Locke Bowman, legal director of Northwestern University's MacArthur Justice Center, said the city's argument shows they are still trying to deny that the code of silence exists and "don't want to bothered” by the jury verdict. Read more at http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-lawyers-allowed-to-intervene-in-code-of-silence-case-20121207,0,6597336.story
Friday, December 7, 2012
Lawyers allowed to intervene in 'code of silence' case
Lawyers allowed to intervene in 'code of silence' case
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Royal Society’s Chief Called to Resign over Fluoridation | Scoop News
Royal Society’s Chief Called to Resign over Fluoridation | Scoop News:
oyal Society’s Chief Called to Resign over Fluoridation | Scoop News
Part of the problem stems from Sovereign Immunity which exempts governing bodies and their agent
oyal Society’s Chief Called to Resign over Fluoridation | Scoop News
“Any scientist with any knowledge of the fluoridation issue would know this. There is a saying: ‘when a scientist abuses his position in society of trust and authority to mislead the public, he does not become a dishonest scientist – he simply ceases to be a scientist. This blind repetition of propaganda shows that Professor Skegg has ceased to be a scientist”, concludes Mr Atkin. Read more at http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1210/S00084/royal-societys-chief-called-to-resign-over-fluoridation.htmToxic chemicals in water is a world wide problem, often with government overly contracted to corporate and pharmaceutical special interests.
Part of the problem stems from Sovereign Immunity which exempts governing bodies and their agent
s from accountability.
Vaccine manufacturers are covered under laws with exempt them from accountability even though the vaccine may have caused permanent injury, disability and death.
One solution is to remove Sovereign Immunity so that governing bodies and their agents are held accountable to those they harm by irresponsible or corrupted decisions.
Vaccine manufacturers are covered under laws with exempt them from accountability even though the vaccine may have caused permanent injury, disability and death.
One solution is to remove Sovereign Immunity so that governing bodies and their agents are held accountable to those they harm by irresponsible or corrupted decisions.
Toxic chemicals in many couches sold in U.S.: Report - MSN Healthy Living - Health and Wellness
Toxic chemicals in many couches sold in U.S.: Report - MSN Healthy Living - Health and Wellness
Swan adds, "The study concluded that higher levels of flame retardant in blood of lower income children was a result of exposure to crumbling and older furniture. I felt that more factors needed consideration in light of the fact that flame retardant can rub off older furniture much like soil retardants. I asked the study group if they had also queried about other source of polyurethane treated with flame retardant. They had not.
The study concluded that exposure to flame retardant in older furniture was responsible for higher levels of this chemical and did not include the fact that property owners, day cares, and school have insulated roofs and walls with cheap spray on foam and foam sheets. This insulation requires retreatment of flame retardant containing highly toxic toluene diisocyanate, xylene and other deadly cancer causing chemicals. The flame retardant must be applied every few years or the building becomes highly flammable.
I have received hundreds of reports of sickness after flame retardant was sprayed onto day cares, homes, and school during occupancy.
Forty-one percent of the couches contained chlorinated Tris (TDCPP), a cancer-causing flame retardant removed from baby pajamas in the 1970s, and 17 percent contained the worldwide-banned chemical pentaBDE, the Duke University and University of California, Berkeley, researchers said. Read more: http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/toxic-chemicals-in-many-couches-sold-in-us-report-1Children's EPA Director Nancy Swan was asked to participate in a conference on flame retardant and prevalence in US.
Swan adds, "The study concluded that higher levels of flame retardant in blood of lower income children was a result of exposure to crumbling and older furniture. I felt that more factors needed consideration in light of the fact that flame retardant can rub off older furniture much like soil retardants. I asked the study group if they had also queried about other source of polyurethane treated with flame retardant. They had not.
The study concluded that exposure to flame retardant in older furniture was responsible for higher levels of this chemical and did not include the fact that property owners, day cares, and school have insulated roofs and walls with cheap spray on foam and foam sheets. This insulation requires retreatment of flame retardant containing highly toxic toluene diisocyanate, xylene and other deadly cancer causing chemicals. The flame retardant must be applied every few years or the building becomes highly flammable.
I have received hundreds of reports of sickness after flame retardant was sprayed onto day cares, homes, and school during occupancy.
Children's Environmental Protection Alliance (Children's EPA): Increased off label antipsychotic drug use found a...
Children's Environmental Protection Alliance (Children's EPA): Increased off label antipsychotic drug use found a...: Non FDA approved increased off label antipsychotic drug use found among children ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2012) — A national study conducte...
Children's Environmental Protection Alliance (Children's EPA): Increased off label antipsychotic drug use found a...
Children's Environmental Protection Alliance (Children's EPA): Increased off label antipsychotic drug use found a...: Non FDA approved increased off label antipsychotic drug use found among children ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2012) — A national study conducte...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
MomsRising.org | Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and Spiderman lunch boxes
MomsRising.org | Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and Spiderman lunch boxes: Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and Spiderman lunch boxes
MomsRising.org | Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and Spiderman lunch boxes
MomsRising.org | Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and Spiderman lunch boxes
Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and Spiderman lunch boxes
Phthalates are toxic chemicals already banned from children's toys because we know they're dangerous to kids. But they aren't yet banned from all products intended for kids: It turns out phthalates can be found in many back-to-school products as well, including lunch boxes and backpacks! This year, an independent study found levels of phthalates in Disney-licensed lunch boxes that would be illegal if these products were toys. In fact, these lunch boxes had levels 20 times higher than the legal toy phthalates limit!
Kids and cartoons? Classic. Kids and chemicals? Not so much.
Join us and our organizational partners to tell Disney to do the right thing for kids and take toxic chemicals out of their lunch boxes!
Children's Environmental Protection Alliance (Children's EPA): MomsRising.org | Disney: Get toxic chemicals out o...
Children's Environmental Protection Alliance (Children's EPA): MomsRising.org | Disney: Get toxic chemicals out o...: MomsRising.org | Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and Spiderman lunch boxes Disney: Get toxic chemicals out of Princess and ...
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Durban toxic water scare - People who swallow large amounts have died
Durban toxic water scare - Independent on Saturday | IOL.co.za:
Durban’s sea water has the highest level of some toxic chemicals in the world according to data released by the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research yesterday. . .
In humans, breathing toxic amounts of the compound can cause blood disorders, dizziness, headaches and changes in the levels of sex hormones and people who have swallowed large amounts have had seizures and others have died.
Why is review of Judge Cebull taking so long?
Why is review of Judge Cebull taking so long?
A good question. Read the article then look at the rare number of judicial misconduct cases that end in convictions. If they are convicted, the penalties are light.
Transparency International reports prosecutions of bribery up
denverpost.com : Transparency International reports prosecutions of bribery up
But what is important to victims is not just number of prosecutions, the public wants convictions with severe penalties. Bribery is an industry and so common that the public is no longer outraged.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tribune watchdog: Playing with fire -- Chicago Tribune
Tribune watchdog: Playing with fire -- Chicago Tribune
You make a decision when you do not act to protect yourself and your children from environmental and chemical injuries. Fax your Senators, using the Safer Chemicals and Healthy Family petition/letter available at http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6639/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=11290
[Today, Wednesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee] is holding an oversight hearing today about toxic flame retardant chemicals, an issue brought to light by the incredible reporting of the Chicago Tribune. It’s worth reading the story if you haven’t, but here it is in a nutshell: three major chemical companies ran a campaign for years that distorted the science in order to win government regulations that require the use of their chemicals in furniture and other products in the name of fire safety. The campaign was successful and as a result nearly every home in North America has these chemicals, called PBDEs, which are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.Read more at Safer Chemicals Healthy Families blog http://blog.saferchemicals.org/2012/07/historic-week-for-safer-chemicals-and-healthy-families-.html
You make a decision when you do not act to protect yourself and your children from environmental and chemical injuries. Fax your Senators, using the Safer Chemicals and Healthy Family petition/letter available at http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6639/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=11290
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Calling out public officials on corruption: Codes of conduct
News - Features - Calling out public officials on corruption: Codes of conduct
Environmental and Chemical Negligence often result from corruption. Your health and that of your child is not as important as money passing hands and deals made by politicians and government decision makers. The U. S. is a bad as any third world country with the advantage of cover up by the media.
Environmental and Chemical Negligence often result from corruption. Your health and that of your child is not as important as money passing hands and deals made by politicians and government decision makers. The U. S. is a bad as any third world country with the advantage of cover up by the media.
Senate passes Lejeune water-contamination bill - Politics Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Senate passes Lejeune water-contamination bill - Politics Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Too little help from U.S. - Too Late. U. S. Marines fighting for freedom - while their children and wives are poisoned at home.
Too little help from U.S. - Too Late. U. S. Marines fighting for freedom - while their children and wives are poisoned at home.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
PressTV - PVC flooring chemicals taken up by children's bodies
PressTV - PVC flooring chemicals taken up by children's bodies: Higher levels of the potentially harmful plastic chemicals known as phthalates have been detected in the bodies of children from homes with PVC flooring.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
How corrupt Nigerian politician was brought to justice in the UK - CNN.com
How corrupt Nigerian politician was brought to justice in the UK - CNN.com
Similar to the story in Toxic Justice, banks have weak regulation, little to no oversight, light penalties, and are allowed the cover of secrecy. Should bank officials be convicted as well? What should be the tipping point when banks thrive when corrupt officials launder money?
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Former Governor James Ibori embezzled an estimated $250 million from the people of Delta State
- He was caught by an investigative unit funded by the same body that delivers aid to Africa
- Campaigners question the role of British banks in facilitating African corruption
Similar to the story in Toxic Justice, banks have weak regulation, little to no oversight, light penalties, and are allowed the cover of secrecy. Should bank officials be convicted as well? What should be the tipping point when banks thrive when corrupt officials launder money?
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Dow's cancer-causing 'garbage' chemical in drinking water
Dow's cancer-causing 'garbage' chemical in drinking water
For more than 50 years, Dow Chemical Company and Shell Oil knowingly included a highly toxic waste chemical in their fumigant pesticide products, rather than paying to dispose of it properly. The chemical, 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP), is a known carcinogen.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
FW: BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landrigan Releases Top 10 Chemicals Most Likely to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities
FW: BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landrigan Releases Top 10 Chemicals Most Likely to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities: top ten toxic chemicals suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Toddlers, smoke and allergies
This is National Healthy Schools Day/Week. Please participate by commenting your support for Children's EPA, Healthy Schools Network, and NHSDay.
Toddlers, smoke and allergies
Toddlers, smoke and allergies
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Today-is-National-Healthy-Schools-Day.html?soid=1102605793971&aid=_ba33itVfrA
Children's EPA board members, state chairpersons, and members promote National Healthy Schools Day (today) by sharing information, and assisting and securing USA Governor's, and local Proclamations. Please comment to show your appreciation for their sacrifice to protect children from environmental and chemical hazards where they live, learn, play, and pray.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Today-is-National-Healthy-Schools-Day.html?soid=1102605793971&aid=_ba33itVfrA
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Today-is-National-Healthy-Schools-Day.html?soid=1102605793971&aid=_ba33itVfrA
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
EnCap saga, Sen. Bryant trial paint picture of private influence in Trenton - NorthJersey.com
A federal judge is now deciding the fate of former state Sen. Wayne Bryant, the Camden County Democrat facing 22 counts of bribery and fraud connected to the failed attempt to turn Meadowlands trash dumps into a billion-dollar luxury golfing village.
EnCap saga, Sen. Bryant trial paint picture of private influence in toxic dump inTrenton - NorthJersey.com
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Letter: School Committee Member Urges Voters Not to Pass School Bond - North Kingstown, RI Patch
Friable asbestos in school is NOT a health concern?
Letter: School Committee Member Urges Voters Not to Pass School Bond - North Kingstown, RI Patch: "Although there was an absence of testing to determine if there was an air quality problem due to friable asbestos, I assume it was because it was determined it not a health concern."
Minnechaug Regional High School asbestos removal, demolition scheduled to begin | masslive.com
Why this is the wrong decision. Asbestos and demotion removal should not be done while children and adults are present. "Safe" conditions only apply to healthy, adult male workers of the company doing the work. Children and adult bystanders are left unprotected from hazardous substance by the US government. See NancySwan comment below article
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Minnechaug Regional High School asbestos removal, demolition scheduled to begin | masslive.com
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Minnechaug Regional High School asbestos removal, demolition scheduled to begin | masslive.com
Documents Uncovered by Judicial Watch Detail Big Pharma Campaign Access to Democratic Governors During 2012 National Governors Association Meeting - MarketWatch
Are US politicians failing to protect our health because they are too indebted to those who benefit from illness?
Documents Uncovered by Judicial Watch Detail Big Pharma Campaign Access to Democratic Governors During 2012 National Governors Association Meeting - MarketWatch
Documents Uncovered by Judicial Watch Detail Big Pharma Campaign Access to Democratic Governors During 2012 National Governors Association Meeting - MarketWatch
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Environmental Health Perspectives: Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products
Environmental Health Perspectives: Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products
We detected 55 compounds, indicating a wide range of exposures from common products. Vinyl products contained >10% DEHP and could be an important source of DEHP in homes. In other products, the highest concentrations and numbers of detects were in the fragranced products perfume, air fresheners, and dryer sheets, and in sunscreens.
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Leveson inquiry has exposed Britain's growing corruption problem | Chandu Krishnan | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
The Leveson inquiry has exposed Britain's growing corruption problem | Chandu Krishnan | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk Yesterday, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers suggested to the Leveson inquiry that some sections of the press have been making regular payments to a network of corrupted public officials.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Shocking video of toddler in China and politics as usual in USA
Shocking USAToday story with video of toddler hit and run and people passing by, not helping. Politicians stand by and do nothing to prevent or help school children harmed by toxic products and chemicals used at private schools and public schools, in day-cares, religious, recreation, parks, and other facilities were children live, learn, and play.
How can we let Presidential hopefuls, politicians, law makers, and lobbyists bicker over abortion and contraceptive issues, then show little to no concern about news reports of thousands of living children harmed at school every year by poor environmental and chemical conditions?
Could USA political policy of prioritizing economic growth over child safety lead to disregard for human life like that shown in the film clip in the USAToday story? Highly possible. For half a century, product and chemical manufacturer actuaries and insurance carriers factor costs of litigation and settlements for death and injury against cost of fixing dangerous designs or eliminating hazardous chemicals. How else can our government officials explain more than thirty years of school injuries from application of spray on foam roofing, and polyurethane coatings during the school day? Nothing has changed in the almost 30 years since my toxic injury from application of spray on foam roofing during the school day at the school where I was teaching. - http://www.toxicjustice.com/ I hear stories from families every month with children exposed to dangerous chemicals at school, and injuries to schoolchildren from the same product that injured me. Yet no federal policy forbids this.
Toddler hit-and-run sparks outrage in China
If you want to encourage change, here is your chance. Voice your concerns that we not allow schools schoolchildren to be seriously and repeatedly injured by dangerous environments and chemicals, then allow those who injured them or failed to help, to go unpunished. Contact CNN and tell them you want to see Toxic Schools Part 3 on Toxic Justice. Toxic Justice was spotlighted on CNN's program Toxic Schools part 1 and 2 with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Toxic Schools - http://healthyschoolscampaign.typepad.com/healthy_schools_campaign/2012/01/school-indoor-air-quality-in-the-spotlight-this-weekend-with-cnns-dr-sanjay-gupta-.html?cid=6a00d83452013f69e20162ff922c6d970d#comment-6a00d83452013f69e20162ff922c6d970d
How can we let Presidential hopefuls, politicians, law makers, and lobbyists bicker over abortion and contraceptive issues, then show little to no concern about news reports of thousands of living children harmed at school every year by poor environmental and chemical conditions?
Could USA political policy of prioritizing economic growth over child safety lead to disregard for human life like that shown in the film clip in the USAToday story? Highly possible. For half a century, product and chemical manufacturer actuaries and insurance carriers factor costs of litigation and settlements for death and injury against cost of fixing dangerous designs or eliminating hazardous chemicals. How else can our government officials explain more than thirty years of school injuries from application of spray on foam roofing, and polyurethane coatings during the school day? Nothing has changed in the almost 30 years since my toxic injury from application of spray on foam roofing during the school day at the school where I was teaching. - http://www.toxicjustice.com/ I hear stories from families every month with children exposed to dangerous chemicals at school, and injuries to schoolchildren from the same product that injured me. Yet no federal policy forbids this.
Toddler hit-and-run sparks outrage in China
If you want to encourage change, here is your chance. Voice your concerns that we not allow schools schoolchildren to be seriously and repeatedly injured by dangerous environments and chemicals, then allow those who injured them or failed to help, to go unpunished. Contact CNN and tell them you want to see Toxic Schools Part 3 on Toxic Justice. Toxic Justice was spotlighted on CNN's program Toxic Schools part 1 and 2 with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Toxic Schools - http://healthyschoolscampaign.typepad.com/healthy_schools_campaign/2012/01/school-indoor-air-quality-in-the-spotlight-this-weekend-with-cnns-dr-sanjay-gupta-.html?cid=6a00d83452013f69e20162ff922c6d970d#comment-6a00d83452013f69e20162ff922c6d970d
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