Chris, that's a good idea to turn wifi off when not using it. I've done it in the past, and am going to start doing so again. I can't help but compare the cigarette industry when considering, or validating, the position taken by cell phone companies and the studies guided and funded by them. As I drive by elementary schools that have huge cell phone towers masked as palm trees on campus, or watch babies playing with their moms' cell phones, I feel hopeful that there is no correlation. This is a very important study and I hope that if there is a connection between pediatric cancer and wireless in public domains, we humans discover it and take action before the consequences are massive. I met with Dr. Black a couple of weeks ago for a follow up exam and am creating a SaveEvery page for his patients to access information. So if you find any pertinent information, please do share! Feel free to access and add to this SaveEvery page for Cedars (I'm having a graphic designer work on esthetics, and this isn't my forte). The site is www.saveevery.com. The Username is Brain and Password is saveeverybrain. I've added a couple more links to it based on this discussion, and appreciate unbiased information. I tend to be biased because I have been so personally affected by this terrible disease. Best, Heather On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Heidelberg, Chris <Chris.Heidelberg@ssa.gov> wrote:
I actually came across this same data several years ago ( as far back as 03) when doing my doctoral research on convergence technology when I started having headaches and Dr. Black and others have been voices in the wilderness. I actually have started going back to landlines whenever I can; I take the phone off of my person whenever I can and I place it as far away as possible; I almost always use an old school ear piece..I don't like the ones that go in the ear canal because that is not good for the ear and I have worked in studios (film, tv and radio) for over 20 years; and I turn off the wi fi when I am not using it. There is too much that we don't know and too many people like Johnnie Cochran who I had an opportunity to produce once who live on their phones. I have taken a page from my students, and I text more, or send email while plugged in to Ethernet or other sources. The headaches went away years ago when I started doing that but the electrical power lines have always been a problem even before cell phones and the cell phone towers have made things worse. In my research I found that one prominent researcher told all of his folks at one time to only use the phones when absolutely necessary or to not use them at all because of the dangers. I wish I had kept a full log of everything but I will check my online bookmarks. I love the devices but I am wary of them too because one can never trust industry to tell the entire truth when it definitely will impact profits.
-----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Heather Tommasi Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 2:00 PM To: jcu Cc: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: Re: [Air-L] wireless (1 of 3a)
Hello Joan,
My husband is a brain cancer survivor, and his neurosurgeon is Dr. Keith Black at Cedar Sinai. I am also a brain tumor survivor. We have been keeping up on this topic as we have 3 little kids ourselves.
Children have thinner skulls, and show higher levels of radiation from cell phones. Additionally, and more specific to your question, there have been reported issues from kids around cell phone towers including fatigue, irritability, headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, sleeping disorders, depression, discomfort, difficulties concentrating, memory loss, visual disorders, dizziness and cardiovascular problems. The cell phone companies pay institutions to have cell phone towers on their properties, including schools. Here is a helpful link: http://www.centerforsaferwireless.org/Cell-Phone-Towers-and-Antennas-on-Scho...
Here is an interview of Dr. Black (our hero) on CNN in regards to the cell phones: http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/05/31/who.cell.phones/index.html.
I haven't been keeping a log of everything I've read, but will send you anything I come across. I'd love to hear more about what you find and help in any way!
Best, Heather
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On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 7:20 AM, jcu <jcu@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
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