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Wireless Electrical and Electromagnetic Pollution News

14 February 2012

Ban Wi-Fi in classroom, Ontario teachers union urges

An Ontario teachers' union is calling for an end to new Wi-Fi setups in the province's 1,400-plus Catholic schools. The Ontario English Catholic Teacher's Association says computers in all new schools should be hardwired instead of setting up wireless networks.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/02/13/toronto-oecta-wifi.html

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/02/13/ontario-catholic-teachers-union-issues-wi-fi-warning

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/13/ontario-catholic-teachers-union-recommends-pulling-plug-on-wi-fi-in-schools/

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/tech-news/ontario-catholic-teachers-union-urges-ban-on-classroom-wifi/article2336605/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/02/13/toronto-oecta-wifi.html

http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120213/ontario-catholic-school-wi-fi-target-120213/20120213/?hub=OttawaHome

http://www.globaltoronto.com/analysis/6442580131/story.html

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci_tech/ontario-teachers-union-adds-voice-to-wi-fi-concerns-wants-hardwired-computers-139226294.html

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3470345

"My fears (with Wi-Fi) are, children are still growing, their skulls and bones are thinner. They receive more radiation than we do with all of these devices. We just don't know enough about it. But do we wait until they all grow up and get cancer to find out?"

The OECTA Paper on WI FI

http://www.oecta.on.ca/wps/wcm/connect/6a665c0049fedbee85919db62552ca8d/WiFipositionpaper2.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=6a665c0049fedbee85919db62552ca8d

http://www.oecta.on.ca/wps/portal/about

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9 Investigates: Electric smart meter dangers

WFTV Orlando
Critics said they expose you to around-the-clock electromagnetic radiation that can be linked to cancer and other health problems. The radio frequencies are similar to other devices like cellphones and baby monitors, but those are devices you choose to ...

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/special-reports/9-investigates-electric-smart-meter-dangers/nHZcJ/

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Broadband Over Powerlines - Report

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

Potentially harmful radio frequency interference (RFI) has been one of the most serious potential

technological obstacles to BPL. BPL works by sending radio frequency signals along the power lines using

frequencies anywhere from 1.7 to 80 MHz. Some of the BPL signals can cause interference in licensed

frequency bands over 1.7-8 MHz, generally known as HF or shortwave bands. Also, various structures in

or near power lines may become radiators or antennas at the high frequencies at which BPL data are

transmitted. This can also result in interference with a variety of existing licensed radio services, including

ham/or amateur radio operators, public safety, emergency response frequencies, military, aviation,

maritime, and shortwave broadcasts. Among others, the American Radio Relay League (ARRA), one of

most vocal opponents to the deployment of BPL, opposes BPL as a way to achieve broadband access to the

home because it is claimed the technology has a high potential for causing interference to radio

communication.67

http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/58/62/43230875.pdf

Sandra

also http://www.explainthatstuff.com/broadbandoverpowerlines.html

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Smart Meter Fires

"Nothing happened until a new meter got put onto an old part and that scares me a little bit," Albernaz said. Margie said her new meter was installed a few weeks prior to the fire. The Contact 5 Investigators went searching for answers and discovered Margie's not alone. A family in Cutler Bay, just south of Miami, claims a fire broke out at their home in June shortly after a smart meter was installed.

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_c_palm_beach_county/some-homeowners-concerned-about-meter-installation

Robert

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Higher bills for Smart Meter Residents

http://www.canada.com/Controversial+Hydro+initiative+sparks+fear+suspicion+claims+increased+costs/6131573/story.html

Robert

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Radiation Protection?

The Swedish radiation protection agency is newly set up, and the new members are
astonishing!

http://microondes.wordpress.com/2012/02/11/new-swedish-radiation-protection-agency-council-a-scandal/

Michael Heiming

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Effects on the Brain

At time of my 1998 power line fight and addressing the EMR issue, an Oliver geophysics engineer shared the EMF/EMR concern in an letter to the editor.

All feedback I will summarize (factual) and forward to the BCC list as follow up.

Hans.

http://www.wave-guide.org/archives/emf-l/Nov1998/ELF-EMF---Radio-Waves-(fwd).html

"…My academic background was Geology and Geophysics (Bachelor of Applied

Science - 1970). Geophysical prospecting was then entering a new area as a

result of micro electronics and the proliferation of computers. We were

able to measure variations in the geophysical properties (electrical,

chemical, seismic, magnetic, thermal, and gravitational) of the Earth on a

micro-level never before attainable. We could map minute changes in these

properties (geophysical anomalies) caused by different concentrations of

metallic minerals below the surface. By manipulating the Earth's

electro-magnetic field through the induction of an artificial field of our

own, we could get a 'picture' of the Earth's composition below our feet. We

knew that any existing electro-magnetic field (EMF) affects, and is

affected by, any other proximal EMF. We can detect and measure these EMFs

(even on a micro-level) because they constantly generate radio waves.

The brain is an ultra-sophisticated EMF transceiver (transmitter/receiver).

It is powered by micro currents generated by flowing electrolytes (salt

solutions) in our system like blood, plasma, or sweat. Whenever

electrolytes move, an EMF is produced. The brain is constantly producing,

receiving and transmitting electrical pulses. Every time an electrical

pulse is generated, a radio signal is concurrently produced (albeit a very

weak one). These EMF pulses produce measurable 'brain waves' and trigger

our endocrine glands. In fact, every bodily function is a response to a

'brain wave'. Every bodily function in turn, sends an EMF impulse (radio

wave) to the brain. These 'brain waves' are affected by external EMFs of

any kind. When we think, we transmit radio waves (Like tune in, Dude!).

Perhaps this is why the Almighty Transceiver can read our thoughts (prayers?).

Scientists are only beginning to understand how power line induced EMFs

interact with our brain-produced EMF. Can it be that the measurable,

oscillating EMF caused by overhead power lines has the capability to warp

our thoughts?

The solution is simple, but expensive (initially). Use buried co-axial

(shielded) cable. Once installed they transmit power at an efficiency rate,

which quickly justifies the higher cost of installation. Maintenance costs

are greatly reduced. (Case in point: The Great Quebec Ice Storm of 1998).

We would have no unsightly utility poles, overhead tangle of wires,

transformers, and far fewer power interruptions. But, most importantly,

there is no electromagnetic leakage beyond the cable shield.

We can tune in or tune out. Or can we? Only if you are wearing a Faraday

cage.

Victor R. Hardy, P.Eng., B.C.L.S.

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ITRON Smart Meter

There are 2 parts to the smart meter, at least the ITRON openway meters we have (BC). The first is a 920 Mhz transmitter that transmitters info. to Hydro. Then there is a second one transmitting at 2.4GHz, and with it is a Zigbee chip the sole function of which is to communicate with appliances that have smart chips. It communicates through the house all day everyday, recording any usage info. for each appliance, and then storing it for sending back to Hydro. This is also how the company can shut off appliances or the entire power to your home remotely.

Sharon

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Fragopoulou et 2012

Dear Mona and Devra,

Yesterday, I have red carefully the proteomic paper by Fragopoulou et 2012. While the remarks of DL on proteomics are in general correct, they are hardly applied to this paper, because the paper is actually one of the best, if not the best, in research of MW (microwave) effects using proteomics.

Regards,

Igor

Igor Beliaev, Dr.Sc.
Cancer Research Institute
Slovak Academy of Science
Vlárska 7, 833 91 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
Igor.Beliaev@savba.sk

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Public Exposure - video clip

Can Motorola research be relied on?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YBxyY8FoOs

Carl

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=6518153738782954894#

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=6518153738782954894#docid=-5215387335182409069

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More Teacher Power - from South Africa

Cellphone masts damaging our brains?

The ultimatum from the teachers at Eldorado Park Senior Secondary School in Joburg was clear: either the planned cellphone mast went, or they did. For Lionel Billings, it wasn't a hard decision to make.

"I thought that I could rather lose the mast but not the teachers," says Billings, the chairman of the school's governing body. "My kids also attend the same school."

http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/technology/telecoms/cellphone-masts-damaging-our-brains-1.1232924

Sarah

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Data breaches put patients at risk for identity theft

USA TODAY
... information -- from your Social Security number to the details of your last cervical exam and your family's cancer history -- is stored electronically. Your doctor might access the information on a cell phone that could slip into the wrong hands.

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2012-02-12/Data-breaches-put-patients-at-risk-for-identity-theft/53065576/1

David

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Moral Judgement affected by Magnetic Field Exposure

Spring 2010

http://bcs.mit.edu/docs/newsevents/newsletters/bcsnewsletter_spring_2010.pdf

Charyl

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Devices Pose Health Risks
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3226/

The human body as a walking RF antenna
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3240/

Tumour fear cuts chatter as woman switch off their mobile phones
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3232/

Why Our Urban Trees are Dying
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3228/

Barrie Trower predicts economic and ecological systems collapse
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3225/

Scientists manipulated research played down brain tumour risks in children
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3230/

Cancer Industry: Profits Before Lives
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3237/

Killer Cell Phones: Why Honeybees Are Dying Worldwide
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3239/

The Latest Danger: 'Smart Meters'
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3233/

SmartMeters and Electropollution
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3254/

Smart Meters: not so smart an idea
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3227/

Cellphones ring in alarm bells
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3251/

Wi-Fi making kids, teachers sick?
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3253/

Brennan Park phone tower fight looms
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3231/

Money for masts
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3234/

Phone mast plan fury residents in blockade
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3238/

Parents worried at new mast scheme
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3241/

B.C. Hydro program sparks up a storm of controversy
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3243/

CTIA again tries to block San Francisco cell phone radiation ordinance
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3244/

People power halts roof mobile phone mast, in Sutherland Grove, Teddington
http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3252/

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Unexplained increases in brain cancer in nations with longer term cellphone use

http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3398/

The ongoing mystery of the magnetosensing cows

http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3403/

Cell phone radiation and institutional corruption addressed

http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3412/

How the Telecom Industry Seeks to Confuse About the Dangers of Cell Phones

http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3391/

Smart Meters Raise Privacy, Health Concerns

http://www.buergerwelle.de:8080/helma/twoday/bwnews/stories/3396/

Why risk your health with a mobile phone?