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Re: [Air-L] regarding mobile devices and cancer: M4D and IARC
by Robert Rattle 04 Dec '11

04 Dec '11

Thanks for this reference Mark. I was rather struck by the quote you provided as it could be interpreted to be conflicting with the official stated classification in Group 2B (Possibly carcinogenic to humans) of radiofrequency EMR by the IARC. Upon reading the article, however, and re-reading the quote you provided, it is clear that both reinforce the categorisation in Group 2B by the IARC. For instance, the INTERPHONE and Swedish studies referred to in the Lancet article states that "the Working Group concluded that the findings [of these studies] could not be dismissed as reflecting bias alone, and that a causal interpretation between mobile phone RF-EMF exposure and glioma is possible." Several additional conclusions reached as discussed in the Lancet article also makes clear the basis for, and strengthening further the case for including radiofrequency EMR in Group 2B. As the article concludes: "the Working Group classified RF EMF as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B). This evaluation was supported by a large majority of Working Group members." So, what are the moral, legal, ethical and health (and environmental) implications, especially regarding those least able to cope with or manage the impacts and costs? Anyone investigating these issues? --- On Mon, 11/28/11, M.B.Gaved <m.b.gaved(a)open.ac.uk> wrote: From: M.B.Gaved <m.b.gaved(a)open.ac.uk> Subject: [Air-L] regarding mobile devices and cancer: M4D and IARC To: "'ciresearchers(a)vancouvercommunity.net'" <ciresearchers(a)vancouvercommunity.net>, "'gene loeb'" <geneloeb(a)gmail.com> Cc: "'air-l(a)aoir.org'" <air-l(a)aoir.org> Received: Monday, November 28, 2011, 5:42 AM Regarding research on possible carcinogenic effects of mobile phone use on humans, and ethical issues as a result - The results of the IARC working group are published in July 2011's edition of "Lancet Oncology" - it looks like they view the evidence (of mobile phone usage being carinogenic) as being inconclusive, and limited evidence being available: ".the Working Group reached the overall conclusion that these results provided only weak mechanistic evidence relevant to RF-EMF-induced cancer in humans.". See: Robert Baan, Yann Grosse, Béatrice Lauby-Secretan, Fatiha El Ghissassi, Véronique Bouvard, Lamia Benbrahim-Tallaa, Neela Guha, Farhad Islami, Laurent Galichet, Kurt Straif, on behalf of the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer Monograph Working Group, Carcinogenicity of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, The Lancet Oncology, Volume 12, Issue 7, July 2011, Pages 624-626, ISSN 1470-2045, 10.1016/S1470-2045(11)70147-4. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470204511701474) Kind regards Mark Gaved Research Associate www.xdelia.org The Open University Milton Keynes UK From: gene loeb [mailto:geneloeb@gmail.com] Sent: 25 November 2011 09:49 To: ciresearchers(a)vancouvercommunity.net Subject: [ciresearchers] Fwd: [Air-L] M4D and IARC Here is a good question for consideration by some in our group. Gene ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Robert Rattle <robert14robert(a)yahoo.ca> Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 11:50 AM Subject: [Air-L] M4D and IARC To: air-l(a)aoir.org I hope I'm not opening up a can of endangered worms with this question... Given the recent announcement by the IARC concerning the possible carcinogenic effects of radiofrequency radiation, is anyone aware of any ethical, health or similar discussions concerning possible implications from the use of mobile technologies (M4D) in emerging economy countries? Similarly, is anyone aware of any human/universal rights, legal, moral, health, or ethical dialogue concerning the unwanted and increased ubiquity of exposure to radiofrequency emissions (in either emerging or advanced economy countries)? R _______________________________________________ The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/ -- The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302). _______________________________________________ The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/

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Re: [Air-L] wireless (1 of 3a)
by jcu 04 Dec '11

04 Dec '11

Yes, of course. Good advice. Some of my sources come from an online discussion group for people with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS). I can't quote from individual posts unless I get permission from participants, but I can share their webpage. One would have to become a member to access their archives and files. To visit this group on the web, here is a link. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCS-Canada/ If you read numerous posts in their archives, you'd get a sense of their sensitivities to various environmental exposures. I also would never encourage cell phone use in young children. Research or not, that's common sense. Apologies for the format for my last 4 emails. And thank you for your thoughts on this, joan On 2011-12-04, at 1:01 PM, Han-Teng Liao wrote: > Hi, Joan, > > Do you mind providing just the link and not sending all the > materials in separate different emails to the mailing list, please? > > If you do some Web/library search, you should be able to find some > statements and factsheets by the WHO and one IEEE human exposure > standard. These documents should take you to other scientific > research on that matter, since many of them will cite these documents. > > Not all electric and magnetic fields are the same ( > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_spectrum ). > > Also, institutions ban wireless sometimes out of different reasons > instead of health risk (e.g. students using cellphone as distraction > from lectures, etc.) > > Thus, you may want to define specifically what kind of electric > and magnetic fields and what kind of devices. Otherwise if one is > simply paranoid about wireless technologies, then s/he may want to > reconsider using Iron, refrigerator, toaster, hair dryer, etc. > > For example, I would agree that microwave meals are not really > healthy compared to other freshly cooked meals, but that is because of > factors other than electric and magnetic fields (bad life styles, more > likely to contain artificial stuff, not fresh food, lonely eating > habits, typical PhD student life >< ). > > Good luck searching for the WHO and IEEE information. Enjoy. > Best, > hanteng > > > > On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM, jcu <jcu(a)execulink.com> wrote: >> Hello, >> >> Is anyone researching harmful effects of wireless in public domains (esp. in >> close proximity to chiidren)? >> >> joan >> s. ont. >> >> On 2011-11-30, at 10:41 PM, jcu wrote: >> >>> Warnings against Wireless Technology >>> http://emfjournal.com/cell-phone-ban/ >>> http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1565565&page=2 >>> >>> Governments and organizations that ban or warn against wireless technology >>> >>> >>> -- American Bird Conservancy and Forest Conservation Council: Brought a lawsuit against the FCC because millions of migratory birds are being disoriented by microwave radiation and crashing into cell towers >>> >>> -- Amateur Radio Relay League Bio-Effects Committee: **The FCC's standard does not protect against non-thermal effects.** >>> >>> -- Australian Democrats: The **explosion in wireless communications technology** is causing widespread illness. >>> -- Austrian Medical Association: Warns against Wi-Fi, cordless phones, and cell phone use by children. >>> >>> -- Ballinderry Primary School, Ireland: Removed Wi-Fi to protect the children. >>> >>> -- Bavaria, Germany: Recommends no Wi-Fi in schools. >>> >>> -- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The FCC's exposure standards are **seriously flawed.** >>> >>> -- European Environmental Agency: Recommends wireless technology be avoided by vulnerable groups such as children. >>> >>> -- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FCC's exposure standard **does not address the issue of long-term, chronic exposure to RF fields.** >>> >>> -- Frankfurt, Germany: Bans Wi-Fi in public schools. >>> >>> -- Interdisciplinary Society for Environmental Medicine (3000 physicians in Germany): Recommends banning cell phone use by children and banning cell phones and cordless phones in preschools, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, events halls, public buildings and vehicles. >>> -- International Association of Fire Fighters: Opposes communication antennas on fire stations. >>> >>> -- International Commission on Electromagnetic Safety (comprised of scientists from 16 nations): Recommends limiting cell phone use by children, teenagers, pregnant women and the elderly. >>> >>> -- Irish Doctors Environmental Association: Warns that current safety guidelines are **not appropriate.** >>> >>> -- Karnataka State, India: Bans cell phones in all schools and pre-university colleges. >>> >>> -- Knowsley, Borough of, England: Bans cell phones in schools. >>> >>> -- Lakehead University, Ontario: Bans Wi-Fi on campus >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list >> is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org >> Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org >> >> Join the Association of Internet Researchers: >> http://www.aoir.org/

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wireless (1 of 3 cont)
by jcu 04 Dec '11

04 Dec '11

Governments and organizations that ban or warn against wireless technology (con't) ... > -- Madhya Pradesh, India: Bans cell phones in schools by both students and teachers. > > -- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): The FCC's standard is inadequate because it "is based on only one dominant mechanism—adverse health effects caused by body heating." > > -- National Library of France: Removed Wi-Fi and installed only cable connections. > > -- Paris, France: Removed Wi-Fi from four libraries. > > -- Prebandal Preparatory School, Chichester, England: Removed Wi-Fi from its campus > > -- Progressive Librarians Guild: Recommends no wireless technology in libraries. > > -- Russian National Committee for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: Warns that cell phones are unsafe even for short conversations. Children under 16, pregnant women, epileptics, and people with memory loss, sleep disorders and neurological diseases should never use cell phones. > > -- Sainte-Geneviève University, Paris: Removed Wi-Fi from its library. > > -- Salzburg, Austria: Bans Wi-Fi in public schools. > > -- Sebastopol, California: Broke its contract to install citywide Wi-Fi. > > -- Stowe School, Buckinghamshire, England: Removed Wi-Fi from campus. > > -- Therold, Ontario: Broke its contract to install citywide Wi-Fi. > > -- UK Department of Education: Children under 16 should not use cell phones except in an emergency. > > -- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute: Children should never use a cell phone except in an emergency. > > -- Voice (UK Teachers Union): Calls for a ban on Wi-Fi in schools. > > -- Ysgol Pantycelyn School, Carmarthenshirem, Wales: Removed Wi-Fi from campus. > >

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Re: [Air-L] wireless in question (3 of 3)
by jcu 04 Dec '11

04 Dec '11

> > Countries ban use of cell phones by Children > > > * · India - No use in children under 16 years of age (also it is an illegal offense for an expecting Mother to use the cell phone) > > * · Israel - No use in children under 12 years of age > > * · Russia - General limitation; no use under 12 years > > * · France - No long calls, no use under 16, banning of advertising to children under 12, mandatory earphones with all cell phones > > * · Japan - General limitation under 18 years of age > > * · Tajikistan – in Central Asia bans mobile phones from schools and Universities (11MAR09) to boost education. If caught carrying or talking on a cell phone, they will be fined. > > * · United Kingdom – General limitation under 12 years of age > > * · Toronto*s public health department has recommended children under eight should use a cell phone only in emergencies. > > * · Health warnings for children and the use of WiFi in the classroom have also recently arisen out of Germany. > > * · Dr. Devra Davis, Healthy Child Advisory Board Member and Director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA quotes: > Last year, 46% of US children aged 8-12 used cell phones. Children under the age of 12 should not use cell phones unless in an emergency situation. If they must use cell phones, make sure they connect using a headset. > > > __._,_.___ >

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Re: [Air-L] wireless in question (2 of 3)
by jcu 04 Dec '11

04 Dec '11

DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS CALLING FOR STRICTER REGULATION AND/OR A MORATORIUM ON WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY Vienna Resolution 1998 Salzburg Resolution 2000 Declaration of Alcalá 2002 Catania Resolution 2002 Freiburger Appeal 2002 Bamberger Appeal 2004 Maintaler Appeal 2004 Coburger Appeal 2005 Oberammergauer Appeal 2005 Haibacher Appeal 2005 Pfarrkirchener Appeal 2005 Freienbacher Appeal 2005 Lichtenfelser Appeal 2005 Hofer Appeal 2005 Stockacher Appeal 2005 Helsinki Appeal 2005 Benevento Resolution 2006 Allgäuer Appeal 2006 WiMax Appeal 2006 Appeal of March 23, 2007 Brussels Appeal 2007 Venice Resolution 2008 London Resolution 2007

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Internet academics in Mexico
by Angela Daly 03 Dec '11

03 Dec '11

Is anyone on this list based in Mexico, and/or can people let me know of anyone working on Internet issues from a social sciences perspective in Mexico, particularly looking at law-related issues? Please let me directly via email (Angela.Daly(a)eui.eu) Many thanks/muchas gracias! Angela

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position at MSU - Comm & IT Economics
by Nicole Ellison 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Hello, Please see below for an open position at MSU in the area of Communication and IT Economics. Inquiries could go to Johannes Bauer at <bauerj(a)msu.edu> Thanks, -Nicole Title: Communication and Information Technology Economist Academic Rank: Assistant professor (tenure-system), 9 month basis Position Location: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and College of Communication Arts and Sciences Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with past experience. Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or related field (with significant training and/or research in communication technologies and/or services), or a Ph.D. in communication and information studies and technologies or related field (with significant training/and or research in economics). Research experience in Africa, Asia, or Latin America is also highly desirable. Foreign language skills are an asset. Applications Due: January 15, 2012. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. Application Material: For more information and to apply, please refer to Posting #5484 at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. * * * Nicole Ellison, PhD nellison(a)msu.edu

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Research on in-game romance options
by Todd Harper 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Hello, internet researchers! I'm currently doing some work related to a PCA submission on Bioware's increasing inclusion of same-sex romance options in their games. What I'm currently hard up for is literature on this subject area; I mostly have Mia's piece from Video Game Theory Reader on the "romantic triangle" and Kristen Jørgensen's article from Eludamos on Dragon Age and Mass Effect (and these are even at odds; Mia talks about avatar connection with the player, and Kristen's talking about separating the two!). While I am loathe to make what seems like the default mailing list request, if anyone has some suggestions for literature that might be relevant to studying in-game romance options -- particularly the whys and hows of them -- I'd love to hear about it. Thank you kindly. Apologies for people who are about to see this cross-posted to the DiGRA list, as well. >Todd -- Todd Harper Postdoctoral Researcher, Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab -- http://gambit.mit.edu laevantine(a)gmail.com

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internet and teenagers privacy - questionnaires?
by Stefano De Paoli 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Hello, I am looking for examples of good questionnaires used for surveys related with internet privacy issues for teenagers. A colleague of mine has asked me about these, but this is not really my area. Also googling I did not find anything really good. Mostly I am looking for good examples of questionnaires related to surveys conducted with teenagers (i.e. not with their parents). Please if possible point me to questionnaires only, not to survey results. Can someone point me to a couple of good example where to start.? I thank you in advance for any help you can provide.... S. stefano de paoli research fellow ahref foundation http://tiny.cc/ckqzz skype: stefanodepaoli phone: 0461 239365 (int 5510) -- ---- Crimes and punishments in Virtual Worlds http://www.springerlink.com/content/n4m858m182677h44/ Produsage, ANT & Skills http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a935694592~frm=titl…

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Re: [Air-L] How to archive websites?
by Szulc Lukasz 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Hi everyone, Many thanks for your advice. It was extremely helpful. Best, Lukasz Szulc PhD Candidate University of Antwerp Department of Communication Studies Lukasz.szulc(a)ua.a.cbe<mailto:Lukasz.szulc@ua.a.cbe> www.ua.ac.be/lukasz.szulc

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