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York Asbestos Support group to raise awareness of mesothelioma
CAMPAIGNERS will hand out leaflets at Yorks Homebase store in Foss Islands Road tomorrow, about the dangers of asbestos. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:56:16 -0700)

Researchers call for global ban on asbestos
Source: Reuters * Asks Canada to stop supporting asbestos mines * Group says no form of asbestos safe By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, July 1 (Reuters) - An international group of researchers is renewing its call ... (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:19:05 -0700)

Researchers call for global ban on asbestos
An international group of researchers is renewing its call for a global ban on the mining and use of asbestos, a known cause of cancer they say is unsafe in any form. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:21:24 -0700)

Asbestos find refinery evacuated
Workers at the Lindsey Oil Refinery are sent home after asbestos is found by teams investigating a fire and explosion at the site. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:07:00 -0700)

Asbestos cleared during holidays
Asbestos cleared during holidays (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:29:20 -0700)

Ban asbestos worldwide: doctors
An international panel is excoriating global governments for failing to ban asbestos, saying "there is no safe level of exposure" to the cancer-causing mineral. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:37:27 -0700)

Simmons Cancer Institute seeing patients
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. - The Simmons Cancer Institute at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine opened its doors to patients on Thursday. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:45:50 -0700)

Homeowners 'ignorant on asbestos'
Almost two-thirds of people would not be confident of identifying asbestos in their home, a survey suggests. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:58:18 -0700)

Music: Goo Goo Dolls 'Johnny Rzeznik is poised for the Parkway
Wanna get a famous front man agitated?Start by telling the Goo Goo Dolls ' Johnny Rzeznik he's not just gonna be playing live for 100,000 or so of his fans on Sunday for the July 4 Wawa Welcome America! Festival. That there'll also be many a fan of the co-headlining Roots out on the Ben Franklin Parkway, who may not know any of the Dolls' 17 top 10 hits (tuneful rockers like "Iris," "Slide ... (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:04:00 -0700)

Alcoa asbestos scare
WORKERS at Alcoa's Kwinana refinery may have been exposed to dangerous white asbestos fibres. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:24:55 -0700)

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Cancer center opens
The Simmons Cancer Institute at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine opened its doors to patients Thursday. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:45:34 -0700)

Mesothelioma Therapeutic Library
As of June 30th 2010, the Mesothelioma Therapeutic Video Library for MesoCare.org is available. Lectures include topics on surgery, chemotherapy, Radiation and others. This series was designed as an educational resource for patients, family, and healthcare providers. The lectures are also available via DVD by request. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Mesothelioma Therapeutic Library
As of June 30th 2010, the Mesothelioma Therapeutic Video Library for MesoCare.org is available. Lectures include topics on surgery, chemotherapy, Radiation and others. This series was designed as an educational resource for patients, family, and healthcare providers. The lectures are also available via DVD by request. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com ... (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:09:40 -0700)

Tons of asbestos-containing material removed from Ambler boiler house
The property owner of the Ambler boiler house removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site last week. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:14:41 -0700)

Asbestos find refinery evacuated
Workers at the Lindsey Oil Refinery are sent home after asbestos is found by teams investigating a fire and explosion at the site. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:42:15 -0700)

TalkRadar 108 - Don't let go
Want $80 in coupons redeemable at your local Best Buy? Get that in the first issue of @GAMER magazine PLUS 100 pages of news, reviews, and previews about the latest games. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:42:50 -0700)

Dow's double standards exposed
Here is something for legal eagles of the government of India to chew on: while Dow Chemical Company denies any responsibility for damages caused by Union Carbide in Bhopal, it has taken over all liability of Carbide for fighting out over 75,000 asbestos related law suits in the US. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:11:48 -0700)

Bhopal gas tragedy: Dow's double standards exposed
While Dow Chemical denies any responsibility for damages caused by Union Carbide in Bhopal, it has taken over all liability of Carbide for fighting out over 75,000 law suits in the US. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:26:48 -0700)

Company fined in asbestos cleanup
State regulators have issued a $33,500 fine against an environmental remediation company that was cleaning up asbestos on the Naval Weapons Station. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:33:54 -0700)

Nine-hundred tons of asbestos containing material removed from boiler house
The property owner of the Ambler boiler house removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site last week. (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:24:45 -0700)

Hundreds pay tribute to asbestos victims
Hundreds of relatives of tradesmen killed after handling asbestos have gathered in Manchester to mark their deaths. Campaigners Vera Rigby and Lauren Ross released six white doves to remember lost loved ones. (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:29:01 -0700)

Tons of asbestos-containing material removed
For The Reporter The property owner of the Ambler boiler house has removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site. (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:46:23 -0700)

Bhopal gas tragedy: Dow's double standards exposed
Bhopal gas tragedy: Dow's double standards exposedBhopal gas tragedy: Dow's double standards exposed (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:38:39 -0700)

Cumbrian woman's Race for Life in memory of her mum
A Carlisle shopkeeper will remember her mum at the Race For Life, by giving it her all to raise money for charity. (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:16:17 -0700)

Asbestos in blazing skip
A blazing skip containing asbestos caused a fire alert in the early hours of this morning (Sunday). (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:13:05 -0700)

Nine-hundred tons of asbestos containing material removed from boiler house
The property owner of the Ambler boiler house removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site last week. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:39:35 -0700)

Renovators next asbestos victims
MANY Bundaberg residents are living close to a product that could kill them if it is handled wrongly. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:10:49 -0700)

Asbestos loan raises ire
A possible $5-million provincial loan guarantee for asbestos mining in Quebec is an "unbelievable scandal," an area activist says.[...] (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:55:05 -0700)

Asbestos exposure and compliance study of construction and maintenance workers
This report is the second part of the Asbestos Exposure and Compliance Study of safe work practices especially among Australian workers. Health (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:57:40 -0700)

Asbestos loan raises ire
A possible $5-million provincial loan guarantee for asbestos mining in Quebec is an "unbelievable scandal," an area activist says.[...] (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:41:35 -0700)

Ceremony pays tribute to mark Mesothelioma Day
A CEREMONY paid tribute to people who have been affected by asbestos-related diseases. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:58:42 -0700)

Cancer fears related to mineral spur tests in ND
State Health Department is conducting tests on volunteers exposed to an asbestos-like mineral linked to a form of lung cancer. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:49:29 -0700)

Nine-hundred tons of asbestos containing material removed from boiler house
The property owner of the Ambler boiler house removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site last week. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:54:35 -0700)

Mont. delegation pushes EPA on asbestos cleanup
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Montana's congressional delegation is pushing the Environmental Protection Agency for assurances it will not pull out of the asbestos-contaminated town of Libby before its cleanup work is complete. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:40:48 -0700)

Montana Wants Asbestos Cleanup Assurance From EPA
BILLINGS, Mont. - Montana's congressional delegation is pushing the Environmental Protection Agency for assurances it will not pull out of the asbestos-contaminated town of Libby before its cleanup work is complete. Health workers say at least 400 people have died in rural Libby from contamination caused by a now-closed W.R. Grace vermiculite mine. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:55:23 -0700)

Mont. delegation pushes EPA on asbestos cleanup
Montana's congressional delegation is seeking assurances from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the government will not leave the asbestos-contaminated town of Libby before its cleanup is complete. Asbestos - Montana - United States Environmental Protection Agency - United States - Environmental Protection Agency (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:58:09 -0700)

Mont. delegation pushes EPA on asbestos cleanup
Montana's congressional delegation is seeking assurances from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the government will not leave the asbestos-contaminated town of Libby before its cleanup is complete. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:58:20 -0700)

Asbestos found dumped at Croydon North reserve
ASBESTOS has been found dumped at Maroondahs largest and most diverse floral reserve. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:40:16 -0700)

Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer Victims Should Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center First For Free World Class Help
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to be the absolute best resource center in the United States for individuals, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer Victims Should Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center First For Free World Class Help
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to be the absolute best resource center in the United States for individuals, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "upon receiving news of a mesothelioma diagnosis, family members should call us first, rather than going through the mine field of mesothelioma marketing law firms, or phoney ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:10:02 -0700)

Asbestos risk in Christchurch fire
Firefighters have contained a large fire in Christchurch but are concerned about the possibility of asbestos. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:09:40 -0700)

Asbestos risk in Christchurch fire
Firefighters have contained a large warehouse fire in central Christchurch tonight but are now concerned about the possibility the roof contains asbestos. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:17:51 -0700)

Asbestos warning over Christchurch blaze
People were last night warned to stay away from a spectacular central Christchurch fire because of a potential asbestos danger. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:02:32 -0700)

Possible asbestos risk after Christchurch fire
Christchurch City Council will today investigate possible health concerns from asbestos after a fire in a large warehouse last night. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:22:26 -0700)

Possible asbestos risk after Christchurch fire
Christchurch City Council will today investigate possible health concerns from asbestos after a fire in a large warehouse last night. read more (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:35:05 -0700)

Fire out but asbestos a concern
Asbestos concerns after a major fire at a commercial building in central Christchurch last night. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:17:52 -0700)

Asbestos risk in Christchurch fire
Christchurch City Council will today investigate possible health concerns from asbestos after a fire in a large warehouse last night.Firefighters contained the large fire the fire at Wicked Campers, on Allen Street in central... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:16:14 -0700)

Asbestos removal expected to start in September
City officials expect work will start in September to remove the remaining asbestos from the former Big Bear store at 6300 East Livingston Ave. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:40:32 -0700)

Plan to reform wrongful death law
The Scottish government is to publish proposals on reforms to the law on damages for deaths from accidents and negligence. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:34:29 -0700)

US Navy Veterans Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Should Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center First With Its Expanded Free ...
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created because a family member was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Victims Center offers a expanded array of free services for an individual, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Discovery Opens Door for New Options in Prevention and Treatment of Mesothelioma
Study released last week, funded by grants from the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and the National Cancer Institute, explains how asbestos causes mesothelioma, and opens the way for new possibilities in treatment and prevention of this aggressive and deadly cancer. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

US Navy Veterans Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Should Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center First With Its Expanded Free ...
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created because a family member was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Victims Center offers a expanded array of free services for an individual, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis. These free services include assistance with Social Security, or Veterans Administration disability, health care options in the area of the ... (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:24:16 -0700)

Discovery Opens Door for New Options in Prevention and Treatment of Mesothelioma
Study released last week, funded by grants from the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and the National Cancer Institute, explains how asbestos causes mesothelioma, and opens the way for new possibilities in treatment and prevention of this aggressive and deadly cancer. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 ... (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:25:06 -0700)

Nine-hundred tons of asbestos containing material removed from boiler house
The property owner of the Ambler boiler house removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site last week. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:09:15 -0700)

Asbestos Concerns at Site of St. Paul Building Collapse
There are new concerns tonight at the site where an apartment building in St. Paul collapsed Tuesday. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:55:34 -0700)

Asbestos Concerns at Site of St. Paul Building Collapse
There are new concerns tonight at the site where an apartment building in St. Paul collapsed Tuesday. Asbestos warning signs are now posted on the piles of building debris, covered in plastic. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:08:48 -0700)

Asbestos found in firehouse
A state department will inspect the Bogota firehouse after noticing asbestos in the basement. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:27:35 -0700)

Newly Redesigned MestheliomaHelp.Net Provides Wealth Of Information On Asbestos-Related Diseases and Treatments
The website is sponsored by the New York Law Firm of Belluck & Fox, whose lawyers are leaders in litigation surrounding asbestos diseases, including mesothelioma. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Nine-hundred tons of asbestos containing material removed from boiler house
The property owner of the Ambler boiler house removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site last week. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:55:51 -0700)

Asbestos Pushes Back Demolition Of City Building
Demolition of the Steubenville City Annex Building will have to wait another week. City Manager Cathy Davision said the demolition previously scheduled for this weekend will have to wait until next weekend. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:14:23 -0700)

Ky. Jury Favors Defense in Asbestos Case
Turning aside claims for millions of dollars in damages sought by a man who said he was sickened by asbestos brought home on the clothing of his father, a Louisville, Ky., jury voted 9-3 for the defense after a six-day trial against Dow Chemical subsidiary Union Carbide, the only remaining defendant in a case that began with nearly 30 corporate co-defendants. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:54:17 -0700)

School Board to award asbestos removal contract
The Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday to, among other things, award the contract for asbestos removal at the high school. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:14:05 -0700)

Asbestos problem pushes back school reopening in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN - Asbestos may keep the middle school closed for the beginning of the school year. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:11:47 -0700)

Nine-hundred tons of asbestos containing material removed from boiler house
The property owner of the Ambler boiler house removed approximately 900 tons of asbestos-containing material from the site last week. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:40:51 -0700)

Chester Co. mill demolition ignores government warnings, asbestos
A company ignored several government warnings to postpone tearing down an abandoned Chester County textile mill until all asbestos was properly located and removed, according to state documents. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:05:28 -0700)

U.S. lags behind on worker safeguards
In the United States, there's a lot of discussion about the difficulties of requiring hospitals and clinics to prove they are not contaminating their workers with toxic drugs. But several other countries already are requiring safeguards. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:08:42 -0700)

Asbestos problem pushes back school reopening in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN - Asbestos may keep the middle school closed for the beginning of the school year. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:00:37 -0700)

Digger's fight to honour fallen mates
IN A humble dining room adorned with photos of his family's military service, World War II veteran Reg Patterson keeps documents, including letters from government officials, piled high. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:05:56 -0700)

CIRCOR's Leslie Controls Subsidiary Files Pre-Negotiated Plan To Permanently Resolve Asbestos Liability
BURLINGTON, Mass.----CIRCOR International, Inc. today announced a major development in its effort to stem mounting asbestos litigation costs and resolve asbestos liability claims at its Leslie Controls, Inc. subsidiary. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0700)

Circor unit files for bankruptcy over asbestos claims
Industrial machinery maker Circor International's subsidiary Leslie Controls Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday in a bid to isolate and resolve asbestos-related personal injury claims. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:24:19 -0700)

Leslie Controls Seeks Bankruptcy for Asbestos Claims
Leslie Controls Inc., a unit of Circor International Inc. that equipped U.S. ships in wartime, filed a pre-negotiated Chapter 11 reorganization to resolve asbestos liability claims. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:23:08 -0700)

Circor's Leslie Controls Files For Pre-Negotiated Chapter 11 On Asbestos Litigation; Sees Higher Charges In Q2 - Update
Fluid control systems provider, Circor International, Inc. (CIR) said Monday that its subsidiary Leslie Controls, Inc. filed a pre-negotiated plan of reorganization as a voluntary petition to "stem mounting asbestos litigation costs and resolve asbestos liability claims." The filing stays all pending and future asbestos litigation against Leslie. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:11:44 -0700)

Asbestos removal back on agenda
NORPA staff may soon be able to breathe safely in the knowledge that the deadly asbestos dust in the ceiling of Lismore City Hall has been removed. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:31:56 -0700)

Asbestos, contaminants add $167K to Leatherback demo
Photo by: Free Lance file photo Discovery of asbestos and contaminated soil at the former Leatherback Industries site has added $130,000 to the cost for the Hollister Redevelopment Agency, bringing the total contract cost to $401,000. Hollister City Council members last week approved the supplemental appropriation of $130,000 toward the demolition project, contracted to Pantano Excavating. The ... (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:36:22 -0700)

Unions want more attention on asbestos
The Cancer Council and unions are calling on the government to make Australia asbestos-free by 2030. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:16:47 -0700)

Asbestos removal projects slated to start in Capitol
Illinois will be spending nearly $2 million in the next few months to remove asbestos from the Capitol and prepare for a long-term replacement of the buildings antiquated ventilation system. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:59:25 -0700)

Sailor's fight to honour fallen mates
IN A humble dining room adorned with photos of his family's military service, World War II veteran Reg Patterson keeps documents, including letters from government officials, piled high. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:05:10 -0700)

Asbestos found at Mackay school
ASBESTOS found under old concrete slab at school in North Mackay. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:15:20 -0700)

Fears Townsville students may have been exposed to asbestos
Students at a Townsville school in north Queensland may have been exposed to dangerous asbestos after work was carried out on classrooms containing the toxic fibres. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:49:12 -0700)

California May Drop Its Rock, and Geologists Feel the Pain
Geologists are opposing legislation that would lift the designation of serpentine which contains asbestos as the state rock. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:58:15 -0700)

School fears shows asbestos management 'not working'
Opposition education spokesman Bruce Flegg says the latest incidents of asbestos at two schools in north Queensland show the State Government's management plans are not working. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:15:24 -0700)

New Mesothelioma Blog Launched By Hissey Kientz, LLP
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is pleased to announce the launch of its new Mesothelioma Lawsuit Blog (http://www.mesotheliomalawsuitbl The new blog will provide a resource for mesothelioma victims and asbestos attorneys, containing the latest news and legal commentary on developments in the field of asbestos law. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Asbestos alert for fire crews
A RUBBISH fire in a derelict warehouse sparked a full chemical alert when asbestos was found in the ceiling. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:30:16 -0700)

Eden Biodesign Assists Momotaro-Gene, Inc. to Commence Human Clinical Trials Less Than 12 Months After Being Engaged ...
LIVERPOOL, England & OKAYAMA, Japan----Eden Biodesign Ltd. and Momotaro-Gene, Inc. today announced the success of a collaborative global project that demonstrated Edens capabilities to work quickly to develop an adenoviral manufacturing process providing Momotaro-Gene with drug substance and vialed drug product ready for their clinical trial within 12 months. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:43:00 -0700)

Spanish court issues landmark asbestos ruling
A Spanish court has for the first time ordered a firm to pay millions of euros in compensation to residents whose health was harmed by exposure to asbestos from one of its factories. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:08:35 -0700)

School begins to remove asbestos
ST Joseph's Catholic Primary School begins to remove asbestos. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:14:20 -0700)

Adessi: Justice for Sellafield Asbestos Victim
LONDON----A leading industrial illness lawyer has won justice for the family of a man who died after being exposed to asbestos whilst working at the Sellafield nuclear plant. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:20:00 -0700)

School asbestos discovery posed 'no risk to students'
The principal of a north Queensland primary school where asbestos was discovered this week says there was no risk to students. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:35:29 -0700)

Bid accepted for asbestos work at Lyme-Old Lyme High School
The Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to award asbestos-abatement work at Lyme-Old Lyme High School to Ellington-based Bestech Inc. of Connecticut. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:13:33 -0700)

Asbestos killed former civil engineer, 75
ASBESTOS killed a man 60 years after he was exposed to the deadly material. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:27:31 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:19:17 -0700)

Asbestos removal delays Plant City fertilizer factory demolition
An old fertilizer plant south of the historic downtown district will remain standing for a while longer. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. California - Asbestos - United States - List of U.S. state minerals rocks stones and gemstones - Mesothelioma (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:13:29 -0700)

Families doves tribute to asbestos victims
Hundreds of relatives of tradesmen killed after handling asbestos have gathered in Manchester to mark their deaths. Campaigners Vera Rigby and Lauren Ross released six white doves to remember lost loved ones. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:14:49 -0700)

Berkshire Takes Asbestos Risk From Insurer CNA for $2 Billion
Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed to assume liabilities tied to asbestos and pollution from CNA Financial Corp. in exchange for a $2 billion fee. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:38:38 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:55:31 -0700)

Geologists Crusade To Save State Rock
Attitudes toward California's state rock have changed, and one state lawmaker wants it stripped of its status. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:37:10 -0700)

Justice for exposure to asbestos
A leading industrial illness lawyer has won justice for the family of a man who died after being exposed to asbestos whilst working at the Sellafield nuclear plant. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:39:43 -0700)

Berkshire Assumes CNA Asbestos Claims for $2 bln
A unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc will take over asbestos and environmental pollution liabilities now held by CNA Financial Corp in exchange for a $2 billion fee. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:48:52 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. Nearly half a century later, attitudes toward that mineral _ asbestos _ have changed, and one... California - Asbestos - List of U.S. state minerals rocks stones and gemstones - United States - Serpentine group (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:13:42 -0700)

Asbestos Health Risk: Greater in Older Adults?
In recent years much attention has been geared towards the various health conditions that may arise as a result of working with or around asbestos. From lung cancer to mesothelioma, the facts are there - asbestos can cause significant health risks. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:31:47 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:28:22 -0700)

State rock in a hard place
SACRAMENTO (AP) | In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. Nearly half a century later, attitudes toward that mineral - asbestos - have changed, and one state lawmaker wants serpentine stripped ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:23:54 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
Serpentine contains asbestos, prompting push by lawmaker (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:13:42 -0700)

Crew clears asbestos hurled from a burst steam pipe
Workers in hazardous materials suits hosed down cars and trees coated with asbestos dust yesterday on a three-block stretch of Harrison Avenue, a day after a burst steam pipe showered asphalt and the harmful fibers onto the street. Asbestos - Hazardous Materials - Environment - Products and Services - Management Remediation and Response Services (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:52:23 -0700)

Perrin Conferences Hosts One of the Industry's Largest Asbestos Litigation Conferences Joining Renowned Defense and ...
The 2010 Asbestos Litigation Conference: A National Overview & Outlook combines speakers and panelists from all sides of the bar in one of the industry's largest conferences, taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco, CA. Hosted by Perrin Conferences, the event brings together the industry's renowned defense and plaintiff attorneys to chronicle and forecast this dynamic, evolving ... (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Travellers jail threat for dumping asbestos
A man who dumped asbestos by the side of a road in the Black Country has been warned he faces jail. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:57:14 -0700)

Sex Pistols - Lydon Struggled To Mourn Mclaren Following Dads Death
SEX PISTOLS frontman JOHN LYDON was unable to mourn his former manager MALCOLM MCLAREN because he'd used up all of his emotion on the death of his dad.Lydon fell out with... (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:30:07 -0700)

California state-rock bill has serpentine agenda
When The Sacramento Bee published a blurb about legislation that would remove serpentine as Californias state rock, it was snidely portrayed by political bloggers and radio talkers as a symbol of the Legislatures foolish fiddling while ignoring more important matters. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:49:02 -0700)

State may dump its official state rock
SACRAMENTO (AP) -- In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses.Nearly half a century later, attitudes toward that mineral -- asbestos -- have changed, and one state lawmaker wants (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:18:50 -0700)

Geologists protest bill to remove state rock
It takes real effort to impugn the reputation of an inanimate object, but there is a movement gaining traction in Sacramento to strip the California state rock of its lofty title for what geologists say is a trifling offense: It contains asbestos. The stone... California - Asbestos - Sacramento California - United States - Rock music (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:58:41 -0700)

School asbestos a death sentence
A retired Wellington principal who has terminal cancer after inhaling asbestos fibres at two schools he worked at is pleading for schools to be made asbestos-free. (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:03:16 -0700)

Asbestos disposal questions close Harrison Ave., again
A block of Harrison Avenue is closed again after a "glitch" in the cleanup of asbestos dust, according... (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:40:49 -0700)

Asbestos still killing families, decades later
EDWARDSVILLE The laundry room in the home where Julie Gundlach grew up doubled as a playroom. (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:14:54 -0700)

Global asbestos trade
Why the toxic mineral is still being sold (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:33:55 -0700)

Inside world's biggest asbestos mine
The world's biggest producer of asbestos, Russia, says an EU ban on the substance is unnecessary, and a worldwide ban would be a direct attack on Russian industry and jobs. (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:59:41 -0700)

Cancer-causing asbestos: Can you take it home from work?
The laundry room in Julie Gundlach's home doubled as a playroom when she was growing up. And that's where the 39-year-old figures she got the disease that will almost surely kill her. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:05:56 -0700)

Asbestos Trade Thriving Despite Major Health Hazards
For many in the developed world, asbestos may seem like a thing of the past: A cancer-causing fiber banned in the European Union, and limited to a small number of products in the United States. Scientists have long agreed that any exposure to the chemical presents grave risks. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:44:58 -0700)

New Treatment Helping Woman Beat Rare Cancer
A Haverhill woman diagnosed with terminal cancer five years ago is beating the odds with the help of a local doctor. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:17:37 -0700)

Asbestos' U.S. legacy may be half-million deaths
WASHINGTON The first sign of trouble came as Bill Rogers was mowing his lawn one January morning in 2007. "As I would go back and forth with the mower, I would run out of air," said Rogers, 67, of Palm Bay, Fla. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:01:00 -0700)

India's expanding use of asbestos brings dire warnings
NEW DELHI Every day, the swirling waters of the Arabian Sea bring misery to Alang, the world's largest shipbreaking yard, in western India's Gujarat state. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:01:00 -0700)

Lobbyists push use of deadly asbestos in developing nations
WASHINGTON A global network of lobby groups has spent nearly $100 million since the mid-1980s to preserve the international market for asbestos, a known carcinogen that's taken millions of lives and is banned or restricted in 52 countries, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has found in a nine-month investigation. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:01:00 -0700)

Take-home exposure' fuels new wave of asbestos lawsuits
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. Growing up, the laundry room in Julie Gundlach's home doubled as a playroom. And that's where the 39-year-old figures she got the disease that will almost surely kill her. ... (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:54:51 -0700)

Ignatieff to halt asbestos exports if elected
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff agrees it's time for Canada to get out of the asbestos business and says now is the time to retrain asbestos workers for other jobs. But he stopped short of advising Premier Jean Charest, whose cabinet still has not decided whether to guarantee a $58-million loan to reopen Quebec's Jeffery Mine, an underground asbestos mine. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:23:34 -0700)

Asbestos trade thriving in developing world: report
Despite proven links to cancer, a ban in the European Union and four other countries, and damning scientific studies, asbestos is still selling like hotcakes in the developing world, a report said Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:41:27 -0700)

Major BBC investigation batters Canada's controversial asbestos industry
MONTREAL - Canada's controversial asbestos industry is facing a public-relations tsunami today, with a volley of damning international media reports. The British Broadcasting Corporation has aired an in-depth series on the asbestos trade as part of a joint investigation. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:43:53 -0700)

Approved Congoleum Bankruptcy Plan Puts All Asbestos Claims in Same Boat
After nearly seven years and more than a dozen failed attempts, a reorganization plan allowing Congoleum Corp. to emerge from bankruptcy has finally met with a federal judge's approval. All asbestos claimants -- even those who agreed to settle before the bankruptcy case was filed on Dec. 31, 2003 -- are placed in the same class and their claims are to be processed through the plan trust and ... (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:36:53 -0700)

Asbestos trade thriving in developing world: report
(WASHINGTON ) - Despite proven links to cancer, a ban in the European Union and restrictions in the United States, industry lobbyists have ensured that asbestos is still selling like hotcakes in the developing world, a report said Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:56:40 -0700)

Lobbyists Push Use Of Deadly Asbestos In Developing Countries
Intellpuke: This article was written by Jim Morris, writing for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, and was posted on McClatchy Newspapers' Web site edition for Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Because this article deals with public health issues, I deemed it warranted as broad a readership as possible and hope that Mr. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:30:55 -0700)

Asbestos floor tile will be removed at Bloomingdale school
The school district expects to have an asbestos floor tile removal project finished at the Martha B. Day (MBD) School before the start of the new school year in September. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:35:05 -0700)

Deadly impact in U.S. growing
SECOND OF TWO PARTS By Jim Morris International Consortium of Investigative Journalists WASH (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:04:18 -0700)

Asbestos Removed at Old Clinton Police Station
There will be some activity at the old Clinton police station as work begins this week to remove a small amount of asbestos in the building. The hazardous material would require... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:02:56 -0700)

Asbestos found in hay barn fire
A barn in east Devon containing 500 tonnes of hay and some asbestos is damaged in a fire. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:57:22 -0700)

Serpentine: State rock no more?
Asbestos may cost "incredibly cool rock" its lofty statusThe state rocks reputation is becoming blemished despite the clear look it helps the Smith River maintain.Some people want to take away serpentines status because it can contain asbestos.Most of it doesnt have asbestos, said Mike Furniss, a hydrologist for the U.S. Forest Service. Its something to worry about, but its not like ... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:04:56 -0700)

Take-home exposure fuels wave of asbestos lawsuits
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. Growing up, the laundry room in Julie Gundlachs home doubled as a playroom. And thats where the 39-year-old figures she got the disease that will almost surely kill her. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:19:07 -0700)

BBC asbestos report slams Canada
Canada's controversial asbestos industry has been hit with a public-relations tsunami after damning international media reports that probed the use of the building material in developing countries. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:25:13 -0700)

Lobbyists push asbestos use in the developing world
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, banned or restricted in 52 countries, but lobbyists and trade associations have kept the business alive by promoting its use in the developing world. A nine-month investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the BBC was published this week by the Center for Public Integrity. The ICIJ investigation, "Dangers in the Dust," has ... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:29:49 -0700)

Global asbestos trade: dangerous and growing
Asbestos is vilified in the United States and banned in the European Union, but growing usage in the developing world has stoked fears of more asbestos-related deaths. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:16:21 -0700)

Asbestos find closes high school block
AN ENTIRE block of Moss Vale High School has been quarantined after asbestos was found during remedial work on Monday... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:30:06 -0700)

Asbestos found, removed from four locations in Von Braun Center during renovation
Asbestos was found in the tile flooring near the box office, the white, plaster-looking panels around the outside of the building, and around the ductwork in both the arena and concert hall. (Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:01:11 -0700)

Asbestos threat in state schools
MORE than a third of Queensland state schools inspected for a new asbestos threat have come back positive for the deadly substance. (Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:15:14 -0700)

Tributes to crush victim
CLANCIE Ridley texted her friend Carla Perovich before her death: "Mwa off to the Love Parade. Woo hoo miss your head." (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0700)

Last messages of stampede victim
"MWA off to the Love Parade. Woo hoo," Clancie Riley's SMS read. Hours later, she would be killed in a stampede at a music festival. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0700)

Tributes flow for Aussie stampede victim
"MWA off to the Love Parade. Woo hoo," Clancie Riley's final SMS read. Hours later, the bubbly 27-year-old was killed in a stampede. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:45:29 -0700)

Mixed Causation Is Jury Question in Asbestos Cases Involving Smokers
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has ruled that two plaintiffs alleging that asbestos exposure caused their illnesses cannot have their cases dismissed on summary judgment simply because their doctor opined their illnesses are attributable both to asbestos exposure and to smoking. According to the plaintiffs' attorney, the court's ruling could impact many cases beyond asbestos litigation by setting ... (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:37:53 -0700)

Rock for Doc' fundraiser brings in about $15,000
FARMINGTON Spectators at the "Rock for Doc" fundraising event Sunday helped local doctor Mona Chiha raise three times the dollar amount she hoped. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:38:21 -0700)

Tester: Waive some tuition to bring specialist physicians to Libby
LIBBY - Doctors working in the fields of asbestos-relateddisease could have much of their medical school tuition paid undera proposal intended to bring specialized expertise to Libby'shealth care community. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:41:23 -0700)

Embezzle case gets Shirley woman probation
BOSTON -- A 58-year-old Shirley woman blamed her horrible childhood and a rocky marriage for a gambling addiction that contributed to her embezzling nearly $200,000 from an Ayer company, according to court documents. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:41:38 -0700)

Barnet homes asbestos scare
GMB rejects HSE decision to close file on Barnet Homes asbestos scare. (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:22:55 -0700)

The Asbestos Toll Goes Global [The Pump Handle]
The Center for Public Integrity's International Consortium of Investigative Journalists mounted a nine-month investigation into the global trade on asbestos , and teamed up with the BBC's International News Services to document the asbestos industry's activities in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Russia, and the United States. What they found is deeply troubling: Our investigation ... (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:49:01 -0700)

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