Terra Cotta Warriors Debut: Ancient Army Revealed Nov 20, 2009
Authorities believe the ruler may have died from mercury poisoning in a quest for an elixir to everlasting life. The exhibit is scheduled torun until March 31, 2010. (W-USA News, DC)
Man Boobs, Narcolepsy? Odd Celeb Ailments Nov 13, 2009
First it was mercury poisoning, now ... One would think had learned a lesson in moderation after he says he suffered from mercury poisoning and had to abruptly bow out of the Broadway play "Speed-the-Plow" late last year ... in January that extreme fatigue caused by the mercury poisoning brought him to his knees during the Broadway show. (ABC News)
Tenuous Times for the Endangered Florida Panther Oct 31, 2009
Additional threats include mercury poisoning from the fallout of coal-fired power , parasites, and diseases such as feline leukemia and feline distemper. Efforts to help the Florida Panther recover have had limited success. (Scientific American)
H1NWahhhh. What's a mother to do? Oct 28, 2009
The only body part not immobilized by confusion were my hands, flitting across the keyboard as I sought answers to the unanswerable: Should I risk mercury poisoning from the evil, conspiring, capitalistic government-sanctioned vaccination. Or do I risk being labeled an abusive parent by not inoculating my children against the dreaded illness. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Poisoned Pen Manuscripts and Red In... Oct 22, 2009
Monks who copied Bibles and other classical literature during the Dark Ages may have died of mercury poisoning. Colorful inks from various mineral pigments were used. (Suite101.com)
Autism Symptoms and Mercury Poisoni... Oct 15, 2009
Autism Symptoms and Mercury Poisoning. Autism Symptoms and Mercury Poisoning ... Some commentators have argued that the symptoms of autism are the same as the symptoms of mercury poisoning. (Suite101.com)
North Andover residents invited to film, talk on energy conservation Oct 10, 2009
Barrie explores mountaintop removal and other harmful byproducts of coal and nuclear power such as increased childhood asthma, air pollution and mercury poisoning. Following the film, a National Grid representative will be on hand to discuss different ways to save energy in the home as well as the different conservation programs they offer, including their rebate program, home energy audit, and a new program called The 3% Less Initiative, in which they challenge users to reduce energy... (North Andover Citizen, MA)
The web's the thing Sep 13, 2009
WHEN Jeremy Piven dropped out of Broadway s Speed-the-Plow due to mercury poisoning, many skeptical theater voices had intelligent, witty things to say on the matter ... There s a commenter who named themselves Mercury_Poisoned who writes incredibly long comments about how they, themselves, suffer from mercury poisoning, says Smith ... But then they tell us they self-diagnosed their mercury poisoning with a test they bought online, and that no doc 000002AD tor recognized this test as legitimate.... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Downside to Compact Fluorescent... Sep 4, 2009
It also suggests that CFLs might not be appropriate in rooms used by infants, small children or pregnant women, who are more susceptible to mercury poisoning. Many hardware stores and local disposal sites accept CFLs for recycling, and some companies now sell pre-paid shipping boxes addressed to recycling plants. (Suite101.com)
Scoop: Finally, Jacksons post-death victory lap ending Sep 3, 2009
Jeremy Pivens mercurial victory lap Like sushi on sticky rice, Jeremy Piven is not letting go of his brush with mercury poisoning. Piven was recently cleared of leaving his Speed-the-Plow production in the lurch when mercury poisoning caused him to have to exit the Broadway show abruptly. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Unasked Questions Sep 2, 2009
JEREMY Piven said last night on David Letterman's show he quit "Speed-the-Plow" on the orders of a doctor who said he'd get a heart attack if he continued on Broadway because he had mercury poisoning from eating too much sushi. Piven said, "I took his advice, and then this kind of turned into, I ate a bad piece of yellowtail and bolted, you know?" Mercury poisoning, he complained, "sounds like a rich man's disease . . . like something you might get from the leather seats in your 00004000... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Jeremy Piven wins arbitration over play Aug 30, 2009
At the time, Piven's doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning after eating too much fish. The arbitration results were released Thursday by Actors' Equity Association. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Heroin in bedroom reportedly false Aug 29, 2009
At the time, Piven's doctor said Piven was suffering from mercury poisoning after eating too much sushi. Results of the arbitration were released yesterday by Actors' Equity Association, which represents stage performers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Actor Piven cleared in sushi row Aug 29, 2009
Actor Jeremy Piven has been cleared in a dispute with Broadway producers after sushi-related mercury poisoning caused him to quit a play ... Piven told the Associated Press that the mercury poisoning "brought me to my knees". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Piven ruling Aug 28, 2009
At the time, Piven s doctor said Piven was suffering from mercury poisoning after eating too much fish. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Arbiter rules for Piven in Broadway dispute Aug 28, 2009
At the time, Pivens doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning after eating too much fish ... The National Fisheries Institute, a trade association representing the seafood industry, issued a statement Thursday noting that no peer reviewed medical journal has ever published any evidence of a case of methylmercury poisoning caused by the normal consumption of commercial seafood in the U.S. This ruling does not change that simple scientific fact. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Jeremy Piven's Next Act Is Arbitration Aug 28, 2009
"Speed-The-Plow" Producers Continue Dispute Over Actor's Quick Departure Due To Mercury Poisoning ... Piven abruptly left the revival of the David Mamet play in December after his doctor said he was suffering for mercury poisoning after eating too much fish over a lengthy period of time. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Jeremy Piven Past Poisoning Aug 23, 2009
JEREMY Piven (above) seems to have recovered from his bout with mercury poisoning, which he blamed for his premature departure from David Mamet's"Speed-the-Plow" back in December. "I haven't had a piece of fish of any kind in 11 months," he tells Time magazine this week. (New York Post -- Gossip)
10 Questions for Jeremy Piven Aug 20, 2009
After you left Speed-the-Plow citing mercury poisoning, playwright David Mamet quipped that you'd left show business to become a thermometer. Do you have a response. (Time.com)
Breakfast With ... Jeremy Piven Aug 10, 2009
Last year he drew flak for pulling out of the Broadway show "Speed-the-Plow" after the media reported he had mercury poisoning from eating sushi ... Have to ask, have you stopped eating fish since your episode of mercury poisoning. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Friday Night Lights,' 'True Blood' top Emmy snubs Jul 17, 2009
Jeremy Piven of "Entourage," perhaps feeling a backlash for his abrupt exit of "Speed the Plow" on Broadway due to mercury poisoning, wasn't nominated despite winning supporting actor in a comedy series the last three years. The highly rated "Two and a Half Men" on CBS was shut out of best comedy series, while Michael Imperioli, a five-time nominee and one-time winner as a supporting actor on "The Sopranos," failed to win a nomination for his generally lauded performance on ABC's "Life on... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NEXT UP: Who will they be in life after 'Harry Potter'? Jul 15, 2009
"They responded to the fact that I have a work ethic. I was on Broadway at the same time as , and I think he made me look really, really good because I didn't miss a show." He was jokingly referring to Piven's run in Speed-the-Plow, which was shortened by the actor's mercury poisoning. who directed Half-Blood and will direct the upcoming Deathly Hallows movies, has lunch every week with Radcliffe. (USA Today)
Jeremy Piven Ogles Hayden Panettiere Jul 12, 2009
JEREMY Piven (above) seemed fully recovered from mercury poisoning at Thursday night's "Entourage" premiere in LA. Spies at the Belvedere-hosted soiree on the Paramount lot told us, "Piven was looking Hayden Panettiere up and down in between sips of vodka and soda." The 19-year-old "Heroes" starlet was with Alexis Dziena, who was in one episode of the HBO show, while Jamie-Lynn Sigler 00004000 cuddled with beau Jerry Ferrara, who plays Turtle. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
3rd Circuit Mulls Pre-emption of Class Action Over Snapple's Nutrition Claims Jun 25, 2009
First came the decision by the 3rd Circuit in that revived a class action suit against the manufacturer of Chicken-of-the-Sea brand tuna brought by consumers who say they were never warned that excessive consumption could lead to mercury poisoning. In Fellner, Senior 3rd Circuit Judge Walter K. Stapleton concluded that the suit does not conflict with the FDA's regulatory scheme for the risks posed by mercury in fish "because the FDA simply has not regulated the matter.". (Law.com)
Group seeks charting of LaFarge emissions Jun 24, 2009
The impetus for the group arose from reports of community children suffering from lead and mercury poisoning and rare childhood cancers. CASE is looking into the impact on human health of heavy metals, carcinogens and particulate matter emitted by LaFarge stacks. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Today in the Kitchen: Why take vitamins and supplements? May 30, 2009
Our oceans and streams are polluted, so the quality of the fish has become dangerous in some cases (mercury poisoning comes to mind). What s a soul to do. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Samantha Harris Broadway-Bound May 21, 2009
Harris, who has a musical theater background and once toured with Monty Python's Eric Idle, tells us she won't fall prey to anything like Jeremy Piven's "mercury poisoning" while at work. "I would have to be on my deathbed to miss a show," she promises. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Broadway: Jeremy Piven Not Welcome May 17, 2009
IF you think Broadway is ready to forgive Jeremy Piven (above) for bolting "Speed-the-Plow" last December, which he blamed on mercury poisoning, guess again. "He's not welcome here," Steven Pasquale, star of "reasons to be pretty," ranted to ABC News Radio's David Blaustein. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Schwarzenegger: Time To Debate Legal Pot May 7, 2009
Medically, it has shown great promise in the fields of pain management, alzheimers, glacoma, trama and is now showing even greater promise in treating AUTISM / Mercury poisoning in vaccine injured childen. Marajuana is what is called a "super neuro transmitter" that helps articulate the speech centers in the human brain. (CBS News)
Stage stars gather to honor Tony Award nominees May 7, 2009
Esparza said he was amused by playwright David Mamet 's joke that Piven, who cited mercury poisoning, was leaving the show to pursue a career as a professional thermometer: "David is a man of few words, but when he speaks he knocks you sideways.". American Idol alumnus Constantine Maroulis, who was tapped for his role as an aspiring musician in the campy Rock of Ages, was all humility. (USA Today -- Life)
* Global crisis sparks gold rush in Brazils Amazon Apr 19, 2009
Many of the countrys hundreds of thousands of miners risk malaria and mercury poisoning only to squander their earnings on gambling and prostitutes. By Raymond Colitt REUTERS , BOM JESUS, BRAZIL Sunday, Apr 19, 2009, Page 9. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The Piven principle: You can eat too much fish Apr 11, 2009
The actor known for playing uber-agent Ari on "Entourage" blamed mercury poisoning from eating too much fish for his sudden exit from the Broadway play "Speed-the-Plow" in December ... And unless you're eating catch from polluted waters, you usually have to eat an awful lot of fish for quite a while before showing signs of mercury poisoning ... Medical experts say adults who eat that much seafood can indeed risk mercury poisoning. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sean Penn, Anna Nicole Smith, David Mamet Mar 27, 2009
Mr. Piven abruptly left the revival of the play in December after his doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning because of eating too much raw fish over a lengthy period of time. Three different actors the understudy Jordan Lage, Norbert Leo Butz and William H. Macy replaced Mr. Piven in the play, which ended its limited engagement on Feb. 22. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Actor Piven heads for mediation Mar 27, 2009
Entourage star Piven quit Speed-the-Plow in December, saying he was suffering from mercury poisoning. The actor's claims led producers to file a complaint against him. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Piven arbitration hearings set for June 8-9 Mar 26, 2009
Piven left a play after his doctor claimed the actor had mercury poisoning ... Piven abruptly left the revival of the David Mamet play in December after his doctor said he was suffering for mercury poisoning after eating too much fish over a lengthy period of time. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Jeremy Pivens fishy meal Mar 5, 2009
magazine reports that Jeremy Piven, who recently suffered from alleged mercury poisoning was seen eating tuna tartare ... Entourage star Jeremy Piven, who took an early bow from his Broadway obligations two and half months ago following an alleged sushi-induced bout of mercury poisoning, stands accused of dining on the tasty tuna dish and enjoying a calamari salad last weekend ... After recovering from mercury poisoning, a patient should be avoiding foods that are known to be contaminated... (MSNBC -- News)
'Madea' remains on top Mar 3, 2009
The producers of "Speed-the-Plow" said they will file for arbitration to settle their dispute with the actor for abruptly quitting the Broadway show after his doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning. The action came after no agreement was reached in a grievance hearing requested by the producers. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Journey adds 2nd Oahu show Feb 28, 2009
NEW YORK An industry panel was unable to resolve a grievance filed against Jeremy Piven, who quit the Broadway show "Speed-the-Plow" in December, saying he had been diagnosed with mercury poisoning, possibly from eating too much sushi. Piven was at yesterday's hearing on the producers' grievance, but the panel of Actors' Equity and Broadway League representatives was unable to reach the necessary unanimous decision. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Piven talks end without deal Feb 28, 2009
The Entourage star left the play in December after his doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning. Representatives of actors' union Equity and a Broadway producers' association failed to reach a unanimous decision. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Arbitration between Plow, Piven on the way Feb 28, 2009
The producers of Speed-the-Plow said Friday they will file for arbitration to settle their dispute with the actor for abruptly quitting the Broadway show after his doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning. The action came after no agreement was reached Thursday in a grievance hearing requested by the producers. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Wonder plays White House Feb 27, 2009
Piven attended a hearing Thursday at Actors' Equity Association on a grievance filed by the producers of "Speed-the-Plow," which the performer quit after his doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning. The grievance committee, composed of five actors and five producers, could resolve the case or one or both of the two parties could file for arbitration. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Jeremy Piven plans to attend grievance hearing Feb 26, 2009
Piven quit Speed-the-Plow production, claiming he had Mercury poisoning ... Piven plans to attend a hearing Thursday at Actors Equity Association on a grievance filed by the producers of Speed-the-Plow, which the performer quit after his doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Lohan Blames Stress And Work For Skinny Frame Feb 18, 2009
(AP Photo/Evan Agostini). Lindsay Lohan has urged her fans not to panic about her skinny new look -- she's just stressed out. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Seeking Lincoln, and finding the Lincoln Memorial Feb 9, 2009
WASHINGTON Two hundred years after the birth of Abraham Lincoln, we still seek him in words and in action, in lessons from his life, in reminders of his legend and in pilgrimages to the temple built in his honor (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Macy takes Piven's role in 'Speed-the-Plow' Feb 8, 2009
Piven exited unexpectedly in December, suffering, according to his doctor, from mercury poisoning, possibly from too much sushi. His departure produced the most memorable quote of the theater season with a skeptical Mamet telling Variety: "I talked to Jeremy on the phone, and he told me that he discovered that he had a very high level of mercury. So my understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a thermometer.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Lincoln Memorial a temple of respect, hope Feb 8, 2009
Others have theorized that he suffered from chronic depression, mercury poisoning or syphilis. Some of the strongest points against the Great Emancipator have come from blacks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Plow producers file grievance against Piven Feb 7, 2009
Actor quit Broadway play, blaming exit on mercury poisoning ... The actor said he was diagnosed with mercury poisoning the first week of rehearsals for the play and finally succumbed to the illness when he passed out in his home. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Macy shines as Piven replacement in Plow Feb 7, 2009
Replacing Jeremy Piven, who suddenly -- and, some say, fishily -- exited the production, claiming to have mercury poisoning caused by excessive sushi consumption, this longtime Mamet veteran has come to the rescue with a performance that tops his predecessor's. Macy -- who has appeared in such works by the playwright as "Oleanna," "American Buffalo" and "Bobby Gould in Hell," the fanciful sequel to this play -- well understands the rhythms of Mamet's musically profane dialogue. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Piven calls Broadway departure humbling Feb 7, 2009
Actor had to leave Speed the Plow due to mercury poisoning ... - Jeremy Piven says his decision to abruptly leave the Broadway revival of Speed-the-Plow in mid-run because of mercury poisoning was a completely humbling experience. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
