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| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 |
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Consumer Groups Warn Public of Cell Phone Industry Tactics
Posted By MichaelFosburg @ 3:43 PM :: 1258 Views :: Alerts
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The cell phone industry is working hard in the final days of the legislative session to keep New Yorkers from the consumer protections they deserve. In fact, Mywireless.org is even soliciting community-based consumer and senior organizations to join their "grassroots" efforts to defeat the Cell Phone Consumer Protection Act. They also recently released a poll to state legislators claiming that, if passed, consumer protection legislation will hurt consumers and seniors.
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| Friday, February 10, 2006 |
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SAFE WIRELESS INITIATIVE ALERT - Consumer Reports Fails To Adequately Explain Health Risks
By MichaelFosburg @ 12:36 AM :: 1284 Views :: Alerts
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Washington, D.C. ---- The current issue of Consumer Reports
magazine (February 2006; page 7) contains a section entitled, Straight Talk
on Cell Phones for Children. Under the sub-heading, “Health Concerns”, the
following appears:
“Studies looking for a link between cell phones held close to the head
and tumors are inconclusive. But, if a
link is found, kids could be especially vulnerable. Have
them use a headset. (Emphasis added).”
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| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 |
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SAFE WIRELESS INITIATIVE ALERT - New Study
By MichaelFosburg @ 2:19 AM :: 1198 Views :: Alerts
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Washington, D.C. ---- A new study has been published in the February issue of the International Journal of Oncology by Dr. Lennart Hardell and colleagues showing statistically significant increases in the risk of benign brain tumors, especially acoustic neuromas, following the use of mobile telephones. This study is particularly important because acoustic neuromas are considered to be a signal tumor for other types of malignant and benign brain lesions. These tumors occur in areas with the highest radio frequency radiation exposure during calls.
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| Thursday, January 19, 2006 |
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SAFE WIRELESS INITIATIVE ALERT - New Study
By MichaelFosburg @ 12:39 AM :: 1033 Views :: Alerts
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Washington, D.C. ---- A new study was released today
through the online version of the British Medical Journal. Note that the press release accompanying the
study is misleading, and phrases within the study itself lend themselves to
misrepresentation. Contrary to
indications in the press release, the data within the study support the
hypothesis that brain tissue exposed to the near-field radiation plume emitted
by mobile telephones increases the risk of developing glioma.
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