tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:42:50 +0000http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/noreply@blogger.com (blog admin)Blogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799518945864238Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:46:00 +00002006-01-22T21:46:29.470-08:00How is asbestos used? Asbestos was mined and used commercially in North America beginning in the late 1800s. Its use increased greatly during World War II. Since then, it has been used in many industries. For example, the building and construction industry has used it for strengthening cement and plastics as well as for insulation, fireproofing, and sound absorption. The shipbuilding industry http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/how-is-asbestos-used.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799507110679049Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:44:00 +00002006-01-22T21:44:31.106-08:00What is asbestos? “Asbestos” is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers which can be separated into thin threads. These fibers are not affected by heat or chemicals and do not conduct electricity. For these reasons, asbestos has been widely used in many industries. Four types of asbestos have been used commercially: * Chrysotile, or white asbestos; http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/what-is-asbestos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799464676407993Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:37:00 +00002006-01-22T21:37:26.763-08:00EPA/OPPT/Asbestos - Laws and Regulationshttp://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/asbestos-laws-and-regulations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799460661964247Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:36:00 +00002006-01-22T21:36:46.620-08:00: "EPA provides various paths for the public to access information about asbestos. On this website, you may access general informationabout asbestos and its health effects. EPA has also developed a list of commonly used Asbestos acronyms. You may also read about what to do if you suspect asbestos in your home or your school (en Espanol - Asbestos en las Escuelas). If you are in the automotive http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/asbestos-information-epa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799419656267532Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:29:00 +00002006-01-22T21:29:56.563-08:00HSE - STATISTICS: Mesothelioma: "Summary * The annual number of mesothelioma deaths has increased from 153 in 1968 to 1874 in 2003. * The latest projections suggest that the annual total number of mesothelioma deaths in Great Britain is estimated to peak at around 1950 to 2450 deaths some time between 2011 to 2015. * Occupations with the highest risk of mesothelioma for males includehttp://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/mesothelioma-statistics-in-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799401192385019Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:26:00 +00002006-01-22T21:26:51.923-08:00"Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor have a good record of tackling the issue of asbestos head-on. Just this past May, our Senators were instrumental in securing federal funds to rid a closed service station at the Camden Port Authority of petroleum and asbestos contaminants. For health reasons, it's important to remove these harmful materials. If inhaled, asbestos can cause fatal diseases http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/senators-should-approve-asbestos-act.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799349915011511Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:18:00 +00002006-01-22T21:18:19.150-08:00Burns criticizes Baucus provision to pay sickened Libby residents - billingsgazette.com: "Montana Sen. Conrad Burns said Wednesday that he opposes a pending senate bill designed to compensate residents of Libby, Mont., who have been sickened by asbestos. Burns, a Republican, is opposing a provision authored by the state's other senator, Democrat Max Baucus. The language, which would pay sickenedhttp://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/burns-criticizes-baucus-provision-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799338089050488Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:16:00 +00002006-01-22T21:18:57.913-08:00 JustMeso.com Offers Information on Mesothelioma Risks: "The deadly disease Mesothelioma, contracted through the exposure to airborne Asbestos fibers, has been noted in recent years for the devastation it brings not only to the victims but also the families and friends surrounding them. Tragically, however, information about the disease is often erroneous or simply lacking. JustMeso.com ( http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/justmesocom-offers-information-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799288831374859Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:08:00 +00002006-01-22T21:08:08.323-08:00Today - 999 Today : Promising research in early detection of mesothelioma: "New research may result in better diagnosis for patients diagnosed in the early stages of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, once a rare cancer, has become more prevalent in the past 50 years. The incidence of this aggressive disease, which has no cure, is expected to rise through 2015. Until recently, mesothelioma was http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/promising-research-in-early-detection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21368334.post-113799090111460610Mon, 23 Jan 2006 04:27:00 +00002006-01-22T20:35:26.050-08:00LifewithMesothelioma.com is a source for information and articles about mesothelioma and it's treatment. You will also find information about asbestos and information on finding a mesothelioma lawyer or an asbestos attorney.http://www.lifewithmesothelioma.com/2006/01/welcome-to-lifewithmesotheliomacom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog admin)