Medical center mural saved

But even as workers stripped asbestos from the doomed building at 1100 Holcombe Blvd., a wealthy benefactor acting on behalf of tiny Artesia, NM, … See all stories on this topic »

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Small-business Q&A: Experts rocket to rescue

By JACQUELINE TAYLOR For the Chronicle Q: I just received a patent for a home safety product. But I'm having trouble finding the right material to use to …
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Vigil set for 2 killed in Calif. gas line blast

The dust is likely tainted with toxic chemicals from the incinerated cars, asbestos, light bulbs and batteries, and breathing it in could harmful, …
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Some experts say homes rebuilt along coast ought to be raised higher

“There is no substitute for elevation when building in coastal regions,” said Timothy Reinhold, chief engineer for the Institute for Business & Home Safety, …
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Police still uncertain how prominent Houston lawyer died

Lanier, who'd worked with Lassetter at Fulbright, said Lassetter called him some months after the asbestos case and said he was switching to plaintiffs work …
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Houston troops in Iraq blame Baghdad burn pit for illnesses

Lawsuits specifically allege contractors and others dumped a human arm, other body parts, batteries, tires, asbestos and a variety of toxics into burn pits. …

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