In 1973, a weed-killing product became the go-to option for landscapers and gardeners across the U.S. The glyphosate-based herbicide was paired with specialty seeds in 1996 to become Roundup, which killed invasive weeds while allowing crops to flourish. Its booming production signaled a win for green thumbs everywhere, but even as it killed weeds, it planted its own deadly seeds. glyphosate was “probably cancerous to humans” after the chemical tested positive in food, water, soil, and air. According to experts, the most serious side effects of glyphosate exposure are non-Hodgkin lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma, and leukemia. But Monsanto, the company that produced Roundup, continued to label their weed killer as safe. danger and causing substantial harm to plaintiff Dewayne Johnson, a father of three and former groundskeeper, who had been diagnosed with non- Hodgkin lymphoma after decades of using Roundup. This finding awarded Johnson $39 million in past and future losses and $240 million in punitive damages. A judge later reduced this to $78 million. But, like Johnson, it’s time for your day in court too. If you or a loved one has been exposed to Roundup and been diagnosed with cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. Complaints against Bayer, the current owner of Roundup, and Monsanto continue to spread internationally, as more farmers, gardeners, and landscapers face deadly diagnoses. If this sounds familiar, you may have a case. To qualify, you must meet two criteria points. First, you must have had prolonged use and exposure to Roundup. Second, you must have been diagnosed with non- Hodgkin lymphoma or other cancers. The experienced lawyers at Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm can evaluate your individual circumstances to determine if you qualify for a Roundup lawsuit. Learn more by calling 1.850.436.6304. We’ve got your back. In 2015, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer determined that In 2018, a California jury found the company guilty of negligence for failing to warn the public of Roundup’s
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People who have high cholesterol or diabetes can better maintain their cholesterol and blood glucose
levels if they eat frequently during the day. For athletes, snacking helps
distribute the consumption of nutrients their body needs throughout the day instead of all at once. This way, their energy levels stay the same instead of fluctuating with their meal times. If you find yourself in need of a quick bite, think clementines and almonds instead of chips and Pop-Tarts. You’ll still satisfy your hunger without jeopardizing your health or increasing your waistline.
THE 13TH ANNUAL BEAUFORT RIVER SWIM
amily YMCA and the Beaufort Swim Committee are excited to ost the Beaufort River Swim (BRS) on May 18, 2019. This BRS course is approximately 3.2 miles and the fun swim course is ly 1 mile (both swimming with the tide). This event attracts nd athletes from across the state and expect to once again host 50 swimmers. chiller & Hamilton are one of the proud sponsors of this event. In here were over 7000 swim lessons taught at the Wardle facility. enerous support of d participants, they were
swim lessons through to Beaufort and Jasper ents in need, so they n and on the water while many health benefits ing affords. formation and sign up on the event website at erSwim.com.
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