World-News

http://www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1807812.php

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — The Navy and marine wildlife experts are investigating whether the beaching of dozens of dolphins in the Florida Keys followed the use of sonar by a submarine on a training exercise off the coast.

About 70 dolphins beached themselves in the Florida Keys after a submarine used sonar off the coast. By Rob O'Neal, Key West Citizen via AP

More than 20 rough-toothed dolphins have died since Wednesday's beaching by about 70 of the marine mammals, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary spokeswoman Cheva Heck said Saturday.

A day before the dolphins swam ashore, the USS Philadelphia had conducted exercises with Navy SEALs off Key West, about 45 miles from Marathon, where the dolphins became stranded.

Navy officials refused to say if the submarine, based at Groton, Conn., used its sonar during the exercise.

Some scientists surmise that loud bursts of sonar, which can be heard for miles in the water, may disorient or scare marine mammals, causing them to surface too quickly and suffer the equivalent of what divers know as the bends — when sudden decompression forms nitrogen bubbles in tissue.

"This is absolutely high priority," said Lt. Cdr. Jensin Sommer, spokeswoman for Norfolk, Va.-based Naval Submarine Forces. "We are looking into this. We want to be good stewards of the environment, and any time there are strandings of marine mammals, we look into the operations and locations of any ships that might have been operating in that area."

Experts are conducting necropsies on the dead dolphins, looking for signs of trauma that could have been inflicted by loud noises.

And this---

NOAA: Infection To Blame For Beached Dolphins Vets Euthanize 13 Sick Dolphins

POSTED: 2:43 pm EST March 4, 2005 UPDATED: 9:06 am EST March 5, 2005

MARATHON, Fla. -- Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday a mysterious infection is to blame for the more than 60 sick dolphins that beached themselves in Marathon Wednesday.

Veterinarians have been conducting blood tests and other medical assessments on the dolphins for two days now, while rescue workers and volunteers continue trying to save the animals.

Seven dolphins have died and dozens are being treated for dehydration. Thirteen dolphins were in such bad shape that they were euthanized Friday.

"We do not want to prolong the suffering of these animals any longer. We do have some healthy, viable animals that look like they are going to be very successful in rehab and we're going to be able to get them back out to the wild. We need to focus our effort on those animals," Sarah Gomez, of NOAA Fisheries, said.

Meanwhile, veterinarians said some of the dolphins were healthy enough to be released back to sea Friday.

At 9:30 p.m. Friday, two of the dolphins will be moved from the pen and taken to the Rosenstiel School on Virginia Key near Miami. Saturday morning, 19 of the remaining dolphins will be taken to two locations, one in Key West and one in Key Largo.

More than 60 rough-tooth dolphins were found on flats and sandbars and in a nearby canal Wednesday evening about a quarter-mile off Marathon.

By Thursday, most of the dolphins had been moved from just a few inches of water on the flats to the 15-foot-deep, mangrove-lined canal, said Denise Jackson, a member of the Marine Mammal Rescue Team.

"Some are free swimming and frolicking and having a good time," she said.

Boats brought most of the dolphins to the canal, though one hitched a ride on a stretcher in the back of a pickup truck, Jackson said.

Meanwhile, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office has closed the area of
88th Street in Marathon to everyone except those working with dolphin rescue groups.

Lt. Larry Kelley said no one will be allowed to enter the area except those with identification showing they are rescue workers, and those who live in the area.

"There are just too many people showing up in that area wanting to see the dolphins," he said. "It is extremely disruptive to the neighborhood and makes it very difficult for rescue groups to conduct their business, so we are closing the area to the general public."

Anyone who wants to volunteer in the dolphin rescue effort should call the Marine Mammal Conservancy at (305) 360-2130

Additional resources: http://seaflow.org


Informant: Scott Munson

http://www.wanttoknow.info/051115secretsocietiesbilderberg


Informant: Friends

Published on 17/03/2006

By SOPHIE DOUGHTY

PLANS to install a mobile phone mast near four schools in Prudhoe have been rejected by Tynedale councillors.

But communications company 3G is still determined to site a mast somewhere in the town.

Tynedale Council’s development control committee agreed to follow officers’ recommendations and refused to grant planning permission for the 3.7 metre mast on top of the Prudhoe Working Men’s Club, on South Road.

The site is less than a mile away from four local schools.

But members were unable to oppose the plans on health grounds.

Government guidelines dictate that their decision must be based on regular planning policies not health risks.

However, the majority of members agreed with planners that the excessive height of the transmitter would have a dominant and detrimental effect on the street.

Speaking on behalf of the applicant, agent Paul Butler argued that the Government required 3G to provide adequate coverage to mobile phone users and that the site at South Road was the ideal location for a mast.

“We have been looking for a site in Prudhoe for three years,” he said. “We take steps to roll out the service in the most environmentally sensitive way possible.”

However, councillors argued that the company should keep looking for an alternative site, and consider sharing one of the masts that are already in Prudhoe.

“I don’t like radiation close to people and an alternative solution would suit me better,” said Coun Mitch Mitchell.

And Coun David Watson questioned whether there were any other options.

“Are there any alternative sites that could be used for mast sharing?” he asked.

The proposed site is less than a mile away from Prudhoe West First School, Highfield Middle School, St. Matthews RC First School and Prudhoe Community High School.

The headteachers at all four schools objected to the application because of the unknown health risks associated with radiation from mobile phone transmitters.

After the meeting 3G’s corporate director Mike Alexander told the Courant that the company is considering appealing against the committee’s decision.

And 3G is still determined to install a mast in Prudhoe.

“We will seek out any possible alternative and examine the possibility of appealing against the decision,” he said. “We are committed to providing coverage to our customers in Prudhoe.”

http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=343329

http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/22/22264/1.html

Aktuell flammt eine Debatte auf zu den wirtschaftlichen Hintergründen eines möglichen Irankriegs und zu den Risiken eines Zusammenbruch des Dollarimperialismus. Dass sich die Mainstreammedien in dieser Debatte bedeckt halten und sich bemühen, ihre Relevanz herunterzuspielen, verwundert nicht.

Der Artikel der Telepolis geht auch ein auf den bereits von uns aufgegriffenen Spiegel-Artikel und seine Argumentation. Der Auftrag der Mainstreammedien kann natürlich nur darin bestehen Beruhigungspillen in einer Sache zu verabreichen, die das westliche politische System an seine Grenzen treibt oder möglicherweise zu einem Ende führt. Alles, was Panik auslösen könnte, muss unterdrückt und die einschlägigen Instrumente zu Ablenkung und Desinformation zum Einsatz gebracht werden. Zu schaffen macht dem politischen System des Westens dabei allerdings die Tatsache, dass ihm zunehmend die Lufthoheit über die öffentliche Meinungsbildung abhanden kommt: unabhängige Blogger, Foren und Informationsportale im Internet, die nicht den Weisungen der großen Medienkonzerne oder der politischen Führung folgen, stören den verordneten Kurs der öffentlichen Meinung. Bisher wurde als probates Mittel gegen derlei Störungen der Vorwurf eingesetzt, der publizistische Bereich abseits des Mainstreams sei in erster Linie eine Brutstätte für unverantwortliche Verschwörungstheorien - mit eingeschränktem Erfolg: in Umfragen stellte sich heraus, dass etwa die staatlich verordnete Version zu den Attentaten des 11.9. von vielen nicht mehr akzeptiert wird. Auch die Versuche, mit Holzhammerpropaganda die publizistische Konkurrenz zur Strecke zu bringen, wie unter anderen etwa von seiten des ARD-Magazins Panorama oder des Spiegels praktiziert, hatte nur eine eingeschränkte Tragweite. Damit wird nun auch das Bemühen bedroht, die schwere Krise, die u.a. von LEAP/E2020 prognostiziert wurde, mit den Mitteln des Systems und hinter verschlossenen Türen zu bewältigen. Es bahnt sich damit außerdem für die europäische politische Elite eine Fortsetzung der Krise an, die im vergangenen Jahr mit der Ablehnung der EU-Verfassung virulent wurde. Auf seiten der USA ist gleichzeitig die Bereitschaft zu konfrontieren, das aufgekeimte Problem mit militärischer Gewalt zu ersticken: mit dem bereits geplanten und vorbereiteten Angriff auf den Iran, um auch weiterhin die Deckung des Dollars durch Erdöl zu sichern. Ob ein solches Vorgehen durch die Europäer unerstützt wird, entgegen den eigenen ökonomischen Interessen, die von einer Ablösung des Dollars als Leitwährung durch den Euro profitieren würden, bleibt abzuwarten.


Link zum Beitrag / Hintergrundinfo oder Pressehinweis: http://www.hh-online.com?lid=23754 und http://links.net-hh.de?lid=23754


Infopool / metainfo hamburg http://www.hh-online.com

Source: News of the World Issue
Date: Sunday February 26, 2006
Page: 37

SAFETY campaigners fear children could be being exposed to dangerous radiation from wireless computer networks in schools-causing health, behaviour and learning problems.

And they want more research into the networks, where computers connect to each other via microwave radio signals instead of cables.

By the end of the year four out of five secondary schools and more than half of all primaries will be using the wireless systems. But campaigners Powerwatch say a Latvian survey shows children subjected to similar radiation to the microwave signals had attention span, memory and tiredness problems.

Powerwatch chief Alasdair Philips said: "We believe wireless computer networks may be messing with children's heads."

And Dr Michael Clark of the Health Protection Agency said: "There should definitely be more research done to confirm wireless networks are safe."

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Health risks of Wi-Fi and WLAN on our health
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/1122031/

WLAN Sickness: Rubbish or Reasonable?
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/1692101/

WLAN, DECT in Schools and Kindergardens
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/1579030/

Ein globaler Angriffsplan der USA, der auch den Einsatz von Nuklearwaffen vorsieht, ist in Kraft getreten -- mit möglichen Auswirkungen auf den Iran.

http://www.telepolis.de/tp/r4/artikel/22/22272/1.html

Was macht krank?
Kopfweh, Konzentrationsprobleme, Krebs?
Wie stellt der Arzt, die Ärztin die Diagnose?
Kann die Krankheit „Elektrosensitivität" behandelt werden?

Mittwoch, 22.März 20.00Uhr im GAM/eugemed, Tittwiesenstr. 29, Ch-7000 Chur

Referat von:
Dr. med. Yvonne Gilli, Wil
Fachärztin für Allgemeinmedizin FMH, Klassische Homöopathie SVHA, TCM ASA

Es gibt klare Indizien, ja sogar Beweise, dass Elektrosmog gesundheitsschädigend ist. Welche Symptome zu erwarten sind, wie sie erkannt und behandelt werden können, zeigt Frau Dr. med. Gilli in ihrem Referat. Anhand von Beispielen aus ihrer Praxis möchte sie Betroffene und Ärzte sensibilisieren. Eine Zusammenfassung der aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Studien zeigt Möglichkeiten und Grenzen unseres heutigen Wissens.

Eine Veranstaltung der IG Stopp Elektrosmog und der Vereinigung Ärztinnen und Ärzte für Umweltschutz Graubünden

Quelle: http://de.groups.yahoo.com/group/elektrosmog-liste/message/5974


Informant: Markus Durrer

Gemeinsame Presse-Information vom 17. März 2006

Coordination gegen BAYER-Gefahren
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz (BUND), Landesverband NRW
Bundesverband Bürgerinitiativen Umweltschutz (BBU)
Klimaschutz e.V.
Business Crime Control

BAYER: Mogelpackung Klimaschutz CO2-Emissionen auf Zulieferer verlagert / tatsächlicher Ausstoß kaum gesunken

Umweltverbände fordern den BAYER-Konzern auf, irreführende Aussagen zum Thema Klimaschutz zu unterlassen und belastbare Zahlen zum CO2-Ausstoß des Unternehmens vorzulegen. BAYER behauptet in seinen Publikationen, die „Emission von Treibhausgasen seit Beginn der 90er Jahre um mehr als 60 Prozent reduziert“ zu haben. Der Konzern unterschlägt jedoch, dass die vermeintliche Reduktion zum größten Teil auf den Verkauf einer Tochterfirma sowie den gestiegenen Fremd-Bezug von Energie zurückzuführen ist. Betrachtet man die komplette Produktionskette inklusive der Zulieferer, so sind die Kohlendioxid-Emissionen kaum gesunken.

Dirk Jansen, BUND-Geschäftsleiter: „Der BAYER-Nachhaltigkeitsbericht beinhaltet viel heiße Luft und ist eine klimaschutzpolitische Mogelpackung. Aktive Klimaschutzbemühungen sind kaum ersichtlich, stattdessen wird die CO2-Bilanz mit Hilfe von Rechentricks schön gerechnet. Wenn BAYER Glaubwürdigkeit für sich beanspruchen will, gehören die absoluten Kohlendioxid-Emissionen entlang der gesamten Produktionskette auf den Tisch.“ Philipp Mimkes von der Coordination gegen BAYER-Gefahren: „Mit buchhalterischen Tricks lässt sich die Erderwärmung nicht stoppen. Wir fordern den Konzern auf, die bewusste Irreführung der Öffentlichkeit zu unterlassen und den Ressourcen-Verbrauch drastisch zu senken.“

Die Kritik der Umweltverbände wird von der Unternehmensberatung Arthur D. Little untermauert. In einer Evaluierung des BAYER Nachhaltigkeitsberichts heißt es: „Zusätzlich zum Energieverbrauch werden auch die CO2-Emissionen berichtet. Allerdings ist diese Information von begrenzter Relevanz, weil Emissionen aus der Produktion extern erzeugter Energie nicht berücksichtigt werden und die berichtete Reduzierung zum Teil aus dem zunehmenden „Out-sourcing“ der eigenen Energieerzeugung resultiert.“

BAYER nutzt die frisierte Klimabilanz gezielt für die Öffentlichkeitsarbeit. Der Konzern wurde kürzlich in den Climate Leadership Index aufgenommen, den „ersten weltweiten Klimaschutz-Aktienindex“. Auch in „Nachhaltigkeits-Fonds“ wie dem Sustainability World Index ist das Unternehmen aufgrund seiner Klimabilanz enthalten. Im Dezember wurde BAYER gar mit dem „Low Carbon Leaders Award“ ausgezeichnet. Die Presse berichtete ausführlich - stets mit dem Hinweis auf die angeblich „um 60 Prozent reduzierten Klima-Emissionen“.

In der Realität bleibt die Chemische Industrie hierzulande nach Strom- und Metallproduktion der Klimakiller Nummer 3. Allein BAYER emittiert inclusive der Zulieferer rund 10 Millionen Tonnen Kohlendioxid jährlich. Prof. Jürgen Rochlitz, Mitglied der von der Bundesregierung eingesetzten Kommission für Anlagensicherheit: „BAYER will augenscheinlich davon ablenken, dass das Unternehmen nach wie vor zu den großen Klimasündern in Deutschland gehört. Nicht einmal der Konkurrent BASF, wahrlich kein Vorbild in Sachen Umweltschutz, rechnet seine Bilanz derartig schön. Aufgrund der irreführenden Behauptungen zum Klimaschutz muss BAYER aus allen Nachhaltigkeits- und Ethik-Fonds ausgeschlossen werden.“

Lesen Sie hier eine ausführliche Analyse zum Thema
http://www.cbgnetwork.de/1377.html

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This was in the Daily Mail yesterday, VICTORY!

http://www.buergerwelle.de/pdf/phone_mast_victory_for_couple_both_hit_by_cancer1.tif
http://www.buergerwelle.de/pdf/phone_mast_victory_for_couple_both_hit_by_cancer2.tif

Eileen O'Connor

Take a look at what going on in Taiwan and Vietnam.

Eileen O'Connor


Taiwan

http://www.digitimes.com/telecom/a20060316A9052.html

Electromagnetic radiation issues mean large costs for mobile-telecom carriers in Taiwan

Yinxuan Wang, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DigiTimes.com [Thursday 16 March 2006]

The operators of mobile-communication services in Taiwan are faced with a common serious problem - public protests over existing base stations, by neighboring residents, due to fear of the potential hazards of electromagnetic radiation. The protests have meant large costs for operators, and in addition, the problem may hinder development of 3G services and even WiMAX in Taiwan, according to these operators.

The Taiwan Telecommunication Industry Development Association (TTIDA), formed by these operators, held a symposium on safety and the question of electromagnetic radiation from base stations, with attendees including local experts as well as international ones such as representatives of the Mobile Manufacturers Forum (MMF).

Residents in adjoining neighborhoods have objected to some existing base stations, mainly due to ignorance of the impact of electromagnetic radiation or as a result of specific motivations, such as political opinion or wishing to have compensation. Residents' objections are spontaneous in some cases and planned and led by local political figures in the other cases.

In coping with such objections, operators have incurred large costs in litigation, the demolition of base stations and compensation for business partners. According to TTIDA statistics, about 2,700 of
49,000 existing base stations around Taiwan were under protest and nearly 900 were finally demolished in 2005. The operators spent a total of more than NT$1.0 billion (US$30.8 million) in dealing with such issues. This year, the total cost incurred is likely to rise to NT$2.0 billion (US$61.7 million), the operators estimate.

Taiwan adopted electromagnetic safety standards specified by the IEEE and ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) in October 2005. Protests around these issues are unique to Taiwan, and the solution may rest with public education about electromagnetic radiation and safety, according to symposium attendee C. K. Chou, who is an MMF science advisor and a member of an IEEE committee.



Vietnam

http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/?catid=3&newsid=13602

Protective shielding to go up near high-voltage power lines

Some 2,099 households in central Vietnam are to be protected from dangerous electromagnetic fields emanating from a high-voltage power line with shielding technology, said Power Company No 2. The shields are to be set up to protect homes in line with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) practice by end of March through central Vietnam, beginning in Gia Lai province and running north to Quang Binh province.

Leukemia, lymphoma and cancer of the nervous system are diseases that can be caused in children exposed to the powerful electromagnetic waves without protection.

The shield system is considered the most effective measure to combat the waves and effectively protect anyone that spends excessive periods of time near high-voltage power lines.

Reported by Quang Thang - Translated by Thanh Tuan


It is good to see an 'advanced' country like Vietnam willing to admit that there is a serious health problem with electro magnetic fields and actually doing something to help its citizens. Lets hope that 'backward' countries like Canada, USA and Britain can learn from this advancement in knowledge!

Martin

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Dear Eileen: I was just thinking when I wrote the email re the house shielding that I hadn't responded yet to one of your other emails. I wanted to thank you for all that you are doing and say too how sorry I am to hear about your own cancer and personal struggles.

The question of "when will it end" can most likely be answered with one word -- "never."

We, who are still alive and angry enough with the ongoing situation of minimization, greed and deception, are doing everything we can do to help "get the word out." As you know, this is a very difficult job whether appealing to politicians, charities, cancer societies or even celebrities who are, themselves, most likely suffering from the toxic pollution, "EMF/EMR!!!"

I received a response from a representative of Muhammad Ali's Parkinson's Research Center in Phoenix, Arizona, this week wishing me luck in regard to research. She was referring to my mention of Olle Johansson's willingness to replicate findings similar to the rare immune deficiencies of the boys and guinea pigs.

My email appeal, however, was primarily asking for help from Mrs. Ali to combine her efforts with Actor, Michael J. Fox in regard to publicity re the "more than a possibility" that electrical items close to beds (including their own) are promoting Parkinson's and more. They had both been featured, along with Muhammad, on a TV program re stem cell research for Parkinsons. I responded that "Mrs. Ali isn't the only one who doesn't care......" I "wished her well but asked her to be sure Muhammad doesn't have something electrical by the head of his bed......"

"God is watching us....!!!" Just as I finished typing the word Parkinson's above, I received a phone call from my son, Rick. He was reporting an extended family member who suffered from Parkinsons died as result of strokes and complications........

Last week, he phoned to say another extended, adult, family member died only four months after having been diagnosed with Leukaemia!!!

In each instance, I have expressed my concerns to Rick. He does know how very concerned I am about all EMF/EMR exposures such as cellular antennae, powerlines, cell phones, etc. but I make the point that "the numbers are adding up" in particularly in regard to those who are also sleeping next to electrical items and some phone equipment. As you know, I believe "that combination" is responsible for promotion of many of the cancers, M.S., Parkinsons as well as Alzheimers and more.

Your reports come right on top of the two I mention above.

I often write about Bonnie Boyum, mother of a wonderful young man (age 23), Michael. Michael died from Leukaemia. Bonnie responded to information I mailed to her that "....he had a clock and small fan on his headboard!!" Michael died about six years ago now, but his strong desire to help children both as a teacher and also those who suffer, "lives on in spirit" and continues to be "a powerful, driving source of inspiration" for me........

You know too that my two grandsons were sleeping against walls opposite electric meters. We were told they may develop Leukaemia -- their "rare immune deficiencies" signified "ageing." "Ageing" is what happens to cells when one is chronically exposed to low dose ionizing radiation. I have also reported many times both boys were moved away from electric meters in their respective homes and their medical records support "improvement" not only regarding chronic sinus infections and often intractable asthma, but also their IGG (blood tests).

I always add too that both boys live in homes less than 300 ft. from high voltage powerlines.

I think you also know about my guinea pig studies. One out of each set of two died within 30 days of being placed against "powerwall" in our home (wall opposite electric meter). Blood tests before such placement indicated "normal results." Within a week or so after placement, they developed "asthma" and blood testing revealed "drastic blood changes" -- severe neutropenia and lymphocytosis ("markers for irradiation").

The guinea pigs were, of course, in our home, which is only 50 ft. from two high voltage powerlines. The two out of each set of two who lived, "improved" (after cage moved to basement). They no longer had asthma and one guinea pig whose osteomyelitis was confirmed on X-ray, no longer suffered from osteomyelitis. She did, however, die from Reactive Renal Amyloidosis more than two years later. Since then, I had identified RF readings on waterpipe under the cage.

My story about the boy down our street falls right in place with my other facts. He suffered chronic sinus and ear infections for three years. They are about 150 ft. from our same two high voltage lines. BUT, the boy had an electric clock radio on his nightstand too...... His mom moved the clock after I checked milligauss readings of 200.0 mg on the clock itself (one spot over motor/transformer) and a reading around 2.5 mg on his pillow. Six months later, his mom reported only one ear infection after the clock was removed (same day) and he remained well.

I believe "the severity of health problems and perhaps "earlier onset" (which correlates with info I am providing) differ from the annoying, painful and aggravating health problems being reported as "ES" and "EHS" because of differences such as whether or not persons are also subjected to chronic, prolonged nightime exposures such as I describe. We know that night workers may be similarly affected (earlier onset and breast cancers, etc.) apparently from reduction of Melatonin due to light exposures has been confirmed in many studies.

There is "additonal evidence" even if anecedotal -- however, they are "documented facts," -- my husband's improvement on his neuropsych tests (Alzheimers) 5 - 6 months after moving his electric clock radio off of his nightstand.

Since the American Cancer Society was providing copies of "USA Today article" (1994) recommending persons move appliances, etc. away from close proximity to beds AND also the power companies had booklets printed for wide distribution in 2001, with same recommendation (taken out of print), this "vital information" obviously has been supported by more than the cases I report and has been well-known for a very long time!!!

In my opinion, it is "an outright crime" this information is not being covered by public service announcements so that all medical providers, school officials, nursing home and daycare providers, etc., can, in turn, inform patients, students and clients of this simple, cost-free method of perhaps reducing all health problems by a minimum of 51%!!!

The picture showing the house-screening does "paint-a-picture" and, of course, the ambient readings throughout one's home from high voltage powerlines are definitely contributing to ES and EHS, but I think we need to know what close, nighttime exposures are perhaps accelerating illness, cancers and death........

I am very sorry for your losses and wish you well in your personal war on cancer!!! Take care - Joanne

P.S. If anyone knows how to contact Michael J. Fox directly, he needs to be cautioned re possible bedside exposure and he has the ability to make a major contribution toward improving the lives of many!!! I will try and make contact again through his Foundation.

Joanne C. Mueller Guinea Pigs R Us
731 - 123rd Avenue N.W. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55448-2127 USA Phone: 763-755-6114 Email: jcmpelican@aol.com [4-26-06]


Be loyal to your country always, and to the government only when it deserves it. -Mark Twain

"If circumstances hold you back, ALWAYS find another way to achieve your goals...." DaVinci Code

Enclosed a fantastic article that featured in the Metro on Monday, the article is about fellow trustee for the Radiation Research Trust, Brian Stein, sadly Brian suffers with EHS. The metro is a free news paper for people travelling by rail, it has an enormous readership.

http://www.buergerwelle.de/pdf/metro_article_1.jpg
http://www.buergerwelle.de/pdf/metro_article_2.jpg


Eileen O'Connor
Radiation Research trust
http://www.radiationresearch.org

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Headline: Rage against the machine Byline: LISA SCOTT Source: METRO Issue Date: Tuesday March 14, 2006 Page: 15 Story Text:

Brian Stein might run a company worth e578,985million but you wouldn't know it. He doesn't own a computer, mobile phone, television or fancy car.

He spends most evenings reading books and rarely goes on holiday.

But his lifestyle isn't one of choice – he is allergic to modern life.

Stein suffers from electrosensitivity (ES), or electrohypersensitivity (EHS), a heightened reaction to electrical frequencies emitted from wireless technology and electrical mains, also known as 'electrosmog'.

'I knew I had a problem about five or six years ago,' Stein says. 'I had been a heavy mobile phone user for 15 years.

In my last year of using a mobile phone, I experienced weird sensations in my ear that soon developed into excruciating pain. It happened every time I held the phone to my head, so I stopped using it altogether.' Mobile phones aren't the only mod cons believed to produce electrosmog. ES awareness groups claim cordless phones, cordless baby alarms, phone masts and bluetooth-enabled devices such as wireless computers also pose a risk. And while Stein's ear pain and headaches are common, fatigue, poor memory, nausea, depression and skin rashes are likewise reported.

Stein, who is also the chairman of Sensory Perception, a campaign group that investigates ES, found that the sensations returned when he sat in front of his computer and television. 'Simple things such as watching football on TV, having a car with the latest gadgets or getting on a plane make me ill.

My life will never be the same again but I have the money to modify my home and office. Other sufferers who aren't in my position have their lives destroyed by ES.' Reluctance to research One of the leading experts in the field of electrical-related illnesses, Dr David Dawson, has been following ES since he diagnosed his first case 15 years ago. 'All ES sufferers are different,' he explains.

'One person will react to mains frequencies and won't go near cookers, microwaves or phone masts. Others will find they aren't as vulnerable.'

Still, research on ES is sparse. Sweden is the only country to recognise it as an illness and Swedish statistics suggest up to five per cent of the Irish population suffer from ES but don't know it.

'There is no way of proving a diagnosis of ES,' Dawson says.

'Last year, the [British] government begrudgingly recognised its existence but didn't specifically state it was caused by anything in particular. They asked for extra research, but pharmaceutical companies won't help because they can't make money from it. There is no magic tablet.' The Irish Government insists EHS is not a medical diagnosis.

Stein and Dawson are frustrated by the reluctance to take the condition seriously.

'People regard you as a nutcase,' Stein says. 'I've spoken to scientists and politicians and they aren't interested in ES. The mobile phone industry is now the biggest in the world. No one wants to stand up and say it causes illness.'

WHAT DOES THE GOVERNMENT SAY?

¦ In 2004, the minister for health and children said: 'I am aware of concerns expressed by some persons in regard to hypersensitivity to electromagnetic radiation. The Irish Electromagnetic Radiation Victims Network, IERVN, is an organisation which represents their interests and my department corresponds with IERVN on an ongoing basis. My officials have also met with them. Scientific research to date has not established a causal relationship between electromagnetic radiation and ill health.' ¦ On February 2, members of IERVN, led by spokesman Con Colbert, recounted their daily suffering to the Joint Committee on Health and Children in Leinster House.

¦ On February 9, an expert in mobile phone technology, Dr David Aldridge, warned that the radiation output from Irish phone masts is at least 100 times too high for safety.

He claimed that the international 'safety' limits which Ireland adheres to are out of date and totally flawed.

ELECTROSMOG DETECTOR

The electrosmog detector (pictured below) turns energy from wireless technology into a loud sound, as a Geiger counter would.

The greater the noise, the more risk of electrosmog. We asked three people whether the detector found electrosmog in their homes.

The gadget's designer, Alasdair Philips, adds his comments: Home 1: The cordless phone sent the detector nuts. The bedroom was fine but the wall between the oven and the fridge was a hot spot. 'The phone's microwave signal is carried up the wall by mains electricity wiring. The signal can appear throughout the building.' Home 2: The living room, bedrooms, TV and stereos were all fine. But, again, the space between the oven and the fridge-freezer set the detector off. 'Sometimes the clockcontrollers for cookers whine quietly when the detector is held up to them.

A mobile phone might have been on standby in the room.' Home 3: No noise in the bedroom or kitchen but a big reaction in the living room next to the TV, which was on standby, and the computer, which was on. 'It's likely the detector is reacting to a wireless network card in the computer.' ¦ Electrosmog detector, e83.22.

http://www.detectprotect.com


From Mast Sanity/Mast Network

http://www.main-rheiner.de/sport/objekt.php3?artikel_id=2308330
http://www.main-rheiner.de/foren/forum_art.php3?id=4246750

People power has halted plans for a 60-foot high phone mast in Snettisham after landowners pulled out of the deal because of residents' uproar. But mobile phone company Hutchinson 3G UK, which trades as 3, has warned villagers to get used to the idea as a mast WILL be built somewhere in the village as network coverage must be provided.

Residents were outraged when the company lodged an appeal against West Norfolk Council's refusal of its plan to built a telecommunications tower on land east of the auction centre off the A149.

But when angry villagers made their feelings known to owners of the site, Cruso and Wilkin, the chartered surveyors pulled out because of the uproar.

A spokesman for the company told the Lynn News the tower could no longer be built on their land if planning permission was eventually gained, because villagers were against it.

However, a spokesman for 3 said a phone mast will be built somewhere. It could be built on the side of a road – because the company would not have to pay rent in that case – AND may be even higher than 20 metres if it has to be built on low ground.

"It's a case of where we go, not if we are going to go there," said Verity Stanford, regional corporate affairs manager for 3. "People are using our phones in the area, and we need masts. We have an obligation to bring coverage to the area.

"The original site was really good because it was away from residential property, and had the screening of the trees.

"On-street works would be far worse than what we were originally proposing. It's not an option we tend to take up because of the proximity that it often has to housing."

The mast needs to be as high as possible, so signals can travel over rooftops and treetops, so if the company built it on low ground then it may need to be even higher than 20 metres.

But if it was built on higher ground or on top of an existing building, then it would not need to be as high.

The council's development control board rejected the original plan last November, saying the tower's height and location would make it a prominent, intrusive feature.

Miss Stanford said an appeal against this decision was lodged with the Planning Inspectorate a couple of weeks ago.

But in the last few days, Cruso and Wilkin pulled out, so 3 withdrew the appeal, and is now investigating other potential sites in Snettisham – and Miss Stanford added the phone mast needed to go up as soon as possible.

Mrs Sybil Melton, chairman of Snettisham Parish Council, said: "If the company still want to build the mast in a residential area, they will get the same response.

If it's still somewhere in the middle of the village, I can't see anyone agreeing to it. We have had such a response against it, even from people not in the vicinity of the original site."

17 March 2006

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http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=991&ArticleID=1389705

17. März 2006

Geht es um die Wirkungen, die Handys oder Stromleitungen auf die Gesundheit haben, dann ist seine Stimme nicht zu überhören: Gerd Oberfeld.

ALFRED PFEIFFENBERGER

Mit seinem Gutachten, das besagt, dass eine 380 kV-Leitung eine Gefahr für die Gesundheit der Anrainer darstelle, hat der Umweltmediziner des Landes, Gerd Oberfeld, für Aufregung gesorgt. Im SN-Gespräch erzählt er, warum beim Umgang mit Handys und Stromleitung seiner Ansicht nach Vorsicht geboten ist.

Herr Dr. Oberfeld, muss ich beim Interview mein Handy ausschalten? Oberfeld: (lacht): Sicher nicht. Es geht immer darum, wie es eingesetzt wird. Tatsache ist, dass es die höchste Strahlenbelastung gibt, wenn telefoniert wird. Studien haben gezeigt, dass dies Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit haben kann. Also sollte man sein Verhalten darauf einstellen, etwa indem man das Handy nicht wahllos benutzt. Sinnvoll wäre es auch, das Handy nicht direkt am Körper zu tragen.

Wie fühlen Sie sich eigentlich in der Rolle des Gottseibeiuns der Mobilfunk- und Stromfirmen? Oberfeld: Das gehört zu meiner Arbeit. Als Umweltmediziner muss man halt oft auch Sachen sagen, die wirtschaftlichen Interessen widersprechen. Dass die Firmen damit keine Freude haben, ist klar. Aber bereits in der Mittelschule waren es die Fächer wie Physik, Chemie und Biologie, die mich am meisten interessiert haben. So hab' ich lange überlegt, ob ich Medizin oder Meeresbiologie studieren sollte. Jetzt kann ich mich mit aber mit all diesen Themen beschäftigen, weil ich die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Umweltbelastung und Gesundheit untersuchen kann.

Wie stark ist der Druck, der auf Sie ausgeübt wird, wenn Sie großen Unternehmen in die Quere kommen? Oberfeld : Eigentlich hab' ich keine Probleme. Auch weil alle Interventionen, die von Unternehmen kommen, bisher von der Politik nicht an mich weitergegeben wurden.

Und, macht uns die Umweltbelastung eigentlich krank? Oberfeld: Ja, sie kann uns krank machen. Es sind die neuen Belastungen durch Feinstaub, nieder- und hochfrequente Felder, die erhebliche Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit haben. Wir müssen erst lernen, mit dieser neuen Situation umzugehen, uns darauf einzustellen

Was sagen Sie Leuten, die meinen, die Menschen werden ja eh immer älter, also kann alles nicht so schlimm sein? Oberfeld: Zum einen, dass die Auswirkungen dieser Umweltbelastungen erst mit der Zeit bemerkbar sind. Ich bin überzeugt, dass die Generation, die heute etwa mit der verstärkten Strahlenbelastung aufwächst, nicht mehr das Alter ihre Eltern, die davon noch verschont blieben, erreichen wird. Zum anderen dass die Medizin ja enorme Fortschritte gemacht hat. Viele Krankheiten, die früher tödlich waren, können jetzt geheilt werden. Die Frage ist ja, wie gesund wird man alt.

Wie schützen Sie sich eigentlich selbst vor diesen Belastungen, was tun Sie für ihre Gesundheit? Oberfeld: Ich rauche nicht, trinkeselten und wenig Alkohol, versuche mich gesund zu ernähren, also mit viel Obst und wenig Fett. Außerdem trainiere ich im Fitness-Center und fahre, wenn es geht, mit dem Rad in die Arbeit. Und ich schütze mich vor elektromagnetischen Feldern, ob in der Arbeit oder zu Hause.

Wie geht das und wie kommen Nichtexperten zu diesem Wissen? Oberfeld: Wir alle müssen lernenmit dieser Bedrohung umzugehen. Die neuen Techniken können ja nicht mehr abgeschafft werden. Wer etwa eine Nachttischlampe in der Nähe seines Betts hat, setzt sich einem elektrischen Feld aus, auch wenn sie abgeschaltet ist. Hier gibt es geschirmte Lampen oder Netzabkoppler. Man braucht kein kabelloses Internet und muss zu Hause nicht unbedingt schnurlos telefonieren. Konkrete Tipps haben wir in einer Broschüre zusammengefasst, die beim Referat für Umweltmedizin des Landes angefordert werden kann, die Information gibt es auch im Internet ( http://www.salzburg.gv.at )

Selbst wenn ich mich persönlich schütze, gegen einen Handymast, der direkt in meine Wohnung strahlt, oder eine 380 kv-Leitung kann ich mich nicht wehren. Oberfeld: Hier ist die Politik gefordert. Handymasten müssen so aufgestellt und betrieben werden, dass die Belastung für die Bürger minimal ist. Für die 380 kV-Leitungen, die derzeit diskutiert werden, gilt das natürlich ebenfalls. Da kommen wir um eine Verkabelung nicht herum, wenn wir den Schutz der Gesundheit ernst nehmen.

© SN.

http://www.salzburg.com/sn/06/03/17/artikel/1983821.html

The Israeli army is going to map with GIS map - 22 risk factors including power lines, cellular antennas, radars, areas with pesticides, disposal sites, polluted ground sites. Every commander will sit in front of the computer before he takes the soldiers to train, and check if there is any risk factor for his soldiers in the area he's going to take them to train/practise. There are clear instructions about each risk factor of how to behave and the commander has to take that in considerations, for example, it is forbidden to be closer than 7 meters from a power line for more than 24 hours. a short summary from Haaretz 17.3.2006 (Only the hebrew version, I didn't find it in english)

The IDF learnt the lesson from the Kishon disaster, although it still directs soldiers to dive in the carcinogenic water of the Kishon river these days, and doesn't admit in the problem, and ignores the study, http://www.ehponline.org/members/2003/5901/5901.html

But the IDF understands the risk very well, and for the first time in the history, recognizes the antennas, radars, power lines, as serious risks that shouldn't be ignored. If the the israeli army recognizes this- then it can happen anywhere else in the world.

And another thing: A party took place in a kindergarden in Haifa 6 meters of which, was a huge cellular antenna. The kindergarden owner together with a journalist, with the vice mayor, a nice person from the Env. Ministry, with my help with data and measurement devices, and mainly with the activity of the kindergarden owner himself -fighting the cellular companies' dirty tricks, (for example, they came at night with shirts of the power company and lied they were from the power company in order to re-operate the antennas again and again although they were illigal !! and there were more tricks). Anyway. in the party, with 200 people and no-more-worried parents, they celebrated their victory of the antennas removal, the Environment ministry person and the vice mayor received special certificates of acknowledgements for their blessed work which finally won the agressive companies. (pictures of the party were published in the locals newspapers).


Informant: Iris Atzmon

By Paul Leat

FUMING residents have threatened to sue the council after a blunder by planning officers opened the door for a 45ft phone mast to be put up on their doorstep.

The mast, belonging to mobile phone company 0, was put up in Arnison Avenue, High Wycombe, last month despite Wycombe District Council (WDC) refusing planning permission for it back in 2003. The mobile company used a legal loophole to put up the pole when it realised the council had missed the deadline to respond to its application by one day, giving the company automatic permission. The council has 56 days to respond to applications.

The gaffe was admitted by the council's legal team in a letter sent to O in July last year, which asked it to negotiate on an alternative site.

WDC claims O has "not acted in good faith" by sticking up the column and said the mobile phone company's application was not complete when it received it, which delayed its decision. O says it has acted responsibly and within the law.

But people living opposite the mast are now thinking of taking action against the council.

Stephen Chaffin, 32, from Amersham Road, said: "I find it quite incredible that we have got to this situation."

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Wenn Handys süchtig machen
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/3434087/

Pläne für Mobilfunk -Sendeanlage in Eppstein/Flomersheim „Zeche zahlen die Anwohner"

Zum Artikel „23-Meter-Mobilfunkmast in Eppstein geplant" (7. März) und der Stellungnahme des Betreibers O 2 (11. März):

Hurra, nun halten die neuesten Errungenschaften der drahtlosen Kommunikationstechnik auch auf dem flachen Land Einzug. Endlich wird daran gedacht, auch Eppstein und Flomersheim mit UMTS-Funktechnik zu versorgen.

Da haben wir seit Monaten mit Hilfe von Staatsverträgen der Länder Rheinland-Pfalz, Hessen und Baden-Württemberg geschafft, eine Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar aus der Taufe zu heben, und schon trägt dieser neu gewonnene Status die ersten Früchte. Gilt es doch die Standortvorteile dieses Wirtschaftsraumes zu optimieren. Auch die UMTS-Versorgung von Eppstein und Flomersheim erscheint aus der Sicht von Profiteuren, wie den Funknetzbetreibern, hier ein geeigneter Weg - koste es was es wolle; die Zeche zahlen ohnehin andere. Im vorliegenden Fall nämlich die im unmittelbaren Umfeld der konzipierten Sendeanlage wohnenden Menschen. So haben wir Bürger uns die Chancen, die eine Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar bringen sollte, nicht gedacht.

Rupert Haller, Frankenthal



„Natürlich Strahlung nach unten"

Es ist schon unglaublich, wie unverfroren Mobilfunkbetreiber die berechtigten Befürchtungen der Bürger von Flomersheim und Eppstein um ihre Gesundheit mit unhaltbaren Behauptungen abkanzeln. Natürlich strahlen Mobilfunkmasten auch nach unten ab, wie sonst könnte man am Fuß der Antenne sonst mobil telefonieren. Auch, dass Grenzwerte von Mobilfunksendern nach der 26. Bundesimmisionsschutzverordnung eingehalten werden, ist aufgrund der Tatsache, dass nur die thermische Wirkung (...) aufgezeichnet wird und nicht die eigentlich gefährlichen athermischen Felder, Verhöhnung der Bürger.

Natürlich ist es machbar, dass Masten außerhalb bebauter Ortschaften aufgestellt werden können, dies bedeutet aber erhebliche Mehrkosten für die Betreiber und in ihrer Raffgier (...). Nur die noch größere Geldgier von Privatpersonen, darunter auch kirchliche Institutionen, ermöglichen es den Mobilfunkbetreibern, ihre Masten auf Privatgebäude oder in Kirchtürme zu setzen.

Hätten hier allerdings die Kommunalpolitiker beizeiten eine Ortsgestaltungsrichtlinie mit einer Veränderungssperre in der jeweiligen Ortssatzung aufgenommen, hätten es die Mobilfunkbetreiber nicht so einfach, die gesundheitlichen Bedenken der Bürger kaltschnäuzig außer Acht zu lassen (...)

Ist die „Naila Studie" der gleichnamigen oberfränkischen Stadt nicht bekannt, in der verantwortungsvolle Ärzte (...) erkannt haben, dass in unmittelbarer Nähe der Sendemasten häufiger schwere Krankheiten ausgebrochen sind als bei der übrigen Bevölkerung. (...)

Den Bürgern von Eppstein und Flomersheim ist zu raten, sich nicht einschüchtern zu lassen und auch Rat von existierenden Bürgerinitiativen gegen Mobilfunk , zum Beispiel der BI Bad Dürkheim, einzuholen, denn von den meisten Lokalpolitikern und Verantwortlichen haben sie nichts zu erwarten, außer leeren Versprechungen.

Egon Mäurer, Gerolsheim



„Protest ist mehr als verständlich"

Der Bürgerprotest zu der im Planungsausschuss des Frankenthaler Stadtrates bereits getroffenen Standortentscheidung für eine UMTS-Sendeanlage in Eppstein ist mehr als verständlich; wird doch auf diese Weise der eindeutige Bürgerwille erkennbar, den wohl die Verwaltung bisher nicht oder unzureichend nachgefragt hatte.

Den von den Bürgern gewählten Räten im Kommunalparlament sollte das Wohl eben dieser Bürger zuallererst am Herzen liegen und nicht die Interessen privater Funknetzbetreiber, deren Unternehmensziel allein die Gewinnmaximierung ist.

Erich Schemenau,
Frankenthal-Eppstein



„Belastungen sind nachgewiesen"

(...) Von mir angestellte Recherchen (...) förderten nämlich zutage, dass der Turm der katholischen Kirche in Eppstein schon seit einigen Jahren uns mit hoch frequenten elektromagnetischen Wellen versorgt.

Nun aber zu meiner Meinung als Leserin, die Ihre Veröffentlichungen zu der UMTS-Technik, wie sie jetzt in Eppstein vorgesehen ist, mit großem Interesse verfolgt. Strahlen unsere Kirchtürme im Namen Gottes? Wieder einmal ist, wie so oft zuvor, Geld im Spiel! Wie soll anders erklärbar sein, dass die katholische Kirche in Eppstein ihre Schäfchen der medizin-wissenschaftlich längst nachgewiesenen schädlichen Belastungen aussetzt, die von Sendeanlagen in Wohngebieten ausgehen. Hinter nicht einsehbaren Kirchenmauern bleiben solche Anlagen der Öffentlichkeit leider verborgen. Die Vertreter des Pfarrgemeinderates haben einst bei ihrem Beschluss für die Einrichtung einer solchen Anlage wohl auch weniger das Wohl der Menschen, die der Kirche anvertraut sind, im Auge gehabt als vielmehr den Mammon, der mit einem solchen Gestattungsvertrag zu erzielen ist und der mithilft die maroden Kirchenfinanzen nicht aus dem Ruder laufen zu lassen (...). Auf diese Weise wird die Kirche zum Steigbügelhalter der Mobilfunkbetreiber, die alle unser Bestes wollen - nämlich unser Geld. Die Gesundheit der Menschen und des werdenden Lebens werden hier mit Füßen getreten. Gerade damit wird die Kirche unglaubwürdig (...).

Marion Steuer,
Frankenthal-Flomersheim



„Sind wir in Schilda?"

Ist die kommunalpolitische Welt in Frankenthal noch in Ordnung oder müssen wir unsere Stadt in „Schilda" umtaufen? Da verteidigt der OB doch tatsächlich das in Eppstein geplante UMTS-Vorhaben damit, dass sowohl der Flomersheimer Ortsbeirat als auch der Planungsausschuss diesem Standort zugestimmt habe. Lediglich der Eppsteiner Ortsbeirat habe dieses Vorhaben abgelehnt. Es bleibt mir unverständlich, dass der Flomersheimer Ortsbeirat überhaupt mit Angelegenheiten, die den Vorort Eppstein betreffen, befasst wird. Anderes könnte nur gelten, wenn man eingestände, dass von der Sendeanlage in Eppstein auch eine schädliche Belastung für Flomersheimer Bürger ausginge. Genau das aber wird ja seitens der Stadt bestritten, jedenfalls zum Zeitpunkt der Beschlussfassung über den Standort. Verständlich noch wäre, wenn der Flomersheimer Ortsbeirat beschlossen hätte, innerhalb seiner Vorortgrenzen keinen Sendestandort einzurichten.

Nein - von diesem für Eppstein nicht zuständigen Gremium war abzustimmen, ob es in Eppstein zur Errichtung einer Sendeanlage kommen soll und das wurde bekanntlich bejaht. Mit der gleichen Berechtigung hätte der Frankenthaler Oberbürgermeister auch die Ortsbeiräte in Studernheim und Mörsch zur Abstimmung über Eppsteiner Angelegenheiten aufrufen können.

Dieter Graber,
Frankenthal-Eppstein


Quelle: Publikation: DIE RHEINPFALZ Regionalausgabe: Frankenthaler Zeitung Nr.64 Datum: Donnerstag, den 16. März 2006, Seite: Nr.16
Publikation: DIE RHEINPFALZ Regionalausgabe: Frankenthaler Zeitung Nr.64, Datum: Donnerstag, den 16. März 2006, Seite: Nr.16


Nachrichten von den Mobilfunkkritikern Rhein-Haardt

- Orange France / SFR / Etienne Cendrier + comments:

- Justice - Procès: Antennes relais téléphonie mobile.

- The Law - Trial: Relay antennas mobile telephones.

http://www.next-up.org/main.php?param=dernieresinfos&date_news=2006-03-16

By Deborah Zabarenko
Reuters
March 14, 2006

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=scienceNews&storyID=2006-03-14T205458Z_01_N14283840_RTRUKOC_0_US-ENVIRONMENT-ARCTIC.xml

WASHINGTON - Ozone pollution in the Northern Hemisphere, churned out by factories and vehicles that burn fossil fuels, is a major factor in the dramatic warming of the Arctic zone, NASA climate scientists reported on Tuesday.

This finding is surprising, since ozone has been considered a minor player in the study of global climate change, according to Drew Shindell, a research scientist at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York City.

Carbon dioxide has long been considered a key cause of overall global warming, because it remains in the atmosphere for a long time, Shindell said in a telephone interview.

But ozone -- the damaging, heat-trapping tropospheric ozone encountered at lower levels of the atmosphere, as opposed to the protective ozone observed at higher altitude -- was seen as fairly perishable and therefore less of a factor, he said.

Globally, ozone accounts for perhaps one-seventh of the global warming and climate change that carbon dioxide does, Shindell said. However, a new study of climate change over the past 100 years indicates that ozone may be responsible for as much as 50 percent of the warming in the Arctic zone.

This is because many of the world's most highly industrialized nations are in the Northern Hemisphere, and at relatively high latitudes. For most of the year, that means the ozone produced in these countries is blown by prevailing winds north and east, toward the Arctic Circle.

"Instead of being this tiny player, (ozone) can be more like 30 or 40 or even 50 percent of the cause of warming that we're seeing in the Arctic now," Shindell said. "It's very dramatic."

In computer models using climate data going back to 1880, environmental scientists found Arctic temperatures remained normal until about 1950. After that, the model shows higher temperatures, widely spread around the Arctic region.

This rise in temperatures is linked to the rise in tropospheric ozone at northern latitudes, Shindell said.

"Global warming has really taken off since the 1970s," he said. "The warming in the past several decades has been more than it was the whole previous record, which is about 100 years before that."

Arctic warming has been more extreme than global warming overall, he said, because as snow and ice melt they uncover darker-colored ground or water that absorb heat, accelerating warming.

More information and video is available online at: http://tinyurl.com/gc5f8


Informant: NHNE

By Lucy Collier

We, residents of Chimayó and members of the Chimayó Council on Wireless Technology, are gravely concerned about the construction of a T-Mobile wireless tower in Chimayó that will have significant negative impacts on our community.

The tower has been placed at a sensitive location both in relation to the health effects caused by the emission of non-ionizing radiation and to the integrity of the historical and scenic ambience of our traditional community. The tower is scheduled to go on line at the end of March.

Ordinance 1996-05 of Rio Arriba County regulates wireless towers above 70 feet in height. The T-Mobile tower is just 70 feet tall and therefore does not have to comply with county regulations.

Numerous studies by government, industry and independent researchers document that emissions from wireless towers of any height have been associated with adverse health effects, including blood-brain barrier changes, cancers and immune disorders.

There could hardly be a worse site for the wireless tower in question. The T-Mobile tower looms over the Benny Chavez Community Center, which houses the Chimayó Senior Center, provides space for many community gatherings and has a playground attached.

The Chimayó Conservation Youth Corps is housed not far down the road at the Manzano complex. Nearby are the Presbyterian Church, el Buen Pastor and the Interfaith LEAP Center that provides interdenominational health and social services to Chimayó and neighboring communities. Chimayó Elementary School is farther away but still within the one-mile emission range clamed by T-Mobile company.

Our primary concern is health and safety. But in addition, Chimayó's citizens are proud of their history and of Chimayó's unique natural setting and its special historical and cultural features.

The tower degrades the beauty of the cerros, or hills, that cradle the Chimayó Valley to the east. The tower diminishes the historical integrity of the nearby Plaza del Cerro, the only complete fortified colonial Spanish plaza still remaining in Norther New Mexico. The Chimayó History Museum is housed on the plaza.

The Ortega Weaving Shop, where local weavers have sold their craft for generations, is even closer to the tower. And one views the offensive structure as one approaches the sacred Santuario church, both from the western and southern pilgrimage routes.

Chimayó residents and their representative organizations were never adequately consulted by the T-Moblie company when plans were afoot to construct this tower. Our understanding is the T-Mobile company plans to install additional towers in our community.

The current tower and the planned expansion of this wireless technology alarms us. We request the Rio Arriba County commissioners review this matter at their next meeting. We urge that a moratorium be placed on all wireless tower construction and expansion of current wireless towers in place until modification of the county's wireless-tower ordinance is accomplished to better regulate all wireless towers regardless of height.

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This letter was signed by members of the Chimayó Council on Wireless Technology including Raymond Bal, Raymond Chavez, Lucy Collier, Chellis Glendenning, Peter Malmgren, Hilario Romero, Lorraine Sandoval, Matthew Trijillo and Daniel Schreck.

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Santa Fe Public Library soon to go wireless -- Unless...

Wireless internet is no step forward for public libraries

By Rebekah Azen, MLIS

Would you allow an intruder into your home, office, place of business, the shops & restaurants you frequent, hospitals, schools, parks, playgrounds, government offices and public buildings? Would you allow this intruder to silently undermine your health to cause serious illness, destroy the social fabric and pollute the environment? Are you aware that electromagnetic pollution is that intruder?

Just 10 years ago we were relatively free of electromagnetic pollution compared to today. On average, we are being exposed to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) pollution 3,000 times what we were in 1996 due to the rapid spread of wireless technology. Cell phones -- along with their antenna towers, called "base-stations" -- and wireless internet are the primary culprits of this invasion. Our bodies and our environment are not designed to deal with this electromagnetic assault that is proliferating out of control. The corporations that produce and market this technology - from the transmitter devices, cell towers, cell phones and laptops - are literally making a “killing” off of us.

The latest invasion is on libraries and the Santa Fe Public Library is no exception. The administration is now considering a plan to go wireless in order to allow laptop users access to the internet and possible network services. Everyone ought to be particularly alarmed about this latest threat because:

1) it presents a phenomenal health hazard,

2) would bar access to those who are electromagnetically sensitive,

3) would undermine the services and functions of the public library by redirecting resources for wireless service, and 4) would threaten the historical and priceless role of the public library and transform it into an internet café.

A wireless system is dangerous in itself as it is always emitting microwave radiation 24/7 whether you have a laptop running or not. If you put 5 or 10 or 20 or 30 or more laptops into a wireless capable area, the microwave radiation that everyone in that vicinity is exposed to is exponentially increased. In libraries that have already made this change, they are finding that people with laptops are flooding in. This is creating a very high level of microwave radiation exposure and to say that libraries will become “cesspools of microwave radiation” is not an exaggeration.

I, for one, along with the growing population of electromagnetically sensitive people will not be using the library under these circumstances. It is simply unacceptable that a library, which is an invaluable public resource for information and knowledge, would be polluted in this way, effectively barring access to many, many people who either don’t want their health endangered or simply can’t risk exposure for fear of serious health consequences. Research indicates that electromagnetic waves and radio frequencies trigger stress responses in cells. These stress responses may create minor biological disturbances such as headache, insomnia, nausea or tinnitus, or lead to serious health consequences such as increased blood sugar, nervous system dysfunction, DNA damage, cell damage, cancerous tumors, chronic fatigue, respiratory arrest, seizure, heart attack, stroke, etc.

Children are particularly vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation and should not be exposed to cell phones and wireless internet. Have library administrators forgotten that library services to children are a significant part of public library service? And what about public library staff being exposed continuously? Don’t they have the right to be protected from harmful radiation and shouldn’t the City of Santa Fe have a policy protecting public employees from excessive EMR exposure?

People who are electromagnetically sensitive are disabled in a way that can hardly be conceived of by most people. The public library is one of the few places that are still accessible for these people as workplaces, businesses, government buildings, café’s, schools, cities, counties and states are all gearing up to go wireless. In Sweden, electromagnetic sensitivity, better known as electro-hypersensitivity, is recognized as a full-on disability and though it is not recognized as such in the U.S. yet, there are state, federal and local laws designed to protect disabled citizens and they have rights as anyone else in this society. The public library is a “public” resource, paid for by the public and everyone has the right to access the library and its resources without health endangerment.

In libraries that are undergoing this wireless transition, they are finding that it is requiring an extraordinary amount of time, energy and money to deal with technical problems, answer patron questions about using the technology, create circulation services for laptops and purchase laptops. All of these activities redirect what little resources libraries have towards services that are largely unnecessary and which slowly undermine the traditional role of libraries, effectively turning them into “internet cafes.”

Do we really “need” wireless internet? Don’t we already have computer and internet access in libraries and isn’t the intent to provide more access to users simply self-defeating? Providing wireless doesn’t resolve the demand for computer and internet service in libraries. It only propels it further along. This is the experience of libraries that have gone wireless.

And what about those who don’t have laptops? Is the library going to expend a fortune on laptops (when it could have gone to book purchases and other library services) so that the “disadvantaged” have equal access? Or are we going to relegate “those” people to the public terminals where they must wait in line while their wealthier brethren can saunter in, demurely pull out their laptop and connect without a fuss? Isn’t this simply catering to those who already have? The effort to provide computers in libraries was originally meant to diminish the digital divide and create equity between the “haves” and “have nots.” Librarians need to remember their original intentions in this regard, and they need to remember the role and function of a public library… information, equity and access.

Wireless internet does not mesh with or enhance the mission of the public library. It only creates serious health hazards, erodes the quality of library service, and threatens the foundation upon which public libraries have stood for over 100 years in this country. Fifty years of research and thousands of articles from medical journals and other reputable scientific sources from around the world on the health hazards of electromagnetic pollution should be enough, alone, to dissuade library administration that this is an issue not to be ignored. The public library should be the bastion of education, public knowledge and information that IS its mission. Mindless obsequience and capitulation to wireless technology (or for that matter any technology that is passively and uncritically accepted) is NOT within the purview of the public library mission. Efforts to improve library services are sought after and appreciated but it needs to be understood that wireless internet is not a step forward.

The time to stop this invasion is now. Please contact the Santa Fe Public Library Board (the Santa Fe Library Board sets policy for the library) President, Michele Huff at 982-6484 or email her at: hmhuff9@earthlink.net You can also contact the new mayor and city councilors. Let them know that you’re opposed to a wireless invasion of the Santa Fe Public Library system and to keep our libraries intact, safe and accessible for all. For more information on the hazards of EMR proliferation, visit Wireless Action Network - NM. See: http://wireless-action.blogspot.com .

Rebekah Azen, MLIS
(Master of Library and Information Science)

~ Rebekah Azen lives in Santa Fe. ~


Informant: James River Martin

Die geplante Föderalismusreform wird in der Öffentlichkeit kaum diskutiert, obgleich sie einiges an Sprengstoff enthält.

http://www.telepolis.de/tp/r4/artikel/22/22261/1.html

PETER WALSH
16 March 2006 11:27

Families are furious after it emerged there are plans to install a mobile phone mast just metres from an existing pole which they opposed three years ago.

Communications giant O2 UK has sent letters out as part of a pre-application consultation to inform them of plans to build a 12.5metre mast on a highway verge on the corner of Gowing Road and Reepham Road.

News of the mast, which is described as a Flexicell Column with the antenna installed within a shroud at the top, has angered people living in the area, especially as planning guidance is for phone firms to share masts where possible.

Families thought they had won their battle to stop a 10-metre mast being installed on the corner of Reepham Road and Gowing Road when it had been rejected by members of the district council's planning committee.

But Hutchinson 3G, now 3, appealed against the decision and installed it in the summer of 2003.

If O2 are granted permission for this latest proposal it would be just a stone's throw from the existing mast on the other side of the road.

“We don't want it at all,” said Sheila Chapman, 66, who lives in Reepham Road, opposite the proposed site, with her husband George, 63.

“It ends up devaluing the property if you wanted to sell it,” said Mr Chapman, who was worried these masts could end up lining the length of the road.

“We don't know the long-term effect it will have on people - how do they guarantee the effect in 30 years time.”

Robert Binley, 70, moved back to the area five years ago and is unhappy they might be installing another mast opposite his house.

“I will be strongly objecting to it,” he said. “It's a densely residential area and until they can tell me there's absolutely no danger to health at all they shouldn't be here.”

Adrian Leavey, 50, only moved into his house on Reepham Road last August, felt masts should be built away from residential areas and said he would be objecting to the proposal.

The letter sent to families indicated that three other sites in Hellesdon, Holt Road, Plantation Road/Woodview Road, and Northgate Road, had been identified but discounted.

Patricia Fahy, 68, who lives with her husband John on the corner of Gowing Road where the mast is to be placed, said: “I think it's a liberty. They said in the letter that they had not used Woodview Road as it is a residential area but so is this.”

The couple also had concerns about the visibility of people trying to turn onto Reepham Road from Gowing Road with a mast already one side and another in the offing.

Shelagh Gurney, a Broadland District councillor for Hellesdon, said: “I'm going to launch a campaign to say no to it. We said no last time and Broadland said no and they won it on an appeal.

“We've got one there and that's enough for the area - I think residents in that corner have their fair share of radio coverage.”

Darren Percival, acquisition agent for CR Barnes Ltd, on behalf of O2 UK, said a need had been identified for a base station to provide coverage in Hellesdon.

He said where possible O2 would look to mast share, but “if no existing structures are suitable, a green field site offering a good degree of natural screening is sought”.

“The aim is to identify a site that will offer the best possible coverage while minimising the environmental impact,” he said.

Are you battling mobile phone mast plans where you live? Call Evening News reporter Peter Walsh on (01603) 772439 or email peter.walsh@archant.co.uk

Copyright © 2006 Archant Regional. All rights reserved.

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Gewerkschaftlicher Antimilitarismus allgemein > Zeitung gegen den Krieg

Zeitung gegen den Krieg Nr. 23 zum Ostermarsch ist in Vorbereitung. Ihr kommt auch angesichts des drohenden Kriegs gegen den Iran eine große Bedeutung zu. Diese Ausgabe wird am Freitag, dem 7. April, in den Vertrieb gehen. Alle, die für den Ostermarsch rechtzeitig bestellt haben, werden bis spätestens Gründonnerstag (13. April) die neue ZgK vorliegen haben. Bitte übermittelt die Bestellungen bis Anfang April an Zeitung-gegen-den-Krieg@gmx.de

Schwerpunkte: Bundesregierung und Vorbereitung auf einen Krieg gegen den Iran („Dieses Mal ist Berlin auch offen dabei“); Ein aktuelles Interview mit Moussen Massarat; The Big Game – Öl und Gasinteressen in Zentralasien und im Iran; Inside Iran (u.a. Niederschlagung des Busfahrer-Streiks in Teheran); Vorbereitungen für einen Bundeswehreinsatz im Inneren; Die EU unter österreichischen Präsidentschaft und neue Kriegsvorbereitungen; Remilitarisierung Japans; Irak: Drei Jahre Krieg und Besatzung / Plünderung der mesopotamischen Kulturgüter; Drohungen gegen Venezuela und Bolivien durch die US-Regierung; Nach den Wahlen im Autonomie-Gebiet und in Israel; Berliner Untersuchungsausschuss zu CIA-Gefangenen-Flügen und BND in Bagdad

Autorinnen und Autoren: Uri Avneri, Joachim Guilliard, Ulla Jelpke, Moussen Massarat, Gerald Oberansmayr, Wolfgang Pomrehn, Bahman Safigh, Ulrich Sander, Winfried Wolf.


Aus: LabourNet, 16. März 2006

16. März 2006: Tribunale gegen Armut und Elend in den Städten, Regionen und auf der Bundesebene

Aufruf von Runder Tisch der Erwerbslosen- und Sozialhilfeorganisationen (pdf) http://www.pariser-kommune.de/llx/tribunale_gegen_armut_und_elend.pdf


Die Armut sichtbar machen

In 6 deutschen Städten organisieren Erwerbsloseninitiativen Tribunale gegen Armut und Elend. Das nächste findet am kommenden Donnerstag ab 17.30 Uhr im Rathaus Neukölln in Berlin statt. Artikel von Peter Nowak vom 15.03.2006 bei indymedia http://de.indymedia.org/2006/03/141308.shtml


Aufruf der Erwerbslosen-Initiative Neukölln, Berlin (pdf) http://www.pariser-kommune.de/llx/pressemitteilung_erwin.pdf


Kosten rebellieren II und Euromayday 2006

Einladung und Aufruf zur 2. internationalen Versammlung zu Migration und Prekarisierung plus Grundeinkommen „ Die Kosten rebellieren“ am 29./30. April in Hamburg http://labournet.de/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=337

Programm http://labournet.de/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=338

Kontakt: preclab , susannenstr. 14D, 20357 Hamburg telfax: +49/40 – 41548465/ -7 mobil +49/179/6619710 frank@offlimits.de mailingliste: https://lists.nadir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kosten-rebellieren im web: http://www.labournet.de/diskussion/arbeit/aktionen/2006/kosten2.html

Wir erinnern an das Forum zur inhaltlichen Vorbereitung http://labournet.de/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=8&sid=0fbb8f0abfb80420a8cd43351240da73


Aus: LabourNet, 16. März 2006

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Tribunale gegen Armut

Erwerbslose bilden sich ein Urteil „Von den Straßen sind die Hartz-IV-Demonstrationen schon lange verschwunden. Um den Protest inhaltlich zu vertiefen, luden Arbeitsloseninitiativen zum "Tribunal gegen Armut und Elend". Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland als Angeklagte erschien nicht..“ Artikel von Peter Nowak in der taz Berlin vom 18.3.2006 http://www.taz.de/pt/2006/03/18/a0271.1/text


Aus: LabourNet, 20. März 2006

Einbürgerungstest: Sind Sie Deutschland?

Wer die deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft erlangen möchte, muss jetzt auch in Hessen einen Fragenkatalog richtig beantworten. Bei Erfolg soll der Test dann sogar Deutschlandweit eingeführt werden. Artikel in Süddeutsche Zeitung vom 15.3.2006 http://www.sueddeutsche.de/,tt4m3/deutschland/artikel/78/72006/


Deutscher werden? 100 Fragen, 100 Antworten

Der hessische Fragenkatalog samt Lösungen dokumentiert beim Hamburger Abendblatt http://www.abendblatt.de/daten/2006/03/16/543685.html


»Erratum«

„Mehrere Zeitungen haben den Fragebogen des hessischen Innenministeriums publiziert, den einbürgerungswillige Ausländer künftig ausfüllen sollen. Durch einen bedauerlichen Irrtum haben sich dabei einige Druckfehler eingeschlichen. Im Folgenden drucken wir die korrigierten Passagen…“ Erratum von Christian Baulig in FDT vom 16.03.2006 http://www.ftd.de/meinung/dasletzte/56985.html


Baden-Württemberg

Fragebogen völkerrechtswidrig. Max-Planck-Institut hält baden-württembergischen Gesprächsleitfaden zur Einwanderung für diskriminierend

Das Max-Planck-Institut für Völkerrecht hat den Gesprächsleitfaden der Landesregierung Baden-Württembergs als "völkerrechtswidrig" eingestuft. Die CDU/FDP-Regierung will dennoch an dem Fragenkatalog festhalten. Artikel in Frankfurter Rundschau vom 16.03.2006 http://www.fr-aktuell.de/ressorts/nachrichten_und_politik/nachrichten/?cnt=826867


Integration auf Niederländisch: Der Holland-Test der eisernen Rita

"Wie lange dauert eine Zugfahrt von Amsterdam nach Enschede?" - "Bereitet man Tee mit heißem oder kaltem Wasser zu?" Ab morgen müssen sich Einwanderungswillige in den Niederlanden einem Test stellen, den die umstrittene Ministerin Rita Verdonk angeordnet hat. Ihr deutscher Kollege Wolfgang Schäuble ist begeistert…“ Artikel von Alwin Schröder in Spiegel online vom 14. März 2006 http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/0,1518,405859,00.html


Unser Zitat zum Thema

Ausweisung des letzten Deutschen

„München: Nach abschließender bundesweiter Bearbeitung der Einbürgerungstests wurde heute der letzte deutschstämmige Bürger aus Deutschland ausgewiesen. Es handelt sich dabei um den 24jährigen Josef (Sepp) Hinterlechner aus Moosbühl. Nach gründlicher Recherche der Ausländerbehörde wurde festgestellt, dass Herr Hinterlechner die beantragte deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft nicht mehr zusteht, weil er in der sechsundsiebzigsten Generation Nachkomme einer slowenischen Nomadenfamilie ist. Wie die Bundesbehörde für Abschiebungen weiter mitteilt, ist Herr Hinterlechner nachweislich damit der letzte Deutsche, bei dem die Staatsangehörigkeitsprüfung nach neuem Recht geprüft und negativ beschieden wurde. Einen anderen berechtigten Anwärter auf Deutschtum gibt es zur Zeit nicht. Wie bereits gemeldet, wurde vor kurzem auch der Antrag von Herrn Hasso von Fallersleben auf die deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft abgelehnt. Er erfüllte zwar alle rassischen Voraussetzungen, ist aber leider vierbeinig. Somit stellt der Bundesausweisungsminister auch in diesem Monat amtlich fest, daß Deutschland weiterhin deutschfrei ist.“

Quelle: Deutscher Einhei(z)textdienst von Werner Lutz 3/06


Rassistische Stimmungsmache. Massenmedien als Motoren der Ethnisierung

„Die aktuelle Diskussion über Migration und über das Verhältnis des Westens zum Islam wird infolge des Karikaturenstreits verschärft geführt. Die Massenmedien spielen darin eine Schlüsselrolle. Sie filtern für die Meinungsbildung wichtige Informationen und beeinflussen so das Bewußtsein der Menschen. Einen Beitrag zur Analyse dieser Zusammenhänge leistet der dieser Tage erscheinende, von Christoph Butterwegge und Gudrun Hentges herausgegebene, Sammelband »Massenmedien, Migration und Integration«. Im folgenden drucken wir eine gekürzte und aktualisierte Version eines von Butterwegge verfaßten Artikels. Der Autor leitet die Abteilung für Politikwissenschaft und ist Mitglied der Forschungsstelle für interkulturelle Studien (FiSt) an der Universität Köln…“ Artikel von Christoph Butterwegge in junge Welt vom 16.3.06 http://www.jungewelt.de/2006/03-16/001.php

Siehe auch die Informationen zum Buch „Massenmedien, Migration und Integration“ von Christoph Butterwegge und Gudrun Hentges (pdf) http://www.labournet.de/diskussion/grundrechte/asyl/butterwegge.pdf


Aus: LabourNet, 16. März 2006

by Chris Brammer

ANGRY Denaby residents are willing to do whatever it takes to prevent a mobile phone mast being erected at Denaby and Cadeby Miners Welfare. Doncaster Council's Planning Committee passed proposals by Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd for the 15ft high telecommunication tower last week. This was despite dozens of people signing a petition against the plans because of their fears for the health of local schoolchildren being subjected to prolonged exposure from the mast. Now Kirsty Meggitt of Tickhill Square and June Gregory of Woodlands Way are to spearhead a campaign to stop the mast going up. "When it comes to the health of my children potentially being affected I will do whatever it takes. I will barricade myself in the Miners Welfare Club or tie myself to a lamppost," said Kirsty, a housewife who lives with her husband Brian and children Shannon and Brian Jr. "We only found out that this had even been passed after reading about it in the Times. We shouldn't have to rely on the press to know what is going on on our own doorstep." Last week, Denaby resident Keith Drewitt claimed residents had not been given enough time to react to the planning proposal. He said only one school was notified and that was on the day it finished for the Christmas holidays and it was required to respond within 14 days. "Had I known about it, I would have got one of the kids off the street and given them a fiver to distribute 100s of letters to people's doors," said Kirsty "We will move house. We have tried to better ourselves by buying this house. Why couldn't they put the mast up at the Earth Centre or on Denaby Craggs?" Husband Brian added: "This is not just going to affect us, but also the people who work in the area on a daily basis." The residents are now set to arrange a meeting with local councillors and planning officials before making their next move, which could be a second petition. The original petition set up by Bernard Pygott and Keith Drewitt was only set up four days before the council made its decision and therefore did not cover as many residents as they would have wished for. "They have done as much as they can, and it is now up to us to continue the fight," said Kirsty. Mr Pygott also revealed that he had sent a letter to the Prime Minister and to Parliament. A Hutchinson 3G spokesman said the company had looked at other sites but they were either too low or would not have had permission to use them. The mast was more than 100m from the nearest residential property and would be five metres lower than the existing floodlight. The company had demonstrated ban installation was required to provide 3G coverage to Denaby Main in line with its licence to provide 80 per cent coverage by 2007.

16 March 2006

All rights reserved © 2006 Johnston Press Digital Publishing.

http://www.dearnetoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=768&ArticleID=1387247

http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/70928

"Kill-Funktion" für RFID-Chips
http://www.infoweek.ch/news/NW_single.cfm?news_ID=13029&sid=0

CALL YOUR SENATORS NOW AT 888-355-3588 or 800-828-0498, and while you're at it, tell them to censure Bush too

Like an undisciplined five year old child who is always trying to get away with something the instant you aren't paying attention, AGAIN they are trying to sneak ANWR drilling into ANOTHER Senate bill.

On Thursday, March 16, the Senate will be confronted with an amendment to the Senate budget bill to allow invasion of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. Again we must tell them, NO MEANS NO!

ACTION PAGE: http://www.nocrony.com/anwr3.php

While they muzzle their own scientists who warn that we may already be past the tipping point of a planetary climate catastrophe, the latest news is that the Arctic sea ice pack has failed to re-form for the second year in a row. The latest report is that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have hit another new record. And at the same time just this week was the most massive pipeline oil spill ever, covering two acres of fragile tundra, which is not what we would call a "small" footprint.

IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT ACTIVISM YOU MUST HAVE THE DESKTOP ACTION PROGRAM

They is absolutely NO way we can respond to these kind of sneak tactics in the most effective possible way without better lines of communication. We get constant complaints from you, our participants, that you did not receive a particular alert or that you think your internet service provider might be blocking your access to our pages for political reasons. And in many cases already, they ARE!!

We created the Desktop Action program so that we can alert our entire participant base in a matter of hours on the most urgent matters. It puts a resident icon in the system tray of your computer desktop that you can use to send your personal messages to Congress without even having to visit a web site at all. If have not gotten your copy, or if you had one of the earlier versions and let it lapse, get the latest update (v. 1.08) at

DESKTOP ACTION DOWNLOAD SITE: http://www.usalone.com

We have made MANY improvements in the program since its initial release. You don't start and stop it, you just LEAVE it. When there is a short notice action, the icon will gently flash with a color change. It's like an electronic Paul Revere. The American revolution could not have happened without his midnight ride. And the Desktop Action is critically essential to bringing about REAL political policy change today

WE'RE ALSO TRYING TO STOP FUNDING FOR PERMANENT MILITARY BASES IN IRAQ

Here is a perfect real life example of why you MUST HAVE the Desktop Action Program. There is an amendment in the House to try to cut off funding for the construction of permanent military bases in Iraq. The vote will take place either tonight or tomorrow, so by the time you open up this email (assuming you even get it), the vote may have already have taken place.

The Bush regime never cared about WMDs, mass graves, the Iraqi people, or freedom. The only thing on the march is Halliburton's construction of 14 enduring thorns in the heart of the Middle East which can ONLY lead to an endless and growing insurgency.

ACTION PAGE: http://www.nocrony.com/iraq_bases.php

You have heard the president say, "When the Iraqis step up, we will step down." You don't believe that and neither do the Iraqi people. And when they DO step up, as the are doing even now with roadside IED bombs, it will be to do one thing and one thing only, to tell us to finally get OUT of their country.

Please take action NOW, so we can win all victories that are supposed to be ours, and forward this message to everyone else you know.

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The atmosphere's level of greenhouse gases associated with climate change is hitting record highs. A bulletin on greenhouse gas levels by the World Meteorological Organization said there were 377 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in 2004, up from around 280ppm before the industrial revolution.

http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/031506EC.shtml

In this pair of stories, Eugene Linden says that Bush is starting to stand alone on climate change as his allies in both the Christian and business communities desert him; meanwhile Al Gore aims his documentary movie, "An Inconvenient Truth," at those same communities.

http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/031506EB.shtml

A vote to open the Arctic Refuge takes place in the Senate today as a burst pipeline in Alaska's North Slope has caused the Arctic region's worst oil spill, prompting environmentalists again to question the Bush administration's drive for more oil exploration there.

http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/031506EA.shtml

Alice-in-Wonderland Policies and the Mother of All Financial Crises.
http://informationclearinghouse.info/article12345.htm

Major Ali Ahmed of the Ishaqi police said U.S. forces had landed on the roof of the house in the early hours and shot the 11 occupants, including the five children.

http://informationclearinghouse.info/article12341.htm

By Kaleem Hussain

In the year 2000, Iraq had decided that it was no longer going to accept dollars for oil being sold under the UN’s Oil For-Food Program and decided to switch to the Euro as Iraq’s oil export currency. The result was a military strike by the U.S. and it’s allies and subsequently in ample time the dollar was restored as Iraq’s oil export currency.

http://informationclearinghouse.info/article12346.htm

Each of the Iraqi children killed by the United States was our child. Each of the prisoners tortured in Abu Ghraib was our comrade. Each of their screams was ours. When they were humiliated, we were humiliated. The U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq - mostly volunteers in a poverty draft from small towns and poor urban neighborhoods - are victims just as much as the Iraqis of the same horrendous process, which asks them to die for a victory that will never be theirs: Arundhati Roy, "Tide? Or Ivory Snow? Public Power in the Age of Empire".

http://www.democracynow.org/static/Arundhati_Trans.shtml


From Information Clearing House

15.03.2006

Pornos und Gewaltvideos auf Handys – viele Eltern wissen gar nicht, was ihre Kinder über das Handy alles austauschen. Zu diesem Thema sprechen Experten heute Mittag im Aktuellen Thema von Radio Vorarlberg.

Handys sind richtige Multifunktionsgeräte. Sie können Musik spielen, fotografieren und filmen und bieten einen Internetzugang. Leider lässt sich damit auch allerhand Schund verbreiten: Pornographie, Gewalt, Nazipropaganda.

Problematisch dabei ist, dass über das Handy auch viele Kinder Zugang zu all diesen Grauslichkeiten haben.

200 Handys beschlagnahmt Im benachbarten Immenstadt hat die Polizei an einer Hauptschule nach einem Hinweis 200 Handys beschlagnahmt, auf 15 wurden Porno- und Gewaltvideos gefunden. Und viele Eltern wissen gar nicht, was ihre Kinder über das Handy alles austauschen.

Wie damit umgehen? Darüber informieren Arno Dalpra von der IfS-Jugendberatung Mühletor und Harald Longhi, Internet-Experte beim Landeskriminalamt.

Moderation: Günther Platter

http://vorarlberg.orf.at/stories/95800/

Vodafone-Pläne sorgen für Unmut in Laubenheim

Vom 16.03.2006

stw. LAUBENHEIM Im Streit um die geplante Mobilfunkantenne von Vodafone-D2 an der Naheblickhalle in Laubenheim werfen die Bürgerinitiative (BI) und die Grünen der VG dem Netzbetreiber fadenscheinige und unwahre Argumentation vor.

"Während Vodafone nur die eigenen finanziellen Interessen gelten lässt, vertreten die Mitglieder der BI die berechtigten Gesundheitsinteressen der Laubenheimer Bevölkerung, vor allem die der Kindergartenkinder", schreiben die Gesprächspartner in einer Pressemitteilung. Denn obwohl der zusätzliche Mast von dieser Stelle aus die Bestrahlung der Wohnhäuser nicht verbessern könne, wolle das Unternehmen nur den bestehenden und den jetzt geplanten Standort akzeptieren. Grund sei, denn beide Standorte nah an einer Stromquelle lägen und die Anschlusskosten gering seien.

"Im Antwortschreiben von Vodafone wird behauptet, dass der zweite Standort mit Mitgliedern des Gemeinderates und dem Bürgermeister abgestimmt worden sei", schreiben Grüne und BI. Laut der BI hat der Gemeinderat das Bauvorhaben aber bereits im August 2005 abgelehnt. Grünen-VG-Ratsmitglied Otmar Grüning forderte von Vodafone deshalb Kompromissbereitschaft.

Copyright: Allgemeine Zeitung, Verlagsgruppe Rhein Main

http://www.az-badkreuznach.de/region/objekt.php3?artikel_id=2306591

BI informiert über Auswirkungen des Mobilfunks/Bothe: Verbandsgemeinde im Zwiespalt

Vom 16.03.2006

MONSHEIM/KRIEGSHEIM Um die Auswirkungen des Mobilfunks ging es in einer Informationsveranstaltung, zu der die Bürgerinitiatve gegen die Errichtung einer Mobilfunkanlage für den UMTS-Sendebetrieb des Mobilfunkanbieters O2 eingeladen hatte.

Von Vera Konersmann

"Die Bevölkerung hat diesen Mast einfach vor die Nase gesetzt bekommen, obwohl dieser Sender ja vor allem die Bürger der Verbandsgemeinde betrifft", betonte Ludger Dierkes, Sprecher der Initiative. Es könne nicht sein, dass es sogar für die Farbe der Dachziegeln in einem Baugebiet eine Regelung gebe, aber bei der Erichtung eines Sendemastes weder Bürger noch Kommunalpolitiker Mitspracherecht hätten. Die Initiative hatte nun eingeladen zu einem Vortrag, bei dem Diplomphysiker Dr. Volker Schorpp über Mobilfunk und die Auswirkungen auf Mensch und Umwelt referierte.

Die Bürgerinitiative habe inzwischen über 500 Unterschriften gegen die Anlage gesammelt, erklärte der BI-Sprecher. Die Initiative verstehe sich aber nicht als Vereinigung von Handygegnern. Die Mitglieder forderten vielmehr einen vertretbaren Umgang mit dieser Technologie.

So wie Dierkes dachten am Dienstagabend viele Monsheimer und waren zu der Informationsveranstaltung in der Güterhalle am Bahnhof gekommen. Unter den Interessierten waren auch Ortsbürgermeister Michael Röhrenbeck und Verbandsbürgermeister Ralph Bothe, für deren Unterstützung sich die Initiative bedankte. Bothe stellte dar, in welchem Zwiespalt sich die Verbandsgemeinde befinde: Einwohnern solle die Möglichkeit gegeben werden, Mobiltelefone zu nutzen, andererseits sei der Standort der Sendeanlage nicht nur aus ortsbildprägenden Gründen schlecht gewählt.

Dr. Volker Schorpp vom "Puls-Schlag Mobilfunk-Bürgerforum aus Karlsruhe" klärte über die Risiken der von Handymasten verursachten elektromagnetischen Strahlung auf. Er erläuterte die Technik der Sendeanlagen und wählte zur Verdeutlichung auch einprägsame Beispiele: "Würde man elektromagnetische Strahlung in hörbare Strahlung umwandeln, wäre jeder Sendemast lauter als ein startender Düsenjet." Auch auf mögliche Gesundheitsgefährdungen ging er ein. Er selbst sei betroffen, stellte er dar, nachdem in seiner unmittelbaren Nachbarschaft drei Masten auf einem Dach errichtet worden seien, wäre er erkrankt. Schorpp verwies auf die Gefahr, an Krebs zu erkranken, und führte eine Studie an, bei der fünf Hausärzte im Zeitraum von zehn Jahren eine Statistik über die Zahl von Krebserkrankten erstellt hatten. Hier sei deutlich gworden, dass sich seit der Errichtung eines Sendemastes für dort lebende Menschen das Krebsrisiko verdoppelt habe.

Nach dem Vortrag konnten sich die Zuhörer am Informationsstand des Karlsruher Bürgerforums weiter informieren.

Copyright: Wormser Zeitung, Verlagsgruppe Rhein Main

http://www.wormser-zeitung.de/region/objekt.php3?artikel_id=2305710

From: Tom Hughes, Democracy for America info@democracyforamerica.com

Horse Sense

Watch the movie, then sign the petition

Time and time again, studies have shown paper ballots to be the most reliable of voting systems, especially in comparison to electronic voting machines. Why? Because they leave a paper trail -- a tangible, hand-held record of your vote. It's not rocket science -- it's horse sense.

Voter systems that are easier to use shouldn't be harder to trust. That's why we've put together a new flash movie about the importance of paper ballots. Watch the movie and sign the petition to help protect your vote today:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/paperballotflash

In an age where technology has become a staple of our day-to-day activities, we all know the power and convenience it holds. Yet, we've also all experienced that dreaded "blue screen" at least once - when our computer crashes, everything is lost and data corrupted.

Without paper ballots this loss is exactly what can happen to our vote - our fundamental right, our voice. Think of paper ballots as the "back-up" for our elections.

Join the fight to protect every vote today, watch the movie and sign the petition:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/paperballotflash

Once you've watched the movie, help spread the word. Forward it on to your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers and explain why paper ballots are an essential part of a healthy democracy.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/fowardtoafriend

All Americans deserve to have their voices heard and paper ballots are the best voting system to ensure a secure, honest and accurate election process. The more people we can reach with this movie, the more people we can educate on this issue -- and the closer we come to making sure that every vote that is cast is counted accurately.

It's pure, simple common sense. Horse sense.

Sincerely,

Tom Hughes
Executive Director


Informant: Martin Greenhut

BI Hörlkofen informierte - Zwei Antennen auf einer Anlage das kleinere Übel

Hörlkofen (vev) - Emotionsgeladen und teils polemisch verlief die Diskussion zum Thema Mobilfunk in Hörlkofen am Dienstag Abend in der Sportgaststätte. Die örtliche Bürgerinitiative hatte dazu eingeladen und den Mediziner Dr. Claus Scheingraber als Referenten gewonnen.

Ein Zuhörer plädierte in der hitzigen Debatte für mehr Sachlichkeit und eine Bürgerin forderte, sich gegenseitig zuzuhören. Diese Beiträge taten dem Gesprächsverlauf gut, drohten doch für die Betroffenen (428 Unterschriften!) wichtige Informationen seitens Bürgerinitiative und anwesender Gemeinderäte durch die Stimmungsmache einiger weniger unterzugehen.

Umweltreferent Thomas Altmann und Gemeinderätin Ulla Dieckmann erläuterten die Sachlage. Der Mobilfunkmast soll auf einem Privatgrundstück am Ortsrand beim Wildgehege installiert werden. Der Grundstückseigentümer habe den Vertrag mit dem Mobilfunkbetreiber D 1 bereits unterschrieben. Juristisch habe die Gemeinde keine Handhabe dagegen. Man habe jedoch den Mast durch Verhandlungen weiter vom Ort weggebracht. Er sei jetzt etwa 600 Meter von der Bebauung entfernt, so Altmann. Nachdem auch E-Plus eine Antenne aufstellen will, habe sich die Gemeinde Wörth dafür eingesetzt, beide Masten auf einer Anlage zu installieren. Falls sich die Mobilfunkbetreiber einigen, bleibe es bei einem Masten mit einer Höhe von 31,20 Metern. Dies sei das kleinere Übel. Sonst könne passieren, dass die Firmen auf Privathäusern mehrere kleinere genehmigungsfreie Masten in Ortsnähe errichten. Dieser Einschätzung stimmte Dr. Scheingraber zu.

BI-Sprecher Rudi Altmann ging auf eine weitere Entwicklung ein. Es gebe einen zweiten Grundstückseigentümer, der den Masten unbedingt auf seinem Terrain haben wolle, das noch weitere 200 Meter von der Bebauung entfernt sei. Falls es gelinge, den bestehenden Vertrag aufzuheben, sei dies die bessere Lösung. Ursprünglich sollte der Masten auf Walpertskirchener Gemeindegebiet entstehen. Wörth ist erst später ins Spiel gekommen. Die BI-Sprecher Rudi Altmann und Martin Weber jun. sind zugleich betroffene Anlieger. Letzterer kritisierte die Informationspolitik der Gemeinde, die offensiver sein sollte.

Scheingraber erklärte, es gebe für die Kommunen mit einer stringenten Bauleitplanung zumindest die Möglichkeit, den Mastbau zu verzögern. Doch das erfordere Zeit, viel Arbeit und Geld. Sein Vortrag über Gesundheitsrisiken machte nachdenklich, zeigte er doch die Schattenseiten schrankenloser Telekommunikation auf. Sie basiere auf einer Grenzwertregelung, die keine Sicherheiten biete, so Scheingraber. Die Geschäftemacherei sei hier wichtiger als die Gesundheitsvorsorge.

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Datum: 16.03.2006 00:00 Uhr

http://www.merkur-online.de/regionen/erding/art2795,644200.html

By Nassim Khadem, Canberra
The Age
March 16, 2006

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/earth-faces-mass-extinction/2006/03/15/1142098529668.html

A leading British environmental scientist has urged the Australian Government to switch its focus from nuclear power and clean-coal technologies to renewable energies.

Norman Myers said he had raised the issue with federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell just two days ago.

Professor Myers was speaking yesterday at the National Press Club about the mass extinction of animal and plant species being a greater threat to the world than global warming.

Professor Myers, a visiting fellow of Oxford University, said despite Australia having vast amounts of coal and uranium available to export to countries such as China, it still needed to consider how it would produce energy beyond the fossil-fuel era. "I would suggest to Australia, as I did to the minister, that in anticipation of the end of the fossil fuel era Š Australia might want to develop an alternative energy strategy. That is, a clean and renewable source of technology."

Asked whether he agreed with the Australian Government that nuclear power was a possible way to reduce global warming, he said it was not safe and it would take at least 10 years before a nuclear power plant would be operational.

His comments came as Australia confirmed it was close to signing an agreement with China on the sale of uranium. Officials from both nations met in Beijing a fortnight ago for the latest round of negotiations.

Professor Myers, who has been a senior adviser on biodiversity to the United Nations, the World Bank and the White House, said Earth was experiencing the largest mass extinction of species in 65 million years. He said there were about 10 million species and half could be lost if governments did not act quickly.

Professor Myers is renowned for identifying "hot spots" -- homes to our most valuable animal and plant species -- in grave need of protection. There are
34 hot spots and only five countries have more than one. Australia has two: one in southern Western Australia and the other taking in forests on the east coast.

A UN meeting in Brazil next week will discuss reducing the loss of species by 2010.


Informant: NHNE

http://tinyurl.com/htu57

Handyabhängigkeit: Mobiltelefonieren – ein Problem?
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/1654421/