In addition, the CSIRO report lists many reproducible laboratory studies
showing that radiofrequency power levels many hundreds of thousand of
times smaller than even the existing maximum radiation exposure level of
1mW/sq.cm., can have an adverse effect on the human immune system. For
example, calcium efflux from the surface of cells and reduced melatonin
output from the pineal gland (not to be confused with dark skin pigment
melanin).

Dr. Miguel Muntané

PART II: The end of independent science in Australia
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More on the CSIRO report "Status of research on biological effects and
safety of electromagnetic radiation: telecommunications frequencies"
(1994)

When the CSIRO's Division of Radiophysics completed the report in 1994
it was classified as "confidential" by Spectrum Management Agency who
commissioned the CSIRO to undertake the review.

Back in March of 1995 when I was working as a researcher for Senator
Robert Bell we received a three page letter from a 'whistleblower' in
Telecom about a confidential CSIRO report that was being held back from
being released. As a result of this letter (reproduced below) I rang
Spectrum Management Agency about going through FOI to get a copy but was
reassured that this was unnecessary. I ordered three copies and the
Senator made sure that the report was soon widely available.

From further inquiries, helped along with the inevitable leaks, we found
that there had been a strong attempt to get the CSIRO to change the
report before releasing it and there had been threats made to sack
Barnett and the Department of Radiophysics for writing the report so
diametrically opposite to what had been expected!!!

Following is the letter verbatim that started the ball rolling. Any
spelling mistakes are mine!

Don Maisch

Senator Robert Bell
Parliament House
Capital Hill
Canberra, 2500
30th March, 1995

Dear Senator Bell

HEALTH EFFECTS OF RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION

Please excuse the fact that this letter comes to you anonymously but to
be named as the source of this information is more than my job at
Telecom is worth.

As you have previously sponsored a report on the harmful effects of EMF
radiation, I am enclosing a copy of a letter that I have sent to the
magazine Communications Day. I cannot stress enough that the several
hundred page long CSIRO report contains a considerable amount of
information on proven harmful effects of radiofrequency and that the
release of the report would be very damaging to many organisations.

I hope that you are able to obtain a copy of the CSIRO report for
yourself, perhaps through the Freedom of Information Act, and use the
material it contains to further your case that EMF radiation levels are
already far too high.

RF RADIATION LIMITS AND HUMAN HEALTH

Early in 1994 the Spectrum Management Agency (SMA) asked the CSIRO's
Division of Radiophysics to undertake a comprehensive review of the
world wide research results on the effects of radiofrequency radiation
on the human body. Although the results of the study were submitted in
mid-1994, the document, which is several hundred pages long, has never
been made public. This is in conflict with assurances made to the CSIRO
when the study was initiated that the report would be made available to
the public.

Although the study was initiated by the SMA, funding for the study was
provided by the three carriers: Telecom, Optus and Vodaphone.

Contrary to the public position adopted by the SMA and the carriers,
the report lists many well documented adverse effects of radiofrequency
on the human body. At radiofrequency power levels well below the
threshold for thermal effects, the report lists many epidemiological
studies that show an increased risk to disease such as leukaemia, eye
cataracts and a suspected link with breast cancer.

In addition, the CSIRO report lists many reproducible laboratory studies
showing that radiofrequency power levels many hundreds of thousand of
times smaller than even the existing maximum radiation exposure level of
1mW/sq.cm., can have an adverse effect on the human immune system. For
example, calcium efflux from the surface of cells and reduced melatonin
output from the pineal gland (not to be confused with dark skin pigment
melanin).

These results on the adverse effects on the human body of even very
small amounts of radiofrequency radiation contradicts the public
position of many national and international organisations. The CSIRO
document gives sufficient evidence to disprove the claim that there are
no sub-thermal effects of radiofrequency on the human body.

The CSIRO document supports the position held by many people that the
present radiofrequency limit of 1mW/sq.cm. is likely to be harmful to
many people. The organisations that control the standards bodies,
however, have a vested interest in denying any sub-thermal
radiofrequency radiation effects on the human body.

In the introduction to the report, the CSIRO says that research in this
area is lacking funding and central coordination. The report goes on to
recommend that a central body in Australia should be made responsible
for coordinating research in this area. In order to discredit the
report, various people within the government and the three carriers say
that it is a weak and blatant attempt by the CSIRO to gain research
funding. When asked, however, the CSIRO deny this and say that even if
offered a coordinating role they would not necessarily accept this
responsibility.

The SMA and the three carriers continue to claim that there are no known
sub-thermal effects of radiofrequency radiation on the human body. If
they are sincere in this they should publish the full report and allow
the general public to decide for themselves the risks involved in low
level exposure to radiofrequency radiation. They are sitting on the
report because they know its publication would disturb a lot of people.

END

and

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity prevalence in the USA
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brandon Adams: 919-541-2359
11 September 2003

More than 12% of Population Reports Extreme Sensitivity to Low Levels of
Common Chemicals. (Omega comment: we are sure that there is an
interaction and a cross-over connection to Extreme Sensitivity to Low
Levels of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) and Electro-Hypersensitivity
(EHS)

Study Published Today in Environmental Health Perspectives Finds 1.8% of
Population Loses Job as Result

[RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC] Approximately 12.6% of the population
suffers from multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), a condition in which
they experience reactions from exposure to low concentrations of common
chemicals, according to a study published today in the September issue
of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

Of those reporting such hypersensitivity, 13.5% (or 1.8% of the entire
sample) reported losing their jobs because of it. Extrapolated to a U.S.
population of 290 million, today's study means as many as 36.5 million
Americans are suffering from MCS, and more than 5.2 million may lose
jobs as a result.

MCS is a condition in which individuals have an acute hypersensitivity
to the chemicals in everyday substances, including household cleaning
agents, pesticides, fresh paint, new carpeting, building materials,
newsprint, perfume, and numerous other petrochemical-based products.
Individuals with MCS may experience headaches, burning eyes, asthma
symptoms, stomach distress/nausea, dizziness, loss of mental
concentration, and muscle pain. Some individuals also suffer fever or
even loss of consciousness.

Participants in today's study, all residents of metropolitan Atlanta,
were surveyed at random. Those who reported MCS were later interviewed
in more detail to understand how the syndrome affects their daily lives.

MCS can produce a wide range of symptoms, and individuals with
hypersensitivity can encounter great difficulty functioning in normal
working and living environments, the study authors write.

MCS is often triggered, or initiated, by an acute one-time exposure to a
specific toxic agent, or chronic exposure to one or more toxic
substances, even at low levels. After initiation, a wider range of
substances can cause subsequent reactions.

A second study in the same issue of EHP discusses how MCS patients
responded to various treatments. Patients responded best to having a
relatively chemical-free living space, avoiding chemical exposures, and
prayer. Certain treatments, including use of common antidepressants,
were rated more likely to harm than help.

Commenting on the study, Dr. Jim Burkhart, science editor for EHP, says,
"There are clearly large numbers of people suffering from MCS. At one
point, people theorized that this condition might have a psychological
basis, but this study also indicates that very few patients had any
mental illness prior to MCS. Unfortunately, over 37% reported emotional
problems after their physical symptoms emerged. This is a significant
public health issue."

The prevalence study was conducted by Stanley M. Caress of the State
University of West Georgia and Anne C. Steinemann of the Georgia
Institute of Technology. The study on treatment efficacy was conducted
by Pamela Reed Gibson, Amy Nicole-Marie Elms, and Lisa Ann Ruding of
James Madison University.

EHP is the journal of the National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More
information is available online at
http://www.ehponline.org .

Editorís note: A full copy of either report is available by fax or
e-mail (PDF format) to media at no charge. Go to
http://www.ehponline.org/press , call
919-541-2359, or e-mail badams@brogan.com .

Message from Don Maisch

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People need to be made aware of the worst of what is actually happening
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Klaus,

I'm sorry I can't remember if I wrote back to you about the attack that
is happening to you and your wife/partner, Maureen and myself.

George's revelations of ants crawling over his head, etc., were
stressing me a bit, because I have to keep my attention away from such
things, because, like you, and George, all sorts of things are hitting
me -- so I try to keep strong, and keep my mind way from psychic and
psychotronic interference.

I found it a relief to be aware that your situation, and Maureen's, and
George's, are very, very similar to mine. Actually the relief, I think,
was that you are all publicising this type of attack and harassment to
some degree. Some people may not be keen on our information, but I think
we are accurate, and I think people need to be made aware of the worst
of what is actually happening. People need to get an idea of the full picture.

Thanks for speaking up, and thanks for all your good work.

All the best, Michael

August 2003 was the worst, so far, year of my life. The first week of
September I was in a state of collapse, and my immune system was so
battered, I was getting the 'chemtrail' pneumonia yet again.

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RE: California's Santa Cruz prospective measure
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Dear Klaus:

Will you please request that the reader who wrote in about California's
Santa Cruz prospective measure please keep me updated about that as it
proceeds? I am located in Los Angeles CA, but if a precedent is set
elsewhere in the state, it will become easier to persuade local
lawmakers to follow suit. I couldn't tell who was the sender of that
message, so sorry I did not reply directly.

Thank you sincerely,

Jessica Wethington
Los Angeles, CA

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News from Berkeley, California
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Dear Fellows:

The moment of truth is approaching The public hearing to decide on
Sprint antennas in Berkeley, California is on September 16. Look here
for more info; see ITEM 28:

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/2003citycouncil/packet/091603/09-16a.htm

Well, this battle has been going on for 10 months. The neighbors have
two opponents; Sprint and the City of Berkeley that is siding with
Sprint.

Radi

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O.T. themes:

Four 9/11 Moms Battle Bush
http://www.observer.com/pages/story.asp?ID=7816
http://www.wamu.org/ram/2003/r2030911.ram

WHY DON'T WE HAVE ANSWERS TO THESE 9/11 QUESTIONS?
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/6742902.htm

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Experts Warn of Radioactive Battlefields in Iraq
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/newsArticle.asp?id=1094