الجمعة، 31 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
Esteban Chaves makes his return as Miguel Ángel López takes back time - all the hot topics from the stage
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الخميس، 30 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From the heated battle between Pascal Ackermann and Arnaud Démare, to the success of Italian riders - here are the moments you don't want to miss
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Asbestos Exposure at a San Leandro Sheriff's Office Substation
In the last three years, five Alameda County sheriffs deputies have been diagnosed with cancer. What's more, it has been shown that they all worked at the same San Leandro substation.
The substation, built in the 1940s, is known to contain asbestos. In fact, each year every employee who works in the building - all 236 of them - is required to sign a document acknowledging they understand the building contains the dangerous material.
Up until the 1980s, asbestos was used as a key ingredient in numerous products - both commercial and construction. From insulation to roofing tiles, the inclusion of asbestos was meant to protect workers and inhabitants from fire and heat transfer. The naturally-occurring material was found to have significant protective properties. Unfortunately, inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers can lead to numerous conditions including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer.
It's clear to those involved that the Eden Township substation in San Leandro is the common denominator for the five diagnosed cases of cancer. The deputies have alerted their union, the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Association, who have taken actions, including:
- Demanding a comprehensive, independent inspection
- Development of an action plan where the county will take steps to ensure the building is safe
- Testing of construction elements such as walls and floors to ensure safety
- Testing of environmental elements such as air and water in the building to ensure safety
The union, as well as the employees who spend time in the building, are hoping for swift action and, ultimately, a clean bill of health for the substation. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma or any form of asbestos-related cancer, it is crucial that you seek the guidance of a skilled attorney as soon as possible.
from California Mesothelioma Law Blog http://bit.ly/2WbEK0d
Watch: Amsterdam tunnel turned into cycling highway during transport strike
A nationwide transport strike in the Netherlands became an opportunity for the city’s cyclists, as a car-only tunnel was turned into a highway for bikes.
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الأربعاء، 29 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
Another day of big talking points in the mountains at the Giro d'Italia
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الثلاثاء، 28 مايو 2019
Defiance by the EPA Takes an Even Deadlier Turn
Stopping asbestos manufacturing in 2002 did little to alleviate fears of future exposure as the United States continued to import the deadly fibers.. It would be one in a long line of decisions that ignored not only the countless illnesses and deaths, but also the learned advice from experts that was sought and subsequently and recklessly disregarded.
The Environmental Protection Agency recently decided to forego a ban on asbestos in favor of restrictions. What the agency sees as progress, many others view yet another delay in what countless industrialized nations have already done.
A complete ban on asbestos.
The discovery of internal documents may only add to the outrage. According to two memos, the EPA's own scientists and lawyers called for a ban on the known carcinogen. They cited the damage already done and the existence of alternatives to asbestos that are significantly safer.
Instead of placing trust in their trusted advisors, the EPA left open a narrow path for manufacturers to find new uses for asbestos or resume archaic and potentially dangerous practices, but only upon approval of the agency.
Sadly, the move was not without precedent. The EPA's decisions are becoming a tragic trend and involve scaling back both environmental protections and rules governing toxic chemicals.
Agency experts also saw flaws in a review process considered woefully outdated by decades. Specifically, the EPA limited studies to only six fibers of asbestos - overlooking other dangerous and deadly fibers - and focused solely on lung cancer and mesothelioma as harmful effects.
As bureaucrats bicker with their experts who are heralded for knowing better, asbestos will remain a clear and present danger that sees little, if any signs of ending.
from California Mesothelioma Law Blog http://bit.ly/2QuuTMR
Five talking points from stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Primož Roglič's failing form to an imperious Movistar - here are the hot topics from the Mortirolo stage
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Watch: Moment of panic in team car during toilet break when Primož Roglič hit by mechanical at Giro d’Italia
Video has emerged of the moment of panic inside the Jumbo-Visma team car when Primož Roglič was hit by a mechanical at the Giro d’Italia.
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الاثنين، 27 مايو 2019
الأحد، 26 مايو 2019
السبت، 25 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Nibali and Roglič's soap-opera rivalry to Simon Yates' yo-yoing - don't miss these moments
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الجمعة، 24 مايو 2019
الخميس، 23 مايو 2019
Watch: Swearing Marco Haller confronts fan who tries to rip bidon from his mouth
Video footage has emerged showing Marco Haller confronting a fan who tried to rip a bidon from his mouth after stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia.
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Five talking points from stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
The fight for the GC finally begins and Eddie Dunbar makes a move - the hot topics from a thrilling day
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الأربعاء، 22 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Caleb Ewan's Grand Tour breakthrough to Pascal Ackermann's rough day - don't miss these moments
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الثلاثاء، 21 مايو 2019
Could Wildfire Season Create New Asbestos Dangers?
Californians welcomed the wet winter that brought spring's lush green fields to life. Unfortunately, that same beautiful landscape is expected to dry out over the summer months and may pose a safety risk due to anticipated wildfires.
The Golden State has been ravaged by wildfires in recent years that reduce whole communities to ash. The homes and commercial buildings that burn are sometimes rife with carcinogens such as asbestos. The searing heat of the massive burns sends toxins into the air, and everyday people are impacted hundreds of miles away from the source.
Last year was considered the deadliest wildfire season in California's history. A record 1,893,913 acres were leveled and upwards of $3.5 billion in damages resulted. When it was all over, more than 18,000 structures were reduced to ash. Those figures topped the "Thomas Fire" that impacted Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The 2017 Thomas Fire devastated more than 1,000 structures, and alerts were issued for residents to protect themselves against asbestos-tainted smoke and soot.
Air quality during the massive "Camp Fire" that garnered major headlines during the 2018 wildfire season reportedly reduced breathable air to unhealthy levels of 200 AQI in the Bay Area. Floating particles, including cancer-causing asbestos, lingered for months. Not only did the wildfires create toxic conditions in the immediate area, but the air quality was also impacted as far as the Central U.S.
Legacy asbestos released in fires
What many Americans may be unaware of is that asbestos remains integrated into many of the older home building materials. Communities still have single-family homes that are covered in sealed asbestos tiles. Although these homes are considered safe provided the asbestos remains undisturbed and in good repair, fires send the particles into the atmosphere. Firefighters are at particular risk, but even the public miles away can be exposed. Asbestos remains an indiscriminate cancer-causing killer.
And the aftermath of these widespread wildfires continues to present a danger of asbestos contaminates. Cleanup crews, adults and even children that inadvertently come into contact with the ash, soot, and debris can be unknowingly exposed. That's one of the unnerving things about asbestos poisoning. Most people don't even know they were exposed until after the fact.
As these bountiful fields begin to dry out in the summer heat, Californians and people in neighboring states may want to prepare themselves. Breathing masks are a must and precautions must be taken to avoid contact with any post-fire materials.
from California Mesothelioma Law Blog http://bit.ly/2JVv2ro
Five talking points from stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Ackermann's crash to Démare's Grand Tour consistency - here are the moments not to miss
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الاثنين، 20 مايو 2019
The best tweets from first rest day of the Giro d’Italia 2019
The first week of the Giro d'Italia has come to a close with the riders and staff enjoying a day of rest.
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Watch: Danny MacAskill returns with another mind-blowing video
Danny MacAskill has released his latest video and it’s just as mind-blowing as his previous efforts.
from Cycling Weekly http://bit.ly/2Hs7BEE
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الأحد، 19 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage nine of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Roglič's impeccable form to Simon Yates losing time
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LIVE: Crucial Giro d’Italia 2019 stage nine time trial
Follow live updates of the 2019 GIro d'Italia stage nine time trial
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السبت، 18 مايو 2019
الجمعة، 17 مايو 2019
Tweets of the Week: Tao Geoghegan Hart, Thomas De Gendt, Chad Haga and more
As we all know, cyclists and social media are often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton.
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الخميس، 16 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage six of the Giro d’Italia 2019
Talking points from the sixth day of action at the Giro
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الأربعاء، 15 مايو 2019
Tejay Van Garderen loses race lead as Fabio Jakobsen wins eventful Tour of California stage four
In an uphill sprint finish, Fabio Jakobsen beat Jasper Philipsen (UAE-Team Emirates) and Peter Sagan (Bora-Hangsrohe) in Morro Bay, registering Deceuninck-Quick Step’s third consecutive win in the race. The Dutchman’s victory follows Asgreen’s triumph on stage two and Remi Cavagna’s successful long-range attack 24 hours earlier. But the main story of the day is reserved […]
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Five talking points from stage five of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Ackermann's dominance to Dumoulin's abandon - here are the hot topics from day five
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Watch: Rémi Cavagna’s sketchy descending while riding to Tour of California solo victory
We’ve all had a few dodgy moments while descending sweeping roads.
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الثلاثاء، 14 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage four of the Giro d’Italia 2019
Talking points from another chaotic day at the Giro d'Italia
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الاثنين، 13 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage three of the Giro d’Italia 2019
Here are the hot topics as sprinters enjoyed their chance to shine
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الأحد، 12 مايو 2019
Five talking points from stage two of the Giro d’Italia 2019
Pascal Ackermann won the stage, but there's not much to choose from between the sprinters
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السبت، 11 مايو 2019
LIVE: Giro d’Italia 2019 stage one time trial
Follow live updates of the Giro d'Italia opening time trial
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الجمعة، 10 مايو 2019
Tweets of the week: Mark Cavendish, Tao Geoghegan Hart, James Knox and more
The best social media posts from across the cycling world this week
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الخميس، 9 مايو 2019
Fire in Shuttered Public School Wing Sparks Asbestos Concerns
A cafeteria fire in Wanette, Oklahoma, has parents worried about the health and safety of sending their children to the district's public schools. In March, a fire broke out in a cafeteria and science wing of the school campus that had been shuttered for decades. Although the blaze reportedly injured no students or faculty members, classes have been canceled due to a potential asbestos threat.
Due to the expense of removing this dangerous carcinogen, asbestos and other potentially dangerous materials remained on the public school campus. The recent fire prompted the state's Department of Environmental Quality to push for closing the entire school facility until cleanup measures could be taken and testing proves students are no longer at risk.
Like too many old buildings, asbestos abatement may have been sidestepped due to the cost and acknowledgment that these building may have already exposed thousands of unsuspecting faculty and children. Shuttering asbestos-tainted structures has become an all-too-common practice that comes back to haunt decision-makers.
When a fire devastates a structure, it can send countless amounts of asbestos particles into the air. Unsuspecting onlookers and community members often have no idea they are being exposed to asbestos. The toxic particles can lodge in the lungs and other internal organs. A deadly cancer can take years to manifest.
Although officials are taking steps to prevent further exposure, in all likelihood teachers and school-aged children may have already been exposed to asbestos during the fire and evacuation. Asbestos tends to be odorless and tasteless when reduced to breathable particles in the atmosphere. An even bigger question looms about how many unsuspecting workers have traveled in and out of the decommissioned building over the years.
The Oklahoma fire highlights the fact that asbestos remains a silent killer in American communities all across the country. It's imperative that school boards and local governments invest in appropriate asbestos abatement before exposure occurs. As long as asbestos remains in your community, people are at risk.
from California Mesothelioma Law Blog http://bit.ly/2YoicpL
الأربعاء، 8 مايو 2019
الثلاثاء، 7 مايو 2019
Xarelto Manufacturers Settle More Than 25,000 Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has recently been in the news for asbestos in their talcum powder. Now they are facing additional backlash for their blood thinner drug, Xarelto.
Xarelto, also known as rivaroxaban, is a prescription drug developed by Bayer and Johnson & Johnson. The drug is an oral medication originally approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots in patients who had undergone knee or hip replacement surgery. The drug is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, and treat pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis in different individuals.
Lawsuits surrounding the drug involve plaintiffs who have suffered uncontrollable and irreversible bleeding which leads to severe injuries and sometimes death.
Plaintiffs have accused the drug makers of failing to warn users of the risks that caused their injury.
Bayer and Johnson & Johnson agreed to settle more than 25,000 lawsuits in the U.S. over Xarelto for a total of $775 million. Bayer and Johnson & Johnson will split the amount under an agreement that neither will accept liability.
Despite settling, Bayer released a statement that they believe the claims are meritless. Johnson & Johnson also made a statement that they believe in the safety of the drug and that settlement was the right thing to do for patients and their doctors.
from California Mesothelioma Law Blog http://bit.ly/2V7Ba1G
الاثنين، 6 مايو 2019
الأحد، 5 مايو 2019
السبت، 4 مايو 2019
الجمعة، 3 مايو 2019
Police asked cyclist who was victim of brutal hit and run to track down CCTV footage himself
A cyclist who was the victim in a horrific hit and run was asked by police to track down CCTV footage himself.
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