Our One Year Anniversary

We went live with this website and blog one year ago as I was morphing from an attorney to a student of history. I could not be happier with the transition in regards to what I do on a day to day basis and the new friends and professionals with whom I get to hang around. I recommend a second act in life to anyone who survives their first act.

During the last year, this site has published 49 blogs on asbestos related topics, received over 6500 views on those blogs, and garnered many questions and comments either on the website or by you emailing me at TheAsbestosBlog@gmail.com. At the same time:

1. We have educated those who have stuck with me on many asbestos related topics, with a focus on history.
2. I have uploaded 621 asbestos related pictures to the website that are available should I need them.
3. I have provided books and articles to a number of you who wanted additional information.
4. Finally, but importantly, we have solved the internet mystery of whether the January 28, 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy was caused by an asbestos substitute that failed. The real answer is nothing like you find on the internet, and is a central topic to my thesis finalized on December 9th, only a few days ago. Below are some selective pages from the thesis, but you can receive a complete copy just by emailing me with your request.

Let me know if the above sufficiently interests you that I should send you the complete thesis. TheAsbestosBlog@gmail.com. I plan to continue providing updated asbestos related historical information to you, all the while keeping this blog informative and interesting. My next Master of History project (hopefully a book) involves asbestos, asbestos exposure, and related issues as they involve ship builders, sailors/seafarers, and ship breakers.

A happy holiday to all. Marty