Archive for October, 2009

Many Still Unaware of Legal Rights in Spite of Availability of Information

Friday, October 23, 2009 7:35 No Comments

Despite efforts by the government and those in the legal industry to make legal information more readily available to those seeking help, industry experts report few people show a working knowledge of their legal rights according to recent surveys. When asked about the basics of a compensation claim, few of those surveyed proved able to properly [...]

This was posted under category: Legal

From Miracle Mineral to Trigger for Deadly Disease

Friday, October 23, 2009 7:32 No Comments

In ancient Greece, asbestos was considered to be a miraculous mineral, both soft and pliable as well as able to withstand very high levels of heat without melting. The mineral itself is composed of fiber-like crystals and is amazingly strong. Due to its its ability to withstand heat and damage from chemicals or electricity, asbestos [...]

This was posted under category: Conditions and Diseases