Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma News and Mesothelioma Attorneys: June 2005

Thursday, June 30, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/30/2005

Senator Specter Breaks Promise to Mesothelioma Patient and Research Community

The mesothelioma research community today expressed great disappointment in Senator Arlen Specter's reluctance to provide additional funding for mesothelioma research at the National Institutes of Health .

Kubota Corp at center of 51 asbestos deaths in past decade

OSAKA -- Fifty-one workers and related traders for major machinery maker Kubota Corp. have died over the past 10 years from mesothelioma and other forms of cancer related to the use of asbestos, it has been learned.

Kubota Links 79 Deaths to Asbestos

Japanese industrial equipment maker Kubota Corp. said Wednesday that 79 employees, mostly plant workers, died over a decades-long period of a type of cancer likely caused by the company's production of asbestos products.

Japan Hot Stocks-Kubota down on asbestos reports

TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - The following stock is on the move on Thursday: **KUBOTA FACES SELLING GLUT ON ASBESTOS REPORTS** Kubota Corp. untraded with a glut of sell orders at 606 yen, down 20 yen or 3.2 percent, after Japanese media said 78 people who worked at its Amagasaki ...

Japan Hot Stocks-Fujitsu, Fujitsu Frontech, Fanuc

TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - The following stocks are on the move on Thursday: **FUJITSU UP ON PLAN TO SELL PALM SECURITY OVERSEAS** Fujitsu Ltd. gains 0.7 percent to 589 yen after it said on Thursday it would start overseas sales of a biometric reader that identifies people by scanning ...

Japan Hot Stocks-Takefuji, Toyota, exporters, Kubota

TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - The following stocks are on the move on Thursday: **TAKEFUJI JUMPS AFTER RAISING DIVIDEND** Takefuji Corp. jumps 7.3 percent to 7,400 yen after the consumer finance company said it would increase its annual dividend to 230 yen for the year to March 2006, from 100 ...

Threat to fine workers

THE Howard Government is threatening to fine workers who marched in a rally that led to a $1.5 billion settlement for asbestos victims.

Kyodo news summary -8-

_ ---------- 79 Kubota workers died of asbestos-linked diseases

79 Kubota workers died of asbestos-linked diseases

_ Seventy-nine workers of major machinery maker Kubota Corp. died of diseases believed to be related to asbestos from 1978 to 2004, most of them after working at its asbestos factories, the Osaka-based company said Wednesday.

Asbestos Study Looks at Environmental Impact

A new study by U.C. Davis researchers has found that Californians who live near the kind of rocks that can contain asbestos are more likely than others in the state to contract a rare cancer, according to a report in The Sacramento Bee .

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/29/2005

Kubota Corp at center of 51 asbestos deaths in past decade

Kyodo news summary -8-

_ ---------- 79 Kubota workers died of asbestos-linked diseases

79 Kubota workers died of asbestos-linked diseases

Threat to fine workers

THE Howard Government is threatening to fine workers who marched in a rally that led to a $1.5 billion settlement for asbestos victims.

Asbestos Study Looks at Environmental Impact

Study cites asbestos impact

People who live near the kind of rocks that can contain asbestos are more likely than other Californians to contract a rare cancer, according to a study being published in the nation's leading respiratory medical journal.

Asbestos raises red flags in state

Not every asbestos fiber resides in El Dorado County.

Six Baron & Budd Attorneys Named Rising Stars of the Texas Bar: Associate Chris Panatier also Featured in Texas Super

Six attorneys with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. have been named Rising Stars of Texas Law in the July 2005 editions of Texas Super Lawyers; Rising Stars and Texas Monthly. The annual list honoring the states top young attorneys is a joint project of the publishers of Texas Monthly and Law & Politics. Only 2.5% of Texas attorneys under the age of 40 or who have been in practice less than

Victim's Organizations Form Asbestos Victims Coalition in Opposition to Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization today announced the formation of the Asbestos Victims Coalition, comprised of consumer groups, victims organizations and specialists working together to ensure that the voice of asbestos victims is fairly represented.

Asbestos detected at school

Sinks will be removed today from 12 classrooms at Hale'iwa Elementary School where asbestos was found in a coating on the underside of the sinks, according to state education officials.

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/28/2005

Asbestos Study Looks at Environmental Impact

Study cites asbestos impact

Asbestos raises red flags in state

Not every asbestos fiber resides in El Dorado County.

Six Baron & Budd Attorneys Named Rising Stars of the Texas Bar: Associate Chris Panatier also Featured in Texas Super

Victim's Organizations Form Asbestos Victims Coalition in Opposition to Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation

Asbestos detected at school

Sinks will be removed today from 12 classrooms at Hale'iwa Elementary School where asbestos was found in a coating on the underside of the sinks, according to state education officials.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against United American Healthcare Corporation -- UAHC

The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. hereby provides notice that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of United American Healthcare Corporation securities during the period between May 26, 2000 and April 22, 2004, inclusive .

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Navarre Corporation -- NAVR

The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. hereby provides notice that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of Navarre Corporation securities during the period between July 23, 2002 and May 31, 2005, inclusive .

Baron & Budd Attorney Charla Aldous Profiled in "The National Law Journal": Annual feature Profiles 10 Attorneys with

Charla G. Aldous, an attorney with the Dallas-based firm Baron & Budd. P.C., was profiled in this weeks issue of "The National Law Journal." The annual feature entitled Winning recognizes ten accomplished litigators with significant recent trial victories and track records of success over many years. [PRWEB Jun 23, 2005]

Zunch Communications Launches New Website for International Mesothelioma Program: Contribution by Baron & Budd Supports

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 15, 2005 -- Web Design and Search Engine Optimization Firm Zunch Communications, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the new International Mesothelioma Program website ( http://www.impmeso.org ). The International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA is both a clinical and research program geared toward developing more advanced

Monday, June 27, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/27/2005

Victim's Organizations Form Asbestos Victims Coalition in Opposition to Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation

Asbestos detected at school

Sinks will be removed today from 12 classrooms at Hale'iwa Elementary School where asbestos was found in a coating on the underside of the sinks, according to state education officials.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against United American Healthcare Corporation -- UAHC

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Navarre Corporation -- NAVR

Baron & Budd Attorney Charla Aldous Profiled in "The National Law Journal": Annual feature Profiles 10 Attorneys with

Zunch Communications Launches New Website for International Mesothelioma Program: Contribution by Baron & Budd Supports

Trust fund proposed for claims of asbestos

WASHINGTON -- A congressional effort to cope with the burgeoning number of asbestos lawsuits would end a program in Maryland that has been hailed as a model for streamlining the legal process for victims of asbestos-related diseases.

Silicosis victim, union make asbestos comparison

The victim of a fatal lung disease linked to sand blasting says illnesses associated with the activity are potentially on the same scale as those caused by asbestos.

Putting asbestos mystery to a test

Al Rogel, a Rancho Cordova engineer, is tired of fretting about whether tiny asbestos fibers in the air might be hurting his friends in El Dorado County.

Alfacell CEO Kuslima Shogen Addresses 7th International Meeting on Ribonucleases

Alfacell Corporation , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, today announced that Kuslima Shogen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, addressed the closing session of the 7th International Meeting on Ribonucleases in Stara Lesna, Slovak Republic yesterday evening.

Sunday, June 26, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/26/2005

Asbestos detected at school

Sinks will be removed today from 12 classrooms at Hale'iwa Elementary School where asbestos was found in a coating on the underside of the sinks, according to state education officials.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against United American Healthcare Corporation -- UAHC

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Navarre Corporation -- NAVR

Baron & Budd Attorney Charla Aldous Profiled in "The National Law Journal": Annual feature Profiles 10 Attorneys with

Zunch Communications Launches New Website for International Mesothelioma Program: Contribution by Baron & Budd Supports

Trust fund proposed for claims of asbestos

Silicosis victim, union make asbestos comparison

The victim of a fatal lung disease linked to sand blasting says illnesses associated with the activity are potentially on the same scale as those caused by asbestos.

Putting asbestos mystery to a test

Al Rogel, a Rancho Cordova engineer, is tired of fretting about whether tiny asbestos fibers in the air might be hurting his friends in El Dorado County.

Alfacell CEO Kuslima Shogen Addresses 7th International Meeting on Ribonucleases

Naturally occurring asbestos stretches fibers' deadly reach

Orange gravel marks the fresh grave of the old Gem Park vermiculite mine in the hills west of Ca�on City. Federal officials last summer quickly filled in the abandoned mine, which now lies near a new ranchette development, when they discovered asbestos in the rubble - natural asbestos.

Saturday, June 25, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/25/2005

Asbestos detected at school

Sinks will be removed today from 12 classrooms at Hale'iwa Elementary School where asbestos was found in a coating on the underside of the sinks, according to state education officials.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against United American Healthcare Corporation -- UAHC

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Navarre Corporation -- NAVR

Baron & Budd Attorney Charla Aldous Profiled in "The National Law Journal": Annual feature Profiles 10 Attorneys with

Zunch Communications Launches New Website for International Mesothelioma Program: Contribution by Baron & Budd Supports

Trust fund proposed for claims of asbestos

Silicosis victim, union make asbestos comparison

The victim of a fatal lung disease linked to sand blasting says illnesses associated with the activity are potentially on the same scale as those caused by asbestos.

Putting asbestos mystery to a test

Al Rogel, a Rancho Cordova engineer, is tired of fretting about whether tiny asbestos fibers in the air might be hurting his friends in El Dorado County.

Alfacell CEO Kuslima Shogen Addresses 7th International Meeting on Ribonucleases

Naturally occurring asbestos stretches fibers' deadly reach

Friday, June 24, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/24/2005

Baron & Budd Attorney Charla Aldous Profiled in "The National Law Journal": Annual feature Profiles 10 Attorneys with

Zunch Communications Launches New Website for International Mesothelioma Program: Contribution by Baron & Budd Supports

Trust fund proposed for claims of asbestos

Silicosis victim, union make asbestos comparison

The victim of a fatal lung disease linked to sand blasting says illnesses associated with the activity are potentially on the same scale as those caused by asbestos.

Putting asbestos mystery to a test

Al Rogel, a Rancho Cordova engineer, is tired of fretting about whether tiny asbestos fibers in the air might be hurting his friends in El Dorado County.

Alfacell CEO Kuslima Shogen Addresses 7th International Meeting on Ribonucleases

Naturally occurring asbestos stretches fibers' deadly reach

Orange gravel marks the fresh grave of the old Gem Park vermiculite mine in the hills west of Cañon City. Federal officials last summer quickly filled in the abandoned mine, which now lies near a new ranchette development, when they discovered asbestos in the rubble - natural asbestos.

Asbestos removal continues at former Edinburg High School

EDINBURG - Asbestos removal at the former Edinburg High School should resume Monday after a subcontractor last week made the mistake of sawing through a laboratory science table containing asbestos....

Bill could spur trust fund to pay victims

As he sits at his kitchen table with his tray full of medicine that he must take to keep breathing, Rochester Steverson, of Pittsburgh's Windgap neighborhood, is hoping he does not become the kind of statistic kept by the federal government.

Occupational Health And Safety And ‘Deadly’asbestos

Recommend Government ban asbestos with sense of urgency.

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/23/2005

Baron & Budd Attorney Charla Aldous Profiled in "The National Law Journal": Annual feature Profiles 10 Attorneys with

Zunch Communications Launches New Website for International Mesothelioma Program: Contribution by Baron & Budd Supports

Trust fund proposed for claims of asbestos

Silicosis victim, union make asbestos comparison

The victim of a fatal lung disease linked to sand blasting says illnesses associated with the activity are potentially on the same scale as those caused by asbestos.

Putting asbestos mystery to a test

Al Rogel, a Rancho Cordova engineer, is tired of fretting about whether tiny asbestos fibers in the air might be hurting his friends in El Dorado County.

Alfacell CEO Kuslima Shogen Addresses 7th International Meeting on Ribonucleases

Naturally occurring asbestos stretches fibers' deadly reach

Asbestos removal continues at former Edinburg High School

Bill could spur trust fund to pay victims

Occupational Health And Safety And ‘Deadly’asbestos

Recommend Government ban asbestos with sense of urgency.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/22/2005

Zunch Communications Launches New Website for International Mesothelioma Program: Contribution by Baron & Budd Supports

Trust fund proposed for claims of asbestos

Silicosis victim, union make asbestos comparison

The victim of a fatal lung disease linked to sand blasting says illnesses associated with the activity are potentially on the same scale as those caused by asbestos.

Putting asbestos mystery to a test

Al Rogel, a Rancho Cordova engineer, is tired of fretting about whether tiny asbestos fibers in the air might be hurting his friends in El Dorado County.

Alfacell CEO Kuslima Shogen Addresses 7th International Meeting on Ribonucleases

Naturally occurring asbestos stretches fibers' deadly reach

Asbestos removal continues at former Edinburg High School

Bill could spur trust fund to pay victims

Occupational Health And Safety And ‘Deadly’asbestos

Recommend Government ban asbestos with sense of urgency.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Willbros Group, Inc.

DALLAS, June 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE:WG)("Willbros" or the "Company") securities during the period between May 6, 2002 and May 16, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The complaint alleges that Willbros Group, Inc. has violated federal securities laws by

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/14/2005

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web Site About Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

Dallas, TX--(HISPANIC PR WIRE BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2005--The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. is pleased to announce the launch of Mesotelioma en Espanol (http://www.mesoteliomaespanol.com), a Spanish-language Web site created to provide medical and legal information for Spanish-speaking victims of mesothelioma and their families.

Immunotherapy of Murine Malignant Mesothelioma Using Tumor Lysate- Pulsed Dendritic Cells

Rationale: Exploiting the immunostimulatory capacities of dendritic cells holds great promise for cancer immunotherapy.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web site about Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. is pleased to announce the launch of Mesotelioma en Espanol , a Spanish-language Web site created to provide medical and legal information for Spanish-speaking victims of mesothelioma and their families.

Summer Roundup: Frejus tunnel, Ashley Stamp, David Rowan, Vancouver, Nordica

The disastrous Frejus tunnel fire two weeks ago will affect travelers planning to visit the 2006 Olympic venues (the tunnel’s Italian terminus is at Bardonecchia, the site of the snowboarding events next February). Here are some tips on getting around the tunnel closure.

Australian Olympic Committee

The AOC is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation, committed to the development of Australian youth, sport and the funding of future Olympic teams.

Banton to continue asbestos battle

Asbestos-victim advocate Bernie Banton says he will never stop him battling for justice after being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Banton to continue asbestos battle

Asbestos-victim advocate Bernie Banton may only have 20 per cent of his lung capacity left, but he says that will never stop him battling for justice.

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Woodworker framed his life with skill, ingenuity

The wood studio up a gravel hill off Alum Ridge Road in Floyd County that housed Hutchins Cabinet Shop now sits dormant. Electric saws and drills wait quietly for their master's hands to skillfully perform the cutting and fastening for which they were designed.

Asbestos Lawsuit Caught in a Web

The court system, groaning under the weight of asbestos cases, has prompted Congress to intervene. But some say the cure is worse than the disease.

Monday, June 13, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/13/2005

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web Site About Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

Immunotherapy of Murine Malignant Mesothelioma Using Tumor Lysate- Pulsed Dendritic Cells

Rationale: Exploiting the immunostimulatory capacities of dendritic cells holds great promise for cancer immunotherapy.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web site about Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

Banton to continue asbestos battle

Asbestos-victim advocate Bernie Banton says he will never stop him battling for justice after being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Banton to continue asbestos battle

Asbestos-victim advocate Bernie Banton may only have 20 per cent of his lung capacity left, but he says that will never stop him battling for justice.

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Woodworker framed his life with skill, ingenuity

Asbestos Lawsuit Caught in a Web

The court system, groaning under the weight of asbestos cases, has prompted Congress to intervene. But some say the cure is worse than the disease.

Time is short

Given the advancing age of our surviving World War II veterans, time is short for these particular victims of asbestos-related illnesses.

'Asbestos timebomb'

BARNSLEY is sitting on an asbestos timebomb with compensation claims by former miners set to soar, an MP has claimed. (10/06/2005 10:32:52)

Sunday, June 12, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/12/2005

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web Site About Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

Immunotherapy of Murine Malignant Mesothelioma Using Tumor Lysate- Pulsed Dendritic Cells

Rationale: Exploiting the immunostimulatory capacities of dendritic cells holds great promise for cancer immunotherapy.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web site about Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Woodworker framed his life with skill, ingenuity

Asbestos Lawsuit Caught in a Web

The court system, groaning under the weight of asbestos cases, has prompted Congress to intervene. But some say the cure is worse than the disease.

Time is short

Given the advancing age of our surviving World War II veterans, time is short for these particular victims of asbestos-related illnesses.

'Asbestos timebomb'

BARNSLEY is sitting on an asbestos timebomb with compensation claims by former miners set to soar, an MP has claimed. (10/06/2005 10:32:52)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Managing Shareholder Russell Budd to Speak at Mealeys Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference

Baron & Budd, P.C. Managing Shareholder Russell Budd will speak at the Mealeys Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference held today in Chicago. Budd will serve as a panelist for a forum entitled, Anatomy of a Successful Asbestos Bankruptcy. [PRWEB Jun 10, 2005]

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Saturday, June 11, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/11/2005

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web Site About Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

Immunotherapy of Murine Malignant Mesothelioma Using Tumor Lysate- Pulsed Dendritic Cells

Rationale: Exploiting the immunostimulatory capacities of dendritic cells holds great promise for cancer immunotherapy.

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web site about Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Asbestos Lawsuit Caught in a Web

The court system, groaning under the weight of asbestos cases, has prompted Congress to intervene. But some say the cure is worse than the disease.

Time is short

Given the advancing age of our surviving World War II veterans, time is short for these particular victims of asbestos-related illnesses.

'Asbestos timebomb'

BARNSLEY is sitting on an asbestos timebomb with compensation claims by former miners set to soar, an MP has claimed. (10/06/2005 10:32:52)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Managing Shareholder Russell Budd to Speak at Mealeys Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Asbestos kills navy vet

The grieving relatives of a Portishead veteran are hoping that an inquest into his death will save lives by raising the profile of a 'devastating' disease.

Friday, June 10, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/10/2005

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web Site About Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Launches Spanish-Language Web site about Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

'Asbestos timebomb'

BARNSLEY is sitting on an asbestos timebomb with compensation claims by former miners set to soar, an MP has claimed. (10/06/2005 10:32:52)

Baron & Budd, P.C. Managing Shareholder Russell Budd to Speak at Mealeys Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Asbestos kills navy vet

The grieving relatives of a Portishead veteran are hoping that an inquest into his death will save lives by raising the profile of a 'devastating' disease.

Dr. Jacob V. Maizel, Jr. and Dr. Susanna Rybak Join Alfacell's Scientific Advisory Board

Alfacell Corporation today announced the appointment of Dr. Jacob V. Maizel, Jr. and Dr. Susanna Rybak from the National Institutes of Health to the Company's Scientific Advisory Board .

Shock asbestos discovery puts 70 at risk

A 38-unit apartment complex in Queanbeyan - home to possibly 70 people - has been found to have potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos fibre in the ceiling.

Senators Clash on Asbestos Litigation Bill

Tongue firmly in cheek, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist — a cardiac surgeon — pledged Tuesday to resuscitate Democratic leader Harry Reid if Senate legislation to curb the increasing number of asbestos lawsuits makes him ill.

Thursday, June 09, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/9/2005

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Dr. Jacob V. Maizel, Jr. and Dr. Susanna Rybak Join Alfacell's Scientific Advisory Board

Alfacell Corporation today announced the appointment of Dr. Jacob V. Maizel, Jr. and Dr. Susanna Rybak from the National Institutes of Health to the Company's Scientific Advisory Board .

Shock asbestos discovery puts 70 at risk

A 38-unit apartment complex in Queanbeyan - home to possibly 70 people - has been found to have potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos fibre in the ceiling.

Senators Clash on Asbestos Litigation Bill

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Time is short

Given the advancing age of our surviving World War II veterans, time is short for these particular victims of asbestos-related illnesses.

Alfacell Corporation to Present at Informed Investors Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare Forum

Alfacell Corporation , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, today announced that Andrew Aromando, Senior Vice President, Commercial Development and Operations, is scheduled to present at the Informed Investors Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare Forum on Wednesday, June

Check of lots on east side fails to find asbestos 06/08/05

DEARBORN - They visited 1,000 homes, conducted 250 interviews and sampled 50 properties. They found nothing.

Senators Clash on Asbestos Litigation Bill

Tongue firmly in cheek, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist _ a cardiac surgeon _ pledged Tuesday to resuscitate Democratic leader Harry Reid if Senate legislation to curb the increasing number of asbestos lawsuits makes him ill.

Feature

AC: comforter or contaminator? In the aftermath of the industrial revolution when factory workers were relegated to degrading working conditions, it was Hawthorne who put forth his theory of a good work environment for better output.

Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/8/2005

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Senators Clash on Asbestos Litigation Bill

Time is short

Given the advancing age of our surviving World War II veterans, time is short for these particular victims of asbestos-related illnesses.

Alfacell Corporation to Present at Informed Investors Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare Forum

Alfacell Corporation , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, today announced that Andrew Aromando, Senior Vice President, Commercial Development and Operations, is scheduled to present at the Informed Investors Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare Forum on Wednesday, June

Check of lots on east side fails to find asbestos 06/08/05

DEARBORN - They visited 1,000 homes, conducted 250 interviews and sampled 50 properties. They found nothing.

Senators Clash on Asbestos Litigation Bill

Feature

Tuesday Planner for June 7, 2005

Natural Wonders, an interactive program for ages 3-7, 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. today and June 21, Jay Cooke State Park, 500 E. Highway 210, Carlton. Call 384-3896.

The Bipartisan Asbestos Reform Bill: Why It Ought to Be Enacted Into Law

Last month, in the midst of the Senate's pitched battle over the filibuster, the Judiciary Committee approved an asbestos reform bill. The bill is laudable; it shows how much good politicians can do when they approach a problem in a bipartisan spirit.

Mesothelioma

In the 60's workers began to hear about the dangers of working around asbestos and the devastating effects of a cancer called Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells most frequently found along the lining of the lungs is still extremely deadly today.

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/7/2005

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Tuesday Planner for June 7, 2005

Natural Wonders, an interactive program for ages 3-7, 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. today and June 21, Jay Cooke State Park, 500 E. Highway 210, Carlton. Call 384-3896.

The Bipartisan Asbestos Reform Bill: Why It Ought to Be Enacted Into Law

Mesothelioma

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Edwardsville Intelligencer - Intelligencer Today - 06/04/2005 - Jury rejects asbestos claim

It took only an hour for a Madison County jury to reject Jane Gudmundson's request for a $6 million settlement and to find General Electric not liable for her husband's death two years ago from mesothelioma.

Asbestos-riddled council HQ 'a financial liability'

KILLER asbestos lurking in the nooks and crannies of Reading Civic Centre will cost almost �2 million to clean up to use the building for only another three years, a secret council report has revealed.

Jury rules GE not liable in asbestos trial

EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County jury on Friday ruled General Electric is not liable for the asbestos that was used to wrap a turbine the company built in 1945 for a Navy ship.

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

Discovery should help doctors tailor treatment to specific tumor typeScientists have identified an 11-gene "signature" in cancer tumors that appears to predict prognosis in at least 10 types of malignancies.If it passes further testing, the signature may help doctors and patients decide on therapies that suit particular cancer types, a giant step forward in the emerging era of tailored

Harm that asbestos 'victims' inflict on others

The asbestos injury industry is huge, and one of the fastest-growing in the west, but it has taken some careful work from the Rand Institute to reveal just how big, and how fast-growing.

Monday, June 06, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/6/2005

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Mesothelioma

Edwardsville Intelligencer - Intelligencer Today - 06/04/2005 - Jury rejects asbestos claim

Asbestos-riddled council HQ 'a financial liability'

Jury rules GE not liable in asbestos trial

EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County jury on Friday ruled General Electric is not liable for the asbestos that was used to wrap a turbine the company built in 1945 for a Navy ship.

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

Harm that asbestos 'victims' inflict on others

The asbestos injury industry is huge, and one of the fastest-growing in the west, but it has taken some careful work from the Rand Institute to reveal just how big, and how fast-growing.

Asbestos payouts of $70billion are 'tip of iceberg'

More than 730,000 people have filed asbestos injury claims in the US costing businesses and insurance companies more than $70billion, according to a think tank.

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Community Calendar

A spaghetti dinner benefit for Lisa (Winklesky) Green who has been dealing with lupus for the past six years will be held at 3 p.m. at Mr. D s Bar and Grill, 5622 Grand Ave. The cost is a $10 donation. There will also be music and a silent auction at the benefit.

Sunday, June 05, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/5/2005

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Mesothelioma

Edwardsville Intelligencer - Intelligencer Today - 06/04/2005 - Jury rejects asbestos claim

Jury rules GE not liable in asbestos trial

EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County jury on Friday ruled General Electric is not liable for the asbestos that was used to wrap a turbine the company built in 1945 for a Navy ship.

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

Harm that asbestos 'victims' inflict on others

The asbestos injury industry is huge, and one of the fastest-growing in the west, but it has taken some careful work from the Rand Institute to reveal just how big, and how fast-growing.

Asbestos payouts of $70billion are 'tip of iceberg'

More than 730,000 people have filed asbestos injury claims in the US costing businesses and insurance companies more than $70billion, according to a think tank.

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Community Calendar

Environmental Health Issues

Children do not live and grow in a vacuum. The purity of their food and water, the quality of their air, and the safety of their school and home environments are all important factors that influence their health and development. In childhood, exposure to environmental toxins (poisons) may not only cause immediate (acute) illnesses but may also increase the risk for long- term (chronic) problems.

Saturday, June 04, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/4/2005

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Mesothelioma

Jury rules GE not liable in asbestos trial

EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County jury on Friday ruled General Electric is not liable for the asbestos that was used to wrap a turbine the company built in 1945 for a Navy ship.

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

Harm that asbestos 'victims' inflict on others

The asbestos injury industry is huge, and one of the fastest-growing in the west, but it has taken some careful work from the Rand Institute to reveal just how big, and how fast-growing.

Asbestos payouts of $70billion are 'tip of iceberg'

More than 730,000 people have filed asbestos injury claims in the US costing businesses and insurance companies more than $70billion, according to a think tank.

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Community Calendar

Environmental Health Issues

Cancer seen in family members of asbestos workers

People who were exposed to asbestos through a family member who worked with the material appear to run the risk of developing the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma many years later, a new study suggests.

Friday, June 03, 2005

Mesothelioma News 6/3/2005

Mesothelioma

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

Environmental Health Issues

Cancer seen in family members of asbestos workers

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

WEDNESDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified an 11-gene "signature" in cancer tumors that appears to predict prognosis in at least 10 types of malignancies.

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Edwardsville Intelligencer - Intelligencer Today - 06/02/2005 - Asbestos trial under way

In the years leading up to the Korean War, on a New Year's Eve, Harvey Gudmondson and Jane Gustafson met for a blind date. The arrangements had been made by Gudmondson's best friend and Gustafson's best friend, who themselves had been dating. Years later the two were married.

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

Discovery should help doctors tailor treatment to specific tumor type.

SF Jury Delivers Verdict of $3.4 Million in Colon Cancer Asbestos Trial

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 2, 2005 -- A San Francisco jury delivered a plaintiff"s verdict of over $3.4 million for Ralph Pierce, a 70 – year old retired machine operator and supervisor suffering from colon cancer from his on – the – job exposure to asbestos products (Ralph Pierce v. Certainteed Corporation, San Francisco Superior Court, #408642). The amount was for economic and non –

Thursday, June 02, 2005

Mesothelioma News

MAY26, 2005 - Mesothelioma: Neighbor counties have more cases (Mountain Democrat)

By now just about everybody in El Dorado County has heard about naturally occurring asbestos. Like much of California, the county has the known carcinogen running along the serpentine faults.

Environmental Health Issues (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News)

Cancer seen in family members of asbestos workers (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care (HealthCentral.com)

WEDNESDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified an 11-gene "signature" in cancer tumors that appears to predict prognosis in at least 10 types of malignancies.

Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care (Health Scout)

Discovery should help doctors tailor treatment to specific tumor type.

SF Jury Delivers Verdict of $3.4 Million in Colon Cancer Asbestos Trial (PR Web)

A San Francisco jury delivered a $3.4 million verdict in favor of Brayton Purcell's client, Ralph Pierce, a 70-year old retired machine operator suffering from colon cancer due to his on-the-job exposure to asbestos. [PRWEB Jun 2, 2005]

Shine goes off the Tatt's float (Sydney Morning Herald)

Totally dependent on government licences, what would happen if wowsers took control? Things aren't looking quite as bullish for the year's biggest float, Tattersall's, to be announced today.

Time is short (Navasota Examiner)

Given the advancing age of our surviving World War II veterans, time is short for these particular victims of asbestos-related illnesses.

May 26, 2005 - EPA eyes expert asbestos panel (Mountain Democrat)

As residents of El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area hear more and more about naturally occurring asbestos, they want to know one thing. Are they in danger?

Business News In Brief (Leeds Today)

LEEDS-BASED ASDA supermarket chain says it is on target to double the size of its home shopping serv... COMPANIES who used asbestos before the deadly mineral was banned are facing claims from people who c...