistols, Dies At 64
Malcolm McLaren, mostly known for managing the Sex Pistols during the peak of their fame over in the UK, has died of mesothelioma at the age of 64 today (April 8, 2010) , according to the New York Times. He passed away at a hospital in Switzerland and his body will be flown back to [...] (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:33:25 -0700)

Malcolm McClaren, punk impresario, dies
By Clark Collis He was diagnosedfrom mesothelioma, passed away in a Switzerland hospital at age 64 (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:35:32 -0700)

Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren dies from cancer
NEW YORK, April 9 Malcolm McLaren, the British self-proclaimed mastermind behind the iconic Sex Pistols punk band and an eclectic musician in his own right, died last night from cancer in Switzerland, his girlfriend said. He was 64. The London-born impresario and promoter, who was also the former partner of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, died of a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:28:13 -0700)

Former Sex Pistols manager McLaren dead at 64
Malcolm McLaren, the punk rock mogul best known as the manager of the Sex Pistols, has died after a battle with cancer, his girlfriend said. He was 64. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:06:55 -0700)

Asbestos present in soil sample from Buckroe's Parade of Homes site
HAMPTON Asbestos has been found in a soil sample taken from the site of Buckroe's contentious Parade of Homes development . (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:35:28 -0700)

Punk impresario Malcolm McLaren dies at 64
Malcolm McLaren, the Jewish punk impresario who launched the Sex Pistols upon an unsuspecting world, has died. McLaren, 64, died Thursday at a Swiss hospital of mesothelioma, a cancer, news media reported. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:18:53 -0700)

Punk rock manager dead at 64
Malcolm McLaren, an impresario, recording artist and fashion designer who as manager of the Sex Pistols played a decisive role in creating the British punk movement, died Thursday in Switzerland. He was 64.The cause was mesothelioma, a cancer of the linings around organs, said Young Kim, his companion of many years. She said he had been under treatment at a Swiss hospital. He lived in Paris and ... (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:10:26 -0700)

Creator of British Punk Movement Dies of Mesothelioma at 64
Malcolm McLaren, an impresario, recording artist and fashion designer who as manager of the Sex Pistols played a decisive role in creating the British punk movement, died on Thursday in Switzerland. He was 64. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:23:55 -0700)

BoRit asbestos site one year later
Two phases of removal action complete; remediation debate well under way (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:03:30 -0700)

Still far to go in asbestos project
One year ago this week, the Environmental Protection Agency placed the BoRit asbestos site on its Superfund National Priority List, setting in motion a process that will have a long-term impact on the area. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:00:28 -0700)

U.S. Senator Richard Durbin Accepts Tribute of Hope Award from Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's Conference in ...
CHICAGO----The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organizations 6th annual Asbestos Awareness Conference will include weekend events to enhance awareness, education and outreach to those at-risk and affected by asbestos exposure and asbestos-related disease. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:10:00 -0700)

More than 100 international scientists call on Quebec to halt asbestos exports
MONTREAL - More than 100 scientists from around the world have signed a letter attacking Quebec's asbestos exports. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:31:00 -0700)

Asbestos clean up in Valley Forge Park approved
Valley Forge National Historical Park announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement with the federal government to share the cost of cleaning up about 112 acres in the park that is contaminated with asbestos and other heavy metals. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:00:42 -0700)

More than 100 international scientists call on Quebec to halt asbestos exports
Quebec is being accused of "hypocrisy" by a group of more than 100 scientists from around the world who are demanding the province stop exporting asbestos. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:18:23 -0700)

Fulton could owe $250K for cleanup: District expects fines for asbestos to be reduced
FULTON Six months after Fulton High School students were evacuated because of an asbestos scare, the bill to clean up the schools shop classroom has yet to be finalized but could top $250,000. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:35:13 -0700)

Letter to Quebec premier calls for halt on asbestos exports
A group of more than 100 international scientists and experts have put their weight behind a letter to Quebec Premier Jean Charest that calls for an end to the province's asbestos exports to the developing world. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:51:51 -0700)

A few facts about asbestos
Dalhousie's director of Environmental Health and Safety Office responds to concerns about asbestos. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:57:58 -0700)

Conference focuses on asbestos-related cancer
Associated Press - April 10, 2010 4:14 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - The son of the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will participate in the sixth annual Asbestos Awareness Day conference in... (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:20:15 -0700)

Malcolm Mclaren - Mclaren Hid Cancer Diagnosis From Family
MALCOLM MCLAREN kept the news of his cancer diagnosis secret from his family until the final months of his life, according to his son.The punk legend passed away... (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:45:51 -0700)

Conference focuses on asbestos-related cancer
The son of the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will participate in the sixth annual Asbestos Awareness Day conference in Chicago. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:41:02 -0700)

Asbestos found in Veterans Clinic
ELKO Elko County Commissioner Charlie Myers said Thursday that if asbestos found in the basement of Elkos VA Outreach Clinic isnt mitigated soon, the clinic may have to vacate the building. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:17:55 -0700)

Conference focuses on asbestos-related cancer
The son of the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will participate in the sixth annual Asbestos Awareness Day conference in Chicago. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:39:36 -0700)

This week's passages
Wilma Mankiller, 64, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation in modern times, whose leadership on social and financial issues made... (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:26:54 -0700)

Asbestos from his punk shop 'killed McLaren'
The former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren may have been exposed to the asbestos which killed him while smashing up Sex, his infamous King's Road punk design shop, his partner, Young Kim, has told The Independent on Sunday. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:20:51 -0700)

MALCOLM MCLAREN HID CANCER DIAGNOSIS FROM FAMILY
MALCOLM MCLAREN kept the news of his cancer diagnosis secret from his family until the final months of his life, according to his son. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:35:53 -0700)

Asbestos found in Veterans Clinic
ELKO Elko County Commissioner Charlie Myers said Thursday that if asbestos found in the basement of Elkos VA Outreach Clinic isnt mitigated soon, the clinic may have to vacate the building. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:18:46 -0700)

McLaren hid cancer diagnosis from family
Malcolm Mclaren kept the news of his cancer diagnosis secret from his family until the final months of his life, according to his son. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:41:01 -0700)

BoRit asbestos site one year later
Two phases of removal action complete; remediation debate well under way (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:48:21 -0700)

Commentary: The asbestos boogey man
Why is the asbestos boogey man being resurrected? (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:59:40 -0700)

Commentary: Council should reprimand Waldack
During the Septic Tank Replacement program, pockets of hydrogen sulfide were uncovered. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:14:30 -0700)

Malcolm McLaren 'killed by asbestos in Sex shop'
Malcolm McLaren, the former Sex Pistols manager, may have died from exposure to asbestos he suffered while smashing up his punk fashion shop, his partner has said. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:16:37 -0700)

Former Sex Pistols manager, Westwood partner McLaren, 64
LONDON -- Malcolm McLaren, the punk rock mogul best known as the manager of the Sex Pistols and former partner of British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, has died after a battle with cancer, his girlfriend said. He was 64. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:40:21 -0700)

Malcolm McLaren, dead at 64
Punk rock impresario Malcolm McLaren died in a Swiss hospital after suffering from mesothelioma. He was 64. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:04:50 -0700)

Vero v Power Technologies
The Power Technologies case also involved arguments relevant to policy coverage arising from mesothelioma. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:26:12 -0700)

Malcolm McLaren killed by SEX asbestos?
Malcolm McLaren's partner, Young Kim, reckons he was killed by asbestos poisoning from his fashion shop, SEX. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:30:00 -0700)

Niwot High evacuated in asbestos scare
Students and staff were evacuated from Niwot High School today when work crews discovered material in a locker room wall that might be asbestos. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:08:37 -0700)

Niwot H.S. closed today after workers find asbestos
NIWOT, Colo. - Niwot High School will be closed Tuesday after construction workers found asbestos in a girls locker room, officials said. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:43:12 -0700)

Crews Test Niwot High For Asbestos In The Air
All Niwot High School students and staff were sent home early as a precaution after construction workers found what appeared to be asbestos in a girls locker room. Students were sent home Monday afternoon, and crews were testing the air quality through the evening. The school has about 1,280 students. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:58:59 -0700)

Asbestos Concerns Cancel Tuesday Classes At Niwot H.S.
Construction workers at the school find what appears to be asbestos while doing renovation work, prompting the cancellation of classes on Tuesday. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:03:17 -0700)

Jury Awards $30 Million in 3 Asbestos Cases
A Philadelphia jury has awarded a total of $30 million to plaintiffs in three separate asbestos cases that were tried together last month, though the plaintiffs attorneys say their clients will see a fraction of that money because of prior settlements with the bulk of the defendants. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:31:31 -0700)

Niwot High closed Tuesday over asbestos
Niwot High School classes are canceled Tuesday after initial air quality tests showed traces of asbestos in the area of the school under construction. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:41:20 -0700)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers the Names of the Best US Mesothelioma Law Firms -- No Middlemen
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created after a family member was diagnosed with an asbestos related rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers the Names of the Best US Mesothelioma Law Firms -- No Middlemen
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created after a family member was diagnosed with an asbestos related rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

The Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers the Names of the Best US Mesothelioma Law Firms -- No Middlemen
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created after a family member was diagnosed with an asbestos related rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. The group's goal is to provide a mesothelioma victim, who has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer paralleled help for every aspect of need, care, and advice. This free service includes help with Social Security disability, VA Benefits, health ... (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:22:51 -0700)

Suspected asbestos spurs evacuation of Niwot High
Students and staff were evacuated from Niwot High School on Monday, and classes have been canceled for today after work crews discovered material in a locker-room wall that might be asbestos. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:27:45 -0700)

Cares for Cancer a huge success this year
The grand finale of the Cares for Cancer benefit was shaving Tom Mauer's head. On the day of the benefit, March 27, Mauer was close to his goal of raising $2,500 for both his hair and moustache to be shaved off during the benefit. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:26:36 -0700)

Lionel Shriver novel counts cost of U.S. healthcare
U.S. author Lionel Shriver counts the financial and emotional cost of healthcare in a new novel begun well before it became a key policy for President Barack Obama and the topic of heated debate among Americans. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:57:12 -0700)

Letter to the Editor: Embarrassing ignorance
Mr. E. Issler recently wrote to the editors offering to undergo a medical examination to determine whether or not the dangers of asbestos deposited on the Glon Property during construction projects were true. He also asked for anyone to suggest a qualified medical facility for his physical exam.Its regrettable that Mr. Issler chose such a public forum as our newspapers to reveal his ... (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:50:00 -0700)

Niwot High closed Tuesday over asbestos concerns
Associated Press - April 13, 2010 10:44 AM ET NIWOT, Colo. (AP) - Niwot High School is closed Tuesday for additional testing after construction workers found traces of asbestos in a girls... (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:53:19 -0700)

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Niwot High closed Tuesday over asbestos concerns
NIWOT, Colo. (AP) - Niwot High School is closed Tuesday for additional testing after construction workers found traces of asbestos in a girls locker room. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:55:50 -0700)

Niwot High closed Tuesday over asbestos concerns
NIWOT, COLO. Niwot High School is closed Tuesday for additional testing after construction workers found traces of asbestos in a girls locker room. Students were sent home Monday afternoon, and crews were testing the air quality through the evening. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:15:34 -0700)

Twitter launches ad program
At long last, Twitter has announced one answer to the question on every pundit's lips since the company launched in 2007: how it intends to make money. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:10:38 -0700)

Weekly Verdicts Roundup: Texaco, Lockheed Martin, L-3 Communications
Verdicts, judgments and awards in the news the week of April 5. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:24:04 -0700)

Lionel Shriver novel counts cost of healthcare
Author Lionel Shriver counts the financial and emotional cost of healthcare in a new novel begun well before it became a key policy for President Barack Obama and the topic of heated debate among Americans. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:24:03 -0700)

Davie may re-use asbestos-cement pipes for water at park
Town says lines safe for drinking water; experts disagree The asbestos-cement pipes that lie under the former Palma Nova site are safe enough to provide drinking water for a future park, Utility Director Bruce Taylor says. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:04:25 -0700)

Niwot High closed again Wednesday over asbestos concerns
Classes are canceled for a second full day at Niwot High School after air quality tests showed continued traces of asbestos in the area of the school under construction. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:23:43 -0700)

Malcolm McLaren killed by SEX asbestos?
Malcolm McLaren's partner, Young Kim, reckons he was killed by asbestos poisoning from his fashion shop, SEX. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:35:38 -0700)

Appeals court upholds award in asbestos case
TRENTON -- A state appeals court has upheld the $30.3 million awarded to the family of a 50-year-old advertising executive whose exposure to asbestos during college summer employment at General Motors warehouses caused his death decades later. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:54:06 -0700)

Italian Stocks: Beni Stabili, Pirelli, Popolare, STMicro, Saras
April 14 (Bloomberg) -- Italys benchmark FTSE MIB Index advanced 219.83, or 1 percent, to 23,415.39 as of 1:30 p.m. local time, a second gain this week. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:06:46 -0700)

Cares for Cancer a huge success this year
The grand finale of the Cares for Cancer benefit was shaving Tom Mauer's head. On the day of the benefit, March 27, Mauer was close to his goal of raising $2,500 for both his hair and moustache to be shaved off during the benefit. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:26:38 -0700)

Niwot High Remains Closed Over Asbestos Concerns
Niwot High School officials say crews are scrambling to remove asbestos fibers from the air of an area under construction that forced the closure of the school for a third day. Classes were canceled for Wednesday, two days after officials evacuated the school Monday when construction workers found material that appeared to be asbestos. Initial tests showed trace amounts of cancer-causing ... (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:26:01 -0700)

Niwot High remains closed over asbestos concerns
NIWOT, COLO. Niwot High School officials say crews are scrambling to remove asbestos fibers from the air of an area under construction that forced the closure of the school for a third day. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:00:08 -0700)

Research and Markets: China Asbestos Cement Product Manufacturing Industry, 2010
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China asbestos cement product manufacturing industry, 2010" report to their offering. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:53:00 -0700)

Newport News jury ends in $3 million verdict against asbestos maker
An Illinois maker of asbestos-laden shipboard parts was hit Tuesday with a $2.99 million verdict brought by the spouse of a former Navy sailor who died a year ago of asbestos-related cancer. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:12:13 -0700)

Classes to resume at Niwot High on Thursday after asbestos scare
St. Vrain Valley School District officials and experts with the Colorado Department of Health and Environment have determined that Niwot High School is safe to reopen after construction workers found asbestos in a locker room on Monday. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:53:19 -0700)

Asbestos fears prompt hiring of inspection company
The Board of Public Safety plans to hire an inspection firm to test for the presence of asbestos in several structures city officials plan to demolish. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:26:00 -0700)

FDA approves J&JPRD's PANCREAZE NDA
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development (J&JPRD) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug application (NDA) for PANCREAZE (pancrelipase) delayed-release capsules for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is the inability to properly digest and ... (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:00:51 -0700)

Classes to resume at Niwot High on Thursday after asbestos scare
St. Vrain Valley School District officials and experts with the Colorado Department of Health and Environment have determined that Niwot High School is safe to reopen after construction workers found asbestos in a locker room Monday. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:11:20 -0700)

Asbestos Exposure Continues to Scar U.S. Workers and Their Families, New York Attorney Says
Nationally recognized asbestos and mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck says the history of asbestos exposure is still being written. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Newport News jury hits shipyard supplier with $3 million verdict
A Chicago-area maker of asbestos parts helped cause the death of a Navy sailor, a Newport News jury decides An Illinois maker of asbestos-laden shipboard parts was hit Tuesday with a $2.99 million verdict brought by the spouse of a former Navy sailor who died a year ago of asbestos-related cancer. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:55:33 -0700)

Asbestos alert
Urgent warnings are being issued in Delph for residents to be on the lookout for bags of rubble which could be contaminated with asbestos. The tightly wrapped bags were discovered on the public footpath between Oldham Road and Stoneswood Road. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:01:28 -0700)

Cares for Cancer a huge success this year
The grand finale of the Cares for Cancer benefit was shaving Tom Mauer's head. On the day of the benefit, March 27, Mauer was close to his goal of raising $2,500 for both his hair and moustache to be shaved off during the benefit. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:27:49 -0700)

Linda Reinstein, CEO/Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), & Dr. Richard Lemen, ADAO Science ...
WASHINGTON----The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization , the largest U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today released statements from key executives regarding the introduction of a discussion draft of legislation to revise the Toxic Substances Control Act . (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:53:00 -0700)

Letter to the Editor: A reprimand for stupidity
During the Septic Tank Replacement Program, pockets of Hydrogen Sulfide were uncovered. This smelly gas is very volatile and dangerous. During the exploration for gas in the Caspian Sea the British Petroleum workers all wore disposable clothing, face masks and took other precautions, (Wall St. Journal) article. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:34:00 -0700)

Lionel Shriver: 'I had to get to grips with death'
I almost can't see Lionel Shriver among the large cardboard boxes occupying the front room and open-plan kitchen of her new Bermondsey house. She's just moved in, the first home she has ever owned, and I briefly, inelegantly wonder why an award-winning, best-selling novelist might choose to live on this unlovely stretch of south London. She seems rather dazed uncertain of this new ... (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:14:01 -0700)

Relay for Life fights back against cancer
By: Dineen Boyle At UNHs Relay For Life, students are celebrating the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembering loved ones lost and fighting back against the disease. Elise Bodwell, a UNH sophomore, is celebrating, remembering and fighting back against ... (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:51:06 -0700)

Man indicted in asbestos allegations
A man who allegedly posed as a certified asbestos inspector has been indicted for triggering an emergency asbestos incident. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:11:18 -0700)

Uni site shuts over asbestos fear
A university in Berkshire temporarily closes one of its sites while it investigates the possible presence of asbestos. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:32:49 -0700)

Commentary by Steve Thompson: We've cleaned up the asbestos, so when are these issues over?
The city is constantly involved in wide-ranging issues that impact the community, and the recent discussion about the asbestos issue from 2006 has... (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:59:42 -0700)

Waller Creek bridge to close during asbestos removal
The pedestrian bridge will be closed while crews remove asbestos discovered underneath. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:42:44 -0700)

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