Good day to all,

Every time I take the train to work, I see many people using their cell phones talking until we arrive downtown. I wonder if these people are aware of the dangers of such a behavior on the long run. I won’t start debating about the studies made on the potential dangers of such devices, I think my title answers pretty well where I stand.

SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate. If you didn’t know, your cell phone constantly emits wave radiations during a call. When your cell phone is in your pocket, at rest, he emits a regular pulse of electromagnetic radiation so the company’s base stations can keep a geographical positional track of the phones in their “cellular network”.

Did you know that a malignant brain tumor represents a life-ending diagnosis in the vast majority of those diagnosed. Cell technology was first massively developed in Sweden in 1986, the cell phones had then a power output of 450 MHz. With the 3G technology nowadays, we reach levels between 900-1800 MHz, that’s almost 4 times stronger than older devices and technology. Cell phones base towers are spreading like a cancer, they are even hiding some in churches. I’m not sure how companies were able to make us believe cell phones represent no danger, but when I see everyone abusing this technology, I wonder why should I be scared since everyone does it. This false reassuring thought is the reason of the global increase in brain tumors incidences, and this is only the beginning.

In the industry, we see more and more “wireless” devices: router, laptops, wireless pcmcia, blue tooth technology, wireless phones, wireless game controller, walkie talkie…I’m not sure when this craziness will end but we will soon see some repercussions of this abuse. I really feel sad for the newborn because the concern is not just brain tumors, but other health effects associated or reported to be associated with cell phones, including behavioral disturbances, salivary gland tumors, male infertility and microwave sickness syndrome. About behavioral disturbances, it can start as early as when the newborn is in his mother, her cell phone use could be significant.

I was talking about the Specific Absorption rate earlier, here is a chart of the different levels depending on your model.

Apple iPhone 0.974
Apple iPhone 3G 1.388

Blackberry 8100 Pearl 1.52
Blackberry 8110 Pearl 1.22
Blackberry 8130 Pearl 1.48
Blackberry 8300 Curve 1.51
Blackberry 8310 Curve 1.51
Blackberry 8320 Curve 1.51
Blackberry 8330 Curve 1.54
Blackberry 8700c , 8700r 1.34
Blackberry 8703e 1.55
Blackberry 8800 1.52
Blackberry 8820 1.52
Blackberry 8830 1.46

I read that North American Standard for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram averaged over one gram of body tissue. The European Standard is 2.0 (W/kg).

If you are still reading this, you have probably some concerns about the topic. I strongly suggest you print and take the time to read this study, it could maybe have some incidence on your cellular phone use and they offer some suggestions.

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Monsanto is a Biotechnology Multinational run by Chief executive Robert Shapiro. They spread everywhere they are tolerated in the world seeking to patent everything you eat. They own 90% of all GMO (genetically modified organism) crops in the world, 70% of these being Round Up resistant. The
rest creates an insecticide called BT. They bought 50 major seeds companies (tomato, potato, corn, soy , cotton…) from 1995 to 2005. This post might somehow be long, but you absolutely need to know about this corrupt company and the people behind all this. Everyone on the planet is concerned. Monsanto has been selling PCB’s and claiming their benefits for the environment knowing it was completely false. PCB have been banned in the beginning of the 90’s. PCB’s are present in the air, ground and water. They are for a big part in the well known disease: cancer.

Let’s start by analyzing their best product on the market.

Round Up Ready (RUR); this herbicide has been the number one seller for the past thirty years. (marketed in 74) It will kill every living plant but the Monsanto’s genetically modified. A very good example is their RUR Soy plant. Monsanto’s scientist identified a gene resistant to Round Up. Fixed on microscopic gold particles, these genes are bombarded with a canon gene into the soy cell. Combined with the RNA, it triggers the make of a protein that will create a Round Up resistant Soy plant. You can read an article from Dr Robert Belle on the Round Up technology. He explains their technology affects a key mechanism that controls cell division making them more keen to instability. A cell is not cancerous in the beginning, the principal modification toward cancer is when a cell becomes genetically unstable, this is exactly what Round Up does. In an experiment, Elena Alvarez Buylla demonstrates that flowers have a completely different phenotypes (expression of a gene) depending on the localization of the trans gene. Some specimen look like normal flowers, others present monstrous looks. Once a trans gene is released, with the wind carrying the pollen around, it can go infect any natural crop integrating those new modified genes into the environment.

The FDA ( Food and Drug administration) is in charge of the health regulations in the USA. In 1979, they accepted a law classifying GMO food and natural food in the same category. James Maryanski (1985-2006) the Biotechnology responsible of the FDA at the time admits in a video that the White House made some pressure in order to have no specific rules applied to GMO’s. This decision was political and not scientific. Michael Taylor became the Chief of regulations in the FDA (1991) when the GMO regulations were being written. They created the “Principal of substance equivalence” calling GMO’s “grass” in other words safe. Before giving the tittle of “grass” there are normally scientific studies made on the matter and it has to be approved largely by the scientific community, which was not the case. I forgot to mention Michael Taylor used to be a lawyer and worked on several cases for Monsanto. No conflict of interests here. We have never seen such a powerful company able to influence the government in charge of regulations, which were written at Monsanto’s desires. In USA, consumers cannot choose between natural and GMO food since labeling the difference is not permitted.

Monsanto wanted to introduce their bioproducts in Europe. Modified potatoes were tested on rats at the famous nutrition institute Rolet in Scotland. With their approval, the doors would be opened for Monsanto to invade the continent. Arpad Pusztai was in charge of the project and made an interview on the BBC. He expressed his fears (cell proliferation in the stomach and strong reaction from the immune system) towards the technology used to produce the potatoes , he added the British should not be treated as guinea pigs. He was fired the next day. Apparently it was a state matter, since USA technology was threatened. In 1985, Richard Burroughs was in charge of the group testing Posilac the bovine hormone. He expressed his concerns on the effect of the hormone over the reproduction, he also noted the cows were suffering from infections. He was discharged of his function, he intended a trial, but Monsanto’s lawyer threatened him they would bring him in trial if he would use secrets of the company for his case. Posilac was banned in Europe and Canada. Canada needed a scandal at “Sante Canada” because they normally follow the FDA’s regulation, we can thanks Shiv Chopra who lost his job for showing so much integrity. Guess what…Posilac was introduced in the USA in 1994, approved by the FDA when Michael Taylor was in charge. Statistically, we observe a dramatic increase of breast, colon, prostate cancers, this is only the beginning. The Cow hormone drug represents the first application of biotechnology at the animal production.

In India, Monsanto bought the number one cotton seed company in the country: Mahyco. They sell Cotton BT seeds and it becomes harder every year to find traditional ones. The plant has a bad interaction with the BT gene which creates a weakness inside. As a result they still need to treat the plant with herbicides. Monsanto controls almost all the cotton Market in India, where they sell their seeds 4 times the normal price. Vandana Shiva calls them the “seeds of suicide”. By reading her work I learned Monsanto is working to patent tomatoes, rice, cauliflower…. If they control the seed, they control the food: what a genious way to control the world.

In Mexico, corn is considered to be the most pure and preserved in the world. Ignacio Chapela wrote an article on their contaminated corn from GMO’s. Ignacio was discredited in the scientific world by Monsanto.
If you want to read how they did it, here is the link. Monsanto is having a fierce fight in Mexico to implant it’s industrialized corn. They sell it twice cheaper then the natural corn, and are polluting the gene basin of Mexican corn with a precise goal.

In USA, farmers sign a contract when they start using Monsanto’s seeds. Part of the contract is they are not allowed to keep any seeds for the next year. Monsanto runs a gene police causing terror among farmers in this world dominated by GMO’s.

There is something you need to understand. Under American laws, it’s very rare that the chiefs executives of a company are considered responsible. Your chances drop even more when the government is partners with them. On the other hand, it’s possible to attack them on the civil side for money. The truth, the money these companies pay (Monsanto) to the affected people is nothing compared to their gains made by lying to you all that time. The lesson to understand: It’s profitable to keep secrets. Do you wonder what Monsanto is hiding from you now? You cannot trust Monsanto.

On Monsanto’s website, you can read the following statement: ” Practical experience clearly demonstrate that coexistence of biotech, conventional and organic systems is not only possible, but is peacefully occurring around the world. I have shown you multiple examples where their saying is wrong. Educate yourself on Monsanto because it’s the source of life that is concerned here.

Charles Darwin’s (1809-1882) waited twenty years before publishing The Origin of Species because he expected the chaos created by his theory (the accepted though in that time: the earth is about 10000 years old and living creatures are not related). Almost two hundreds years after his birth date, the humanity is still much devised on what to think, I’m sure Mr. Darwin would be very sad to know this.
The spec of Darwin is everywhere around you, every altered food you eat (GMO) comes from his work. We use his theory in all the different sciences of life: biology, ecology, psychology, human science, history, economy….His theory is a way to understand the world we are living in. Without it we can understand how an evolutionary phenomenon happens but not why it’s happening. This is the best idea in the past 500 hundreds years and it has been confirmed through years of observation and studies from thousands of Scientists. It’s said the Copernicus put the human race on a pedestal when he proved the earth rotated around the sun and that Darwin tumbled it off making us an animal like any others.

The problem is that we are taking a lot of time to understand and learn from his great idea. A mistake that could be fatal. A good example is the way our medicine is using antibiotics in fighting diseases. Tuberculosis, “the white pest” made ravages through centuries. In 1940, a miracle remedy Penicillin (let’s call it P) appeared and it was thought we could get rid of it. Canada has around 2000 cases of the disease every year and P doesn’t work like it used to!! What happened… The virus of tuberculosis first lost the battle against P. In 2008, with thousands of genetical modifications achieved, the virus has become very resistant to P. It’s the same story with many known viruses and insects we are trying to get rid of. Darwin Help!!!!

His theory changed the way we understand our origins, yet it’s not widely known, I propose some highlights:

• Everything living on the planet shares the same ancestor: The first cells that appeared on earth about 3.8 billion years. From them life evolved using natural selection, a mechanism by which the individuals having the best tools to face their environment will survive thus more chances to reproduce and give their characteristics.
• Humans don’t have monkeys for ancestors, we are monkeys and the chimp is a far cousin that shares the same ancestor living about six millions years ago.
• Humans are not more evolved than any other species living on the planet. He simply took a different trajectory.
• 54% of Americans believe in creationism or intelligent design (Harris survey)

The Origin of species is not a theory anymore. It has been proven with multiple examples and experiences. He could not explain everything but we are finding answers with all our hard digging. One thing is certain, every species is directly related to its environment. We will soon face some great dangers if we don’t learn to live in harmony with our ecosystem.

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We are what we eat …why question the food we are given (vegetables, meat, soya, popcorn, candy bar) since we don’t even have time to sit and enjoy a nice healthy meal in this world. The pink flamingo draws his color from crustacean he eats. What would he look like if he ate genetically modified shrimps?

As silly as the answer probably is, we have no clues on the long term effects. How can our governments allow the release of GMOs into the public without proper labeling laws? The biotech industry’s claim that genetically modified (GM) foods are safe, it will benefit the environment by reducing toxic chemical use, increase food production to feed the world and lead to an agricultural boom. They claimed the same when pesticides were first introduced, they viewed them as a miracle for farmers. Yet, decades later the technology revealed its lethal implications. They said hydrogenated fats were harmless before Second World War; now so many people are dying of heart diseases because of these fats. Their hope is that over time, the market will be so flooded with their poison there is nothing to do other than to accept them…They have no scientific proof it is safe and they really don’t care as long as it brings them money. All the sub studies point in the opposite direction. Why are companies spending billions on this crazy idea? Because they want to patent a genes (own copyright of the gene) - so that they can make billions of dollars selling them to poor farmers and countries.

Humanity has evolved for thousands of years by adapting gradually to it’s environment and the food he eats. All the modifications that occured were balanced and favored by nature itsel, we cannot re-create a jungle and all it’s interacting elements. Within three years (97-99) a fundamental transformation of the human diet has occurred. The Biotech industry targeted corn and soy: commonly eaten worldwide. Two third of all processed foods in the US already contains GM ingredients.

Did you ever digg the question…What are (GM) foods?

A genetically modified organism (GMO, also called “genetically engineered”) is a plant, animal or microorganism (example: bacteria) that is created by means that overcome natural boundaries. Biolistics is the technology that makes it possible: a gunshot-like violence that pierces the nuclear membrane of a cell. Genetic engineering involves crossing species which could not cross in nature.A peanut gene in your steak. Sounds nasty? I know that every time we mess up nature, we do bad thing we can’t undo.

It’s called a thano-technology, the death technology. We now have the ability to fine tune and calibrate life in a way we have never had before. Humans can’t predict the consequences of such alterations. There are numerous scenarios and the odds are not favoring our side. The human body is not a machine like “something” that can be fed like assembly lines. You still remember we eat for our nourishment and vitality? What’s alive interacts or changes with its environment, the unnatural of genetic foods are “dead” qualities. Cells in our body recognize this lack of vitality, intuitively our body cells and immune system seems to reject excess homogeneity.

GM companies (Monsanto’s Roundup, Cyanamid’s Pursuit, Aventis’ Liberty) have gone on multi-billion dollar buying sprees, purchasing seed companies and destroying their non-patented (the competition) seed stock. They managed to spread at an alarming rate in the US. In the three years mentionned above, 1/4th of american agricultural lands were converted to raise GM crops. Carrying GM pollen by wind, rain, birds, insects, bacteria…the entire chain of life becomes infected. Once relased, unlike chemical pollution, there is no cleanup or recall possible. You start seeing the problem….There is no way to stop genetic pollution, it will alter life forever.

We know that gene transfers are possible, at low frequency sometimes depending on the organisms, it’s environment…It is proven that some DNA segments are still present after boiling or cooking food. These DNA segments can cause an auto-immune response from our system, we have seen a dramatic increase in new allergies.
- It is proven that genes inserted using Biolistics are not as stable as genes found in natural plants. A gene inserted by humans show a bigger tendency to inter-relate with other genes. We may be try to calibrate life, but we don’t have a mere idea of what kind of dangerous chain re-action can result. It’s called the Pleiotropic effect: the insertion of one gene could re-activate a protein, herself changing the synthesis of another natural protein.

Species disapearing every day, our total biomass diversity is decreasing. We decided to make matters worse, incorporating new unstable “DNA” in the diet and conception of every living things. Here is another danger you can add in up to the list of things endangering our species. Once again, most of our problems come from overpopulation. Manipulating DNA is one of the greatest threfts againts life on earth. Who are we to redesign the products of three billion years of evolution. Science brought marvelous things to our world, i don’t think restructuring nature was part of the bargain. I will repeat myself but we cannot “clean” up genetic pollution!!! Talk about it, read about it, make it public until it’s understood because this direction may not be only unwise, but dangerous.

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Dr Martin Cooper, a former general manager for the systems division at Motorola, is considered the inventor of the first modern portable handset. The first call on a portable cell phone was made in April 1973. In 1994, 16 million Americans subscribed to cellular phone services. In 2001, more than 110 million Americans were subscribers. Mobile operators will have notched up more than 3.25 billion mobile phone subscriptions worldwide by the end of the year. We all know cell phone usage increases the risk of brain tumor, if you are not convinced, start a little research on your own.

Tones of data flying thrown in the air while there are long term health risks associated with electromagnetic radiations.

What are Electromagnetic Radiations. I’m not expert on the matter but this is what I know:

 - It consists of two component, an electric field and magnetic field.
 - It can be defined as a “wave characterized by variations of electric and magnetic fields”. EM waves can travel through space while carrying energy at the speed of light.
 - Radio wave frequencies, can damage the structure and function of the nervous system and any biologic tissue.
 -Power density is the amount of power distributed over a given area. Power density is expressed in watts per square meter (W/m2 )
 -the ANSI C95.1-1982 standard is 1 mW/cm2 for frequencies of greatest concern to us
 -You can consult the Electromagnetic Spectrum of frequencies.
 Our cities have now become a network of microwave generators on towers, on top of apartment buildings, on transmission line towers, hanging on everyone’s belt or in their purse. Add to this the myriad of emergency and safety transmitters, TV and radio broadcast towers, airport navigational and communication systems, amateur radio operators and military communications. To make matters worse, each cell network provider has their own network, multiplying the exposure by the number of providers. In many urban centers, especially around major highways and the downtown core, the radiation levels can be dangerously high.
 This is the first time in history Electromagnetic waves travel through the human body in such a huge doze. And this trend is not about to diminish either. Since 1973, we observed a important rase in brain tumors and cancers. Any ideas why?
 Searching in google I find stories about brain tumors, people suing companies because they were given a blackberry. How well do you really know your phone device? It’s shape and looks are great, you can surf youtube, it’s a great electronic leech. I find my book more interesting. Install your cell phone next to your computers speaker, dial to your friend and listen.

 We all know the dangers of smoking alot, drinking alot, generally anything done abusivly will not have good effects on your body. Few ones are scared of such devices because of the pressure from telecom companies. I really feel sorry to see a 7 year old kid playing with his cell phone. We Will see brain tumors and cancers appear at a very early stage.

 A morning going to work. I’m waiting at the train station and I see a scary mass agglutinated every 40 meters. The train arrives and they politely push each, everyone seems eager to get to the stable. Everyone is squeezed and calm a bit like sheeps. On my left, someone is playing with his Iphone. On my right, a school girl arguying on the phone waether she should date him or not (6h50 am). 
  Sitting in front, two men doing something apparently interesting on their ugly widescreen toshiba.

Let’s stop, what a scary vision of what we becomed. 

 The lab rat generation, let’s hope for the best, I’m pretty pesimist on this subject.

Here is a list of interesting websites on the matter.

- Cell phone Facts
- EM Waves and the human body
- Cell phone danger to brain