SV40 not implicated in mesothelioma (EurekAlert!)
SV40 does not have a role in the majority of malignant mesotheliomas -- a cancer associated with exposure to asbestos – according to a study in this month's Cancer Research.
Schools asbestos death traps (NEWS.com.au)
QUEENSLAND schools are death traps releasing potentially life-threatening asbestos fibres into the air, the state Opposition said today.
Govt 'covering-up asbestos risk' (The Australian)
THE Queensland government had reassured schools with asbestos roofs they were safe despite scientific evidence showing otherwise, the state Opposition said today.
Teacher's death link kept secret (NEWS.com.au)
PARENTS and former students of a Queensland school have not been told of the link between an asbestos-riddled classroom and the death of a teacher last year.
Seattle Jury Delivers Verdict in Favor of Paper Mill Worker with Asbestosis (PR Web)
A Seattle jury delivered a $242,500 verdict in favor of Ernest Coulter, a 75year old Port Hadlock paper mill worker with asbestosis, and his wife, LeRose. [PRWEB Apr 8, 2005]
Happenings (Times Herald)
Spring Raffle Party sponsored by Visitation B.V.M. Church, 196 N. Trooper Road, Norristown, features 125 innovative baskets to be raffled, beginning at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to allow time to purchase tickets and view the baskets. Adults only.
The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Collins & Aikman Corporation -- CKC (PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance)
The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of purchasers of Collins & Aikman Corp. securities during the period between May 6, 2004 and March 17, 2005, inclusive .
USG hopeful for resolution to asbestos claims (Chicago Sun-Times)
Chicago-based wallboard maker USG Corp. held out hope Tuesday that it can resolve its asbestos dilemma despite a crimp in plans to create an asbestos trust fund.
Running away together... (The Galloway News)
FRIENDS Lucy Houston and Sarah LeBrocq are running away from Gretna Green .... for charity. The pair will be pounding the streets of London in the world-famous marathon on Sunday, April 17, and have already raised close to their target of £7,000 for the British Lung Foundation.
THOUSANDS IN LEYLAND PLANT CANCER SCARE (Daily Record)
THOUSANDS of former lorry factory workers are at the centre of a cancer scare. Fears have been raised about levels of illness among ex-staff of British Leyland's plant in Bathgate, West Lothian.
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