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Roofing accidents can cause some serious injuries and sometimes even death. According to recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, roofing accidents have increased over the past few years due to the rising demand for solar power.Away from the bad news, you will be glad to know that you… Read more
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General Motors has expanded an existing recall of certain 2011 SUVs and trucks to correct a problem which could cause the cars’ rear axles to lock. Allegedly, a defect involving the rear axle pins could create interference and cause the driver to lose directional control, potentially resulting in… Read more
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Genentech and the FDA have announced that the psoriasis drug Raptiva will be withdrawn from the market as of June 8, 2009. The product has been linked to serious and potentially fatal side effects, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Side Effects of RaptivaPsoriasis… Read more
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Between 2004 and 2007, thousands of homes throughout the country were built with Chinese drywall after a construction boom and several hurricanes led to a shortage in domestic drywall. This drywall is now believed to be defective and has been found to cause strong sulfur odors, corrosion of copper… Read more
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The UltraShort Real Estate ProShares fund is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is designed to go up when markets go down. When the stock market fell during 2008 and 2009, investors were expecting a profit. However, instead of rising while the stock market fell, the fund also fell during this… Read more
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It has been alleged that the hair loss drug Propecia has been linked to a number of side effects, ranging from permanent sexual dysfunction to cancer. The product manufacturer of Propecia may have failed to adequately warn patients and provide accurate information about the… Read more
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If you were injured while doing your job and can no longer perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, even if you have a pre-existing condition.The laws applying to pre-existing conditions and workers’ compensation vary… Read more
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According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, General Mills Operations has issued a recall on just over 3 million pounds of frozen meat pizza products that may be tainted with E. coli O157:H7 and could also be connected to a recent rash of E. coli O157:H7… Read more
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Workers at food manufacturing plants producing popcorn flavoring potentially could have damaged their lungs. The chemical diacetyl, which is an ingredient in certain popcorn flavoring, can be dangerous when inhaled.According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, diacetyl is a… Read more
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The modern world was built with oil and other fossil fuels. The dominance of these fuels created politically powerful companies with enormous influence. Oil companies are among the most profitable corporate entities in the world, with wealth that rivals that of national economies. At a time when… Read more