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Leia ent�o. - c.a.t. www.iis.com.br/~cat --- http://groups.google.com/groups?q=%22William+Stewart%22+magnetic&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&newwindow=1&edition=us&scoring=d&selm=e63kd09mm10uii6bsqaco2vpf0l0gd2bl0%404ax.com&rnum=1 From: el valle ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Subject: Artificial Remote Viewers: READ THIS AND BEWARE View: Complete Thread (4 articles) Original Format Newsgroups: alt.alien.visitors Date: 2004-06-23 16:07:38 PST Human Extinction Eminent: Cause and Effect Cause and Effect Here's the cause: ELECTRONIC Remote Viewing and Mind Control: US Patent #3951134 (Bechtel) http://www.delphion.com/details?pn=US03951134__ Apparatus and method for remotely monitoring and altering brain waves Abstract Apparatus for and method of sensing brain waves at a position remote from a subject whereby electromagnetic signals of different frequencies are simultaneously transmitted to the brain of the subject in which the signals interfere with one another to yield a waveform which is modulated by the subject's brain waves. The interference waveform which is representative of the brain wave activity is re-transmitted by the brain to a receiver where it is demodulated and amplified. The demodulated waveform is then displayed for visual viewing and routed to a computer for further processing and analysis. The demodulated waveform also can be used to produce a compensating signal which is transmitted back to the brain to effect a desired change in electrical activity therein. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to apparatus and a method for monitoring brain waves wherein all components of the apparatus employed are remote from the test subject. More specifically, high frequency transmitters are operated to radiate electromagnetic energy of different frequencies through antennas which are capable of scanning the entire brain of the test subject or any desired region thereof. The signals of different frequencies penetrate the skull of the subject and impinge upon the brain where they mix to yield an interference wave modulated by radiations from the brain's natural electrical activity. The modulated interference wave is re-transmitted by the brain and received by an antenna at a remote station where it is demodulated, and processed to provide a profile of the subject's brain waves. In addition to passively monitoring his brain waves, the subject's neurological processes may be affected by transmitting to his brain, through a transmitter, compensating signals. The latter signals can be derived from the received and processed brain waves. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.gisdevelopment.net/technology/rs/techrs0020.htm Remote Sensing - an overview Remote Sensing (RS) is the science and art of acquiring information (spectral, spatial, temporal) about material objects, area, or phenomenon, without coming into physical contact with the objects, or area, or phenomenon under investigation. Without direct contact, some means of transferring information through space must be utilised. In remote sensing, information transfer is accomplished by use of electromagnetic radiation (EMR). EMR is a form of energy that reveals its presence by the observable effects it produces when it strikes the matter. EMR is considered to span the spectrum of wavelengths from 10-10 mm to cosmic rays up to 1010 mm, the broadcast wavelengths, which extend from 0.30-15 mm. Types of Remote Sensing In respect to the type of Energy Resources Passive Remote Sensing: Makes use of sensors that detect the reflected or emitted electro-magnetic radiation from natural sources. Active Remote Sensing: Makes use of sensors that detect reflected responses from objects that are irradiated from artificially-generated energy sources, such as radar. In respect to Wavelength Regions Remote Sensing is classified into three types in respect to the wavelength regions Visible and Reflective Infrared Remote Sensing Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing Microwave Remote Sensing Bands Used in Remote Sensing Emission of EMR (Electo-Magnetic Radiation) from gases is due to atoms and molecules in the gas. Atoms consist of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by orbiting electrons, which have discrete energy states. Transition of electrons from one energy state to the other leads to emission of radiation at discrete wavelengths. The resulting spectrum is called line spectrum. Molecules possess rotational and vibrational energy states. Transition between which leads to emission of radiation in a band spectrum. The wavelengths, which are emitted by atoms/molecules, are also the ones, which are absorbed by them. Emission from solids and liquids occurs when they are heated and results in a continuous spectrum. This is called thermal emission and it is an important source of EMR from the viewpoint of remote sensing. The Electro-Magnetic Radiation (EMR), which is reflected or emitted from an object, is the usual source of Remote Sensing data. However, any medium, such as gravity or magnetic fields, can be used in remote sensing. Remote Sensing Technology makes use of the wide range Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) from a very short wave "Gamma Ray" to a very long 'Radio Wave'. Wavelength regions of electro-magnetic radiation have different names ranging from Gamma ray, X-ray, Ultraviolet (UV), Visible light, Infrared (IR) to Radio Wave, in order from the shorter wavelengths. {see rest of article URL above} Also see: http://www.rhfweb.com/hweb/shared2/usexist.html http://www.hpcc.gov/pubs/imp97/73.html http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~alb/misc/thoughtPatterns.html "The Central Intelligence Agency funded research on electromagnetic mind control at least as early as 1960, when the notorious MKULTRA program, mostly concerned with hypnosis and psychedelic drugs, included money for adapting bioelectric sensing methods (at that time primarily the EEG) to surveillance and interrogation, as well as for finding `techniques of activation of the human organism by remote electronic means.'" http://www.arm.gov/docs/about/history.html http://liun.hektik.org/tag/cw/cl/satsurv.htm http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/archive.cgi?noframes%3Bread=34754 US Patent # 3,393,279. July 16th, 1968 US Patent # 3,647,970. March 7th, 1972 The Neurophone was developed by Dr Patrick Flanagan in 1958. It's a device that converts sound to electrical impulses. In its original form electrodes were placed on the skin but with defence department developments, the signals can be delivered via satellite. They then travel the nervous system directly to the brain (bypassing normal hearing mechanisms). Dr Flanagan's "3D holographic sound system" can place sounds in any location as perceived by the targeted / tortured listener. This allows for a variety of deceptions for gullible victims. Today, the CIA (etc){comment: NSA} use satellites and ground - based equipment to deliver verbal threats, deafening noise and propaganda; using neurophone technology. Anything from TV's/radio's appearing to operate when switched off through to "Voices from God" and encounters with "telepathic" aliens are all cons using neurophone technologies to torment, deceive and (most importantly) discredit agency/criminal targets. Naturally, the system can mimic anyone's voice and automatic computer translations (into any language) are incorporated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.iahf.com/nsa/20010214.html How The NSA Harasses Thousands Of Law Abiding Americans Daily By The Usage Of Remote Neural Monitoring (RNM) John St. Clair Akwei vs. NSA, Ft. Meade, MD, USA ************************************************************************************************** And here's the effect: http://www.emrsafety.8m.net/sub1.htm EMR Safety Network-International Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Electromagnetic Energy Exposure to the Public EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INJURY TO HEALTH DUE TO EME EXPOSURE Many people are already suffering injury to health from environmental EME 2. SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF EME INJURY It is now possible to test for blood cell abnormalities caused by EME exposure. 3. CHILDRENS' HEALTH AT RISK Studies show childhood leukemia a greater risk in association with RFR exposure. 4. GENETIC IMPLICATIONS Future generations at greater risk 5. CANCER CONNECTION Strong anecdotal and scientific evidence of cancer development/acceleration in certain zones of influence of EME. 6. MOUNTING ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE The anecdotal evidence of an increasing number of people reinforces scientific evidence that EME of low level, (non-heating) exposure is implicated in the development of human diseases. 7. SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE IS NOT LONGER SO UNCERTAIN The evidence of the connection between human health and EME exposure now firmly established. 8. AUSTRALIAN PRUDENT AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES (50-HERTZ) A new document is now in the public domain which recognises the need for a prudent avoidance policy in regard to EME exposure. We urgently need the widespread adoption of these GUIDELINES in the community interest. 9. INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON N0N-IONIZING RADIATION PROTECTION (ICNIRP) GUIDELINES ARE UNACCEPTABLE In their present form, where the lower level (non-heating) EME exposure is not addressed the ICNIRP GUIDELINES are unacceptable as a basis for a health standard for human exposure to EME of any frequency. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMR SAFETY NETWORK-INTERNATIONAL - working toward a safer environment - 216 President Ave, Miranda NSW , 2228 Australia Phone +61 02 9540 3936 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Senate Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts References Committee, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. 10 June 2000 Dear Sirs/Madam We appreciate the opportunity to put before the Senate Inquiry our genuine concerns regarding community exposure to Electromagnetic Energy . (EME ) This submission , offered in the interest of the general community, will briefly comment on an important minority group of people within the community. 1. INJURY TO HEALTH DUE TO EME EXPOSURE A process of elimination has revealed that injury to health has occurred due to EME exposure. Increasing numbers of people world-wide, find they can no longer tolerate such exposure in the home or workplace. They have become 'hyper-sensitive' to our artificially generated electric and magnetic field energy. (EME) Rather than being judged condescendingly as oddities and a minority group of little consequence, this group may well be used as a valid means of gauging the future health status of the general community, with regard to EME exposure. This statement is completely justified, given the proliferation of environmental EME, the unremitting exposure to the community, and the increasing numbers of people succumbing to EME injury, while exposed to the energy associated with electrically operated and radio/microwave transmitting apparatus. Numerous scientific references exist which clearly reflect the conditions suffered by these people. 2. SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF ELECTRICAL INJURY Injury to membranes of blood cells. Electromagnetic fields can affect the body cells and cause disease. This is shown in a Swedish study released on June 6, 1996. Many electrosensitive persons suffer from fatigue and concentration difficulties their symptoms often dismissed as extreme intolerance to stress or imaginary illness. Professor Per-Arne Ockerman, professor of Clinical Chemistry in Gothenburg, Sweden, has examined what actually happens in the body when an electrosensitive individual is exposed to electromagnetic fields. (i) References: (i) Ockerman Study (see attachment #1) (ii) Cellular Stress is Induced by Electromagnetic Fields. R. Goodman, H. Lin, L. Han, M. Jin and M. Blank, Departments of Pathology and Physiology, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032 U.S.A. It mentions in the Results and Discussion of this paper that data on magnetic field stimulation maybe considered along with other environmental stresses. (iii) Poole C, Kavet R, Funch DP, Donelan K, Charry JM, Dreyer NA. Depressive symptoms and headaches in relation to proximity to an alternating-current transmission line right-of-way. American Journal of epidemiology. 1993:137:318-30. (iv) Dolk, H., Elliott, P., Shaddick, G., Walls, P., Grundy, G., and Thakrar, G., 1997b: Cancer incidence near radio and television transmitters in Great Britain, II All high power transmitters. American J. of Epidemiology, 145(1) pp 10-17. 3. CHILDREN'S HEALTH AT RISK There are also serious concerns in regard to the aggregate of EME exposure to the community, especially children, who are repeatedly exposed, simultaneously, to a number of frequencies of electromagnetic energy, at any time of the day or night in the school, home and workplace. (# 4) Hocking B Gordon I Hatfield G Grain H. Cancer incidence and proximity to TV towers Med J Aust 1996; 165: 601-605). Conclusion: "There was an association between proximity to the TV towers and decreased survival among cases of childhood leukemia." The risk factor (mortality rate ratio) was 2.1. i.e., Those leukemia victims living within the inner ring (of proximity to the towers) had a death experience ratio that was 2.1 times that of those who lived in the outer ring (of proximity to the TV towers) in North Sydney, Australia..... There are newspaper reports from the UK that episodes of epileptic seizures have increased in number in a school since mobile phone use has increased. 4.GENETIC IMPLICATIONS EME has been found to cause DNA changes which may lead to genetic abnormalities. DNA damage and red blood cell damage have been identified as associated with EME exposure. The work of Dr Henry Lai, and others in the current scientific literature, reinforce the remarks of one researcher who ten years ago said that no one should live near high voltage power lines unless they are certain their parents and grandparents had impeccable genes ! This remark made in relation to the 50 Hertz powerline frequency exposure, equally applies to all EME exposure. Certainly, there will be people with strong genetic backgrounds who will be unaffected by EME exposure. Conversely, these people may well become the future minority group in regard to EME injury. References: (#5) Lai.,H.; Singh, N P. Acute low-intensity microwave exposure increases DNA single-strand breaks in rat brain cells. Bioelectromagnetics 16:207-210, 1995. ] (#6) Swicord, M.L. and Davis, C.C. (1982) Microwave absorption of DNA between 8 and 12 GHz. Biopolymers, 21: 2453-2460. EME is implicated in many debilitating and or serious health conditions , which are often immune system related. e.g. allergies repeated 'flu like episodes auto-immune diseases cancer CANCER CONNECTION The potential to adversely impact on the immune system function, highlights EME as a notable health hazard. This environmental factor, while linked with the cause of cancer may also inhibit the healing process of those recovering from cancer by impacting adversely on the immune system. This would also apply to the healing process of any disease. EME exposure is known to alter the action of some drugs, inhibiting the action of some, yet potentiating the effect of others. Patients with breast and prostate cancer, leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, brain tumour, with hindsight and when prompted, also report to have been chronically exposed to EME from identical locations as those reportedly associated with EME intolerance. Heart attacks, high blood pressure, multiple allergies are also reported by people with chronic EME exposure The recent review of the Dr. Bruce Hocking study where childhood leukemia survival rates were dependant on the distance the patients lived from TV transmission towers, must be heeded. (See ref # 4) The cause of cancer in its' many forms may well be multi-factorial and includes EME which is beyond doubt involved in the proliferation of cancer cells, if not the actual cause. Radiofrequency radiation (RFR) is known to increase the rate of tumour growth.(i) Bowel cancer cells grow at a faster rate when exposed to EME. (ii) The exact mechanism governing how this occurs does not matter - the fact that it does occur - matters a great deal. References: (i) Mobile Phones and Their Transmitter Base Stations (Section 1.10) D Maisch , Emfacts Consultancy Phone 03 62 4301 95 (ii) Phillips, J.L., (1986) et al, Transferrin Binding to two human colon carcinoma cell lines: characterization and effects of 60Hz Fields. Cancer research,46.239-44. Increasing numbers of people are reporting adverse health effects which have occurred only after commencing the use of mobile phones. Headaches and memory loss reports are common effects clearly traced by users to the exposure of EME produced by the phones. At present, most of the research into biological effects is centered around those occurring at the head and brain. The range of research should now broaden in order to look at the whole body effects, in view of the fact that people have reported symptoms occurring elsewhere other than on the head, which they can clearly associate with mobile phone use. Pain and discomfort are experienced by some people when in the same room or motor vehicle as a mobile phone user. This can occur whether the phone is either in standby mode or during actual transmission. The effect is akin to the well established passive smoking syndrome. Scientific research that is now centered around the head only assumes that biological effects manifest from the heating effect only of EME exposure - that the specific absorption rate (SAR) is the only parameter that matters. Dr Michael Repacholi, when questioned on this point, said that the absorption of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) energy could not penetrate deeply enough into the body to affect internal organs. His comment is also based on the assumption that the only parameter of any consequence in regard to RFR is the heating or thermal effects. The following anecdote would appear to contradict the established method of determining biological effects of RFR exposure and their subsequent effect on health: Recently a man reported having treatment for heart pains. Medical investigation failed to reveal the cause. The pains ceased when he transferred the mobile phone from his shirt pocket to a belt at the waist. He soon developed pain in the kidney area, again, no medical cause found. This condition ceased also after removing the mobile phone from the belt. . Such reports are barely a glimpse of the impact EME exposure is already having on the community - the increase of national health costs and reduction in production in the workforce. Chronic stressors are known to contribute to serious ill-health in humans. Exposure to biologically disturbing levels of EMF, of any frequency , constitute a chronic stressor, with the potential for the development of human disease. Scientific evidence now clearly demonstrates the imperative need for constructive and urgent action to reduce and control RFR/EME exposure to the community. Reference: http://www.feb.se/EMF-I/EMF January 18th 2000 " The European Commission indicates there is clear evidence to warrant concern about the installation of mobile phone base stations in urban centres " 6. ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE NOT TO BE DISMISSED The emergence of anecdotal evidence of adverse EME/RFR effects reflecting scientific studies showing an adverse biological outcome, should be taken seriously. Valuable anecdotal evidence, derived from the experiences of real people, in the real world, should be heeded and not summarily dismissed by investigating committees, as is usually the case. Anecdotal evidence is the very basis of scientific study. At the present time in Sydney , anecdotal evidence is being gathered for a brain cancer/ mobile phone use study. Apparently it's value acknowledged when officially solicited, though not when voluntarily offered. In one Sydney street where both high and low voltage power lines are located, five prostate cancer as well as three other cancer cases have occurred. EME survey results were offered to the Cancer Council on advice from a senior officer of an electricity power authority. To the astonishment of all, the Cancer Council declined to investigate, the reason given, that studies of this kind did not reveal useful results. 7. SCIENTIFIC UNCERTAINTY NO LONGER SO UNCERTAIN Britain appears to have now taken the lead in understanding the nature, scope and implications of the probable health threat posed by the presence of RF/MW electromagnetic radiation in the environment. Included here, from the final report of Sir William Stewart's Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones ( IEGMP) scientific group are the Main Conclusions on the Possible Effects of Mobile Phone Technology on Human Health. ** 1.18 There is now scientific evidence, however, which suggests that there may be biological effects occurring at exposures below these guidelines (paragraphs 5.1765.194, 6.38). This does not necessarily mean that these effects lead to disease or injury, but it is potentially important information and we consider the implications below. 1.19 There are additional factors that need to be taken into account in assessing any possible health effects. Populations as a whole are not genetically homogeneous and people can vary in their susceptibility to environmental hazards. There are well-established examples in the literature of the genetic predisposition of some groups, which could influence sensitivity to disease. There could also be a dependence on age. ** (Part of para 1.19.) ** We conclude therefore that it is not possible at present to say that exposure to RF radiation, even at levels below national guidelines, is totally without potential adverse health effects, and that the gaps in knowledge are sufficient to justify a precautionary approach (Chapter 5, paragraphs 6.356.42). ** ** 1.20 In the light of the above considerations we recommend that a precautionary approach to the use of mobile phone technologies be adopted until much more detailed and scientifically robust information on any health effects becomes available (Chapter 5, paragraphs 6.356.42). 1.21 We note that a precautionary approach, in itself, is not without cost (paragraph 6.16) but we consider it to be an essential approach at this early stage in our understanding of mobile phone technology and its potential to impact on biological systems and on human health.** NOTE ; "precautionary approach" ** 1.24 We recommend that national and local government, industry and the consumer should all become actively involved in addressing concerns about possible health effects of mobile phones (paragraph 6.40). 1.25 Our recommendations focus on five areas: advice to Government, advice to industry, research requirements, the need for better public information and consumer choice, the role of NRPB. ** In all five categories, the group suggests specific changes to the way this problem is/has been treated in the U.K. in the past It is noteworthy that the inclusion of the public and local government input is recommended as a part of the solution. ( U.K. Express Newspapers 3/5/00.) Scientists are now advising parents to discourage children from using mobile phones.) IT HAS ALL BEEN SAID Thousands of publications are now available on the biological effects of electromagnetic field exposure associated by 50-60 Hz powerline and radio/microwave frequencies. Many more millions of words have been written on the actual and potential threat to human health from such exposure. Scientific evidence now clearly demonstrates the imperative need for constructive and urgent action to reduce/control RFR/EME at levels that have long term biological implications. The basis for community concerns has been stated clearly and succinctly. The papers and studies cited in this submission are but a sample of relevant papers now available. These papers, authored by: Professor P Ockerman Attachment #1 Dr Neil Cherry, Attachment #2 Dr Reginald Hyland Attachment . #3 Mr Don Maisch, Attachment . #4 8. AUSTRALIAN PRUDENT AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES On a positive note, a paper titled 'Prudent Avoidance Guidelines for Power Frequency Magnetic Fields' was published in the journal, Radiation Protection in Australia (1999). It provides guidelines for mitigating exposure from 50 Hertz power sites in accordance with a policy of prudent avoidance. This paper has yet to be seriously adopted within in a code of practice by industry, builders, architects, electricians and others who have connection with planning, construction and installation of electrical equipment and cabling. The Guidelines should be adopted Australia wide without delay. (See attachment #5) Of immense significance are the contents of a document titled 'Biological Effects of Extremely Low-Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields" This document, which advocates a 2mG exposure limit, was prematurely released in 1995 and was said to be officially released in Feb 2000. It is yet to appear in the public domain. This document should be referred to and noted in the Inquiry. (See reference #9 ) 9. ICNIRP GUIDELINES on 50-60 HERTZ ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION ( International Commission of non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) The ICNIRP Guidelines, are clearly unacceptable as a basis for health standards. The Guidelines do not recognise the non-heating biological effects or long term low level EMF/RFR exposure to humans. (See attachments #2Cherry,#3 Hyland, #4Maisch ) If the current, inadequate ICNIRP guidelines are recommended by the present Inquiry, as a basis for a health standard for RFR/MW energy exposure, are we then to expect the same ICNIRP guidelines to be used also as a basis for a 50-60 Hertz powerline frequencies, health standard ? If so, the same public dissatisfaction occur. We emphasize here that to overlook the considerations outlined in this submission would be a grave oversight by the Senate committee. Any recommendations resulting from this Inquiry would then have, by omission, the potential to impact adversely on the Australian community, for generations to come. Taking the foregoing, and the attachments into account, we therefore respectfully submit : The ICNIRP recommendations are inadequate as a basis for an EMF/RFR health standard as presently proposed by ARPANSA. Recommendations for strategies to reduce human exposure to RFR need to be made as a matter of urgency. Any committee charged with setting standards /levels of exposure to RFR/EME should be independent of commercial vested interests This includes the Commonwealth Government, which benefits from revenue raised by licensing fees from RF/EME apparatus. The COMMUNITY should be recognised as the largest stakeholder in the EME/RFR issue and should be solidly represented on all committees relevant to environmental health The committee should include: Industry representation, Occupational Health and Safety Officers familiar with and or trained in electromagnetic radiation sanitation Community representatives familiar with the EMR/EME health issue. Funding for further research should be allocated with greater largesse to the scientists in this country who clearly have the ability to deliver meaningful work on the EME/RFR health factor. It makes little economic sense for a government to accrue revenue from licensing a technology that has the potential to overload the health services of the community, which in turn requires a vast amount of government funding. We urge the Senate Inquiry Committee to exercise duty of care - by heeding all the relevant data presented to this Inquiry, from all sources, to better serve the interest of the community. Yours sincerely Betty Venables, Co-ordinator EMR SAFETY NETWORK-INTERNATIONAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCES AND ATTACHMENTS Attachments #1.Professor Per. Ockerman Attachment #2. Dr Neil Cherry Reports (Excerpts only from Cherry report- full Report, citing 262 references, is available on the internet at: emfguru.com Attachment #3 Dr R Hyland Attachment #4 Don Maisch Attachment #5 K. Nuttall, P.J. Flanagan, G. Melik -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRUDENT AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES FOR POWER FREQUENCY MAGNETIC FIELDS. (1999) Presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society Inc., 11-15 October 1999 and published in that Society's Journal, RADIATION PROTECTION IN AUSTRALIA, December 1999, Volume 16, No3. ( A similar paper was also presented at the World Health Organisation's (WHO) conference on EMF, in Geneva in November 1998. ) (WHO website; http://www.who.int/peh-emf/publications/pdfs/ottawa.pdf ) Hard copy is available from Energy Australia Phone 61+ 2 9269 7344 Reference # 7 Barnett, S.B., 1994, CSIRO report on the status of research on biological effects and safety of electromagnetic radiation: telecommunication frequencies. Ultrasonics Laboratory, Radiophysics Division, CSIRO, pp 174, June 1994. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS: Following the deliberation of 142 written submissions received by the Australian Government Senate Inquiry into Electromagnetic Emissions & Exposure Standard, Public Hearings were held in the cities of Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. The authors of 30 submissions were invited to make presentations at these hearings. A supplementary submission was tabled at this meeting, by The EMR SAFETY NETWORK-INTERNATIONAL, at the Sydney Hearing on 12th November 2000. Excerpts of the address given at the Sydney hearing , by Mr Richard Watkins, for Betty Venables,(Co-ordinator ) who was unable to attend. Madam Chair and Committee Members, I commend the efforts of this Inquiry and thank the committee for the opportunity to contribute. Attention to the issues surrounding EMR has been long overdue at government level. I tender this submission as a private citizen with a background of health problems associated with EMR exposure. I also represent those people who have sought my guidance on how to identify and deal with their EMR problems. Anecdotal evidence of these cases has been documented and similar evidence has been recorded by others in USA and Sweden. MY BACKGROUND My knowledge of EMR may not have been derived as a result of a career background , in related industries. However, since early 1989, extensive study of reliable literature and the assistance of people in the medical and technical fields has provided me with a firm understanding of the subject. In 1988 I consulted a medical specialist regarding multiple allergies. It was suggested and later confirmed, that electric and magnetic fields (EMR) exposure could also be involved., that some allergies may well have been EMR initiated or exacerbated. EMR is believed to interfere with the regulatory process of the human system, e.g., heart rate and brain function. Investigation of my environment with a Gaussmeter which measures the magnetic field and also an electric field detector, revealed the magnetic field levels which I had been exposed to were well within the range of those officially accepted as safe. However, painful, personal experience revealed that these 'safe' levels were triggering migraine, headaches, insomnia, generalised arthritic type pain, memory loss, carbohydrate caving, giddiness and depression. Medical tests revealed no pathology in my case. Avoidance and reduction of EMR resulted in recovery from these debilitating conditions. The absence of their recurrence resulted in both immediate and long term, improved health. These remarkable results prompted further study of ; the abundant literature on the biological effects of EMR the lack of official attention to low level, non-heating EMR biological effects, which would reasonably be expected to impact adversely on human health. the range of adverse reactions experienced by many people, during or after exposure to low level EMR. PUBLIC AWARENESS I have been active since 1989 in creating public awareness of the potential impact of EMR exposure on health. I have successfully sought assistance from power authorities to assess EMR levels in homes, where health was a concern. Though it is not official policy of the particular power authority, some officers refer people to me, regarding EMR matters. I would like to table my self published book Electromagnetic Radiation and Your Health ISBN 0 646 29952 as a supplementary submission. Copies of this are held in the State Parliamentary Library and National Libraries. TREATMENT OF EMR INDUCED SYMPTOMS There is advice currently available to General Practitioners on EMR, .contained in a publication titled Information to GPs - Electromagnetic Radiation a 'Cancer Control Bulletin' This bulletin states that readers should see things in proportion namely that concern about EMR should be seen as a distraction in comparison to the known cancer causing agents such as smoking etc. We may well ponder the length of time it took for cigarette smoking to be recognised as a cancer causing agent. And yet this publication is almost dismissive of the EMR factor in relation to health. The authors of the paper cite two scientific studies and The Australian Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the other from the World Health Organisation. (WHO) as further sources of information. If that material gives the impression that EMR is merely a distraction, clearly, the source is seriously inadequate. The responsibility of ARPANSA and WHO is immense, it is essential they be kept up to date with this issue, in the public interest. EMR NOT CONSIDERED Many people are experiencing disturbing clinical symptoms that, upon medical investigation no supportive pathology is found. Treated symptomatically for headaches, migraine attacks, insomnia, unexplained tiredness, chronic non-specific pain, skin rashes, depression and irritability, people can be on medication for long periods of time with the attendant risk of undesirable side effects from drug treatment, even becoming allergic to the drugs. The possibility of EMR exposure being involved in these cases is unlikely to be considered given the degree of knowledge of the EMR health factor, by the general practitioner. SELF HELP It has been found that, after simple EMR avoidance measures were taken, in many cases, symptoms abated, occurred infrequently, or not at all, reducing or eliminating the need for treatment. AT NO TIME IS IT SUGGESTED THAT MEDICAL TREATMENT IS TO BE DISCONTINUED WITHOUT CONSULTATION WITH YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. RELEASE OF SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Emf's as a Human Carcinogen In 1998 a working Group under the RAPID program classed EMF's as a 2B possible carcinogen. Now it appears almost certain in 2001 both the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) the California Dept of Health Services will each independently classify EMF as a possible carcinogen. COST TO THE COMMUNITY National Health care costs are of great concern., that of cancer treatments alone, is enormous. Medical resources are heavily involved in a whole range of health conditions for which no pathology can be found. Depression, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches are conditions often considered to be psychosomatic. Industrial accidents and stress are rife in the workplace - yet the environmental EMR factor is completely overlooked as a possible cause . Toxic chemical pollution and EMR exposure are involved as initiators and promoters of cancer. Birth defects, miscarriages have all been linked with EMR exposure. The EMR health issue, properly addressed, at medical, government, corporate, occupational health and safety levels and by the householder, could create considerable financial savings at government and personal level - not to mention less pain and suffering in the community. To do so, the EMR health factor must first be openly acknowledged. Current scientific studies revealing biological effects of EMR confirm reported injurious effects on health - as many of us are painfully aware. Adequate education programs and EMR reduction strategies need to be devised and made readily available to the public RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EFFCTS. MOBILE PHONES There have been recently reported studies of mobile phone radiation linked with heart and kidney disease. In the UK heart disease claims 150,000 lives per year. In Australia 59,000 heart disease deaths occur . The following anecdotal experiences are noted. # 1 An electrical contractor recently experienced pains in the heart region for which no pathological cause was found. He recalled an earlier warning to avoid the habit of carrying a mobile phone in a shirt pocket. He moved the phone to a belt at his waist and the heart pains ceased.. A short time later he suffered pains in kidney region. No pathological cause was found. The phone was removed from this location also and the kidney region pain ceased. He has had no further problems. # 2 A woman experienced mild to severe discomfort up to a few feet away from a mobile phone in standby mode. . When the phone rings, upper back tension, neck pain, breathing difficulty and anxiety occur. The following day muscular stiffness is worse than usual . Her rheumatoid arthritis pain is often triggered by RFR exposure. Two large Sydney hospitals, the Royal North Shore Hospital and the St George Hospital have policies which advise restricted use of mobile phones by staff members. SLEEP PATTERNS ALTERED BY RFR A study conducted at the sleep laboratory of the University of Zurich has found that exposing volunteers to digital mobile phone radiation (GSM) for 30 minutes while awake, resulted in significantly altered EEG activity after they fell asleep. This demonstrates a delay period between exposure and the onset of known radiation effects. Impaired quality of sleep is known to impact adversely on health. Worth noting is the case of the changes in habit of a large number of caged exotic birds located about 150 metres from an analogue cellphone antenna. No problems were encountered until the mobile phone antenna was upgraded to the digital system. The following breeding season, most birds refused to breed. Those that did, destroyed most of their eggs, those that hatched were prematurely ejected from the nest. Two only survived. The birds moulted continuously and were uncommonly aggressive. Veterinary investigation could not find evidence of disease in the birds. The owner of this has moved elsewhere. At distance of 200 metres from the same base station, the behaviour of racing pigeons changed dramatically, they became disoriented, unable to determine which way to fly. It would appear that the birds could no longer tolerate the change in the EMR environment. In another Sydney suburb, on a high rise building, a change in habits of a 'resident' flock of crows was observed after a digital mobile base station was installed on the roof. The birds became noisy and restless for a number of days before unexpectedly vacating the area. Residents in nearby high rise buildings also complained of debilitating changes in health. These incidents indicate that the stressful environment created by radiofrequency radiation from mobile phone base stations will adversely affect birdlife and humans alike. There are also reports of cancer development within a three year period of base station installations in residential areas. The North Shore Times on October 10th reports that breast cancer has a high incidence level in women living on the Sydney's North Shore. Dr Bruce Hocking found high incidence of leukemia in children and how their survival rate was linked with distance from a TV transmission tower. Three major TV transmission towers share this same location. Radiofrequency radiation from these sources could add to the cumulative levels of EMR to residents of that area. Further careful study may well reveal a connection. ADEQUATE WARNING SIGNS All radio and microwave transmitters should be indicated with clearly visible signs. The general public have the right to know the extent to which they are exposed to RFR. There are now displayed warning signs for mobile phones to be switched off to prevent interference to computerised equipment. One should wish, indeed demand, that the human system be given the same consideration. BRAIN TUMOURS One of the submissions to this very Inquiry is from a young man who has needed surgery for removal of a mass which developed on the right hand side of the skull. He feels that this is closely connected with his right hand usage of a mobile phone over a 6 year period. There appears to be an alarming number of brain tumour cases among young people. Their mobile phone habits and other EMR exposures should be investigated. 50 HERTZ EXPOSURE EFFECTS ANECDOTES: # 1 A couple had poor sleep patterns resulting in "head noises" and diminished level of concentration. High levels of EMR were found on a recently installed water pipe, located near to an electric cable. Advise to move the bed was taken and after four nights the symptoms vanished. Relocating the water pipe solved the problem. Due to the nature of the wiring installation in building complexes EMR exposure reduction is limited and would be beyond the control of the majority of people living in villas or unit apartments. This is a major problem and needs to be addressed by an appropriate building code amendment. Careful study of both the wealth of scientific material available and the anecdotal evidence of EMR effects, clearly indicates an association between EMR of a number of frequencies and many health abnormalities . Leading epidemiologists have recently found that children exposed to magnetic field levels of 4 milliGauss and upwards, have twice the chance of developing childhood leukemia. It is now virtually impossible to deny the connection between EMR exposure and human health. Certainly, biological effects seen in the laboratory can reasonably be seen to be involved in health abnormalities. ELECTRO-HYPERSENSITIVITY Electro-hypersensitivity (EHS) occurring in both children and adults must also be acknowledged and respected.. These people are not merely a few 'electrophobic' individuals seeking attention and special protection - they are visible examples of the injury that any individual may ultimately sustain due to EMR exposure, occurring at levels well below the now accepted standards based on the ICNIRP guidelines. At present EHS is believed to be affecting only a minority group.- in my view this is a gross underestimation of the real situation EHS people may not always present a physically visible condition. The unique physiology and genetic make-up of the individual will determine the degree of adaption to the EMR environment, before injury occurs and to which system of the body. Many symptoms are of a neurological nature, subjective, hidden from view to the world, yet causing untold pain to the victim - all too easily these people experience a form of discrimination and misdiagnosis, being told that their condition is "all in the mind", adding to the considerable stress of that individual. Personal experience and careful observation indicate that EMR exposure has adversely impacted on some people and that when action has been taken of a significant measure to avoid exposure, partial or full recovery has taken place. . HEALTH EFFECTS AT BELOW ACCEPTED STANDARD LEVELS OF EMR We have on record unsolicited anecdotal evidence provided by over 100 individuals who have experienced acute or permanent injury to health, This has occurred as a result of EMR exposure. This has occurred at levels well under the officially accepted standards of exposure, which are based on the now inadequate ICNIRP recommendations. Organisations worldwide are collecting similar data. In our view these cases could represent but the tip of the iceberg. STANDARDS The existing standards of 5,000 milliGauss magnetic field for occupational exposure and 1,000 milliGauss magnetic field for public exposure cannot be accepted in the interest of public health. We need to actively work toward the absolute minimum of less than 2mG exposure as recommended by the expert committee We should not wait for this document to be officially released. This country should take the lead in this vital community health issue. Betty Venables,(Co-ordinator )12th November, 2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SENATE INQUIRY FINAL REPORT The majority of the Senate committee members were not in agreement with Chairperson Senator Lynn Allison's final report on the above Inquiry. In fact the Deputy Chairman said the Inquiry was a "waste of money ". Five Labour members of the committee did not believe there was a significant risk based on the evidence presented. This led them to issue a 'minority report' recommending only that there be further research and that the proposed ARPANSA standards were acceptable. In contrast, Chairwoman Senator Lynn Allison's report, recommends a number of responsible actions be taken to serve the public interest. The full report is available on the Web at: www.aph.gov.au/senate.environment A POINT TO PONDER Environmental Toxicity - the Human Cost VIETNAM VETERANS - Help for Vietnam Veterans' Children A new programme has been established to help Vietnam Veterans' families with the medical costs of children with spinabifida manifesta ,cleft lip/palate, adrenal gland cancer and acute myeloid leukemia. The Minister for Veterans' Affairs Bruce Scott and the Minister for Health Michael Wooldridge, announced the Vietnam Veterans' Childrens' Support Programme in November last year. The VVCSP was established after the Vietnam veterans health study indicated a higher prevalence of some conditions among the children of Vietnam veterans than in the general community. Under the programme Vietnam veterans children who have spinabifida, cleft lip/palate adrenal gland cancer and acute myeloid leukemia will receive assistance with their treatment costs and provision of medical aids and appliances. Sufferers of adrenal gland cancer and acute myeloid leukemia are also eligible for assistance with travel accommodation and expenses for medical treatment. The benefits are available to children who suffer from the above conditions, who are birth children of Vietnam veterans, who were conceived after their parents' Vietnam service. The programme is administered by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Further information on Website, www.health.gov.au/hfs/haf/vvcsp/index.htm Co-ordinator: Phone 1800 550 504 Reference: Vetaffairs Vol 17, March 2001, ISSN 0819-8934 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In ten years we may know ? >From an interview in the New Scientist magazine 20th January 2001, Africa's spokesman on biotech issues at the United Nations, Rewolde Berhan Egziabher, gave an insightful answer to a question - one that should be seriously considered by purveyors of electronic products and governments alike. Q.. "You argue that we shouldn't use GM (genetically modified ) products until scientists are sure they are safe - possibly for another 10 years. This logic has never applied to other technologies, such as mobile phones . Why is GM different? A.. Just because we have been committing mistakes in the past doesn't mean that we have to continue to make them. We need to learn from previous mistakes. DDT wasn't immediately seen to be poisonous to humans but it turns out to have a very insidious impact. If mobile phones are useful for only ten years they might as well be scrapped. But if they continue to be useful, a delay of ten years to make sure that they're safe wouldn't be such a major hurdle for humanity". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laboratory versus Real Life EMR Exposures >From the 1997 EMF Research Review. " Several papers relating to the estimates of induced currents in human organs were presented. These suggested that fields and currents induced in the body were underestimated when organ models were considered in isolation, rather than in situ." This statement highlights the fact that laboratory results of such experiments are but indicators of, and do not accurately reflect, the 'real world' EME exposure effects on human beings. We also quote from the Victorian Radiation Advisory Committee's September 1995 Annual report ; " It cannot be too strongly emphasised that epidemiology has met it's limits in regard to the present generation of (EMF health effects) studies and that future work must be based on more meaningful and accurate exposure assessment in individuals." /* �timo dia pra voc�. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goldenlist/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
