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China’s Towers and U.S. McMansions: When Things Fall Apart (Literally)

by Charles Hugh Smith Excerpt Here in the U.S., few understand that defective construction is extremely expensive to fix. Quickly built McMansions are primarily at risk of water damage from leaky flashing, windows, etc. Once water seeps in, then mold … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Housing Authority Settles Mold Lawsuit for $9.5M – Moldy Conditions Led To Brain Damage For 12 Year Old Girl

5-4-10 “Just before opening statements in court today, PHA agreed to pay more than $9.5 million to her family. As Joyce reported, the PHA admits no wrongdoing in this case. They, for the most part, blame the Section 8 property … Continue reading

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Dr. Corey Hebert Testifies Before Congress On Safety Of FEMA Trailers – Dr. Hebert has worked tirelessly to inform the public of the dangers of formaldehyde exposure in high concentrations in FEMA issued trailers

WEBWIRE – Sunday, April 25, 2010 NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dr. Corey Hebert, a practicing physician and award winning broadcast journalist will testify before the United States Congress on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Dr. Hebert will give testimony before the … Continue reading

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Riverstone Residential – Mariners Crossing – Maintenance says corroded black growth on the water heater is “suppose to look like that”

Maintenance and Office Staff refer to the black mold growth on air vents and everywhere else in Jefferson Lakes Apartments, Baton Rouge, LA as “dust”. However, they must not be of the opinion that it is “suppose to look like … Continue reading

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Riverstone Residential – Lexington Farms Apartments – Warning. Unhealthy. Dangerous. Conditions

From: SickFormerTenant 4-22-2010 Years at this apartment: 2009 – 2010   Google Riverstone Residential Group Complaints, CAS Partners, and Blastomycosis NC. Riverstone Residential manages Lexington Farms Apartments, as well as over 200,000 other properties. Riverstone Residential is a third party … Continue reading

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