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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Parents threaten to remove children from Formby school over Wi-Fi installation



Article in http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk
Oct 21 2009 by Lyndsay Young, Liverpool Daily Post

PARENTS have vowed to take their children out of a Merseyside school if Wi-Fi laptops are installed.

They fear their children will be exposed to “emissions” from the 50 new wireless computers at Woodlands primary school, in Formby.

A petition signed by 32 parents was gathered against the equipment, which is set to be installed in the next week.

Phil Hughes, 58, a homeopath, said he selected Woodlands primary for his daughter Serena, nine, because there are no mobile phone masts nearby.

He said he will take his daughter out of the school if Wi-Fi is installed.

Mr Hughes is calling on staff to meet with parents before the equipment is put in place.

He said: “We have evidence in our possession showing there are levels of danger with Wi-Fi.

“We wanted a meeting to put our case to other parents. You cannot make a decision if you have not got all of the information.Parents should at least be informed.”

Andrea O’Shaughnessy, 39, and her husband William, 35, also vowed to take their two children out of the school and want laptops to be hardwired instead.

She said: “We decided we will take them out if Wi-Fi does go in.

“We believe it emits radiation and my fear is they would be around that for six hours a day, whether it is low level or not.

“It could show in 10 years’ time, when they get a brain tumour or some kind of cancer.

“They put asbestos in schools years ago and said it was safe, and it is only just coming out now it is not.”

Friday, October 30, 2009

你割咗未啊@千萬別割


文摘自
http://teongee.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-post_31.html
2009年10月31日

你割咗未啊?的廣告主題,沒有出乎意料地,受到某些人以‘意識不良’為理由而做出抗議。周美芬開聲嗆了。但王國慧(檳州行政議員)卻認為這則廣告沒有什么不妥。兩人恰巧皆是“巾幗英雌”。這個隱藏著要割掉男人那一片皮的廣告,怎么沒有男人出來說上兩句話呢?

說的也是,這種隱隱約約的廣告說詞,就算是吵個三天三夜,我看也吵不出一個所以然來。淫穢與否,有時還得讓衛道人士或圣人賢者來作出評論。就像當年,一些組織和機關提倡使用安全套來預防致命的性病時,有些人便大力鞭撻,說這會是在鼓勵性愛自由,有違東方價值觀念。

用那片包皮來傳達訊息,這回也不是頭一遭。不久前,15Malaysia 的錄影短片里頭的 Potong Saga 也借用了這片包皮娛樂了不少國民。Yasmin Ahmad 在幾年前的一則廣告短片,也用了這包皮來傳達國民親善諒解的精神,感動了不少人。

在這里我們就談割不割。但不是談割包皮,而是談,割不割傳統的有線網絡連線( landline internet connection)。無線上網用的是電磁波。這電磁波和手提電話、家用無線電話和電訊塔的電磁波的性質是一樣的。國際電磁波輻射專業組織,至今發現有越來越多的危害健康的病例。但是,在一個科技是潮流、商業集團有力量的社會,就連應該如何小心和正確的使用,涉及電磁波輻射科技的勸告和注意事項也不受重視。

為了方便而盲目的使用無線上網科技,尤其是毫無節制地24小時暴露在電磁波輻射里,到時不單單只是割不割皮的小事,而是連“蛋”都會熟去。周美芬和王國慧應該更關注這一點。

Friday, September 18, 2009

抽煙和無線上網



文摘自光明日报专栏(作者:陈建业)

檳州政府揚言要把檳州打造成無煙州,近日來積極推廣各項禁煙運動,如擴大禁煙區、取締在禁煙區抽煙的煙客、鼓勵公務員參加戒煙課程等。

眾所週知,禁煙是一項不簡單的任務,我國政府多年來馬不停蹄禁煙,每年調高煙酒稅,如今更在煙盒外印上恐怖圖案,但都無法有效禁煙。

雖然科學研究已經證明抽煙危害健康,但是世界各國都不能做到全面禁煙,因為禁煙涉及侵犯個人自由的問題。檳州衛生委員會主席彭文寶也說,雖然當局要嚴厲執法,但是也必須顧及抽煙者的人權。

在民主的社會裡,每個人都享有個人自由,這包括選擇的自由,不管他的選擇是對或錯。雖然吸煙危害健康是事實,但是每個人還是有權力選擇要不要抽煙。

有人或許提出政府應該為了人民的健康著想而禁止人民抽煙,如果這說法成立的話,那政府也應該為了人民的健康著想而禁止人民喝汽水,或吃零食。

當然,有人會舉出二手煙損害其他人的健康。當一個人的行為已經對他人造成傷害時,政府就有干涉的理由。這也是各國政府都在做的事,包括檳州政府,就是不斷擴大禁煙區,但是為了尊重個人自由,則會增設抽煙區,讓煙客可以在不危害他人健康的前提來行使他們的自由權力。

我們在禁煙課題上知道如何尊重煙客的個人自由,為何在推行全檳無線寬頻上網計劃上卻沒有尊重不要無線寬頻者的個人自由呢?

檳州民聯政府想要推行全檳無線上網計劃,但這計劃受到少部份市民的反對,提出無線寬頻危害健康。檳州政府舉出科學證據表明無線寬頻對人體無害來回應。

這情況就像禁煙課題,雖然有科學證據證明抽煙危害健康,但是仍然有很多煙客選擇照抽不誤,這是他們的個人自由。

在全檳無線上網的課題上,同樣也有很多科學證據證明無線寬頻對健康無害,但是也同樣有一批人選擇不要被無線寬頻籠罩,這應該是他們的個人自由。

我們可以尊重煙客抽煙的自由,為何不能尊重人民不要無線寬頻的自由呢?

反對全檳無線上網計劃運動,其實與無線寬頻對健康有沒有害無關,因為這只會陷入永無止休的爭論。這只是州內一些人民在要求政府尊重他們不想被無線寬頻籠罩的自由權力。

檳州政府可以提出千萬個無線寬頻多好的理由,但是有些人就是不想被無線寬頻籠罩。在這方面,檳州政府應該仿傚設立禁煙區的作法,在檳州打造沒有無線寬頻籠罩的無無線寬頻區(Wifi Free Zone),讓那些不想要無線寬頻的人民可以享有選擇的自由。

煙客要抽煙可以去抽煙區,人民不要無線寬頻要去哪裡呢?

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Wi-fi - Why I Don`t Think It`s as Safe as We are Led to Believe



Article in http://bluejeansblog.com

August 30th, 2009 . Posted in blue jean

I spend several hours each day on my computer and I must admit I often feel very "weird".

When I explained my symptoms other than family members, which I dismissed as neurotic and mood when I get my bio Guard hanging on the neck to protect from electromagnetic fields.

If I use my cell phone to the left side of my face burning, my tongue and lips Tingle, I feel a tightness in the chest, as if I can not breathe well and gives me a strange pain in my left temple. I also feel sick and disoriented.

I get the same effect if I use my computer for any length of time, especially if I'm in the room where we installed Wi-Fi frame. For those unfamiliar with Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is a means by which people with laptops can move and still be able to access the Internet.

We used to use a cable broadband, but because there are three people who sometimes want to be on a team at the same time, we have found wireless.

But last night on TV there was a Wi-Fi program. that made me sit up and take notice, because we have some others who have experienced the same problems.

It seems likely that I suffer from electro sensitivity. Of course, I suspected for a long time, so I wear protective bio, but I've never done a wireless link established earlier. I always thought it was the computer.

In Sweden, the problem is recognized as an official disability and affects approximately 3% of the population. If a similar figure exists in the UK, I have about 2 million other women. It is therefore strange that the government now insists there are none.

I think not.

Of course, my skepticism might be because I have been personally affected by two procedures that the government also insists that they are "safe". I've written books on these two issues so I can say no - at least not now.

Both mercury from dental amalgams and maternal mortality are controversial issues and, despite the fact that affect millions of people around the world, the government insists that all evidence is "anecdotal".

Who am I to argue?

However, the government based on international guidelines in preparing their statements and the World Health Organization (WHO), which are a major public health organizations around the world have said that, provided that such Wi-FI and the radiation emitted by mobile phone masts, there is "no adverse health effects from exposure to low level long term."

Not me.

After all, how do they know? I'm certainly no expert, but WiFi and mobile phones is relatively new, so do not think anyone has lived, from the cradle to the grave to be exposed to substances that pose the question - What is the duration of the long exposure long term?

Again the experiments in Sweden have been conducted using the lower levels of radiation emitted by wi-fi and the result was the chromosomal damage, a decrease in short-term memory, electro hypersensitivity and increased cancer.

I met in the program that government guidelines are somewhat influenced by the industry and are based on the effect of "heat" instead of "biological effects" of these radio waves.

This means that in fact their bodies are heated before they can be considered dangerous enough to require restrictions on its use.

In most cities you can find Wi-Fi, where you can use your computer. Most people have no idea when they walk along they are exposed to radiation.

Even when I turn on my home computer, I said I'm in the range of different wireless connections than mine so clearly that I am not sure on the inside either. Infact when I was still connected to broadband internet through my neighbor came round with his laptop and was able to connect via Wi-Fi next door!

At the time I thought it was fantastic. None!

In schools also, it is increasingly common to install wireless networks, and currently about 70% of secondary and 50% of primary schools.

Now, parents express concern about the potential long-term health of their children. After all their skulls are thinner and still forming and until there is conclusive evidence of the contrary, "there are no known health effects" is not very reassuring statement.

Protests are held regularly in the establishment of mobile phone masts near schools, but most people do not WI-FI is equally dangerous. Apparently, the United Kingdom, where this program was produced (2007) had 3,000 points Wi-Fi and 50,000 mobile towers for mobile telephony.

On the agenda of a radiation monitor is placed near a laptop in a classroom in almost exact position on the head of a student. The result was that the student was exposed to 3 to 4 times more radiation than not stood in the main beam of a mobile phone mast.

Afraid, huh?

People have the option of using a mobile phone, but wireless networks in classrooms to delete this personal decision. The programmers did not say what level of exposure would not be any time but especially during downloads. However, as most people use computers for Internet access, which could very likely that a considerable amount of time.

Despite all this evidence "anecdotal," the government still insist on WI-FI is safe. Until the adverse health effects have been created in a laboratory and science can not prove that there is a risk that is likely to remain in place.

I think not. Do you?

Monday, July 27, 2009

I’m allergic to wi-fi waves



Torture ... wi-fi makes Steve Miller ill

Aricle on http://www.thesun.co.uk

By DAVE MASTERS
Published: 24 Jul 2009

FOR Steve Miller a trip to his local High Street is a living hell that makes him sick, dizzy and confused.

Pubs make him feel the same and he can't use trains, airports or hotels without experiencing head-banging agony.

But Steve doesn't suffer from some strange phobia. He is allergic to wi-fi.

And sadly for him - and the other two per cent of the population with Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity - the number of people pumping out the wireless internet signal is on the rise.

Steve said: "I feel like an exile on my own planet. It's almost impossible to find somewhere without wi-fi nowadays.

"If I fancy a pint I have to travel three miles to the only pub in my area that doesn't have it. I can't just go to the shops because huge parts of the High Street affect me.

"If I go somewhere, I can instantly sense the wi-fi and have to leg it."

Being extra-sensitive to this "electrosmog" has made moving house a nightmare for Steve, as stray signals from neighbouring buildings could make him ill.

It has also cost the top DJ thousands of pounds in lost income.

Steve, who had a residency at huge Ibiza club Pacha before his allergy, said: "I've missed out on loads of European DJ gigs as I can't find accommodation without wi-fi. Most hotels have it, as have all the airports. I can't even catch a train because they have it."

Steve is safe in his current home, a detached house in a village near Falmouth, Cornwall, as it is isolated and has 18in-thick granite walls.

But since he and girlfriend Linda decided to move, it has been hard to find anywhere remote enough to avoid signals.

Steve said: "I can't live within 50 yards of anyone. I wouldn't be able to stand it feeling ill in my own house.

"There's no medication you can take."

Steve - better known to clubbing fans as Afterlife - now carries a wi-fi detector with him wherever he goes so he can avoid problem areas.

Steve only realised he suffered from the condition two years ago after turning up at a mate's studio that had recently installed wi-fi.

He and his pal were both feeling ill with headaches and dizziness and struggling to concentrate so they turned off the machine to see if they felt better... and they did.

Steve said: "Some of my friends, or members of their family, are equally affected by wi-fi but are only just starting to notice as its use spreads.

Headaches

"Even now there's very little education about it."

There is no hard evidence that wi-fi is dangerous to your health.

But just three months ago teachers called for it to be banned in schools over health fears, and for a Government investigation into the biological and thermal effects.

A couple of years ago the German government even urged people to avoid wi-fi in favour of "conventional wired connections". Steve believes the issue needs looking into and that many people are suffering from his condition without realising.
He added: "I certainly believe most of the headaches people get at work are caused by it.

"I've spoken to friends who work in offices who have ended up living on painkillers because of their daily headaches. They tried turning off their transmitters and found their headaches stopped.

"There's a lot of anecdotal evidence that the radiation has made people feel ratty and tired, caused disrupted sleep, rows and even the break-up of relationships.
"I'd advise people to turn off their wi-fi at home and see if it changes the way they feel. They just might get a surprise."

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

退后原來是向前

article in http://teongee.blogspot.com
2009年6月17日


上周提到武吉安滿村三埃采金的爭論。既得利益集團、受影響村民和立法者的糾纏。當問題得用科學的根據來下定論時,問題便產生了。那是因為科學有它的盲點、有它的不足。既得利益集團常常以一句“沒有具體的科學根據”,四兩撥千斤的擺脫受影響的百姓的哭訴。

這便是一個名副其實的濫用科學之名來達到私利的典型例子。進一步的思考“沒有具體的科學根據來證明有危害”這句話的同時,也意味著“沒有具體的科學根據來證明絕對安全”。在還存著爭論的事件上,人民的利益,尤其是健康,應該是不能被妥協或輕視的。

科學根據真的那樣的難以得到嗎?學醫和學科學的都懂,科學的研究是需要時間、經費和人力資源的。科學研究的結果不是賭場里的開盤,非大則是小(不是黑便是白),常常里頭便硬是有個灰色地帶。科學研究更不是煮快熟麵。涉及的研究范疇包括了在子宮內(in utero)、在活體內(in vivo)、在體外(in vitro)和流行病學(epidemiology)。

一位在國外生活的網友對我說,在西方國家,沒有明言可以碰的工業,你最好別碰。不然會被環保團體、衛權份子,搞到你傾家蕩產。而在發展中國家,沒說不可以做的,你就可以放手一搏。搭通天地線,自有護航者為你開路。在發展中國家,主流思想是“發展是硬道理”。誰反對發展,誰便是阻止國家進步繁榮,誰便是斷人衣食。因為這樣的刻板思維,很多時候我們的基本權益便被擱置在一旁。

因為三埃采金事件的爭論,我想到一群默默的在面對著電磁波輻(electromagnetic fields)的危害而做出努力的非政府組織的成員。這個名為“電磁波輻射醒覺運動”的組織自動自發的給人民提供有關電磁波輻射危害的訊息和如何的減低有關輻射對人體所帶來的負面影響。

對于這個手提電話、電訊塔、家用無線電話和無線上網(WiFi)所涉及的電磁波輻射,幾乎所有的使用者都不認為它會對人體帶來危害。一部份的人認為,若是有危害的話,政府或是業者一定把它給禁了。再說,似乎從來沒有媒體真正的傳達過有關電磁波輻射危害的訊息。因為大多數人的主觀成見和不積極探索新知識,很多時候大多數人,尤其是知識份子,常常妄下定論。

我從這個組織的負責人拿來一大疊的資料。接觸了幾位國際上研究電磁波輻射的學者和專家、翻閱了許多的研究報告、接觸了受電磁波輻射影響的電磁波敏感群,才驚覺這個我每天都在接觸和使用的科技,我對它的認識是這么的有限。尤其是防范和安全措施的知識,近乎等于零。

今天幾乎所有城鎮的每個角落,電訊塔林立。仿佛一百巴仙的無線電話的涵蓋率便是一項成就、便是步向先進國的象征。政府都很寬容業者,總是讓業者在低障礙下設立它們的電訊塔。如今政府打著縮短城市和鄉鎮數碼知識的鴻溝,大力推廣和落實全州無線上網。今天我們居住的四周布滿著了其實可以用有線電話和有線上網來減少的電磁波輻射。

我一直在強調,孩童生活和學習的地方,尤其是學校、圖書館、病老者養病的地方、我們休閑和運動的公園與忙碌了一整天後歇息的住家,其實不需要也不適合被這個電磁波輻射每天24小時的籠罩著。

當西方國家漸漸的將電訊塔和無線上網發射器搬離學校和密集的住宅區時,我們卻打著朝向先進之名將全州給籠罩在電磁波輻射底下。我想到這首禪詩:手把青秧插野田,低頭方見水中天,六根俱靜方為道,退后原來是向前!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

School Wi-Fi Campaign:Hérouville-Saint-Clair freed from wi-fi microwave radiation at 2450 MHz

A Council technician takes away the first wi-fi antenna




The first wi-fi antenna removed is handed over symbolically to the mayor Rodolphe Thomas


29 04 2009:
The mayor of the second largest city in Calvados
is removing the wi-fi network from local schools.

School Wi-Fi Campaign:Removal of all the wi-fi antennas
Replacement with Exthernet wired connections

Hérouville-Saint-Clair freed from wi-fi microwave radiation at 2450 MHz


Furthers link http://www.next-up.org/France/Calvados.php#1