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"PSYCHOTIC BIRDS?"

We consider this newsworthy. Report is attached.

http://www.buergerwelle.de/pdf/workshopontheimpactsof_nir.pdf
http://www.buergerwelle.de/pdf/english_nature_calls_symposium_on_non.doc

Worth wider distribution if only to counter the public and snide accusations of mental instability aimed at our human sufferers by those wishing to deny and delay proper scientific study of this issue.

Please circulate and use with or without acknowledgement in any way you see fit.

Rod

ElectroSensitivity-UK (registered charity 1103018) assisted by The Foyle Foundation.

Rod Read M.Phil., (Cantab), Dip Psych Couns., Cert.Ed. director

A new organisation supporting sufferers and educating the public in recognition of this sensitive reaction affecting a vulnerable minority exposed to RF, microwave and general electromagnetic radiation from powerlines, mobile phones, VDUs and all manner of EMF sources.

We particularly welcome help from scientists, doctors and health experts in understanding causes and links, especially to MCS, CFS and Thyroid problems and in diagnosis and treatments generally.

From ES-UK Office, Bury Lane, Sutton, Ely, Cambs, CB6 2BB.
Tel: 01353-778151 or at http://www.electrosensitivity.org.uk
Also by e-mail at electrosensitivity@hotmail.com

Trustees: Professor of Human Radiation Effects Dr Denis Henshaw, Dr David Dowson MD., ChB, Jean Philips BA. Scientific advice from: http://www.powerwatch.org.uk, Keith Jamieson Dip.AAS. Bsc (Hons) RIBA. Inst.Ph., Environmental Consultant and others. Visit http://www.tetrawatch.net


Informant: Eileen O'Connor

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Pulsed microwave radiation and wildlife - Are Cell Phones Wiping Out Sparrows?
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/926007/

Entscheidung des Rektors ruft unterschiedliche Reaktionen hervor

Die kanadische Universität Lakehead in Thunder Bay, Ontario, bietet derzeit nur dort drahtlose Internet-Zugänge an, wo keine faseroptische Internet-Verbindung verfügbar ist. Und hieran soll sich auch laut Uni-Rektor Fred Gilbert vorläufig nichts ändern. Gilbert will den flächendeckenden WiFi-Zugang an seiner Uni nicht zulassen, da Studien auf signifikante gesundheitliche Konsequenzen hindeuteten. „Dies ist besonders bedeutsam für jüngere Menschen“, so Gilbert, der seine Maßnahme als reine Vorsorge betrachtet, und zusätzlich darauf verweist, dass in Kanada höhere Grenzwerte als in einigen anderen Ländern gelten. Viele Umwelteinflüsse seien, auch nachdem man ihnen 30 oder 40 Jahre ausgesetzt sei, noch nicht bekannt, wie z.B. von Passivrauchen und Asbest. Gilberts Entscheidung ruft unterschiedliche Reaktionen hervor: Jörg-Rüdiger Sack, Informatik-Professor an der Carleton Universität, hat beispielsweise geäußert, er stimme mit Gilbert überein, dass es nicht ausreichend Informationen über mögliche Langzeit-Effekte gebe, um eindeutig sagen zu können, dass drahtlose Verbindungen sicher seien.

Jüngst haben zwei Professoren der Pennsylvania State University die Bedenken Gilberts gegenüber der WiFi-Technologie zurückgewiesen. Professor William Burkhard kann sich Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit „kaum vorstellen“, er hält die Vorgehensweise von Gilbert für eine Überreaktion, WiFi-Geräte sind „nur Radios, die übertragen und empfangen“, so Burkhard. Ebenso reagierte sein Kollege Joshua Muscat.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/02/23/canada.internet.reut/
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/1692101/
http://www.emfacts.com/weblog/


Aus: FGF-Infoline vom 16.03.2006

Der Forschungsgemeinschaft Funk e.V. (FGF), gehören alle deutschen Mobilfunkbetreiber an.

PETER WALSH

15 March 2006 11:51

Parish councillors have torpedoed plans for a telecommunications giant to use its land to build a mobile phone mast.

Communications company 3, formerly known as Hutchinson 3G, approached Taverham Parish Council because it wanted to lease its land off Sandy Lane to put up a mast.

But parish councillors, who met earlier this month to discuss the proposal, have blocked the move.

“There was a request from 3G to use land from the parish council on the playing fields,” said Sandra Parkinson, clerk of Taverham Parish Council.

“It was definitely for a mobile phone mast and we've refused to lease them for that purpose.”

Mrs Parkinson said the council did not want a mobile phone mast on its land, on a field so close to homes and schools.

She said: “We wouldn't like to see them anywhere if we had a choice, but we certainly wouldn't want them to have one on our land which is closely surrounded by housing and schools.”

Space was also at a premium on the recreation ground and Mrs Parkinson said it would not have been suitable to have a mast, with all its associated equipment cabins there.

Val Cowell, who lives at Woodside Close in Taverham, said she was pleased the parish council had decided not to allow 3 to lease the land.

In December the Evening News reported how an annual charity football match at a recreation ground in Spixworth had to be cancelled after 3 carved up the pitch while putting a mast next to the touchline.

The long standing Boxing Day game was called off by organisers appalled at the mud bath workers left behind.

Three teams that regularly use the pitch next to Spixworth Village Hall in Crostwick Lane were forced to find a new venue to fulfill their fixtures.

The Evening News has campaigned against the installation of mobile phone masts near homes and schools until it is proved they are safe.

A spokeswoman for 3 said: “We did approach them (the parish council) for a site and they weren't willing to accommodate us.

“We do need a site in Taverham as we do have an obligation to our customers and our government license to bring 3G coverage to the area.”

The spokeswoman said the company was now looking for an alternative site in the area that would enable it to satisfy its obligations.

“We're still investigating all the available options open to us to find the best site that we can,” she said.

Earlier this week we reported another victory for campaigners in the battle against mobile phone masts.

This time O2 decided to withdraw an application for a 12.5metre mast to be built on Dussindale Drive, Thorpe St Andrew, close to the site earmarked for a 420-pupil primary school.

Are you fighting a mobile phone mast application where you live? Telephone Evening News reporter Peter Walsh on (01603) 772439 or email peter.walsh@archant.co.uk

The Norfolk Jumbo Copyright © 2006 Archant Regional. All rights reserved.

http://tinyurl.com/kxfky

Please excuse the relative infrequency (no pun intended!) of SWEEP bulletins of late. We have been very occupied doing media work around Toronto wireless, developing the website, and of course our other full-time jobs…

At the moment a group of us are building the website which should be set to unroll by late summer. We will have the homepage up shortly at http://www.sweepinitiative.org .

We have built up SWEEP’s presence in NOW magazine, the Toronto Star, Global TV, CBC radio, etc. We are really taking our time to make a thorough web resource that can be used by other environmental and health advocacy organizations in order to promote awareness around electromagnetic pollution.

We are fortunate to be working with some leading Canadian and International researchers to create the solid base of ‘real questions, real answers’ that Canadians need on this issue.

1. NOW MAGAZINE.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2006-03-09/news_story.php

2. PRUDENT AVOIDANCE.
Submitted by Milt Bowling
http://www.delta-optimist.com/issues06/031106/news/031106nn4.html

3. PUBLIC AWARENESS GROWING IN SCOTLAND.
Submitted by Martin Weatherall.
http://www.whfp.com/1765/top2.html

4. EMF AND MALE BREAST CANCER.
Submitted by Richard Johnson.
http://www.mindfully.org/Health/EMFs-Breast-Cancer.htm

5. NEW POLITICAL PARTY IN SWEDEN.
Submitted by Olle Johanssen

Dear All,

Please, note that a new Swedish political party has been registered for the next election to Parliament. The name is "Folkets Vilja"
( http://www.folketsvilja.se ), and it shall act for freedom of speech for those that are concerned about health risks with 3G, TETRA, etc., and who does not want to allow further spread of wireless communication before it has been proven that the radiation is truly harmless.

6. BC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Submitted by Richard Johnson.

Note the discussion regarding EMFs around page 2792 onwards... I am sure that there are other references as well.

RJ


From: Richard Johnson (TOR)
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:02 PM
To: 'Ian Munro'
Cc: 'Audie Chan' Subject:
BC Utilities Commission hearing --- undergrounding verses

HVDC

BC Utilities Commission hearing

Ian:

You may be interested in some the questions being posed at the BCTC --- Sea Breeze hearings. Look in around pages 2789 to 2795.

LINK: http://www.bcuc.com/Documents/Proceedings/2006/DOC_10406_20060216.pdf

More documents and transcripts can be found at this link:
http://www.bcuc.com/ApplicationView.aspx?ApplicationId=78


RJ


7. ARTICLE BY MAGDA HAVAS

Cell phone headaches, cell tower blues
from the Peterborough Examiner.
by Magda Havas

Imagine a world identical to our own with one exception--everyone is deaf. There is no radio and television remains at the level of the silent movie. Telephone communication is visual but beyond that the world is very much like our own.

What would such a world be like?

It would probably be very noisy, since there would be no need for noise control and no regulations to limit noise. Car engines would still roar, perhaps louder than they do now, tires would squeal, birds would sing, and thunder would rumble across the sky but we would not be able to hear any of this.

Now, imagine that some people in this world can hear. They don't realize they are any different except in a few subtle ways. They can predict the coming of storms. They claim to "hear" thunder at a distance. They have difficulty sleeping. In the middle of the night they hear roaring engines, squealing tires, horns blaring and other things that are silent to the rest of us. Because of their poor sleep, they are tired during the day. They become anxious and worried. The noise frightens them but only they can hear it so they begin to question their sanity.

One sufferer, John, confides in a friend who is sympathetic and tells him to visit his family doctor. But the doctor doesn't know what to make of this. The sleeping pills and tranquilizers she prescribes don't stop the noise during the day. Another, less sympathetic doctor recommends a psychiatrist for mental problems. But John doesn't think he's crazy, or is he?

Now, instead of noise, imagine a world where people can't sense radio frequency energy. That is the world we live in. We hear radio frequencies only when they are converted to sound by our radios, televisions, or telephones. If we could hear them this would be a very noisy planet. In the middle of a street in any major city you would hear thousands of simultaneous telephone conversations, hundreds of radio and television stations. It would probably drive most of us crazy.

Fortunately most of us can't "hear" radio frequencies, but some people can sense them. And just like in our make believe world of the deaf, the few individuals who can sense these frequencies can't sleep, develop headaches, and are under constant stress.

The syndrome is called "Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity" and some people are gravely affected. Those who see their doctor are often dismissed, given sleeping pills or sent to a psychiatrist. These people are not crazy. They just happen to be more sensitive than the rest of us to the electromagnetic noise pollution generated by our technological advances.

Below is a quote from a man in Abbotsford, B.C. who has some of the classic symptoms of Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome.

"We live one property away from a cell phone tower and have another a half mile down the road...I have been having strange unexplained health issues for three or four years that conventional medical tests cannot solve. Along with these I developed cancer on my right breast when a brown spot that had been there for 35 years suddenly went bad. The following are symptoms that have been occurring over a period of time since these towers were installed and have had no relief to date: headaches, nausea, unsteadiness, pressure in head over eyes, ears, cheeks and back of head. Sometimes blurred vision. General feeling of fatigue and aches for no apparent reason. Have undergone complete blood workup, X-ray, CT Scan. Have tried various alternative medical practices, chiropractic, acupuncture, herbal remedies, exercise, watching diet closer, lose weight and drinking plenty of water. Nothing seems to work. Don't know if the towers are responsible for the above mentioned but I do feel somewhat better when I leave the area for a period of time."

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity has not yet been accepted by our medical professionals. Just like chronic fatigue syndrome, chemical hypersensitivity, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) it will take some time and many complaining patients before that changes. In the meantime, those suffering need to reduce their exposure to radio frequency radiation not a simple thing to do in our highly technical society.

Our government can play a vital role by restricting the installation of antennas for cell phones on high rise buildings and by increasing the distance of cell phone and broadcast antennas on towers near built up areas. We need "cell phone restricted" areas on trains, buses, and in buildings that have regular phone lines. The levels allowed for radio frequency radiation need to be reduced. Our guidelines are among the worst in the world, along with Great Britain, the U.S.A., Germany and Japan. The more we come to rely on the cell phone, the more antennas that are needed for their use. We have more than 300 transmitting antennas in the City of Peterborough. In Toronto, the number exceeds 10,000 and most were erected since 1980. There is some evidence to suggest that as our exposure to electromagnetic energy increases so will our sensitivity. Sweden recognizes this disorder and has a Web site to provide suffers with information. If you think you are sensitive to electromagnetic energy, please contact me for more information.

Magda Havas is an associate professor at Trent University in the Environmental and Resource Studies program. She can be reached by e-mail at mhavas@trentu.ca or by phone at 705 748-1011 x 1232.


-- Dr. David Fancy
Department of Dramatic Arts
Brock University St. Catharines,
Ontario, Canada L2S 3A1
tel: 905-688-5550 ext 3584
fax: 905-984-4861

[March 17, 2006]

(Harrogate Advertiser Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)

NIDDERDALE'S MP David Curry launched an attempt to change the planning laws relating to mobile phone masts in the House of Commons .

Mr Curry, MP for Ripon and Skipton, said there was growing public concern about the siting of mobile phone masts and he believed that there should be a overhaul of their planning application procedure.

"My Bill is an invitation for the industry and Government to engage in discussion to find a better planning framework," he said. "It is an invitation to negotiate." But Mr Curry's Private Member's Bill was effectively killed-off after Jim Fitzpatrick, a Junior Minister in the office of the Deputy Prime Minister, said the Government could not support the measure, and was still speaking when time ran out at the 2.30pm cut-off time.

Mr Curry had said that his involvement in the issue had brought about massive public support, possibly linked to the fears of health risks linked to mobile phones.

"When I said I'd pick up this legislation I really was not expecting such a response from the public. I've had huge support for this bill from across the country," he said.

"It's a huge concern for some of my constituents. I had one man from the Dallamires Lane area in Ripon contact me about a nearby mast which he is terrified of." Mr Curry used his time at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food during the BSE 'Mad Cow' crisis to sound a note of caution to the Government on playing down the public's fears of mobile phone technology.

"I've been around long enough to know that politicians and scientists can only offer current evidence," he said. "They don't deal in certainties, they don't deal in guarantees, the public increasingly does ask for certainty and guarantees." He says he would like to see a planning system similar to that used in Scotland, which is more stringent.

Mr Fitzpatrick admitted there was considerable disquiet but the Government believed the current planning arrangements "broadly strike the right balance."

Technology Marketing Corp. 1997-2006

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-mps-mobile-phone-planning-overhaul-bid-/2006/03/17/1469557.htm

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

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/

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

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.

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From Mast Sanity/Mast Network