Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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19 February 2014


 

When Priests Commit Suicide - in Memory of Carsten Häublein
A year ago, on February 14th, 2013, a day dedicated to love, I got a heartbreaking message, that my friend Carsten Häublein, a German Priest who suffered from EHS for 10 years, could not take the pain of the 'Fire' 4G LTE, which burned inside his head, and committed suicide.

While I wanted to inform you all about it, I was too devastated and I waited a year to do it.

Please read my words written in his memory:

Please do all you can to stop this madness.

Dafna
 
 
 
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The MTHR Mobile Telecommunications Study

As you know, for years we have tried to quietly continue our decades-long work on mobile communications health effects while staying clear of the contentious public debates around the many complicated aspects of this issue. However, every now and then there are such egregious breaches of professional responsibility and the public trust that it would irresponsible to remain silent. The release yesterday of the MTHR Mobile Telecommunications Final Report, and the outrageous news reports following it, compel such a response. 

This MTHR report is astonishingly naive and so far out of touch with the scientific advances of the past four or five years as to be meaningless in terms of advancing our understanding.  It is an embarrassment that this MTHR study group -- with many scientists who certainly know better -- could proclaim such a dangerously wrong conclusion based on limited poor science and even poorer interpretations of what the poor science means. The work was shocking in its preordained design, a typical vested interest 'bait and switch' studying things that are close enough to mattering to arouse interest, but far enough away from reality to be ensured to show no real effects. In that regard, it is evil genius, shamefully paid for with your public funds. 

In reality it is a very dangerous game that is likely to put millions of people around the world at risk if they believe the planted news reports claiming that their communications instruments and systems can be cavalierly used without a mind toward taking safety precautions.

On an optimistic note, perhaps this over-the-top misrepresentation of the state of this science will elevate the discussion to a meaningful pitch. Please feel free to discreetly pass my name on to serious journalists who have a mind to report accurately on the this complex public health problem, and to honest policy makers who are trying to do the right thing and who may be mislead by this report. I would be honored to participate in that type of private discourse.

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Dr. George L. Carlo
Science and Public Policy Institute
 
Sarah
 
 
 
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Hawaii State Senator Josh Green passes GMO labeling and cell phone radiation warning label bills

This week State Senator Josh Green M.D. (D - Kona, Kau), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, passed two bills out of committee aimed at providing consumers with health warning labels on widely used products.

The first was SB 2571 SD1, RELATING TO HEALTH, which would require all cellular telephones, including refurbished and remanufactured cellular telephones, sold or leased by a retailer in the State to bear a label that reads: "To reduce exposure to radiation that may be hazardous to your health, please follow the enclosed product safety guidelines." The bill would require that the warning label be conspicuous, legible, non-removable and printed in bold lettering, and affixed to the front and back of all cellular telephone packaging.

"We need to make sure cell phones are as safe as possible to use," Green said, "and that consumers are clearly informed that over-exposure to radiation from cell phones can be harmful to your health. Cell phones are an almost universally used tool and are here to stay, which makes it even more important that they are used safely and that consumers are aware of the potential hazards. The cell phone manufacturers themselves include legal disclaimers and health warnings buried deep in the packaging and instructional materials of their products, and in the phone software menus themselves. This measure is intended to clearly inform consumers of the health warnings that are buried in cell phone product safety guidelines."

SB 2571 SD1 was passed on Tuesday, February 11 in a joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Health and Technology. The bill is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection, which has not yet scheduled it for a hearing:http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2571&year=2014

The second labeling bill passed this week was SB 2521 SD1, RELATING TO LABELING, which would require labeling of foods, including raw agricultural commodities, processed food, and seed or seed stock, that have been genetically engineered.

"The people of Hawaii have a right to know what is in the food they eat," Green said. "If the people want a label informing them that there are GMOs in foods, then the legislature should follow their will and pass a simple but effective labeling system."

SD 2521 SD1 was passed on Thursday, February 13 in a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health. It is currently referred jointly to the Senate Committees on Consumer Protection and Ways and Means, which have not yet scheduled it for a hearing:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2521

Ellie Marks
California Brain Tumor Association
 
 
 
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Switzerland - Prevention:  Act Without Delay

Letter of the Day, Readers' Mail, 24 heures, 13 February 2014

Re: article entitled:  "4.6 million Swiss will receive iodine"

In case of a major nuclear accident, Switzerland will ensure the protection of the health of 4.6 million inhabitants.  Isn't it time that it also protects the population, especially children, from the health risks of radiation emitted by wireless technology?

Just as the Federal Council is sending iodine to everyone who resides and works within a 50-kilometer radius of a nuclear power plant as a preventive measure against ionizing radiation, it could send a notice to each citizen about measures to take to reduce non-ionizing radiation.  Although safety measures for use of tablets and cell phones is listed in the manuals and on the site of the Federal Office for Public Health, they are practically unknown to the general public.

Our children are our greatest resource and will ensure the future of the planet.  Switzerland has learned lessons from Fukushima where, in the days following the explosion of the nuclear plant, the protection, especially of children, was inadequate.  Why should it wait until the explosion of a health crisis in 15-20 years, similar to that of tobacco and asbestos, before protecting children from the risks of wireless technologies?  Japan denies the link between exposure to ionizing radiation and the cases of thyroid cancers which are afflicting children.  Will Switzerland deny for a long time to come the link between exposure to non-ionizing radiation and health problems in young people, including brain tumors (now the most frequent cancer in children), where there is three times the risk from using cell phones (30 minutes a day for over ten years)?

Meris
 
 
 
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EMF, RF Health and electrosensitivity - London Conference

Unique chance to hear the latest thinking on these issues on 7th March 2014. Suitable for the general public as well as medical doctors and other health workers.

Click http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/news/20140217-bsem.asp for the full news story

 
 
 
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French TV fiction about a girl and father who suffer EHS

This week there was a French tv fiction about a girl and father who are ehs.
 
At the beginning the police come to control a caravan where they find a girl.
At 12 minutes a doctor makes a visit to the girl who fainted because of a microwave ...

Found alone in an isolated caravan Eliette Berthelot is entrusted in the Ferrière family, the time to identify her father and find her family. Eliette seems to adapt to this new environment until she has migraine and develops eczema. She says she is hypersensitive to electromagnetic waves. After the visit of a doctor, Marion is ordered to disconnect all devices... At the same time, the father of Eliette comes. He explains that he had to spend a few days in a "white area" protected from the waves ...

 
Sylvie
 
 
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Washington State - False Report on Wi-Fi in Schools

This report is a travesty, based on 16 documents that were, of course, "cherry picked" to support the conclusion that prevents any further concern or liability.
 
The Department of Health and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction have produced a draft report about Wi-Fi safety in schools. Washington residents are invited to submit comments that will be included as an appendix in the final report.

How to submit comments:
1. Download the pdf of the draft report at 
http://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/Schools/EnvironmentalHealth/WiFiSafety.aspx

2. Send comments by e-mail (see website for link to comment form).

Comments must include a full name, city and state of residence, and contact information (e-mail, phone, or physical address). All comments will be published including the full name, city and state of residence. Personal contact information will not be published.

Public comments and questions will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014.
 
John McPhee
Santa Fe Alliance for Public Health and Safety
DOCTORS WARN (Wireless and Radiation Network)
 
 
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ieWei Wristband, the Alert System that Measures Exposure to Harmful Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation is the emerging health problem of the 21st century, causing genetic damage, brain dysfunction, brain tumors, and other conditions such as sleep disorders and headaches. The solution: iewei wristband, the health tracker.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11582355.htm

I doubt whether this item will be sensitive to measusure very low levels of RF radiation and it may not be helpful to persons who suffer from EHS but, it is an interesting development.

 
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I am convinced that the Neural Tube Defect (NTD) that took the life of my daughter Angel Leigh Coates in 1995 was attributed to EMF exposure.  This nightmare of reality was due to my wife's occupational environment – where Tamara spent most of her day in front of three 5 watt microwave radios.

 
Sylvie
 
 
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Malta - Smart Meter Corruption
 
 
Man jailed 2 years for smart meter tampering, two others denied bail
A 55-year-old former Enemalta technician from Mqabba was jailed two years after admitting that he had tampered with around 250 smart meters.
 
 
 
Staff paid €1200 for each smart meter rigged - first arraignments today
Enemalta employees involved in the smart meter tampering racket were charging an average of €1,200 per job in residences and thousands more in ...
 
 
 
 
Police set to arraign account holders over electricity theft
Police officers investigating theft of electricity from Enemalta plan to arraign account holders whose smart meters had been tampered with in order to ...
 
 
 
Those who used tampered meters expected to give information

Those consumers who were involved in the illegal scheme had to pay for the electricity they stole, he said. They would also have to pay a penalty and come forward with information on those who masterminded the scheme.
 
 
 
 
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Do It With Wires
 
"Practice Safe Tech" is key to reducing exposures to personal wireless radiation
 
 
EHT
 
 
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Industry Canada - Asleep at the Wheel, Wilfully Ignoring all the Dangers

Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 7:01 AM
Subject: Industry Canada

Dear Mr. Riedlinger:

Thank you for your email of January 11, 2014, regarding the 700 MHz spectrum auction and Health Canada's radiofrequency exposure guidelines.

The 700 MHz spectrum auction, which began on January 14, 2014, will provide critical additional spectrum for wireless providers to meet the growing demand for next‑generation wireless services.  As with all commercial mobile spectrum licences, compliance with Safety Code 6 will be a condition of licence in the 700 MHz band.

While I appreciated receiving your views on this matter, the issue you have raised falls under the purview of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health.  I have therefore taken the liberty of forwarding your correspondence to her office for consideration.

Please accept my best wishes.

Sincerely,

The Honourable James Moore, P.C., M.P.

c.c.:       The Honourable Rona Ambrose, P.C., M.P.

 
 
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 Kotsiras plans to commission a top-to-bottom, independent safety audit to determine whether smart meters pose any health risks to the public.  This follows a recent review in which 69 per cent of the public's concerns with smart metres were health related.
 
 
 
 
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Smart meters emit dangerous levels of radiation and violate your right to privacy – by spying on your personal activities in your home. Wireless technology can cause sleep disorder, headaches, heart palpitations, hypertension, breathing disorders and even trigger a recurrence of cancer.

 
 
 
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Smart Meter "Malfunction" Causes Pennsylvania Apartment Building Fire

According to the Bucks County Courier Times, the Bensalem Battalion Chief Robert Sponheimer said the fire started in a utility meter in an outside shed that housed electrical meters.
 
 
 
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Wind farms are a breach of human rights says UN.

Plans for future wind farms in Britain could be in jeopardy after a United Nations legal tribunal ruled that the UK Government acted illegally by denying the public decision-making powers over their approval and the "necessary information" over their benefits or adverse effects.

 
 
Surely this would also apply to wireless devices that are harming people!
 
John
 
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Harmful Wind Farms

Measuring electromagnetic fields (EMF) around wind turbines in Canada: is there a human health concern?

A feeble study which has ignored the real problem of high frequency pollution and harmful sound that has made many people sick and forced citizens out of their homes.
 
Young children armed with gauss meters could have achieved this level of 'research'.
 
 
 
Funded by the industry that will benefit from these conclusions!

The study was funded in part by Capital Power, Samsung and Pattern and the authors are actively working in the field of wind turbines and human health. Dr. Ollson and Dr. Knopper have acted as expert witnesses for wind power companies during a number of legal hearings.

 
 
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Smart Meters - Peepholes into private lives

Such progress comes with a price. Smart devices collect and dispense useful information, but the price is providing others, including the government, a peephole into the privacy of nearly everyone.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/17/editorial-peepholes-into-private-lives/
 
 
 
 
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Texans Against Smart Meters
 
Please note that our statememt re the Feb 6th meeting with the Lt Gov & the PUC is on the website now


Patriot Shar
Founder Texans Against Smart Meters
 
 
 
 
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How to make a lot of children sick and make a lot of money from it!
 

"We saw some schools that were aglow with technology, that were filled with computers," says Margolis, author of Stuck in the Shallow End: Education, Race, and Computing. "We identified that these schools were technology rich but curriculum poor."

"Basically you took your book and put it in a digital format," Menijvar, a former computer teacher, says. "How does that change learning for the students?"

 
 
 
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Google - Project Loon
 
More Wi Fi radiation.
 
 
Jeff
 
 
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Google Glass enthusiast: It's not worth the headaches

"I think there should be a warning that comes with Glass; that if you start to get a headache, you should limit your use. Not everybody who wears Glass will make the connection, especially people who are prone to headaches. I can't imagine the effect Glass could have on migraine suffers [sic] or those with other neurological conditions."

 
 
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How Wolves Change Rivers

Non EMF, environment.
 
Olle
 
 

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