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    • 06 FEB 13

    Better Late Than Never? FCC to Review Cell Phone Radiation Standards

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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    PRLog (Press Release) – Feb. 5, 2013 – The FCC will close the public comment period on proposed changes in rules and procedures regarding human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy tomorrow, February 6. (1) The outmoded rules and procedures that regulate cell phones and other wireless devices were originally adopted in 1996 when there were only 38 million cell phone subscriptions in the U.S. The FCC’s public comment period was opened almost ten years ago on July 14, 2003. (1) At that time there were 148 million cell phone subscriptions in the U.S. (2)

    Now there are 322 million cell phone subscriptions. Today, many children, teenagers, and women use cell phones that are tested using a model of a large male adult’s brain and body. Meanwhile research has shown that a child’s brain absorbs 2-3 times more electromagnetic radiation (EMR) than an adult’s brain

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    • 05 FEB 13

    Mona Nilsson: The increase in mental health problems among children may be due to cell phone radiation

    The increase in mental health problems among children may be due to cell phone radiation
    By Mona Nilsson
    Published January 15, 2013 – 07:58

    Microwave radiation, the explosion of wireless technology means that we are exposed to more microwave radiation. Information Technology (IT) Minister Anna-Karin Hatt want to Swedish schools is even more connected – but our mobile society begins to have an impact. More computers give more radiation and in the long run can lead to sleep problems, depression and ADHD, writes Mona Nilsson, Swedish Radiation Protection Foundation, in a reply.

    Swedish children suffer more from sleep problems, difficulty concentrating and are sad. They are given increasingly sleep drugs , antidepressants and ADHD medications. The increase in mental illness and sleep problems have been described over and over again in recent years, most recently in the Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet last week.

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    • 01 FEB 13

    Is radiofrequency interference the ghost in the smart machine?

    In the following posting on the CHE List Blake Levitt raises what may be an emerging huge and unforeseen problem with industry plans on making the modern home a Wi-Fi hot spot with most home appliances Wi-Fi enabled. That is Radiofrequency Interference (RFI)

    From Blake Levitt to the CHE List:

    A microwave oven mystery

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    • 25 JAN 13

    PRLog Press release: Call for Action to Reduce Harm from Mobile Phone Radiation

    The European Environment Agency published a major report today to alert governments about the need to attend to early warning signs about technology health risks, including mobile phones.

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    PRLog (Press Release) – Jan. 24, 2013 – The 750-page volume, “Late Lessons from Early Warnings,” includes twenty new case studies and has major implications for policy, science and society. Although the report was prepared by the European Environment Agency to provide guidance to the EU nations, its implications are global.

    Brain tumor risk associated with cell phone use is addressed in one of the report’s chapters. (2) The report highlights the classification of this form of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) as “possibly carcinogenic”, or cancer causing, by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2011.

    The report accuses the mobile phone industry of “inertia in considering the various studies and taking the IARC carcinogenic classification into account,” criticizes the media for not “providing the public with robust and consistent information on potential health risks,” and attacks governments for shirking “their responsibilities to protect public health from this widespread source of radiation.”

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    • 22 JAN 13

    RADIATION PROTEOMICS: A new book edited by Dariusz Leszczynski

    A new book from Springer “RADIATION PROTEOMICS” Ed. D. Leszczynski, is scheduled for publication on Feb. 28, 2013.

    Briefly:
    Up to date review of proteomics studies examining radiation effects on cells and tissues
    Included both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation effects
    Review of low-dose ionizing radiation effects
    Review of therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation effects and search for biomarkers of response/damage
    Non-ionizing radiation chapters deal with ELF-EMF, RF-EMF and UV

    Proteomics is widely used in search of biomarkers, pharmacology, clinical research and toxicology. With the help of proteomics large amount of information about the physiology of living cells can be obtained in a single experiment. Combining this information with data from genomics and other high-throughput screening techniques like transcriptomics and metabolomics allows gaining new insights into physiology of life and diseases.

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    • 16 JAN 13

    New Report: Analysis: Smart Meter and Smart Grid Problems – Legislative Proposal

    The December 2012 report “Analysis: Smart Meter and Smart Grid Problems – Legislative Proposal” is now available to the public. This 173-page report by activist Nina Beety has extensive referenced information about many of the problems and risks of the Smart Meter program, with information from state, national, and international resources. Supplemental documents can be downloaded here.

    Originally written for California legislators, this updated report also provides a legislative and regulatory action plan for halting this program, and suggestions for reforming utility regulation so that the public is protected in the future.

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    • 14 JAN 13

    Press Release: New evidence of cell phone health risks highlights the need for public health warnings

    Press Release: New evidence of cell phone health risks highlights the need for public health warnings

    By Don Maisch PhD, EMFacts Consultancy, January 14, 2013

    Hobart, Tas. Since 2011, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified cell phone radiation as a possible human carcinogen, a number of important developments that strengthens the IARC ruling have recently occurred. These developments strongly suggest that it is now time to issue public health warnings to advice Australians on how to reduce or eliminate cell phone health risks.
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    A report has just been written which advises people on steps to take to reduce the risks to their health. This advice, in part, includes:
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    • 11 JAN 13

    The Android invasion: Even to Wi-Fi enabled rice cookers!

    From BloombergBusinessweek article Jan 8th, 2013 Google Android Baked Into Rice Cookers in Move Past Phone By Cliff Edwards and Ian King on January 08, 2013 Google Inc. (GOOG)”s Android software, the most widely used smartphone operating system, is making the leap to rice cookers and refrigerators as manufacturers vie to dominate the market for

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    • 10 JAN 13

    Beware! Your new smart TV may soon be watching you!

    Soon to be a thing of the past are those pleasant hot summer evenings sitting in front of your TV dressed only in your undies (or less) sipping a nice ice cold beer or iced coffee. Would you dare do so with a new smart TV where something (or someone) is able to watch you back? Better be well dressed, behave nicely and especially be careful what you say or perhaps the thought police may late one night be knocking at your door!

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    • 05 JAN 13

    BioInitiative 2012 Report Issues New Warnings on Wireless and EMF

    A new report by the BioInitiative Working Group 2012 says that evidence for risks to health has substantially increased since 2007 from electromagnetic fields and wireless technologies (radiofrequency radiation). The Report reviews over 1800 new scientific studies.Cell phone users, parents-to-be, young children and pregnant women are at particular risk.

    “There is a consistent pattern of increased risk for glioma (a malignant brain tumor) and acoustic neuroma with use of mobile and cordless phones” says Lennart Hardell, MD at Orebro University, Sweden. “Epidemiological evidence shows that radiofrequency should be classified as a human carcinogen. The existing FCC/IEE and ICNIRP public safety limits and reference levels are not adequate to protect public health.”

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    • 04 JAN 13

    Saudi Arabian researchers call for cell phone “health awareness campaigns” for the public

    Source: Saudi Gazette

    Too much cell phone usage could affect your health
    December 27, 2012

    By Amal Al-Sibai

    In today’s world having a cell phone has become an urgent necessity and not just an added luxury. In Saudi Arabia, everyone has a cell phone, starting from nine year olds. Some people even have two; one for work and one for social purposes. Although the trend has been increasing worldwide, it has been increasing exponentially here in the Kingdom. A report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that there are 4 billion cell phone users across the globe, with Saudi Arabia coming in first as the country with the largest number of cell phone users worldwide. The report revealed that there are 180 cell phones for every 100 residents in the Kingdom; a number which speaks for itself. Cell phone usage is also on the rise among teenagers and children.

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    The Saudi Medical Journal recently reported a study conducted by the College of Medicine in King Saud University that showed prolonged usage of cell phones by participants was associated with a number of health problems. Those who were frequent users of their cell phones suffered more fatigue, headaches, dizziness, tension, and sleep disturbances than the less frequent users.

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    • 20 DEC 12

    Retraction of previous comments re. Cellsafe and Today Tonight

    Back in May of 2011 I ran a Sarcastic commentary that was critical of both a Today Tonight program and the CellSafe mobile phone cases that are designed to reduce SAR levels of mobile phones when used with the cases. Since that date I have had a number of discussions with people via emails and at conferences I have presented at, who claim that the cases have resulted in elimination of symptoms, predominantly headaches when using, or after using their phone. After carefully studying the technical reports on the cases, such as from EMC Technologies in Melbourne, I now withdraw my previous comments as unjust and unfair to both the CellSafe company and Today Tonight and apologise for my ill-conceived comments.

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    • 20 DEC 12

    American Academy of Pediatricians Endorses Cell Phone Safety Legislation

    American Academy of Pediatricians Endorses Cell Phone Safety Legislation

    Washington D.C. (December 13, 2012) — The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) which represents “60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults” has endorsed H.R. 6358, the Cell Phone Right to Know Act.
    “Health effects from cell phone radiation are a potential concern for everyone that uses a cell phone, but children are among the most vulnerable as the doctors note in the letter. I am honored that such esteemed professionals support the Cell Phone Right to Know Act,” said Kucinich. “Our coalition is growing and broadening.”

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    • 20 DEC 12

    Off topic but a truly inspiring upcoming documentary: Landfill Harmonic

    Imagine the disconnected life for young people living in a slum built on a landfill site in Paraguay with no smart phones or other wi-fi gadgetry to occupy their time. Or perhaps it is us who have become disconnected from creativity?

    Keep watch out for Landfill Harmonic, an upcoming feature-length documentary about a remarkable musical orchestra in Paraguay, where young musicians who live in a landfill slum play instruments made from trash. To view the trailer of the film, please visit…

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    • 19 DEC 12

    The Vienna Medical Association calls for cell phone free zones in public spaces

    Vienna (OTS) – The Vienna Medical Association has called for the establishment of cell phone-free zones – similar to the smoke-free areas in public buildings. This was necessary in order both to minimize the radiation exposure and the other to bring the people to a conscious use of mobile technology, says the Head of Environmental Medicine at the Vienna Medical Chamber, Piero Lercher.

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    • 18 DEC 12

    Mobile phone allergies on the increase. Is it the nickel or EHS?

    Mobile phone allergies on the increase

    According to an article on consumer health website www.itsmyhealth.com.au, dermatologists say they are seeing increasing numbers of allergic reactions to mobile phones.

    The article goes on to say that US dermatologists have warned of “cellular phone dermatitis” as an emerging problem, especially among adolescents, and that they believe it is likely to be more common than reported.

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    • 18 DEC 12

    Smart meters too costly – 6PR Radio Interiew Perth

    From Stop Smart Meters Australia:

    Dec 18, 2012

    Economic experts are calling the federal government’s push for smart metering the wrong move for consumers. Paul Murray spoke to Danny Price from Frontier Economics Australia who says the required investment for smart meters in Australia may not justify the cost.

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    • 15 DEC 12

    The head of Belgium’s largest cellphone company bans WI-FI from his offices and tells kids cellphones are dangerous!

    The head of Belgacom is not crazy about the Wi-Fi fad in his cellphone company’s skyscraper. The 27th floor, occupied by management, thus goes without the technology that allows high speed broadband Internet access. The decision is barely surprising when we know that Didier Bellens also asks his contacts to call him on his landline rather than on his cell.

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    • 13 DEC 12

    Are smart meters an “electrical form of asbestos”?

    Posted on December 13, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

    CITY of Greater Dandenong is planning to refuse smart meters on council property, with one councillor questioning whether they’re “an electrical form of asbestos”.

    Residents concerned about the health impacts of the digital meters have contacted several councillors asking for help to stop their installation.

    In response, at the 10 December council meeting Paperbark Ward representative Peter Brown moved that the council oppose installation in its buildings and investigate their rights under the law to “opt out” of the program.

    “Council is going to provide leadership in this matter,” he said.

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    • 12 DEC 12

    Science & Wireless 2012: Presentations & Interviews ready for viewing

    From Dariusz Leszczynski:

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    Science and Wireless 2012 was held at Swinburne University of Technology on Thursday 15 November, 2012. The presentations are available for viewing here:

    Professor Mark Elwood (University of Auckland) “A Review of the Epidemiology: What does the science tell the community about the use of wireless in everyday life?“

    Professor Norbert Leitgeb (German Commission on Radiological Protection (SSK)’s Committee on Nonionizing Radiation) “Hazard Assessment: A critical look at RF-EMF and mobile phones.“

    Professor Dariusz Leszczynski (Swinburne University of Technology) “Perspectives on Safety Standards: In the context of IARC 2B classification and the Precautionary Principle.”

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