tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11389949657440518522024-03-22T11:59:53.707+11:00Head To The HillsTrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-52792880589750970882020-07-23T10:54:00.007+10:002020-09-06T16:29:37.427+10:00How do the rules apply to a Subject of the Queen?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmF_6vJwzZ5bvkJZZmiI_Qq-pp3DyiDGrgvcbn4XN0gGPBGu_eWJgHz7qbVXKFR6JCYwhNECooB8cu46Mj2ynuoGWtnFutN7uzLe0i2utHTbf_ZP8TEE3iYhEiBzkAhvP5Utbnu3RhFs/s977/SubjectOfTheQueen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="977" data-original-width="691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmF_6vJwzZ5bvkJZZmiI_Qq-pp3DyiDGrgvcbn4XN0gGPBGu_eWJgHz7qbVXKFR6JCYwhNECooB8cu46Mj2ynuoGWtnFutN7uzLe0i2utHTbf_ZP8TEE3iYhEiBzkAhvP5Utbnu3RhFs/s320/SubjectOfTheQueen.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>In Victoria, the rules, regulations and restrictions brought in under the current COVID health emergency is enacted via measures within the <a href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/phawa2008222/">Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008</a>. <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/phawa2008222/s198.html">Section 198</a> prescribes that it is the Health Minister, under advice of the Chief Health Officer (CHO), declares a State of Emergency. <a href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/phawa2008222/s199.html">Section 199</a> says the "Chief Health Officer may authorise exercise of certain powers", as described in <a href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/phawa2008222/s190.html">Section 190</a> "Public health risk powers".</div><div>This was confirmed in response to a Freedom of Information request:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk-dwSgMPzdgixrg1RkkvkKE4QlPPIWd5kBLTIwKnH447Tp-YGoIOA07u71NSQHaVp80cUx-NlxDiRwLrJ0FHzIGFKyGaAzEu_lsdGSDYMw8a5s43QY6k5xV3HD3tXo58KFvp1ESyZeY/s2339/FOI+response+-+DHHS+ML-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk-dwSgMPzdgixrg1RkkvkKE4QlPPIWd5kBLTIwKnH447Tp-YGoIOA07u71NSQHaVp80cUx-NlxDiRwLrJ0FHzIGFKyGaAzEu_lsdGSDYMw8a5s43QY6k5xV3HD3tXo58KFvp1ESyZeY/s320/FOI+response+-+DHHS+ML-1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KfGOOSfibXoguFzT-pvHve0NQ4tE0yuGOvSacUkThUxo0mFh0JgmCG5iJ0onCVaiVOYQr3Jr4TgA3VICd6Qb9vjOSrkAkCJHbZ342_6KNKPYxtvVhSJ77ybS15lST5nNV_UYcez0kjM/s2339/FOI+response+-+DHHS+ML-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KfGOOSfibXoguFzT-pvHve0NQ4tE0yuGOvSacUkThUxo0mFh0JgmCG5iJ0onCVaiVOYQr3Jr4TgA3VICd6Qb9vjOSrkAkCJHbZ342_6KNKPYxtvVhSJ77ybS15lST5nNV_UYcez0kjM/s320/FOI+response+-+DHHS+ML-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If we read the Public health risk powers carefully, we spot that the powers apply to "person" which is defined in the Act as:<br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;">"person" includes a body or association (corporate or unincorporate) and a partnership and, in Division 2 of Part 7, also includes a firm;</div></blockquote><div><br /></div><div>Hmm, interesting - these are all legal entities, not human beings. Could it be that the Chief Health Officer's extent of powers do not, in fact, extend to men and women?</div><div><br /></div><div>The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia Act is the highest law of the land here in Australia, and all State laws, rules, regulations and directives must be congruent with the Constitution, otherwise they are void. The Constitution is clear that the men and women of the Commonwealth are "Subjects of the Queen" - <a href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/coaca430/s117.html">section 117</a>:<br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div>117. Rights of residents in States</div></div><div><div>A subject of the Queen, resident in any State, shall not be subject in any other State to any disability or discrimination</div></div><div><div>which would not be equally applicable to him if he were a subject of the Queen resident in such other State.</div></div></blockquote><div><br /></div><div>Here we see the Hierarchy of Laws that "Sovereign" men and women are above "Corporation" (e.g. State of Victoria, ABN 57 505 521 939) and any officer thereof.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEvZ9kLyy6e1pw1bj6rcIGc_EpuafBNfZtuyGKwnR_wAsQANRVZMu_bMDE9NMJOFl9Bgzv2xfIjlwpUJ4GNzAghyphenhyphenHxvIBp7rFn2Bt89f0VxgTZNuO0ysHSXE0-fkAxkg4nj4YSidzxJQ/s960/heirarchy+of+laws.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="610" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEvZ9kLyy6e1pw1bj6rcIGc_EpuafBNfZtuyGKwnR_wAsQANRVZMu_bMDE9NMJOFl9Bgzv2xfIjlwpUJ4GNzAghyphenhyphenHxvIBp7rFn2Bt89f0VxgTZNuO0ysHSXE0-fkAxkg4nj4YSidzxJQ/s320/heirarchy+of+laws.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So does the Chief Health Officer of the corporation State of Victoria have any jurisdiction over a Subject of the Queen, to which the Queen has sworn to protect and that the Constitution empowers? Let's ask the question, shall we.</div><div><br /></div><div>FOI request:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SYWBfpxamBOBys4xEzS4L7196YJll82hXH1J53jikyt8WsXib6yMEnTzSj0wDGYV_klP3BjPreuf9EfEywxbVFmPtd614WZGULdK34Ln9ROROuUPid251ECLSB37rxk7tJ3AeXoLkJc/s2200/FOI-Request-ChiefMedicalOfficer-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="1700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SYWBfpxamBOBys4xEzS4L7196YJll82hXH1J53jikyt8WsXib6yMEnTzSj0wDGYV_klP3BjPreuf9EfEywxbVFmPtd614WZGULdK34Ln9ROROuUPid251ECLSB37rxk7tJ3AeXoLkJc/s320/FOI-Request-ChiefMedicalOfficer-1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>FOI response:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS0C5dAgHMx54LSEPxvbEani1dRKDTvUlwpbJmVOzszDcBGyDLlX3GsrZMNXgZ4CUSmnnVXGaPfEygY49fejk4MDTKjUOcEASoLr3-1WVWcCX0yhmZ9yHuWXWA4MYeE4opK-uyjY4d9Y/s2339/2020.07.22+Notice+of+Decision-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS0C5dAgHMx54LSEPxvbEani1dRKDTvUlwpbJmVOzszDcBGyDLlX3GsrZMNXgZ4CUSmnnVXGaPfEygY49fejk4MDTKjUOcEASoLr3-1WVWcCX0yhmZ9yHuWXWA4MYeE4opK-uyjY4d9Y/s320/2020.07.22+Notice+of+Decision-1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYc5Wbom8zYIM5bhaCwUqOfUCZ2-nzYuD1S6FrQzU9Xhyphenhyphen7KgrAEHLxmRiU2FkL6W-D4YzpMCt_lv0fYTphynBY7nmN4c2v7E3yyt3irZLcE__-RRUi9MrFauCbYpr8qeG99HK4AvoK-M/s2339/2020.07.22+Notice+of+Decision-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYc5Wbom8zYIM5bhaCwUqOfUCZ2-nzYuD1S6FrQzU9Xhyphenhyphen7KgrAEHLxmRiU2FkL6W-D4YzpMCt_lv0fYTphynBY7nmN4c2v7E3yyt3irZLcE__-RRUi9MrFauCbYpr8qeG99HK4AvoK-M/s320/2020.07.22+Notice+of+Decision-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Well what do you know! "On the basis of your request, it has been determined that no documents can be located."</div><div>So, to the State of Victoria Corporation, and all it's officers, I say this - as a Subject of the Queen, I decline your offer to comply to your COVID restrictions and requirements. Furthermore I declare that I do not consent to comply with any directives or orders. Any compliance with such directives or orders will be under threat, duress and coercion. All rights reserved.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Personal responsibility and community</h3><div>These are challenging times for everyone and we need to be looking out for the best interests of everyone in the community. Just because we don't need government overlords imposing their will onto us, we still need to be respectful of the needs of others.</div><div>Wash your hands. Be respectful of the personal space of others. If you're feeling unwell then stay at home. Don't cough on others. Treat others as you'd want to be treated yourself.</div><div>But also recognise the humanity in us all. Take care of yourself and each other. Recognise the stresses and anxieties that your actions may create in others. Show love and respect, not fear, anger and distrust. </div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Make a badge</h3><div>To make it clear to those around me, I'll be wearing this badge whenever I'm out and about, just so everyone is clear that I, as a Subject of the Queen, am not bound by these rules.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://scontent.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/115905918_906755703135025_4740663306239784564_n.png?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=b96e70&_nc_ohc=pMOm5s06e-kAX_3fwQl&_nc_oc=AQlFXWTxCa16El_Yq13TudpnDRWq5yWa3EivQjv3zC_yPlQqv5UUFFa95mQdE24Q_5_qkxd3xqGvjQy-J9FjVgUC&_nc_ht=scontent.fmel7-1.fna&oh=722ccb4db4b3900338c691491594b633&oe=5F3F6BC3" /></div>TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-72167304086507431852020-04-22T16:58:00.000+10:002020-04-22T16:58:02.614+10:00Complaint to ABC regarding Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is breaching editorial standard 4.5In June 2019, well known Science commentator and broadcaster Dr Karl Kruszelnicki published two podcast articles entitled "5G hysteria is coming". I did a point-by-point analysis of the material and demonstrated significant failings in the material published which, in my opinion, breached ABC editorial standards on a number of points.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">From: Richard Cullen <snip><u></u></snip></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Subject: Karl Kruszelnicki is breaching editorial standard 4.5<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Date: 30-Jun-2019 16:03<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by Richard Cullen <snip></snip></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="il">ABC</span> program: Great Moments In Science<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Subject: Karl Kruszelnicki is breaching editorial standard 4.5<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Comments: It is clear that Karl Kruszelnicki has breached <span class="il">ABC</span> editorial standard: 4.5 "Do not unduly favour one perspective over another." in recent publications on the subject of health effects from 5G.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I refer you to a number of segments by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in recent weeks providing commentary on 5G mobile technology, on Radio National and on Triple J platforms. In these segments he provides a highly biased perspective on the body of scientific evidence and dismisses legitimate concerns from the Australian population about a highly relevant topic, even going so far as to suggest that the anti-5G movement is driven by Russian propaganda!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">He has abused the trust placed in him by the Australian public as an objective voice of reason and woven a fabrication of fake news suggesting, amongst other outrageous claims, that cancer is only caused by ionising radiation and that health hazards should be deregulated until proven dangerous, the opposite of a Precautionary approach advised by health authorities the world over. He deliberately misstates the goals and findings of a major scientific study into the health effects of mobile phone radiation and he has abused his position of access to the <span class="il">ABC</span> platform to disseminate these lies and used tax-payer funds to achieve it.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">This cannot be allowed to stand! I demand that the <span class="il">ABC</span> investigates this egregious misbehaviour and terminates it's contract with Dr Karl, removing his content immediately!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Please refer to my video where I dispute point-by-point the narrative that Dr Karl has presented. <a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/Wci4Q7Y-KvM&source=gmail&ust=1587624363599000&usg=AFQjCNF3hTzkM52I22Oi76dZ1TOdDzA4yQ" href="https://youtu.be/Wci4Q7Y-KvM" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Wci4Q7Y-KvM</a><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I look forward to hearing from you on this matter promptly.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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On Tue, 2 Jul 2019 at 12:28, <span class="il">ABC</span> Corporate_Affairs8 <<a data-darkreader-inline-color="" href="mailto:Corporate_Affairs8.ABC@abc.net.au" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">Corporate_Affairs8.<span class="il">ABC</span>@<span class="il">abc</span>.<wbr></wbr>net.au</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></div>
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<a data-darkreader-inline-color="" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="m_-4369982096989381592_m_4610434606107906753_m_3546953970215139" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #dcd9d4; color: #dcd9d4;">Dear Dr Cullen</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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Thank you for your email.<u></u><u></u></div>
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In keeping with <span class="il">ABC</span> <span class="il">complaint</span> handling procedures, your correspondence has been referred to Audience and Consumer Affairs, a unit which is separate to and independent of content making areas within the <span class="il">ABC</span>. Our role is to review and, where appropriate, investigate <span class="il">complaints</span> alleging that <span class="il">ABC</span> content has breached the <span class="il">ABC</span>’s editorial standards. <u></u><u></u></div>
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If you would like Audience and Consumer Affairs to investigate your concerns of a lack of impartiality, we do require you to substantiate your <span class="il">complaint</span> in writing by providing specific examples, including the date of broadcast and name of the station or platform, and outlining how you believe the <span class="il">ABC</span> standards may have been breached. The <span class="il">ABC</span>’s editorial standards for impartiality are explained in Section 4 of the <span class="il">ABC</span> Code of Practice: <a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://about.abc.net.au/reports-publications/code-of-practice/&source=gmail&ust=1587624363599000&usg=AFQjCNEkrAgRoFXGVMepaG8VbCTY8B_uNg" href="https://about.abc.net.au/reports-publications/code-of-practice/" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://about.<span class="il">abc</span>.net.au/<wbr></wbr>reports-publications/code-of-<wbr></wbr>practice/</a> Please note that Audience and Consumer Affairs do not generally investigate <span class="il">complaints</span> made more than six weeks after the broadcast or publication of the content in question. <u></u><u></u></div>
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Thank you again for writing to the <span class="il">ABC</span>, and please be assured that your concerns are noted by the Corporation.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Yours sincerely<br /><br />Denise Musto<u></u><u></u></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Richard Cullen <snip><br /><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, 2 July 2019 10:36 PM<br /><b>To:</b> <span class="il">ABC</span> Corporate_Affairs8 <<a data-darkreader-inline-color="" href="mailto:Corporate_Affairs8.ABC@abc.net.au" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">Corporate_Affairs8.<span class="il">ABC</span>@<span class="il">abc</span>.<wbr></wbr>net.au</a>><br /><b>Subject:</b> Re: Karl Kruszelnicki is breaching editorial standard 4.5<u></u><u></u></snip></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Dear Denise<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Thank you for your prompt response. Further to my initial <span class="il">complaint</span> I am pleased to provide point-by-point substantiation of my <span class="il">complaint</span> with a marked-up transcript of both segments. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">My comments are in red. The transcripts were downloaded from the Radio National website.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">From my critique of the articles it is clear that the following articles of the Code of Practice were breached:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 5.4 (multiple uncited statements along the lines of 'they say...')<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">I look forward to hearing from you.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Regards<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Date: 2 September 2019</span></span></div>
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Thank you for your <span class="il">complaint</span> regarding the 4 and 11 June two-part series of <i>Great Moments in Science</i> ‘5G hysteria is coming’.<u></u><u></u></div>
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In the interest of fairness, Audience and Consumer Affairs have sought additional information from the program makers.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to “5.4 (multiple uncited statements along the lines of 'they say...')”. Sources, as contemplated by the editorial standards in this instance, would usually refer to journalistic sources rather than scholarly sources cited in academic writing. The standards address situations where individuals are providing information to the <span class="il">ABC</span> which will then be used in <span class="il">ABC</span> content. In those situations, identification can be important in order to allow audiences make their own determinations about how much weight to give the information provided by a particular source but nevertheless recognises the need to maintain anonymity for various reasons including safety. As such, Audience and Consumer Affairs have not investigated your <span class="il">complaint</span> against standard 5.4; the issues you raise are more properly considered against the accuracy standards.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Audience and Consumer Affairs have reviewed the two parts of the program and your <span class="il">complaint</span> as laid out against the transcript of the program against the <span class="il">ABC</span>’s editorial standards for accuracy:<u></u><u></u></div>
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2.2 Do not present factual content in a way that will materially mislead the audience. In some cases, this may require appropriate labels or other explanatory information.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraph" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.5467px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;">“vast numbers of people have already died from various cancers given to them by the evil 5G radiation, which has apparently also killed vast swathes of forest across the world.”<u></u><u></u></li>
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The program makers have advised that concerns that 5G has causes deaths from cancer and destruction of forests were expressed to Dr Karl personally in various conversations he has had with people about the implementation of 5G.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">While it is seems that Dr Karl was being hyperbolic in his usual irreverent style, Audience and Consumer Affairs accepts that some listeners would understand this statement to mean that in the short time 5G has been available in a select number of places there have been claims, however reliable and accurate, that deaths have been caused by 5G. In the interest of clarifying this the program team have added an editor’s note to the program page which reads: <em>Editor’s note (September 2, 2019): In reviewing this episode, the program team has observed that Dr Karl Kruszelnicki’s summary of the negative hype surrounding 5G may itself have strayed into irreverent hyperbole. Although there are many worrying claims about 5G radiation – and Dr Karl has heard some of them in person from concerned members of the public – they more often suggest that the rollout of the network</em> will</span><strong> </strong><em><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">cause cancer, rather than claiming it has already killed “vast numbers of people”. The anxiety about 5G is nonetheless real and our intention with these two podcast episodes was to allay some of those fears.</span></em><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Given the actions taken by the program team, Audience and Consumer Affairs consider this aspect of your <span class="il">complaint</span> to be resolved.<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraph" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.5467px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;">“as the frequency gets higher, we get more cycles per second, so we can transmit more data. So it's just plain old physics that lets the 5G network transmit data to our phones at 1 Gb a second.”<u></u><u></u></li>
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Having reviewed the program, we cannot agree with your assertion that the program is misleading and ‘implies that the only way to transmit more data is to increase the transmission frequency’. In the program, Dr Karl is explaining the electromagnetic spectrum, how data is transmitted using this spectrum and the differences in functionality at different ranges of the spectrum. As Dr Karl explains it “as the frequency gets higher, we can send more information in each second, but the signal is more easily blocked by solid stuff like concrete in buildings”. Dr Karl does not state, suggest or imply that there are no other considerations in the determination of transmission capacity.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The program is speaking specifically about frequencies and how data transfers are impacted by changes in frequencies. Further, within the context of a discussion about the transition from 4G to 5G, the relevant aspect is the differences between the frequencies both 4G and 5G work on and not an in-depth analysis of whether 4G could be made faster by other means.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Finally, it is reasonable for the program makers to rely upon Dr Karl’s scientific expertise with regards to the accuracy of the discussion about the electromagnetic spectrum.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that audiences would not be misled and that the material facts were presented in the appropriate context.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Violet light will not damage atoms. But any radiation with a higher frequency can cause cancer.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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Again, we cannot agree with your assessment or interpretation. The program does not state that ‘ionisation is the only cancer-causing effect of ionising radiation’. What the program actually says that that “ionising radiation is well known to cause cancer”. There is a brief explanation of the term ‘ionising’ to give audiences an understanding that the difference between the two is actually based on their impact on atoms: “Well that goes back to the fact that some electromagnetic radiation is able to damage atoms. To be more specific, the damage is that the atom gets some of its electrons knocked off. An atom that has lost electrons like that is called an “ion”, so this radiation is called “ionising radiation”.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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The program also does not state, or imply, as you have claimed, that ‘ionisation is required to induce cancer’. As noted above, what is actually stated is that “ionising radiation is well known to cause cancer”, no assertion is made that all cancers are caused by ionisation. The statement that ionisation radiation is known to cause cancer does not amount to a claim that ionising radiation is required to cause cancer, nor would it be taken by reasonable listeners to be such a claim.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to the IARC’s classification of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans. While we note the IARC’s classification, the IARC has made clear that the classification was based on a limited number of studies which showed an increased risk of glioma associated with wireless phone use, there was no determination that radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, or indeed mobile phones, cause cancer. The IARC determined the evidence to be limited noting that a positive association has been observed between exposure and cancer for which a causal interpretation has been considered – not determined – but chance, bias or confounding could not be ruled out with reasonable confidence (<span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iarc.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pr208_E.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1587624363597000&usg=AFQjCNGEzMsYLz2wllqYeq8DRKGjbXfWLQ" href="https://www.iarc.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pr208_E.pdf" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://www.iarc.fr/wp-<wbr></wbr>content/uploads/2018/07/pr208_<wbr></wbr>E.pdf</a></span>).<u></u><u></u></div>
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A large part of the IARC’s consideration was the large INTERPHONE study which concluded: “Overall, no increase in risk of glioma or meningioma was observed with use of mobile phones. There were suggestions of an increased risk of glioma at the highest exposure levels, but biases and error prevent a causal interpretation. The possible effects of long-term heavy use of mobile phones require further investigation.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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As noted in the program, a causative link between non-ionising radiation and cancer has never been proven whereas it has been clearly and repeatedly established that ionising radiation can cause cancer.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your view that ‘Kruszelnicki does not address the multitude of other potential health risks associated with non-ionising radiation from cell phone infrastructure’. The report was a consideration of the cancer risk posed by 5G. While we have noted your views, Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that listeners would not be misled to understanding that any assertion was being made beyond the stated fact that ionising radiation has been shown to cause cancer whereas non-ionising radiation has never been proven to cause cancer.<u></u><u></u></div>
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For these reasons, Audience and Consumer Affairs do not consider the informal explanation of the ‘barrier’ between ionising and non-ionising radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum to be the “barrier between cancer and non-cancer” to be misleading. <u></u><u></u></div>
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As we keep going through the spectrum to higher and higher frequencies we reach X-rays and finally gamma rays. These types of ionising radiation carry more energy, and if they land on human flesh, they can cause cancer. We know that both x-rays and gamma rays can cause cancer.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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The program team have noted that: “<i>There may well be less direct mechanisms by which UV light, or other ionising radiation, can cause cancer – for example they can warm things up, and if you heat tissues enough they will burn, and this might lead to mutations and ultimately cancer. But by far the most likely, frequent and proven mechanism, which can occur at low intensities and is cited by every major cancer council and health authority, is ionisation. This radiation can directly damage DNA and DNA damage is the root cause of cancer.</i>”<u></u><u></u></div>
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Audience and Consumer Affairs would reiterate the program does not state that ionisation is the sole cancer-causing mechanism. The program establishes that UV light has enough energy to knock electrons out of the atoms, by definition making it ionising radiation and it has been proven that UV light can cause skin cancers. Asserting something <i>can </i>cause skin cancers is not akin to asserting it is the only thing that causes skin cancer.<u></u><u></u></div>
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As the ionising qualities of UV light are the major factor in how UV light can cause cancer, Audience and Consumer Affairs do not consider it to be misleading to state that UV light, a well- known ionising radiation, has been proven to cause skin cancer. Further, we are satisfied that the appropriate context was provided to this statement and while you may assert that there are other mechanisms which may cause cancer, it has been clearly established by extensive scientific research the UV light, x-rays and gamma rays do cause cancer as a result of ionisation.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your comment that ‘it is well established that radiotherapy using X-rays may be effective also via non-ionising mechanisms’, however it is unclear what you are claiming to be inaccurate in the program as relates to this claim, we further note, x-rays are not non-ionising.<u></u><u></u></div>
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As we travel in the other direction, from violet light to red and beyond, the frequencies get lower. This is all non-ionising radiation. It does not carry enough energy to damage atoms -- so it cannot cause cancer.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your view that ‘due to the development of understanding about the cancer-causing risks of non-ionising radiation, IARC applied the classification of 2B “Possible carcinogen”.” The IARC classification of 2B did not make a determination that non-ionising radiation causes cancer, as outlined above, the IARC classification reflected an association with an increase in glioma relating to heavy users but a causative determination could not be made.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) states: “Acute and long-term effects of HF exposure from the use of mobile phones have been studied extensively without showing any conclusive evidence of adverse health effects.” (<span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.icnirp.org/en/applications/mobile-phones/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1587624363597000&usg=AFQjCNHKhsC-6TADPWde2PIXbwF0E3qF5Q" href="https://www.icnirp.org/en/applications/mobile-phones/index.html" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://www.icnirp.org/en/<wbr></wbr>applications/mobile-phones/<wbr></wbr>index.html</a></span>)<u></u><u></u></div>
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The program makers have noted that according to the ICNIRP, in high enough doses some non-ionising radiation can warm things up which can have health effects but so far as is currently known, cancer is not one of the effects. (<span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.icnirp.org/en/applications/base-stations/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1587624363597000&usg=AFQjCNGWdqNPyWC8YT9Hkp3EvKSH2EA9uQ" href="https://www.icnirp.org/en/applications/base-stations/index.html" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://www.icnirp.org/en/<wbr></wbr>applications/base-stations/<wbr></wbr>index.html</a></span>)<u></u><u></u></div>
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The program makers have advised that a major study of epidemiological evidence in Australia about the rates of brain cancer in Australia since the introduction of mobile phones found there to be a slight rise in brain cancer rates for males but a stable rate over 30 years for females. The researchers “hypothesize that the observed increases in brain cancer incidence in Australia are related to the advent of improved diagnostic procedures when computed tomography and related imaging technologies were introduced in the early 1980s.” (<span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27156022&source=gmail&ust=1587624363597000&usg=AFQjCNGIfR0h88R8DOo0pIO1BndKxhCoCg" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27156022" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/<wbr></wbr>pubmed/27156022</a></span>).<u></u><u></u></div>
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The NSW Cancer council summarised the ongoing research into whether mobile phones can cause cancer and concludes “Cancer Council NSW holds the position that there is currently no compelling scientific evidence suggesting that the use of mobile phones is associated with an increased risk of brain cancer.” (<span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/86093/cancer-information/general-information-cancer-information/cancer-questions-myths/environmental-and-occupational-carcinogens/mobile-phones-do-not-cause-brain-cancer/&source=gmail&ust=1587624363597000&usg=AFQjCNGl7i3OFrMHzVjU7CglaKa1XJ0XLA" href="https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/86093/cancer-information/general-information-cancer-information/cancer-questions-myths/environmental-and-occupational-carcinogens/mobile-phones-do-not-cause-brain-cancer/" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://www.cancercouncil.<wbr></wbr>com.au/86093/cancer-<wbr></wbr>information/general-<wbr></wbr>information-cancer-<wbr></wbr>information/cancer-questions-<wbr></wbr>myths/environmental-and-<wbr></wbr>occupational-carcinogens/<wbr></wbr>mobile-phones-do-not-cause-<wbr></wbr>brain-cancer/</a></span>; <span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/resources/cancermyths/mobile-phones-myth/&source=gmail&ust=1587624363597000&usg=AFQjCNFHK2YWf1F7q96-V3aPzXvBtAYfgQ" href="https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/resources/cancermyths/mobile-phones-myth/" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/<wbr></wbr>resources/cancermyths/mobile-<wbr></wbr>phones-myth/</a></span>). This has been reiterated by major cancer organisations around the world.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Having reviewed the program and with consideration for the information provided by the program team which shows that there has been no evidence that non-ionising radiation causes cancer, Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that the appropriate context was provided and that listeners would not be materially misled to an understanding that is not supported by the scientific evidence.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your interpretation that ‘this is utterly misleading because it is intended to ‘prove’ that non-ionising radiation has been proved safe’ however, that is not what the program says. Reasonable listeners would understand that the assertion being made is that none of the studies undertaken in the last 50 year has shown a causative link between non-ionising radiation and cancer. It is clearly framed as what has not been proven in the studies and was not a misrepresented conclusion which you allege was implied.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to the ORSAA, the program makers have advised: “The ORSAA appears to be a campaign organisation and not a reputable organisation with any academic affiliations.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that the material fact in this statement, namely that no causative link has been proven in the multitude studies on non-ionising radiation, is accurate and presented in the appropriate context. We are further satisfied that listeners would not be misled to an understanding that a determination had been made which has not.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to Dr Martin Pall’s letter to APANSA. We have further noted your reference to the Bioinitiative report. We note, the Bioinitiative Report was not peer-reviewed or published in a reputable science journal and has been heavily criticised for lacking in balance and cherry-picking the reports included to show that radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation has a biological effect.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that it is accurate to state that it has not been proven that non-ionising radiation causes cancer, for the reasons outlined above. Further, we are satisfied that the quote from the US National Cancer Institute was appropriately contextualised.<u></u><u></u></div>
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One of the studies exposed rats to the electromagnetic radiation put out by mobile phones running at the relatively low frequency of 900 MHz. Some 180 male and female rats were exposed to this radiation over their whole body, not just their heads. Now the radiation levels were much higher than a human would get from their mobile phone. And the rats were exposed for nine hours a day, seven days a week for two continuous years.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Surprisingly, the male rats that were exposed to the radiation actually lived longer than the non-exposed rats. However, they did have more cancers of the heart and brain -- but weirdly, only for the male rats.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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The program makers have advised that the two studies being referred to are:<u></u><u></u></div>
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The fact sheet published by the National Toxicology Program states that there was clear evidence of tumours in the hearts of male rats, some evidence of tumours in the brains of male rats whereas for female rats, male mice and female mice it was unclear “whether cancers observed in the studies were associated with exposure to RFR.” The fact sheet further noted that “NTP found longer lifespans among those exposed male rats”, and while no conclusive reason was provided as to why this was the case, it is theorised that this “may be explained by an observed decrease in chronic kidney problems that are often the cause of death in older rats.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to the lower birth weight in newborn rats however, we note, the study found that “a few weeks after birth body weights returned to normal and were similar to non-exposed rats.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that the information provided in the program accurately synthesised the findings of the study and gave the appropriate context. <u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference the ‘other effects noted in the study include “in the male group exposed to CDMA with 6 W/kg, a higher rate of natural death was observed (46%)”, we note this statement was not in the final report but was in the reviewer’s comments section of the partial findings draft. It was not part of the final report and not including a comment from a peer reviewer on a draft partial report does not amount to a misleading interpretation of the study’s conclusions.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Again they were exposed to very high levels of radiation, for approximately nine hours each day, seven days per week, for two continuous years. And again, the male mice that were exposed to radiation lived longer than the control mice that were not exposed. And - the male mice that were irradiated had higher levels of cancers -- this time in the skin and lungs. But in this study, the female mice that were exposed to radiation didn't get off scot free. They had higher levels of malignant lymphomas.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Wait a minute -- that sounds like evidence that non-ionising radiation can cause cancer, right?<u></u><u></u></div>
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Well, when you look at the actual statistics, the numbers of rats with cancer were all very low -- all in the single digits. This is a very small sample size. And that's a big problem.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to the fact sheet which clearly states with regards to the study on mice: “male and female mice, it was unclear, also known as equivocal, whether cancers observed in the studies were associated with exposure to RFR.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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Dr Karl’s explanation of the findings offers a more nuanced understanding than what was provided in the fact sheet which does not attribute the cancers in mice to the exposure to RFR, but also does not explain that some mice were found to have lymphoma, skin and lung cancers. Dr Karl acknowledges that there are incidents of cancers in both male and female mice but explains that the findings are not conclusive or attributed to exposure to RFR – as is expressed in the fact sheet – and notes the small sample size.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The results summary from the study on mice states: “There were higher rates of survival in males at the low (2.5 W/kg) and mid (5 W/kg) exposures to CDMA - and GSM-modulated RFR, respectively. Body weights in the exposed groups of animals were similar to their controls. In both studies (GSM and CDMA), there were higher incidences of malignant lymphoma in all groups of female mice exposed to RFR compared to controls. However, the incidences in all of the exposed females were within the range historically observed in this strain of mouse in other NTP studies. There were higher incidences of skin and lung tumors in males exposed to the highest two levels of GSM-modulated RFR (5 and 10 W/kg), and of liver tumors at the mid-dose (5 W/kg) of CDMA-modulated RFR.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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Having reviewed the content of the program, the fact sheet and the results sections of the study; Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that the summary provided by Dr Karl is not misleading as to the findings of the study and was placed in the appropriate context.<u></u><u></u></div>
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While you may disagree with Dr Karl’s analysis, as a well-credentialed scientist it was reasonable for the program to rely on his expertise to offer his view that a larger sample size is needed to draw more definitive conclusions.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to the fact sheet’s ‘surprise findings’ but we note this was in relation to male rats whereas in this section of the program Dr Karl was discussing the findings relating to male mice, not male rats. It was not appropriate to focus on the finding of ‘clear evidence of tumours in the hearts of male rats’ when discussing the findings relating to male mice.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your views. However, Audience and Consumer Affairs do not consider it to be misleading or inaccurate to reiterate that the findings relating to rats and mice are not directly applicable to humans especially given exposure levels and duration of exposure was much greater than what a human would receive. Dr Karl was noting that using these studies to assert that mobile phones cause cancer in humans and reduce human life expectancy is inaccurate and misleading. We accept that you may disagree with Dr Karl as to the applicability of the two studies nevertheless, there is a clear context for Dr Karl to question the use of these studies to assert that mobile phones can cause cancer in humans and reduce human life expectancy.<u></u><u></u></div>
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While we have noted your views and comments, it was clear that Dr Karl was directly referring to the New York Times article which outlined how RT has been spreading dubious claims unsupported by science using titles like: ‘a Dangerous Experiment on Humanity’; ‘5G Apocalypse’; ‘Could 5G Put More Kids At Risk For Cancer?’; ‘5G Tech is ‘Crime Under International Law’’; ‘Totally Insane: Telecomm Industry Ignores 5G Dangers’. (<span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/science/5g-phone-safety-health-russia.html&source=gmail&ust=1587624363598000&usg=AFQjCNF0cP2WR39dT38ElyzkqlLS6qaKyg" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/science/5g-phone-safety-health-russia.html" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/<wbr></wbr>05/12/science/5g-phone-safety-<wbr></wbr>health-russia.html</a></span>).<u></u><u></u></div>
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We accept that you may disagree with the New York Times’ report, or may agree with the coverage from RT, however, Audience and Consumer Affairs are satisfied that the New York Times reporting was appropriately identified and referred to and the content of the reporting was contextualised and attributed.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to the February 6, 2019 hearing “Winning the Race to 5G and the Next Era of Technology Innovation in the United States”. It is unclear what relevance the clip you have provided has to the New York Times article however we note, it was 5-minute clip taken from an over 2-hour hearing.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Your views, opinions and perspectives have been noted by our unit however, after reviewing the program and with consideration for the additional information provided by the program team, Audience and Consumer Affairs have determined that your <span class="il">complaint</span> is not upheld. We note, part of your <span class="il">complaint</span> has been resolved with the inclusion of an Editor’s Note on the program page.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<b>IMPARTIALITY<u></u><u></u></b></div>
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Audience and Consumer Affairs have reviewed the program and assessed the contents against the <span class="il">ABC</span>’s editorial standards for impartiality:<u></u><u></u></div>
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4.1 Gather and present news and information with due impartiality.<u></u><u></u></div>
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4.4 Do not misrepresent any perspective.<u></u><u></u></div>
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4.5 Do not unduly favour one perspective over another.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The <span class="il">ABC</span> has a statutory duty to ensure that the gathering and presentation of news and information is impartial according to the recognised standards of objective journalism. The <span class="il">ABC</span> aims to present fair and unbiased information which will help audiences gain a reasonable understanding of the issue and equip them to make up their own minds on the issues.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The Editorial Policies make clear that the <span class="il">ABC</span> aims to apply its impartiality standard guided by the hallmarks for impartiality:<u></u><u></u></div>
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<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">a balance that follows the weight of evidence;<u></u><u></u></li>
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<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">opportunities over time for principal relevant perspectives on matters of contention to be expressed.<u></u><u></u></li>
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The Editorial Policies further elaborate that assessing the impartiality due in given circumstances requires consideration in context of all relevant factors including:<u></u><u></u></div>
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<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">the circumstances in which the content is made and presented;<u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">the likely audience expectation of the content;<u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">the degree to which the matter to which the content relates is contentious;<u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">the range of principal relevant perspectives on the matter of contention; and<u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">the timeframe within which it would be appropriate for the <span class="il">ABC</span> to provide opportunities for the principal relevant perspectives to be expressed, having regard to the public importance of the matter of contention and the extent to which it is the subject of current debate.<u></u><u></u></li>
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Of particular importance in assessing the impartiality of the 2-part series of <i>Great Moments in Science</i> ‘5G hysteria is coming…’ is the guiding principle that “balance follows the weight of evidence”.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<i>Great Moments in Science</i> are very short episodes where Dr Karl summarises the science on various topics. In such short episodes, it would be impossible to canvass every aspect on a topic as large as scientific studies into non-ionising radiation. Dr Karl sought to summarise and synthesize the information for listeners to better understand the scientific consensus. As the program specifically poses the question “so what about the big cancer scare”, it sought to focus on the relationship between cancer and 5G radio signals. <u></u><u></u></div>
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We have noted your reference to the 2011 IARC decision to classify radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. As noted above, the finding was based on limited evidence of an increased risk for glioma associated with heavy wireless phone use. Further, the evidence presented to the working group was “inadequate to draw conclusion for other types of cancers”.<u></u><u></u></div>
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We further note IARC findings have been criticised for determining classifications based on strength of evidence rather than the degree of risk posed.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Other agencies have also noted the increased risk of glioma associated with heavy wireless phone use while raising the appropriate questions about the methodology. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) conducted a literature review and in their 2014 report concluded that “It is clear from the published literature that no overall increase in the risk of brain tumour or acoustic neuroma due to the use of wireless phones has been observed. There are some indications of an increased risk of glioma and acoustic neuroma in the sub-group with the heaviest use however methodological shortcomings prevent a causal connection. The long-term risk affecting individuals who report heavy use will require further research.” (<span class="m_-4369982096989381592MsoHyperlink" data-darkreader-inline-color="" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5bb6fb; color: #5bb3fb; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://about.abc.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ARPANSARadionFrequencyHealthReportPage29.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1587624363598000&usg=AFQjCNHnTP_E2MwAoHMhACH3kEQcj4wMzw" href="http://about.abc.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ARPANSARadionFrequencyHealthReportPage29.pdf" style="--darkreader-inline-color: #5caef1; color: #5ca7f1;" target="_blank">http://about.<span class="il">abc</span>.net.au/wp-<wbr></wbr>content/uploads/2016/07/<wbr></wbr>ARPANSARadionFrequencyHealthRe<wbr></wbr>portPage29.pdf</a></span>).<u></u><u></u></div>
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The program team have advised Audience and Consumer Affairs that to merely state the IARC’s Group 2B classification without providing listeners with a fully formed understanding that the categorisation does not account for the degree of risk would be irresponsible. Audience and Consumer Affairs agree that to not provide listeners with the appropriate context to understand the classification could be misleading. Further, given this determination was based on studies conducted relating to previous generations of mobile phone technology, to equate these limited findings as being unquestionably applicable to 5G technology could be misguided.<u></u><u></u></div>
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So, the program considered radiofrequency electromagnetic fields more broadly. Explaining first, the electromagnetic spectrum, where on that spectrum 5G will fall and the difference between ionising and non-ionising radiation. Having established that the frequencies 5G operate on are within the non-ionising range, the program moved on the explaining the scientific studies into whether non-ionising radiation – and mobile phone radiation specifically – have been shown to cause cancer. It is clearly stated that no causative link has been shown between non-ionising radiation and cancer.<u></u><u></u></div>
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When specifically considering whether the radiation given off by mobile phones can cause cancer the program explained the recent US National Toxicology Program study in some detail. The discussion explained that the study found male rats to exhibit more cancers of the heart and brain. The program also noted that the mice were found to have cancer of skin, lungs and malignant lymphoma despite the conclusion drawn by the study that these findings could not be attributed to the exposure to mobile phone radiation.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The weight of scientific evidence is that while ionising radiation can cause cancer, no similar finding has ever been made regarding non-ionising radiation. There have been studies which have shown an association between certain types of cancers and mobile phone radiation, which are referred to in the program, but these studies have not provided a causative link and have been criticised for methodological flaws.<u></u><u></u></div>
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I attended the Telstra AGM on Tuesday 15 October 2019 and asked the Chairman John Mullen about the risk of 5G. You can hear my question and his response here:<br />
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Even ZDNet <a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/telstra-chair-likens-5g-health-truthers-to-anti-vaccination-and-flat-earth-movements/" target="_blank">reported the exchange</a>.<br />
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In my question, I pointed out that Swiss Re, one of the largest re-insurance companies in the world, have identified 5G as one of their <a href="https://www.swissre.com/institute/research/sonar/sonar2019/SONAR2019-off-the-leash.html" target="_blank">Top 5 risks of 2019</a>. Insurance companies do not insure telcos for electromagnetic radiation risk. Lloyds of London provided <a href="https://www.rfsafe.com/lloyds-of-london-insurance-wont-cover-smartphones-wifi-smart-meters-cell-phone-towers-by-excluding-all-wireless-radiation-hazards/" target="_blank">explicit exclusions in 2015</a>.<br />
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Chairman Mullen mentioned the anti-vaccination movement. Issues of liability in the vaccine industry are big deal in that industry since it is well established that in rare cases vaccinations do indeed lead to injury. 7 countries including the USA <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X19304141" target="_blank">indemnify vaccine manufacturers from liability</a>, providing alternative mechanisms for compensation.<br />
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Chairman Mullen said there was "...absolutely not one shred of evidence..." that mobile phone radiation causes health risks. In March 2019, in an <a href="https://stopsmartmetersau.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/prof-pall-response-to-arpansa-letter-4-march-2019.pdf" target="_blank">open letter to ARPANSA</a>, Prof Martin Pall called out 158 bodies of evidence that non-ionising radiation (like mobile phone radiation and 5G) are causes important health-related effects.<br />
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In November 2015, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that "the substance [glyphosate, the active component in Roundup] is unlikely to be genotoxic (i.e. damaging to DNA) or to pose a carcinogenic threat to humans", yet Bayer-Monsanto is in the process of <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-06/bayer-s-roundup-lawsuit-trial-has-been-delayed-until-next-year" target="_blank">settling a massive class-action lawsuit </a>that Roundup causes cancer, with costs estimated between US$2.5bn and US$20bn.<br />
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Not only did Chairman Mullin fail to address the 5G risk to Telstra, in his reply to me he said "100% we will accept the liability" posed from all the generations of mobile technology. This is an extraordinary statement to make at a shareholder meeting. The risk to Telstra and it's shareholders is high and in my opinion the Chairman and CEO failed to appraise shareholders of the risk to the company, misleading shareholders.<br />
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I do not consent.<br />
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<b><i>Update 20-Dec-2019</i></b><br />
It's interesting to see in the Telstra 2019 Annual Report<br /><br />
"7.3.2 Contingent liabilities and guarantees<br />
(a) Common law claims<br />
Certain common law claims by employees and third parties are yet to be resolved. As at 30 June 2019, management believes that the resolution of these contingencies will not have a significant effect on the Telstra Entity’s financial results. The maximum amount of these contingent liabilities cannot be reliably estimated."<br />
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Lloyds were right - “EMF cases could be more complex than asbestos claims.” Yikes!<br />
<br />https://www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/about-us/investors/pdf%20F/2019-Annual-Report.PDF<br />
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Richard Cullen: Thank you Mr Chairman. My question is about the risk with 5G. Given that Swiss Rd lists 5G in it's Top 5 risks for 2019, can you confirm that Telstra has no public liability insurance for any injury caused by 5G and therefore assumes full direct liability for all claims. Why does the board deem it appropriate to expose shareholders to such extreme liability by deploying 5G technology before the safety of the technology has been positively established through comprehensive, independent testing instead of through extrapolation, assumption and experimentation on the public? Further, infringement of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_Code#The_ten_points_of_the_Nuremberg_Code" target="_blank">Nuremberg Code </a>prohibits experimentation on human subjects without consent. It says "Consent is absolutely essential". I want to make it clear - I do not consent.<br />
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Chairman John Mullen: OK, thank you. The whole industry including Telstra has spent an inordinate amount of time and money on researching any potential health impacts of all the "G's" not just 5G. So have governments, so have a wide number of international studies. I can assure you we are acutely aware of our responsibilities in those areas but there is absolutely not one shred of evidence that 5G or for that matter 4G has any harmful effect on humans. And I do realise that for those that believe like anti-vaccination or even The Flat Earth Society it is very hard to change people's opinion.<br />
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Cullen: May I just…<br />
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Mullen: May I just finish. If ever there is any indication whatsoever that we and the industry are wrong you can be 100% sure that we not only will accept the liability but that we will be all over it. But as of today there is absolutely no evidence.<br />
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Cullen: May I just refer you to Professor Martin Pall from the University of Washington, emeritus professor there, who in an open letter to ARPANSA stated 187 [correction: 158] bodies of evidence about human exposure and health risk.<br />
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Mullen: Well, the same thing about vaccination and flat-earth. I’m sorry, I just… We can only go with the science that is proven by the majority collective view and there is no such science today.<br />
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Cullen: I will just say for the record that I am electrically sensitive, so I really couldn’t care what your studies may or may not prove because I feel it.<br />
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Mullen: I can see you’re a very sensitive person and so am I to this issue. We will do the right thing, I can assure you.<br />
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This week I received further correspondence from James Merlino, Minister for Education in Victoria. You can <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=17H5UJuB-uzcPtm7CjDwRNLSaRfesGzom" target="_blank">read it here</a>.<br />
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It appears that the Department's policy on RF-EMF exposure is based purely on the ARPANSA standard, but I have emailed Dr Claire Tobin to clarify. Dr Tobin's LinkedIn profile is here: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-tobin-4401a1120/&source=gmail&ust=1563690991404000&usg=AFQjCNFwmtSAuLkurUL1eAEh4O5KOn7fZA" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-tobin-4401a1120/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/<wbr></wbr>claire-tobin-4401a1120/</a></div>
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I have been in correspondence with James Merlino on the subject of concerns about the impact of increased exposure of students and teachers to radio frequency radiation (RF EMF) from cell phones and wifi, particularly given the the reliance on wireless devices such as laptops and ipads in primary and secondary schools, and as 5G is rolled out across Melbourne and Victoria.<br />
Mr Merlino has referred me to contact you to further discuss the Department's policy on this matter.<br />
In his letter to me (attached) Mr Merlino mentions that the department has been in contact with ARPANSA regarding 5G and potential health impacts. I would like to know if the Department forms it's policy decisions on RF EMF exposure based solely on advice from ARPANSA, or whether other sources of information or advice are used, and if so what those sources are.<br />
Many thanks<br />
- Dr Richard Cullen<br />
Sassafras, VIC</blockquote>
If the Department is relying solely on ARPANSA for safety exposure recommendations then we have a real problem. <a href="https://headtothehills.blogspot.com/2019/07/arpansa-standards-are-indefensible-and.html" target="_blank">Click here to read </a>why I believe ARPANSA's safety standards are indefensible and dangerous.<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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<br />TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-2762052482006495552019-07-20T15:32:00.001+10:002019-07-20T15:32:59.824+10:00Announcing The EMF Inspector - on Youtube and on Podcast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm delighted to announce the launch of my new channel The EMF Inspector where we'll delve into the details behind and problems with wireless communications.<br />
From 5G to mobile, wifi and Bluetooth, modern life revolves around the use of wireless communications devices. And with the push into the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networks, the cloud of wireless signals that surrounds us every day is only set to get denser and more ubiquitous.<br />
However, along with the push from Big Tech is rising a wave of concern. Stop 5G community groups have sprung up around the world as members of the general public become concerned about the lack of testing, the lax safety standards and the potential impacts to the health and wellbeing of people, plants, animals, insects and the environment.<br />
So with this new channel I'll be looking in detail into the claims made from all sides of the debate. We'll be dissecting 'experts', examining claims from technologists and looking into the research, policies, standards and governance that comes to play in this space.<br />
So head over to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYVH3ysaw_rrccMj_MNf7w" target="_blank">Youtube to subscribe</a> to the video channel, <a href="http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:659865039/sounds.rss" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> or <a href="mailto:theemfinspector@gmail.com" target="_blank">send me an email</a>.<br />
Let me know what you think and suggestions for content that you'd like to see discussed!TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-58236642336381460412019-07-16T21:39:00.000+10:002019-07-16T21:39:28.637+10:00ARPANSA standards are indefensible and dangerous<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Australia, ionising and non-ionising radiation exposure standards as set by ARPANSA and regulated by ACMA.
ARPANSA was created under <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016C00977" target="_blank">the ARPANS Act</a><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016C00977" target="_blank"> 1998</a>, with the stated objective:
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Object of Act: The object of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation.</span></span></blockquote>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wikipedia defines safety as:
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety is the state of being "safe" (from French sauf), the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.</span></span></blockquote>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, safety is the control of recognised hazards.
Let's have a look at some definitions from <a href="https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/glossary" target="_blank">SafeWork Australia</a>:
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hazard - A situation or thing that has the potential to harm a person.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Risk - The possibility that harm (death, injury or illness) <i>might </i>occur when exposed to a hazard. [emphasis mine]</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carcinogen - A substance or mixture that causes or is suspected of causing cancer.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">RF radiation, like mobile phone radiation, wifi and so on, is a hazard. It is not inert. Therefore it is regulated and safety standard is applied.</span></div>
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In 2011, IARC classified as Class 2b 'possibly carcinogenic' "Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, such as, but not limited to, those associated with wireless phones", saying </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">“The conclusion means that there could be some risk…”</span></span></blockquote>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note: the NTP study 2018 did provide 'clear evidence' for the carcinogenicity of mobile phone radiation but the study was not designed to provide dosimetry or exposure data. Heat is not classified by IARC, therefore the risk of cancer must be driven by non-thermal effects.
But from <a href="https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/legacy/pubs/rps/rps3.pdf" target="_blank">the ARPANSA standard</a>, "published in 2002 and replublished [nice spelling mistake!] in May 2016" states:
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"The possibility of carcinogenic effects of exposure to RF fields has received considerable attention in the last 20 years. Studies have examined the possibility that RF energy may cause DNA damage or influence tumour promotion. The balance of evidence suggests that exposure to RF fields is not mutagenic and therefore unlikely to act as an initiator or promoter of carcinogenesis (IEGMP 2000)."</span></span></blockquote>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Therefore the ARPANSA standard is proven obsolete since it fails to acknowledge any developments in the RF hazard research over the past 20 years, the IARC classification in 2011 or any progress in the development of risk management procedures since this section was drafted on or before 2000.</span></span></div>
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The stated objective of the ARPANS Act, interpreted under modern Risk management best practices, would necessitate a Precautionary approach under conditions of uncertainty. ARPANSA do not take a Precautionary approach to setting exposure standards since it only considers thermal effects and deliberately and explicitly disregards consideration of non-thermal effects, despite the stated presence of uncertainty.
Clearly ARPANSA is failing in its obligations under the ARPANS Act. The CEO must be fired and a Royal Commission held on it's conduct. Further, due to its egregious failings, ARPANSA has clearly disqualified itself as an authority on RF safety.</span></span></div>
TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-29928232792674825792019-06-22T11:58:00.000+10:002019-06-22T11:58:16.456+10:00Science and Wireless 2017At RMIT.<br />
Photos of slides are located here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/pGc9IIbJFlq7UUyA3TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-92106995973312596152019-05-31T09:23:00.001+10:002019-05-31T09:23:32.999+10:00BBC Reality Check on 5G - the BBC needs a reality check<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On My 20th 2019, EE announced the first 5G deployment in the UK. The BBC News website covered the event, along with a "Reality Check" segment. Let's do a real reality check on the Reality Check.<br />
<br />From <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48458280">https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48458280</a><br />
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Is 5G safe?<br />Analysis by BBC Reality Check</h3>
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Some people have questioned whether there are health risks from 5G, but experts and regulators say there is no evidence of danger.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">>> Because no studies to investigate health risks from 5G have been undertaken.</span><br />
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Similar fears were expressed around earlier mobile internet and wi-fi.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">>> The biggest study, the <a href="https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/results/areas/cellphones/index.html" target="_blank">$25 million NTP study</a> that reported in 2018, found mobile phone radiation correlated with increases in brain cancers.</span><br />
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The NTP studies found that high exposure to RFR used by cell phones was associated with:<br /><ul>
<li>Clear evidence of tumors in the hearts of male rats. The tumors were malignant schwannomas.</li>
<li>Some evidence of tumors in the brains of male rats. The tumors were malignant gliomas.</li>
<li>Some evidence of tumors in the adrenal glands of male rats. The tumors were benign, malignant, or complex combined pheochromocytoma.</li>
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More than 200 scientists appealed to the EU to halt the roll out of 5G, saying that electromagnetic fields may be harmful to humans and the environment, and could increase cancer risks.<br />
<span style="color: red;">>> Brussels, the home of the EU, has imposed a moratorium on the roll-out of 5G.</span><br />
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But the EU says exposure from 5G will be far below limits set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).<br />
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<span style="color: red;">>> In 2017 ICNIRP classified skin, the main organ impacted by 5G, as a 'secondary organ'. ICNIRP is a registered social club, not a chartered scientific organisation. </span><br />
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"There has been no evidence to suggest that electromagnetic waves from mobile phones and networks are bad for your health," says Prof Malcolm Sperrin, Director of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">>> ORSAA has <a href="https://www.orsaa.org/" target="_blank">collated a database of thousands</a> of scientific studies that demonstrate harmful effects of EMR. <a href="https://www.orsaa.org/latest-news/professor-martin-pall-addresses-statements-in-an-unsigned-arpansa-letter" target="_blank">Dr Martin Pall recently provided </a>157 bodies of evidence of health risks in 8 categories. </span><br />
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He says a causal link between mobile phone use and cancer in humans is unproven.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">>> Untrue - see NTP study above.</span><br />
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5G technology is new but experts believe it poses no greater risk than earlier mobile systems.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">>> Untrue - 5G millimeter wave radiation is entirely novel with unique interactions with biological matter.</span>TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-33910032914951334592019-05-26T10:51:00.000+10:002019-05-26T13:05:31.053+10:00Taking the fight against 5G to my state MPHaving had such underwhelming response from <a href="https://headtothehills.blogspot.com/2019/04/taking-fight-against-5g-to-my-local-mp.html" target="_blank">my local federal MP Tony Smith</a>, it was time to reach out to my state representative, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, James Merlino. A few years ago I met with him to discuss the issues of wifi in the classroom, and while he was interested at that time, he was noncommittal.<br />
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Here's the correspondence:<br />
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Subject: 5G being deployed without safety research<br />
Date: 11 April 2019<br />
Dear James<br />
A few years ago we met to discuss the concerns of myself and my wife of the full scale roll out of wifi into schools and the potential wellness impacts this would have. I note a number of schools are actively reversing their reliance on ipad-based learning systems and reverting to physical books, pens and paper as this sorry experiment is unmasked with the precipitous drop in results and the number of students that have been deprived of an adequate education as a consequence.<br />
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But now all Victorians are faced with a new electromagnetic threat - the rapid deployment of 5G which is underway in Melbourne's CBD right now and which is set across the country in due course along with a swarm of low-orbit satellites being deployed as well.<br />
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When pressed, the telecommunications industry admitted to US Senate enquiries that no active research into the health impact of 5G is currently being undertaken. Given that 5G is currently being rolled out across Melbourne, Victoria and Australia, how can your government simply rely on assumptions to allow this radically novel technology to be deployed based on assumptions of safety?<br />
For you reference, here is the video clip of testimony in the US senate.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ5soLrvXFg<br />
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It is highly noteworthy that Brussels, the Swiss canton of Vaud, some Italian cities and some cities in the USA have introduced moratoria on the deployment of 5G due to concerns about excessive radiation levels from 5G 'small cell' deployments.<br />
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5G is a radical new technology. It utilises millimeter-scale wavelength radiation that interacts with the body entirely differently to current-generation mobile emissions. Safety measurement standards have not been developed and no active research into the health impact are in place. Instead ARPANSA continues to base it's exposure limits on obsolete science. In a recent reply to ARPANSA on this matter by world expert Dr Martin Pall, Professor Emeritus of Washington State University he cites "158 bodies of evidence each showing that non-thermal exposures cause an important health-related effect." I recommend you read the entire letter to fully understand why the government needs to act immediately to bring ARPANSA to account.<br />
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https://stopsmartmetersau.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/prof-pall-response-to-arpansa-letter-4-march-2019.pdf<br />
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The roll-out of 5G is happening right now. A large body of evidence for the health impacts of existing mobile phone radiation exists and no research is currently underway to establish the safety or otherwise of 5G. The risks cannot be overstated, and if the roll-out is not stopped then the health and well-being of every single Australian citizen is put in jeopardy.<br />
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The State government cannot stand by and allow the telecommunications industry to swap our cities and suburbs with this dangerous experiment. Before long it will be too late and the health and well-being of everyone is at risk. I ask that you act immediately to halt the roll-out of 5G immediately, demand ARPANSA reflect the established body of research in their recommendations and require evidence of safety *before* 5G is deployed.<br />
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I look forward to hearing further from you.<br />
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Regards<br />
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- Richard Cullen<br />
Sassafras<br />
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Reply date 12 April 2019<br />
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Dear Mr Cullen,<br />
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Thank you for your email to James regarding 5G telecommunication technology in Victoria.<br />
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As matters relating to telecommunications are the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government, you may wish to raise your concerns with your local Federal member.<br />
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The local Federal member for Sassafras is the Hon. Tony Smith MP, Federal Member for Casey, who may be contacted via email at tony.smith.mp@aph.gov.au or by phone on 03 9727 0799.<br />
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Kind regards,<br />
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Liam Attoe | Electorate Officer<br />
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Office of the Hon. James Merlino MP, State Member for Monbulk <br />
Deputy Premier | Minister for Education<br />
1635 Burwood Highway, Belgrave Vic 3160<br />
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My response, 12 April 2019<br />
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Yes I am in correspondence with Mr Smith. However I believe that those who steward our state need to stand up for the safety of its citizens by declaring a moratorium while also lobbying your federal counterparts for a wholesale review of ARPANSA.<br />
If you review the material I provided it is the only conclusion.<br />
Mr Merlino- do not wash your hands!<br />
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Further response from Merlino, received 17 May 2019</div>
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Good Afternoon,</div>
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Please find attached a letter from the Office of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Education.</div>
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Office of the Deputy Premier</div>
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Minister for Education</div>
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B79NQsnAeiaXVVM2VjBKakdtZ0s5VlF6UURRT1VVWktXYUpr" target="_blank">Attachment is here.</a> </div>
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My response, 25 May 2019</div>
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Dear Mr Merlio</div>
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My recent correspondence was directly in relation to the roll out of 5G in our city and state, and the concerns about the advice and stance of ARPANSA in this matter. You have failed to address any of the issues I raised regarding 5G in your reply to me.</div>
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5G has not been tested for health impacts. I note that insurance company Swiss Re have this week released a report stating in their view 5G is high risk due to "Worries about 5G technology include negative health effects, privacy issues, security breaches and an increased possibility of cyber espionage."</div>
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If you are using ARPANSA to justify your position that 5G and wifi provide no risk to health, I ask you to confirm to me who within ARPANSA is adequately medically qualified to provide health advice. The answer is - they can't.</div>
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I am staggered that you, as Minister for Education in this state, with NAPLAN results falling across the board and progressive schools reversing their decisions regarding ipad-based learning, would still continue to bang the drum that wifi is safe and effective in schools. The evidence clearly does not support this position.</div>
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I await your response.</div>
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- Dr Richard Cullen</div>
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Stay tuned...</div>
TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-65519020422666313182019-04-01T21:48:00.003+11:002019-06-15T14:16:00.104+10:00Taking the fight against 5G to my federal MPIt's 2019, 5G deployment is in full swing and an election is in the air. Seems like the perfect time to start calling out some of the anti-scientific bullshit that is used to form public health policy in this country.<br />
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Here's my first email to Tony Smith MP, dated 11 March 2019:<br />
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Mr <span class="il">Smith</span></div>
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When pressed, the telecommunications industry admitted to US Senate enquiries that no active research into the health impact of 5G is currently being undertaken. </div>
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Given that 5G is currently being rolled out across Melbourne, Victoria and Australia, how can your government simply rely on assumptions to give this radically novel technology the green-light? </div>
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For you reference, here is the video clip of testimony in the US senate.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DvZ5soLrvXFg&source=gmail&ust=1560657499958000&usg=AFQjCNFI0fKI1Bi0FXb7-2Tw3GeK7xUAjw" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ5soLrvXFg" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr></wbr>v=vZ5soLrvXFg</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">Also here is a post I wrote 2 years ago highlighting my concerns for the health impacts of 5G:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">I look forward to hearing about what you intend to do to protect my family and community.</span></div>
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Here's the clip from recent US Senate hearing where we hear that there is no on-going research into potential health effects from 5G:<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ5soLrvXFg<br />
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I received a reply by post dated 25 March 2019. You can see it here:<br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ndttmrv8kx4v11/5G-TonySmithReplyMarch2019.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ndttmrv8kx4v11/5G-TonySmithReplyMarch2019.pdf?dl=0</a><br />
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He wrote:<br />
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Tony Smith MP<br />
Federal Member for Casey<br />
25 MAR 2019<br />
Dear Mr Cullen, <br />
Thank-you for taking the time to contact me regarding electromagnetic energy emissions and 5G network, and the visa application for Mr David lyke.<br />
In relation to the electromagnetic energy emissions and the 5G network, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Government agency responsible for setting the exposure standard for radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). The ARPANSA exposure limits are set well below the level at which adverse health effects are known to occur and include a wide safety margin to protect the public. Typically mobile phone base stations operate at a small percentage of the ARPANSA standard.<br />
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulates EME from telecommunications facilities and other wireless devices used for communication, including mobile phones and modems. The ACMA's regulatory arrangements require facilities and wireless devices to comply with the exposure limits in the ARPANSA RF Standard.<br />
The effects of RF EME exposure have been, and continue to be, the subject of extensive and rigorous scientific study around the world. It is the assessment of ARPANSA and other leading health authorities such as the World Health Organisation that there are no known health effects at low RF EME levels, such as those emitted by mobile phone base stations or handsets. ARPANSA maintains continual oversight of emerging research into the potential health effects of RF EME emissions. If credible scientific evidence ever indicates that the current ARPANSA standard does not adequately Protect the health of Australians, the Government would take immediate action to rectify the situation.<br />
ARPANSA does not expect that EME from radio frequencies associated with 5G networks will cause adverse health effects.<br />
Further information about EME is available from ARPANSA at www.arpansa.gov.au or by phone on 1800 022 333.<br />
Information is also available at www.acma.gov.au/emehub, which is a site managed by the ACMA.<br />
In regard to your comments about the visa application for Mr David Iyke, there is a process that is followed in relation to character issues regarding people who wish to come to Australia. It is open to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon David Coleman MP, to play a role in that process where he believes that it is necessary to do so.<br />
Once again, thank you for contacting me with your concerns.<br />
Yours sincerely,<br />
TONY SMITH<br />
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I replied on 1 April 2019:<br />
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Dear Mr Smith<br />
Thank you for your letter which I received in the post today. I wish to highlight several areas of your letter which are either factually incorrect or misinformed.<br />
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You state:<br />
"The effects of RF EME exposure have been, and continue to be, the subject of extensive and rigorous scientific study around the world."<br />
Yet in my initial email to you I point to sworn testimony from the US stating that there is no active research being conducted into the health impacts of 5G, directly contradicting your assertion.<br />
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In your reply to me you state:<br />
"The ARPANSA exposure limits are set well below the level at which adverse health effects are known to occur..."<br />
and<br />
"It is the assessment of ARPANSA and other leading health authorities such as the World Health Organisation that there are no known health effects of low RD EME levels, such as those emitted by mobile phone base station or handsets."<br />
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These statements are incorrect. There are in fact numerous well-documented health impacts of low-level EME exposure well established in the scientific literature at levels far below the ARPANSA limit. I note that ARPANSA's limit is 100x higher than the limit in China, Russia and Switzerland (1); some European countries are lower still.<br />
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I refer you to a recent reply to ARPANSA on this matter by world expert Dr Martin Pall, Professor Emeritus of Washington State University (2) where he cites "158 bodies of evidence each showing that non-thermal exposures cause an important health-related effect." I recommend you read the entire letter to fully understand why the government needs to act immediately to bring ARPANSA to account.<br />
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Further, the thermal exposure methodology (quantified as Specific Absorption Rate or SAR) fails where 5G radiation is considered because the higher frequency radiation is highly absorbed by the surface of the skin rather than penetrating deeper into the body. The International Electrotechnical Commission Technical Committee 106 (IEC TC106, chaired by Mike Woods from Telstra here in Melbourne) has not to date defined measurement standardisation techniques for electromagnetic radiation in the 5G spectrum. If you can't agree how to measure it, how can you agree what a safe level is?<br />
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You state:<br />
"If credible scientific evidence ever indicates that the current ARPANSA standard does not adequately protect the health of Australians, the Government would take immediate action to rectify the situation".<br />
I'm sure you will agree that 158 bodies of peer-reviewed scientific evidence must surely meet this criteria. I therefore look forward to immediate action from the government on this matter and look forward to hearing from you forthwith about the next steps the government takes, including the immediate announcement of a moratorium on the roll-out of the 5G network by all telecommunications companies.<br />
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You also state:<br />
"ARPANSA does not expect that EME from radio frequencies associated with 5G networks will cause adverse health effects"<br />
In other words, ARPANSA is forming public health policy decisions on the basis of assumption, not science, and ARPANSA is either inept or unreliable and untrustworthy. In either case, this position must surely discount them from playing any part in forming Australian public health policy. They must be brought to account!<br />
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The roll-out of 5G is happening right now. A large body of evidence for the health impacts of existing mobile phone radiation exists and no research is currently underway to establish the safety or otherwise of 5G. The risks cannot be overstated, and if the roll-out is not stopped then the health and well-being of every single Australian citizen is put in jeopardy.<br />
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As my local representative, I implore that you take a stand on this issue before it is too late. The upcoming election provides an ideal platform for this matter to be addressed.<br />
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I look forward to hearing further from you.<br />
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Regards<br />
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- Dr Richard Cullen<br />
Sassafras<br />
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(1) https://www.who.int/peh-emf/meetings/day2Varna_Foster.pdf<br />
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(2) Letter from Dr Pall to ARPANSA, 4 March 2019<br />
https://stopsmartmetersau.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/prof-pall-response-to-arpansa-letter-4-march-2019.pdf<br />
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On April 12, I got a call from Tony Smith's office saying "Because the election has been announced, the government is now in care-taker mode. Is it OK if we pick this up again after the election?"<br />
I said "The reason I raised it is <b>because</b> it should be an election issue."<br />
Unsurprisingly, I didn't get any pick-up.<br />
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TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-73597319571608155312018-02-20T12:19:00.003+11:002018-02-20T12:19:51.896+11:00The all-out assault on your money<div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I came across this worrying interview about the disappearance of cash from the Swedish economy. The same thing is happening in Australia where Tap-And-Go is rapidly replacing cash transactions in our small business. We have seen cash purchases go from 75% of our takings to less than 25% within 2 years. This is driven by 'convenience' but is being pushed from all sides - banks, governments, technology and telcos. Bank branches are closing, ATMs are disappearing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">This is an assault on the ownership of cash. Instead, banks are renting our money to us. We are losing our liberty of transaction with everything intermediated by a broker. Once we no longer own our money, our centralised banking system can do perverse things to us - negative interest rates are just the start. At the flick of a switch, our access to our money can be turned off - don't think this could happen in a developed country? Just ask Greece.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I expect that the RBA plans to scrap the $100 note during the current round of bank bill replacement. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">You need to stand up for our right to own our own money! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Australian Retail Association slandering cash - http://www.bpaybanter.com.au/news-views/melbourne-butcher-refuses-cash</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">ATO cracking down on cash - http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/ato-cracking-down-on-cash-economy-20140825-1082c9.html</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">VISA bribing businesses to stop accepting cash - http://money.cnn.com/2017/07/14/news/companies/visa-no-cash-restaurant-initiative/index.html</span></span></div>
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TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-75681517725300225482017-10-17T10:47:00.001+11:002017-10-17T10:47:59.025+11:00Discussions on Melbourne weather radarsOn the evening of 12 Oct 2017, I went to bed as normal but noticed I didn't feel comfortable in bed. My heart was racing and I got a sense of discomfort every few seconds. Eventually I got up and moved to the spare bedroom on the other side of the house and was able to sleep.<br />
A few weeks ago, the regular Melbourne metropolitan weather radar at Laverton was taken offline and the training system at Broadmeadows was made 'live' to cover the period while the Laverton station was upgraded.<br />
From my location in the Dandenongs, Broadmeadows is 10kms closer than Laverton (40 kms vs 52 kms). The line-of-sight angle to Broadmeadows is also different, directed more towards me at sleep while the Laverton site is somewhat shielded by a brick wall.<br />
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Map showing location of weather radars and attitude to my house:<br />
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So the question arises - is my discomfort caused by the weather radars, and is it worse because of the passing storm?<br />
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Weather radar images of the storm passing through:<br />
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Radar image loop: <a href="http://www.theweatherchaser.com/radar-loop/IDR513-melbourne-ap/2017-10-11-00/2017-10-12-00"><b>128km Radar Loop for Melbourne AP, 00:00 11/10/2017 to 00:00 12/10/2017 UTC</b></a><br />
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My thoughts</h2>
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<li>The primary radar site covering the Melbourne metropolitan area is closer to my house and is more directly in line-of-sight as I sleep.</li>
<li>Is the replacement radar system the same as the previous one or are there differences in the radiation profile, radiation strength?</li>
<li>Was the replacement radar 'usually' working prior to the primary site being taken offline?</li>
<li>We live on top of a hill, so a radar looking for rain activity will be directed upwards, potentially directly to where I live.</li>
<li>Is it possible that a weather radar adapts it's signal profile if a rain event is passing through the area, potentially increasing signal strength to penetrate rain clouds better?</li>
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To try to get some answers, I put some questions in to the Bureau of Meteorology and was very pleased to get answers from Andrew Collins, Head of Radar. Here are the emails.</div>
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Terminology</h2>
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C-band = microwave radiation, 4.0 - 8.0 GHz <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_band_(IEEE)" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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S-band = microwave radiation, 2-4 GHz <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_band" target="_blank">link</a> </div>
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Magnetron = a high powered microwave generator <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavity_magnetron" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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Klystron = a high powered microwave generator <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klystron" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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Dual polarisation = a microwave signal containing both horizontally and vertically polarised beams <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_radar#Polarization" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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PRF = Pulse repetition frequency <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse_repetition_frequency" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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From Richard Cullen to BOM media relations</h3>
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Hi Sally</div>
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Thanks for taking my call earlier. </div>
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I am interested to know some more about the weather radars that are active in the Melbourne area. I understand that the Laverton centre is being upgraded and that the Broadmeadows centre is the primary site at the moment. I found this 'explainer' video on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeLRr56K7UA so perhaps Steven McGibbony is the right person to be in touch with?</div>
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My questions are of a technical nature about the radar systems that are active and which are being deployed, in particular some more in-depth information regarding the radar signals being generated by each centre and the radio-frequency emissions. </div>
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Specific questions include:</div>
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- what are the makes and models of the radar units? Are there specification sheets that can be provided?</div>
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- what are the power ratings of each unit, and under what conditions would power emissions be increased?</div>
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- what are the rates of rotation of each unit?</div>
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Many thanks</div>
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- Dr Richard Cullen</div>
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From Andrew Collins to Richard Cullen (12 October 2017)</h3>
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Hi Richard,</div>
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The Bureau uses several types of radars. We operate both C-band and S-band. Magnetron transmitters at 250kW (C-band) and 850kW (S-band) and 750kW klystrons (Meteor 1700S radars).</div>
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Our scan rates vary as we generally do 14 elevations over a 6-minute or 10-minute scan strategy.</div>
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Buckland Park (Adelaide) for example - Long Range Scan: Single elevation angle (0.5º) at 400 Hz PRF. Maximum range of 375 km for extension of reflectivity products. Dual Polarisation mode: 14 elevation angle scans, 1000 Hz PRF, second-trip recovery. Maximum range up to 300 km, restricted to a maximum observed altitude of 20 km (i.e. maximum range decreases with increasing elevation angle).</div>
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Elevation angles scanned: 0.5º, 0.9º, 1.3º, 1.8º, 2.4º, 3.1º, 4.2º, 5.6º, 7.4º, 10.0º, 13.3º, 17.9º, 23.9º, 32.0º.</div>
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The hyperlinks below are our two current radar OEM with basic commercially available specifications.</div>
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http://www.eecweathertech.com/pdf/EEC-C-Band-Systems.pdf</div>
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http://www.de.selex-es.com/documents/16243296/30914095/Selex-ES-METEOR-1700S.pdf</div>
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If you need any other information please contact me directly.</div>
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Regards,</div>
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Andrew</div>
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Andrew Collins | Head of Radar</div>
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From Richard to Andrew (13 Oct 2017)</h3>
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Thank you for getting back to me so promptly, Andrew. I very much appreciate the information.</div>
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My interest is particularly in the RF emissions from the radars deployed within the Melbourne area and in particular how the changes in the active sites and upgrades to existing sites (Laverton) can be expected to change the profile. </div>
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Specifically, the Laverton site was removed from operation and the Broadmeadows site made primary as the Laverton site gets upgraded. Were Laverton and Broadmeadows running the same systems or are their any differences? Can you share any information about the old-vs-new equipment being deployed into Laverton?</div>
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I also have a question regarding the operation of weather radars, particularly as storms come through. The challenge for a weather radar system is achieving range during storm activity, as the water in the clouds and rain absorb the signal. Therefore does the system adapt the strength of the transmission signal dependent on the conditions? i.e. if an accurate signal for distant locations can't be obtained due to clouds closer by, does the system increase transmission levels to compensate? And conversely, if conditions are favourable, does the system decrease transmission strength?</div>
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Many thanks</div>
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From Andrew to Richard (16 Oct 2017)</h3>
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Hi Richard,</div>
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Broadmeadows radar is a C-band (5607MHz) 250kW magnetron running at 1000Hz PRF with a 1µS pulse.</div>
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Laverton radar is a S-band (2880MHz) 750kW klystron running at 1000Hz PRF with a 1µS pulse. Please bear in mind as this radar has recently undergone dual-polarisation upgrade, it will emit 375kW out of the vertical and horizontal channels respectively. Therefore, EIRP is reduced by 3dB. This is the only recent change. Whilst you may of never saw Broadmeadows on the web before it has been alive and kicking in a training role. It was made live to cover for the Laverton upgrade.</div>
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No, the output power remains constant in all conditions, obviously receiver gain varies with range. S-band have much better penetration and less rain attenuation than C-band but a little reduction in resolution.</div>
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Regards,</div>
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Andrew</div>
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From Richard to Andrew (16 Oct 2017</h3>
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Thank you for the detailed update, Andrew.</div>
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>> it will emit 375kW out of the vertical and horizontal channels respectively</div>
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I presume simultaneously rather than in 2 separate passes?</div>
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Thanks</div>
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From Andrew to Richard (17 Oct 2017)</h3>
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That is correct, simultaneously.</div>
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Regards,</div>
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Andrew</div>
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TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-31444283332813162212017-09-13T12:06:00.001+10:002017-09-13T12:06:09.098+10:00ACMA 5G "Spectrum for broadband in mmWave bands" consultation submissionIn September 2017, ACMA announced a consultation process regarding consideration of using mmWave frequencies for mobile broadband applications in Australia. Specifically this means 5G technologies at 26GHz, with other frequencies to be considered. This is part of fast-tracking the spectrum auction and accelerating 5G roll-out across Australia.<br />
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The document listing the Questions for Comment and the submission upload form are here: <a href="https://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/spectrum-for-broadband-in-mmwave-bands">https://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/spectrum-for-broadband-in-mmwave-bands</a><br />
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I'll be developing my submission here:<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MMRpZCNUKqMs2DAWFt7n3proVXzsmEQqbD9SFb8qSTw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MMRpZCNUKqMs2DAWFt7n3proVXzsmEQqbD9SFb8qSTw/edit?usp=sharing</a><br />
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<br />TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-67903730765018994282017-09-12T20:03:00.002+10:002017-09-12T20:03:15.625+10:00Auction plan for 5G spectrum being expeditedTo: Federal Minister and Shadow Minister for Communication, Federal Minister and Shadow Minister for Health, James Merlino MP, Jason Woods MP, Editor - The Age<br />
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I contact you today to raise my concerns that the commercial drum-beat to auction off the 5G spectrum is being fast-tracked without adequate safety standards having been established.</div>
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The matter of the auction of 5G spectrum being expedited was covered in today's edition of The Age: <a href="http://www.theage.com.au/business/media-and-marketing/australian-regulator-fasttracking-upcoming-5g-auction-at-superhigh-frequency-20170911-gyewu4.html">http://www.theage.com.au/business/media-and-marketing/australian-regulator-fasttracking-upcoming-5g-auction-at-superhigh-frequency-20170911-gyewu4.html</a></div>
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This is clearly a case where commercial interests and the dangling carrot of billions of dollars in spectrum revenue are combining to over-rule any concerns regarding adequate protection of public safety. </div>
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The properties of 5G radiation of 5GHz and above are totally different to that of 3G/4G and previous iterations of mobile technologies. Due to their higher frequencies, 5G waves cannot penetrate solid objects including human bodies, resulting in maximum absorption in the outer skin layers, eyes, ears etc. These organs are not inert, containing for instance T-cells which form a primary component of our immune system. </div>
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The international technical committee which oversees the testing methodologies for microwave radiation - IEC technical committee TC 106 - has not even established a process to start defining safety measurement protocols for 5G radiation, let alone feed into the ICNIRP/ARPANSA process to establish safety exposure limits. ICNIRP does not consider 'biological' impact when setting safety limits, only thermal effects and considers skin to be a 'secondary organ' despite it's key role in blocking 5G radiation. ICNIRP is demonstrably corrupted by corporate vested interests.</div>
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5G mobile technology roll-out needs to be brought in check to avoid a health and well-being catastrophe for this state and our nation, brought about by the greed of government revenue-raising and corporate vested interests. I look forward to hearing from you on these matters.</div>
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I refer you to a blog post I wrote in November last year, having witnessed the debacle at the annual 'Wireless and Science' event at RMIT, noteable for the cavalier disregard for actual scientific process.</div>
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<a href="https://headtothehills.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/how-nbn-will-drive-autoimmune-diseases.html">https://headtothehills.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/how-nbn-will-drive-autoimmune-diseases.html</a> </div>
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I also refer you to this presentation presented last month in Brisbane detailing the current state of the science and technology. <a href="https://betweenrockandhardplace.wordpress.com/2017/09/05/full-video-of-leszczynski-lecturing-at-the-griffith-university-in-brisbane-australia/" target="_blank">https://betweenrockandhardplace.wordpress.com/2017/09/05/full-video-of-leszczynski-lecturing-at-the-griffith-university-in-brisbane-australia/</a></div>
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The NBN will be responsible for driving autoimmune diseases in Australia. </h2>
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How? NBN threatens Telstra directly as they'll be unable to differentiate ISP services based on network reach. So for them, establishing and maintain a superior mobile network - one that can deliver faster-than-NBN data - is an existential issue. They'll drive 5G adoption harder than any other Telco on the planet - the others don't have to contend with a level NBN playing field. Mike Wood from Telstra<a href="https://headtothehills.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/science-and-wireless-2016-my-thoughts.html" target="_blank"> is chairing the technical committee defining radiation safety limits over the 5G spectrum</a> [<a href="http://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:29:28935567148492::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1303,25#3" target="_blank">link to IEC TC106 page</a>] - that's not coincidental.</div>
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The frequencies used by 5G are higher than existing mobile RF and will be absorbed primarily by the skin [see below]. The skin <a href="http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(12)03563-4/fulltext" target="_blank">hosts immunological cells</a>, forming a primary immune defence system. Persistent and aggressive <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4942064/" target="_blank">activation of dermal T-cells</a> and <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1868314/" target="_blank">T-cell activation can lead to an autoimmune response</a><br />
TL;DR - expect to see a rise in autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Hashimotos, Irritable Bowel Syndrome etc etc.</div>
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ICNIRP admits that their guidelines do not currently account for the radiation safety issues surrounding higher frequency RF and they expect to <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjC8a51P8rSCQw1wM5A4GJT2vjMIqcH5h1lmafO_3B6CHnJ2NYeAkz0p_Luz-UiqIUzyPdUlJ2ace53lgRLlWvEYmmmwXxv6v4U1yxBRGP-A4lvAZmKlGRDkGnw62wZbBreSkOrBDCQoU/s1600/IMG_1007.JPG" target="_blank">classify 'skin' as peripheral along with arms and legs</a> despite skin being an immunological organ and being the primary absorbent matter for +6GHz radiation. The measurement procedures for the evaluation of power density related to human exposure between 6GHz and 100GHz have not been developed [<a href="http://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:30:28935567148492::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1303,25" target="_blank">link to IEC 'call for experts' Nov2016</a>]. </div>
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So without effective health safety guidelines, no health safety research or testing and no effective regulations, industry will drive forth and start the rollout of this new technology within the next 5 years. Given the inability to differentiate on fixed broadband, Telstra especially will be at the forefront. The gates are open and the horse is bolting.</div>
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<li>Telstra are leading the international committee defining the radiation exposure levels for 5G standards.</li>
<li>The absorption profile for 5G radiation is completely different to existing mobile phone radiation.</li>
<li>Work has not even started on defining the safety standards for 5G radiation.</li>
<li>ICNIRP is only concerned with thermal effects of RF radiation. In the case of 5G, this will be skin warming only.</li>
<li>ARPANSA radiation limit standards are based on ICNIRP guidelines.</li>
<li>T-cells (part of the human immunological system) in the skin react to microwave radiation in the 5G spectrum.</li>
<li>Immune system provocation can lead to development of autoimmune diseases.</li>
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Or... "And you wonder why is the public losing faith in science?"</h3>
On November 22nd, the Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research (ACEBR) held the 10th annual "Science and Wireless" meeting. 4 papers were presented.<br />
Papers 1 (Keynote: "Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment (TEMT) against Alzheimer's Disease: Pre-Clinical Efficacy and Clinical Trial in Progress", Dr Gary W Arendash) and 2 ("ACEBR research on RF effects on Alzheimer's disease", Prof John Finnie) were reviewing exciting new developments in using 900MHz RF-EMF to treat Alzheimer's Disease. The results look very promising as a therapy to reverse the build-up of Beta-amyloid plaques in neurons in Alzheimer patients. There are 3 suggested mechanisms of action - (1) Disaggregation of beta-amyloid plaques (RF breaks protein bonds), (2) enhanced mitochondrial function and (3) increased neuronal activity. The pre-clinical results are very promising. This is a very exciting development because drug-based therapies for this disease have proved ineffective thus far. If I had Alzheimer's, I would be first in line.<br />
Paper 3 ("ICNIRP High frequency guidelines - an update", Prof Rodney Croft) described work-in-progress to update the ICNIRP guidelines. Sorry I didn't capture all of the slides. Long story short - they consider health effects, not biological effects, and when health effects can't be measured they're using thermal effects as a proxy for quantifiable measurement. Absorption rates are split between 'head and body' and 'limbs' (which includes skin). They're going to be setting guidelines for 6+GHz based on power density rather than SAR, but looks like it's averaged over an area rather than point exposure.<br />
Paper 4 ("5G devices and networks: exposure standards", Mike Wood, Telstra) by Mike Wood of Telstra and chairman of the international consortium developing 5G technologies. SAR will not be used for measuring exposure of 5G radiation due to the limited ability of 10+GHz radiation to penetrate the body; incident radiation power will be used instead. 5G radiation is absorbed primarily in the skin. No safety testing methodologies currently exist. Various device radiation measurements techniques are being developed to scan a detector across the device, but then the radiation is averaged over the entire device. No control of point-based radiation levels. Base stations will use phased arrays and beam-forming techniques to better direct the signal to the active device. This will provide a better connection and higher data rates while reducing the ambient radiation levels, but watch out if you're in line with an active connection. Systems should be available for commercial roll-out in 2020.<br />
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During his presentation, Arendash dismissed the plausibility that cell phones could cause cancer because the energy levels could not cause ionisation. During the Q&A, a member of the audience pointed out that RF-EMF has been demonstrated to cause Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and that they are known carcinogens [<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1479806/" target="_blank">first google result</a>]. </div>
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Another member of the audience asked why the modulation frequencies are not being considered, just the carrier frequencies, and that the modulation frequencies are just as important. Wood claimed that there are no new modulation techniques in 5G, however he didn't say there were no new modulation frequencies. No-one discussed whether pulsing vs constant exposure is important.</div>
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Another audience member pointed out the rapid rise in chronic diseases - cancer, autism, neurodegenerative diseases etc. The panel did not have much to say in response except that pinpointing the contribution of RF radiation to these conditions is effectively impossible at a population level. </div>
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Note that at 5G frequencies, the ability of RF-EMF to penetrate the body is significantly reduced. This is being taken as good news, since that means that internal organs should receive less radiation exposure. Instead it'll be the skin primarily which is being exposed, and the ICNIRP committee is considering skin as 'peripheral' along with arms and legs. They clearly do not consider that the skin is important, and yet the skin is an immunologic organ, containing on average 20 billion T-cells. [When you cut yourself, the wound healing is mediated by the immune system.] What happens when you expose T-cells to RF radiation? As a <a href="http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=6492114" target="_blank">2013 paper in IEEE proceedings </a>notes "Further studies are required to determine the effect of RF
fields on the immune system" but the <a href="http://iddd.de/umtsno/odpsejm/ImmunEffects.pdf" target="_blank">existing research tells</a> us "The results indicate that pulse-modulated microwaves represent the potential of immunotropic influence, stimulating preferentially the immunogenic and proinflammatory activity of monocytes at relatively low levels of exposure." </div>
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RF exposure directly provokes an immune response. The skin is a major site of immune cells. 5G will be absorbed by the skin. And what happens when you stir up the immune system without a target? Hello autoimmune diseases...</div>
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The ICNIRP guidelines will continue to be based on thermal heating effects because establishing and measuring direct causal health effects is too hard. I asked how long it typically takes for health effects to be established - was it 20 years? 30 years? - and got a waffled response from Croft saying the current guidelines were generated in the early 90s so don't hold your breath. Wood showed the accelerated timeline for 5G technology deployment and said that the safety concerns were being addressed using the existing literature from microwave point-to-point devices and military research.<br />
I asked if I was the only one making the connection - the first papers clearly showing the biological effects of GHz radiation, ICNIRP refusing to consider biological effects, accepting only health effects, and new radiation profiles with unknown biological impact being deployed population-wide without demonstrated health studies. The biological effects are direct and real, as shown by Paper 1 which directly exploits these effects at the cellular level but the radiation standards are only set by considering thermal effects averaged over a large area.<br />
Now let's fast forward 10 years. 5G is now pervasive with antenna arrays on every lamp-post and data quantities 100x what they are today. Will we see a continued increase in autoimmune diseases? Will we be able to demonstrate that any of this increase is driven by T-cell activation in the skin layers? If we do, how long until the ICNIRP guidelines adapt? How long until these trickle down to national regulations? How long until these national regulations get applied to 5G operators and device manufacturers? Will the radiation levels be reduced to pre-5G levels? Clearly the answer is that this process would take decades if at all. <br />
5G deployment is critical to Telstra. With the roll-out of NBN which provides non-differentiated service from any ISP, Telstra needs to stay at the forefront of mobile technology. It will be pushing 5G as hard as it can because it's a clear differentiator in the market. It is critical to the future of Telstra which is why Mike Wood is chairing the international committee defining the 5G technical standards.<br />
Claiming that this is a scientific process is clearly a joke. Roll out the tech and bugger the consequences. What a cavalier approach. What a sham.<br />
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"Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment (TEMT) against Alzheimer's Disease: Pre-Clinical Efficacy and Clinical Trial in Progress", Dr Gary W Arendash)<br />
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TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-18314538248186266202015-07-06T20:31:00.002+10:002015-07-06T20:31:55.823+10:00Magnesium - the missing element in scoliosis treatment?I stumbled across this very interesting video, discussing the link between neuroscience, neurotransmitters and scoliosis:<br />
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The presenter is suggesting that low melatonin production is a key contributor to the development of scoliosis. Specifically, that serotonin needs to efficiently convert to melatonin. That, to me, implies that you have to have adequate levels of serotonin in order for the efficient conversion to melatonin to take place.<br />
What if the suffer also has frequent migraines? Well, as <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22426836" target="_blank">this paper </a>says, "... all migraine suffers should be treated with magnesium". Why? As <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/284652-magnesium-serotonin/" target="_blank">this page</a> describes, migraines seem to be related to low serotonin levels. And magnesium is a key compound in the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin.<br />
So could it be that a key treatment for someone suffering scoliosis <u>and </u>migraines is magnesium? Perhaps with the addition of tryptophan (say, in the form of a mature brie).<br />
We've started treating our scoliotic migraine family member with magnesium oil. Touch wood, he's not suffered a migraine since. Will this help his scoliosis? I don't know, but it's a fascinating line of enquiry and far more appealing than the thought of braces or spinal surgery.<br />
<br />TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-57940512557079237162015-02-01T15:37:00.003+11:002015-02-02T13:17:55.301+11:00Celebrities that have had a hip replacementIt's interesting to see who else in the celebro-sphere has had a hip replacement. Here's an incomplete list. Qualifications for 'celebrity' are entirely arbitrary. Let me know if I've missed anyone that would be a good candidate for the list.<br />
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<li><b>Heston Blumenthal </b><a href="http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/news/story/2014/07/24/heston-blumenthal-reveals-hip/" target="_blank">had a hip replacement</a> age 47. He had complications after breaking his leg aged 9, then doing kickboxing for 15 years.</li>
<li><b>Lady Gaga </b>required major hip surgery aged 27.</li>
<li>Everyone's favourite purple paisley pixie <b>Prince </b>reportedly had hip replacement surgery in 2008 in his late 40s, perhaps exacerbated by the high heeled boots he wears. <br />Interesting that he was conflicted about having the procedure done because his Jehovah's Witness beliefs forbid blood transfusions, which can be a problem if such major surgery is required.</li>
<li><b>Arnold Schwarzenegger </b>has an artificial hip which was replaced in about 2002. He had further problems with it in a <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jan/11/local/me-arnold11" target="_blank">skiing accident in 200</a>6.</li>
<li><b>George Bush Snr </b>and his wife <b>Barbara </b>both have had their left hips replaced. </li>
<li><b>Billy Joel </b>has had both hips replaced. </li>
<li><b>Barry Manilow </b>had hip surgery (not a replacement) age 68. </li>
<li><b>Lionel Richie </b>had his hip replaced in 2011.</li>
<li><b>Jane Fonda </b>had hip and knee replacement. Too much high-impact aerobics?</li>
<li><b>Ray Charles </b>had his hip done, age 73. Too much foot stomping?</li>
<li><b>Eddie Van Halen </b>had hip replacement age 43. Too many on-stage high kicks? </li>
<li>Also <b>Mick Mars</b>, guitarist for Mötley Crüe had to have his hip done in 2004. Didn't stop him joining the come-back tour in 2005 though.</li>
<li><b>Katherine Hepburn </b>had hers done.</li>
<li><b>Zsa Zsa Gabor </b>had her's done aged 93. </li>
<li>Dancer <b>Wayne Sleep </b>had hip replacement surgery aged 62.</li>
<li><b>Liza Minneli </b>had a knee replacement in her early 60s.</li>
<li><b>Elizabeth Taylor </b>includes a hip replacement in her surgical repertoire.</li>
<li><b>Luciano Pavarotti </b>had a new hip, aged 63, having suffered pain since injuring himself playing football aged 12.</li>
<li><b>Evel Knivel. </b>No, not because of a motorbike crash but after he fell while playing golf!</li>
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<li><a href="http://celebrityhealthminute.com/2012/12/06/jane-kaczmarek-hip-replacement-helped-her-reclaim-her-life/" target="_blank"><b>Jane Kaczmarek </b></a>of Malcolm In The Middle has had both hers done in her 40s.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/dance/10359096/The-dancer-who-got-back-on-her-pointes-after-a-hip-replacement.html" target="_blank">Angela Towler</a>, </b>dancer with the Rambert Dance Company, required hip replacement surgery in her 30s.</li>
<li>Australian media personality <b>Amanda Keller </b><a href="http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/health+news/i+had+a+hip+replacement+at+49,11913" target="_blank">had hip replacement surgery </a>aged 49.</li>
<li>Brummie punk songstress <b>Toyah Wilcox </b>has <a href="http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/brummie-punk-singer-toyah-willcox-231481" target="_blank">had both hips replaced </a>in her early 40s.</li>
<li><b>Steve Carell </b>had his done, age 51 to fix an old ice hocket injury.</li>
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<li><b>Hulk Hogan</b> counts <a href="http://hulkhoganhistory.weebly.com/hospital-history.html" target="_blank">a 2004 hip replacement</a> as well as a knee replacement among his many surgeries.</li>
<li>Well known strength coach <b>Dan John </b><a href="http://danjohn.net/2011/07/recovery-and-a-good-question/" target="_blank">had a hip replacement </a>in 2011. What's interesting is that Dan is well known for advocating heavy lifting with good form. </li>
<li>Another well known strength and conditioning coach who's had hip replacement in <b>Mark Rippetoe</b>.</li>
<li>Body-builder <b>John Grimek </b>had a hip replacement, but he was 87 when he had it done.</li>
<li>Mr. Olympia winner <b>Ronnie Coleman </b>had a hip replacement in 2014, aged 50.</li>
<li><b>Clarence Bass</b>, known for his book series 'Ripped', <a href="http://www.cbass.com/Hiprep.htm" target="_blank">had a hip replacement </a>in 2006, aged 68.</li>
<li>Body builder <b>Lou Ferringo </b>has had hips and knees replaced.</li>
<li>The so-called 'father of Paleo' and metcon proponent <b>Art DeVany </b>had a hiip replacement in 2014.</li>
<li>Soccer players are well known for developing hip problems. Players that have had hip replacements include <b>Pat Nevin</b>. Manchester United ex-coach <b>Sir Alex Ferguson </b>had to retire in 2013 to get a hip replacement.</li>
<li>Tennis legend <b>Billie Jean King </b>has had both her knees replaced. </li>
<li><b>Boris Becker </b>has had both hips replaced in 2014, aged 46. </li>
<li><b>Maria Sharapova </b>has had to withdraw from several events due to hip problems in 2013 and 2014.</li>
<li>Gold medal gymnast <b>Mary Lou Retton </b>had a hip replacement aged 37.</li>
<li>Figure skater <b>Rudy Galindo </b>participated in the "Champions On Ice 2004 Tours" on two ceramic hip implants, aged 33.</li>
<li><b>Jack Nicklaus </b>has had a new hip.</li>
<li>Baseball player <b>Alex Rodriquez </b>required surgery to repair a torn labrum on his right hip in 2009 as did sprinting doper <b>Tyson Gay </b>in 2010.</li>
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TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-38207054521621125762015-01-04T21:07:00.002+11:002015-01-04T21:17:31.595+11:00My home prehab/rehab set-upI'm preparing for the first of two total hip replacements and am doing the maximum possible to set myself up for the best outcome I can. It turns out I'm setting up quite a physio rehab clinic here at home. After the initial hospital stay, I should get home-visit physiotherapy but I've got some equipment ready to go. I'm hiring a few home OT items (raised loo seat, an adjustable-height sitting chair, shower stool) but this is about physio rehab.<br />
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<li>Resistance band, set up to allow for a pseudo-dead lift. <br />This has been very useful pre-op to get things 'straightened out' if I'm feeling stiff or sore.<br />This video (<a href="http://youtu.be/g_eEQJo-a_Y">http://youtu.be/g_eEQJo-a_Y</a>) shows what I mean.</li>
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<li>Weighted back-pack. I've got a back-pack and figure I'll carry some weight like house-bricks when I go walking, as my level of fitness increases post-op.</li>
<li>Sunlight. It'll be summer when I get my operation so that means lots of sunshine both pre-op and post-op to make sure there's lots of natural vitamin D in the system to assist recovery.</li>
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<li>Ice. I've been icing the hip every day for the past couple of months.</li>
<li>Red light. Has been shown to improve healing of soft-tissue wounds so I've got some bright red light sources available to shine on the area - an LED brake-light and a multi-colour LED floodlight. Sounds wacky but it's claimed to be effective.</li>
<li>Earthing sheet. If the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schumann_resonances" target="_blank">Schumann Resonance </a>is good enough for Tour De France cyclists, it's good enough for me.</li>
<li>DIY Pulsed EMF. While avoiding microwave EMF (wifi, cell phone, cordless phones, smart meters etc) is important for improved recovery, Pulsed EMF devices can be very beneficial for bone healing. <a href="http://drpawluk.com/" target="_blank">Dr Pauluk </a>has lots of good info, but I'm too cheap to pay $1300 for a SomaPulse, so I've created a <a href="http://www.diypemf.com/" target="_blank">home-made version</a> using some induction coils off ebay, an iPod and some custom-created waveforms to play through it.</li>
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TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-1971451786280607212014-09-16T10:27:00.001+10:002015-10-02T15:30:09.772+10:00Healthy flying - my tips for long-haul flightWhen you fly long distance you are putting your body through some serious stress - not just the stress of organising the trip, getting to the airport, through check-in and security and then finding that you've forgotten your passport. No, I mean the physical stresses induced on your body by the act of flying. These include:<br />
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<li>Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from the onboard avoinics;</li>
<li>EMR from cell phones that haven't been switched off (or the thump when everyone switches their phones on after touch-down);</li>
<li>Lower cabin pressure;</li>
<li>Noise;</li>
<li>Time-zone changes;</li>
<li>Unnatural light/dark cycles;</li>
<li>Sitting for hours on end;</li>
<li>Airborne coughs and colds;</li>
<li>Bad food,</li>
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<li><b>Zinc </b>- supplement for a week or so before the flight. Strengthens the immune system.</li>
<li>[Edit Sept '15] Vitamins A, C, E. Use <b>anti-oxidants</b> before the trip to prepare the body for the oxidative stress of travel.</li>
<li>[Edit Sept '15] Of course, <b>eat well</b>. Good quality protein (meat, fish, eggs) and veggies. Moderate carbs. Avoid party foods and too much alcohol.</li>
<li><b>Sleep </b>- make sure you are well rested before your trip, although this can be tricky as you tend to be a bit anxious/excited the night before.</li>
<li><b>Choose your seat </b>- either an aisle seat or one that is away from the sun. Don't sit over the wing exits, avoiding high EMF caused by electrical currents for the avionics.</li>
<li><b>Magnesium </b>- either as supplements, or as an Epsom Salts bath. Makes you calm and soothed.</li>
<li><b>Chiropractor </b>- go to see one before you leave. Get well adjusted before the trip. </li>
<li>[Edit Sept '15] Trying <b>adaptogenic herbs </b>- a blend of Rhodiola Rosea, Withania (Ashwagandha) and Gotu Kola. These are supposed to be very supportive for the stress effects of travel including jet lag. The first time I tried it I found it made me feel a bit drowsy, probably as the ashwagandha jumped on my cortisol. After that, I have only felt positive. Also/alternatively take a Ginkgo, Ginseng, Brahmi complex plus activate B-vitamins.</li>
<li>For time-zone changes, <b>start timzone adaptation before leaving</b>. We naturally sleep in 90 minute cycles, so if you're travelling east then try to go to bed 90 minutes earlier, get up 90 minutes earlier. If you're travelling west, bump things the other way. That way you're already starting to adjust to the new timezone before you travel.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2>
Travelling</h2>
<div>
Now onto the day of travel itself.</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><b>Water </b>- good quality spring water. Drink lots and lots. Then some more.</li>
<li><b>Butter </b>- helps to manage blood sugar levels and is a good snack food if the on-board food is crappy.</li>
<li><b>Nasal spray </b>- sometimes your sinuses get dry and stuffy.</li>
<li><b>Shower </b>- if you're travelling business class and have a stop-over. </li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3>
Managing radiation exposure</h3>
<div>
Radiation exposure is an issue, especially on long-haul flights. All international passengers from Australia are subjected to a full-body scan using millimeter radiation. A nice dose to start you off.<br />
When you're in the air, you'll be receiving a higher-than-normal dose of cosmic radiation because you're high in the atmosphere. Managing radiation exposure is a big part of managing healthy and effective travel.</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><b>Vitamin C</b> - take vitamin C every 2-3 hours of the flight. Anti-oxidant.</li>
<li><b>Vitamins A, C, E</b> - every 12 hours. Anti-oxidants.</li>
<li><b>Zinc </b>- every 12 hours. Immune support.</li>
<li><b>Anti-inflammatories</b> - <b>fish oil</b> (high DHA), <b>curcumin</b> (Tumeric) capsules.</li>
<li><b>CoQ10 </b>- again, supports the anti-oxidant cycle.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3>
Electromagnetic radiation</h3>
<div>
EMF increases your oxidative stress and planes are pretty bad because the metal tubes keeps EMF bouncing around the inside, you've got a lot of people in a small space, and planes have a lot of heavy duty electrical systems.</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><b>Anti-static strap </b>- earth yourself to the aircraft plane using an anti-static strap connected to the metal of your chair. </li>
<li>Or <b>touch </b>your bare foot against the metal foot rest.</li>
<li><b>Avoid wifi </b>if offered on the plane.</li>
<li><b>Water </b>and <b>anti-oxidant </b>support.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3>
Sleep</h3>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Get as much <b>sleep </b>as you can. I don't got for 'timing', I just prefer to rest as much as possible.</li>
<li><b>Change your watch </b>as soon as you get on the plane.</li>
<li>Use <b>ear plugs </b>and <b>eye shades</b>.</li>
<ul>
<li>Noise is a major factor in making long-distance travel so tiring. Ear plugs or noise-cancelling headphones are very useful.</li>
</ul>
<li>Use a <b>neck support</b>.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3>
Exercise</h3>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Do <b>air-squats</b> when you go to the bathroom.</li>
<li><b>Get up and walk around</b> (if you're drinking enough water, you'll need to!)</li>
<li><b>Recline </b>your seat to minimise the 'pooling' of blood in your feet. </li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3>
Food</h3>
<div>
<ul>
<li>I've tried the <b>gluten-free </b>offerings and they're pretty awful. I now just don't eat any glutened item on the plate. </li>
<li><b>Dark chocolate</b> - a good snack food. 85% dark to minimse sugar. </li>
<li><b>Butter</b>. Take on slab of good quality butter with you, in a zip-lock bag. Eat hunks of it, put it on your dinner etc.</li>
<li><b>Meat or fish.</b></li>
<li><b>Vegetables </b>- especially green leafy veggies.</li>
<li><b>Booze </b>- yeah, they say to avoid it but I like a glass of wine. Don't go crazy.</li>
<li><b>Avoid coffee </b>- you don't need the caffeine buzz and it's probably crap quality anyway.</li>
<li><b>Avoid sugar </b>- increases oxidative stress and lethargy.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2>
On arrival</h2>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Continue to <b>drink lots of water</b>.</li>
<li>Get some <b>sunlight </b>during daylight hours.</li>
<li><b>Go for a walk </b>or get some exercise and fresh air.</li>
<li>Eat a decent <b>evening meal</b> - good meat and/or fish (surf and turf?), veggies, some carbs. Don't overdo it on the booze, maybe just a glass of wine.</li>
<li><b>Melatonin </b>spray for the first 2 or 3 nights to help over-come jet-lag.</li>
<li>Take a good quality <b>multi-vitamin</b>.</li>
<li><b>Sleep </b>in a dark, cool room. [Edit Sept '15] Try taping black gaffer tape over standby lights e.g. on the TV in the room. Use ear-plugs.</li>
<li>If you eat anything dodgy, take some <b>charcoal</b>.</li>
<li>[Edit Sept '15] <b>Grounding </b>can be very beneficial. Try walking barefoot outdoors.</li>
<li>[Edit Sept '15] Some beneficial <b>herbal</b> mental support, such as Ginkgo, Ginseng, Brahmi and adaptognic herbs like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola as a systemic tonic to help support the system after the stress of travel and timezone changes. </li>
<li>[Edit Sept '15] Neuro-supportive <b>amino acids</b>, such as Choline, L-Thianine, Creatine. I may try some L-Tryptophan at night-time.</li>
<li>[Edit Sept '15] Acetyl-L-Carnitine is effective in supporting brain energy, so may include this in the mix.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2>
Other reading</h2>
<div>
Hat-tip to these other writers on health tips for flying:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bulletproofexec.com/87-how-to-live-longer-than-most-people-with-dr-jack-kruse-podcast/" target="_blank">Listen to this podcast </a>- Dave Asprey, Jack Kruse.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2012/05/healthy-airplane-travel-tips/" target="_blank">Ben Greenfield </a>has a bunch of tips, <a href="http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-avoid-jet-lag/" target="_blank">also here</a>.</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<br />TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-7385668643301298032014-09-06T10:53:00.000+10:002014-09-06T10:53:04.274+10:00The development of Electro-Magnetic Sensitivity (EMS)Over the past few weeks, I have developed a sensitivity to electromagnetic radiation (EMR), a condition known as Electro-Magnetic Sensitivity (EMS). I have noted the development of minor symptoms before in the post "<a href="http://headtothehills.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/examples-of-self-awareness.html" target="_blank">Examples of self-awareness</a>" but I want to discuss how further symptoms have developed, what I'm currently experiencing and what I'm doing or have done to manage the situation. <br />
This situation is concerning, annoying and inconvenient on a personal level, but also confronting and empowering. My eldest boy is going to high school in 5 months time. The school, like all the other schools in the area, have ipads and wifi deployed and used for every child in every lesson. The level of electromagnetic microwave radiation that he will be exposed to massively exceeds anything that we've witnessed before. That I have become personally aware of how low level exposure to EMR can affect my physical state means that I'm now on a crusade to address this situation before we start.<br />
<h2>
Development of symptoms</h2>
<div>
As you know from other posts on this blog, I've developed severe osteoarthritis in both hips. I suffered from Legg-Perthes disease as an adolescent, so my hips have been a problem for all of my adult life.<b> </b>By and large I've been able to manage the pain, discomfort and minor limping. </div>
<div>
<b>March 2014 </b>In March, all that changed as I suddenly found I was unable to walk, drive or get around after a mild session of physical therapy. X-rays and an MRI diagnosed that I had severe osteoarthritis in both hips. </div>
<div>
<b>May 2014</b> A visit to an osteopath surgeon in May confirmed that I would require two total hip replacements. I've been managing this situation since then.</div>
<div>
Osteoarthritis (OA) is usually described as a degenerative disease, caused by wear and tear on the cartilage, however in early August, about one month ago, I found an article by Dr Berard Presser where he describes it differently - "OA is not simply a matter of wear and tear; it's also a failure of the cartilage to repair itself." This cast my situation in a completely different light - the current status of my condition was dependent on how well my body was repairing cartilage damage. If I can identify factors that are interrupting the natural cartilage repair process and reduce them while at the same time enhancing factors that support cartilage repair then perhaps I can reverse some of the degeneration. All of this is detailed in the post "<a href="http://headtothehills.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/my-osteoarthritis-recovery-protocol.html" target="_blank">My Osteoarthritis Recovery Protocol</a>".</div>
<div>
<b>August 2014</b> A key turning point was when I posted to the Jack Kruse forum. Dr Jack Kruse has some highly non-conventional opinions on the causes of modern diseases. While we can debate his scientific analysis and philosophy, nonetheless he is one of the only people that I have so far encountered that have any practical suggestions for supporting my recovery. As well as standard 'clean Paleo' dietary and lifestyle advice, the following specific recommendations were given:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>reduce EMF exposure and "ground" myself - EMF is dehydrating to the cartilage, bones and joints;</li>
<li>drink plenty of non-fluoridated water - fluoride interrupts the structure of intracellular water, causing intracellular dehydration;</li>
<li>eat plenty of DHA from fish, oysters and fish oil supplements;</li>
<li>get plenty of sunlight.</li>
</ul>
<div>
The aspect of EMF avoidance and grounding was an area where I could make improvement. Since my diagnosis I have been avoiding carrying my phone in the front pocket of my jeans. I now have it on airplane mode most of the time. I improved my night-time 'grounding' by running a strip of metal tape directly on top of the sheets that is connected to a spike in the garden and sleeping with my skin touching it. I try to go the local park a couple of times a week and take a bare-foot walk on the grass. I made these changes about 3 or 4 weeks ago.</div>
</div>
<div>
Sleeping grounded took a bit of persistence which I had not expected. I'd previously tried sleeping with a wrist anti-static strap connected to the earth wire in the house wiring but found my hand got unbearably numb and tingly midway through the night. I attributed that to cross-interference with the home power and stopped doing that. I have been sleeping with an earthed strip of metal tape under the sheet for a few months but not noticed much effect. But when I started sleeping with skin contact to the tape I found myself very tingly and numb by mid-way through the night. I had to disconnect the ground connection in order to get back to sleep. This continued for a few nights and then eased. I now sleep very peacefully on my ground strip. Another contributor on the Jack Kruse forum <a href="http://forum.jackkruse.com/index.php?threads/dealing-with-osteoarthritis.11457/#post-136986" target="_blank">has felt a similar effect</a>. Let's call it 'electro detox'.</div>
<div>
<b>Late August 2014</b> So I started sleeping properly grounded, got over the initial 'electro detox' and started carrying my phone in airplane mode. Then the first symptoms of electro-magnetic sensitivity (EMS) emerged. I could 'feel' the wifi in my hands when I was using my iphone and noted that sensation on August 19.</div>
<div>
Then around 23 August, I noticed that I could 'feel' the wifi through my hands when I tried typing on my laptop. The sensation was quite unpleasant and I turned the wifi off and plugged the laptop directly into a router. </div>
<div>
At around that time, I noticed if I held my phone and turned it off airplane mode, I felt slight twitching in my hand and electric shocks in my arms.</div>
<div>
On 27 August I flew up to Brisbane and back in one day. I flew both ways with my bare-skin foot touching the metal of the chair in front to ensure I was as 'earthed' as possible during the flight. </div>
<div>
At the end of the return flight we turned off the runway and the announcement came through that we could turn our phones back on. Obviously I did not but I immediately felt headache pressure in my head. The effect was immediate and quite uncomfortable.</div>
<div>
<b>Early September 2014</b> Monday 1 September I decided to disable the wifi on the router in the study after feeling significant skin discomfort after sitting next to it for an hour or so. This makes the study much more comfortable.</div>
<div>
During the week I popped round to a colleagues desk. His phone was on the desk. After a few minutes I started to feel 'off' - headache, bad stomach, muddled thoughts. It improved when I walked away. </div>
<div>
I went to the supermarket. Near the tills I could feel pressure in my head which improved when I left the shop.</div>
<div>
Over the past year or two, I've enjoyed listening to podcasts as I drive to and from work. I connect my phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth which is much less powerful than either cell phone or wifi, although it's in the same 2.4GHz range. I now notice skin discomfort when the phone connects via wifi, even if the cell and wifi is disabled. I now 'hard wire' the connection into the car. I no longer drive around with my phone switched on.</div>
<div>
Last night (<b>5 September</b>) we drove to a friends' house. I carried my wife's bag on my knee. Her phone was in it. I developed a headache across the temples.</div>
<h2>
Managing the situation</h2>
<div>
<b>Monitor symptoms and responses.</b> The symptoms have gradually got worse, at first unnoticeable, then the odd thing here or there. Now that I'm confident that I'm experiencing real symptoms I can be more disciplined, however I've been noting my physical symptoms and now this post is a journal of the past few weeks. I'll try to be better disciplined from now on!</div>
<div>
<b>Sleep grounded.</b> I think the symptoms are worse at the end of the day when I've been 'ungrounded'. I feel refreshed after sleeping on my earthing strip. I'll try to go for a bare-foot walk as often as I can or go for a lunchtime swim to discharge at work. I'll write a post showing how I've built my earthing system.</div>
<div>
<b>At work.</b> I'm fortunate to work in a low density office and I'm at the edge of the office space. I have moved my PC further away from my seat. I do not sit near the wifi hotspot. I have my phone on airplane most of the time. I turn the cell phone on only once or twice a day for a few minutes (to check for voicemail and SMS) and make sure I walk away from it while it's enabled.</div>
<div>
<b>At home. </b>Minimise wifi. I have hard-wired all the computers including this laptop, TVs etc. I sleep grounded.<br />There is still work to be done. We have 2 iPads. Our main phone is cordless although we do have a hard-wired phone. My wife needs her mobile phone to be switch on (she runs her own business and needs to be contactable). We have very poor mobile coverage. On the one hand, that means we're not highly exposed. On the other hand, any mobile phones in the house must transmit at very high power.</div>
<div>
<b>Keeping in touch. </b>We got used to being contactable 24x7 by text or call. This is going to need some re-adjustment. We're trying to stop using iMessage, switching to Viber which has a desktop client. I check my mobile once or twice a day for SMS and voicemail (although I hate when I have to call up the voicemail service). This remains work-in-progress.</div>
<h2>
Major outstanding issues</h2>
<div>
<b>Kids ipads</b>. At home. You can't 'reverse tether' via bluetooth and no network-to-lightning connector exists. Wifi is the only option. This is a major problem. </div>
<div>
At school next year this is a truly frightening prospect. I have not yet found a single school that doesn't have a 1:1 ipad to child program in year 7 next year. I am arranging a meeting with the deputy principal to discuss my concerns. This will be a crusade!</div>
TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-3097697069276896942014-08-31T10:36:00.002+10:002014-08-31T10:37:41.090+10:00Low Carb Down Under - Low Carb Nutrition event August 2014I attended the <a href="http://lowcarbdownunder.com.au/" target="_blank">LowCarbDownUnder.com.au</a> event yesterday. It was an interesting event but it felt light-weight and didn't really address anything except high-level flag-waving for the low-carb approach. There wasn't really any discussion on negative impacts of following a low-carb diet and you would have left the event thinking there was only upside to doing so.<br />
The presenters by and large did not seem to have the in-depth, up to date level of understanding of the US-based Paleo-istas like Robb Wolf, Paul Jaminet, Chris Kresser, Dave Asprey etc. There appears to be a need for some serious catch-up before next years event. I certainly hope they'll get someone with a counter opinion to even things out.<br />
<br />
One interesting slide I'd like to mention was from Prof Tim Noakes:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Impact of Insulin Resistance to carb tolerance. Photo from https://twitter.com/MikkiWilliden</td></tr>
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It shows how the degree of Insulin Resistance impacts the ability to tolerate carbohydrates. If you've been highly Insulin Resistant in the past (i.e. suffering from Metabolic Syndrome) then you will always have a lower tolerance to carbs. I asked Prof Noakes if Insulin Resistance ever normalises and he flat out said 'No, never'!<br />
So the key take-away from that is to avoid developing Insulin Resistance because it will have a continuing life-long impact on your health and well-being even if you manage to normalise your body weight or reverse obesity.<br />
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<br />TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-8656442758906286192014-08-19T21:20:00.001+10:002014-08-19T21:20:12.530+10:00On blood testsFrom time to time I get asked 'I'm getting a checkup. What should blood tests should I ask for?'<br />
I've spent time understanding what blood tests I wanted to see and what I should ask for from the doctor. I have noticed they don't always order the same set of tests, so don't assume that the GP will automatically order everything relevant if you ask for a checkup. Having said that, this is not a comprehensive list and I would expect there to be a bunch of other stuff on your test panel that's not covered here. This is just a set of things that I would want to make sure is included in a blood test based on my needs (male, mid-40s).<br />
This is not medical advice. For that, ask your doctor.<br />
<h2>
Blood cell count</h2>
White blood cell count - if you're doing primal/paleo then expect your white blood cell count to be on the low end. This is good - it means your immune system is not in overdrive because of the crappy food you're eating.<br />
Red blood cell count - I'm not so familiar with this but I believe (from Robb Wolf podcasts particularly) that it is preferable to have red blood cell count, haemoglobin, ferritin, iron levels on the lower end of the spectrum to reduce oxidative stress from iron overload. You may want to do your own research here but blood donation is considered a good thing. Unless you live in Australia and lived in the UK during the Mad Cow episode in which case you can't give blood.<br />
<h2>
Blood lipid panel</h2>
Tests - standard 'cholesterol' test - total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, fasting glucose.<br />
Results - the LDL is just for laughs. If you're eating low glycemic index then your triglycerides should be low (below 100 mmol/L). If so, you can calculate your own, more accurate, LDL number using the 'Iranian' formula which is a better curve-fit at low triglyceride levels. <a href="http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~geoff36/LDL_mmol.htm" target="_blank">An online calculator is here</a>.<br />
HDL to total cholesterol - desired ratio < 4.0<i>.</i><br />
Trigs to HDL - desired ratio < 2.0<i>. This one is particularly important.</i><br />
<br />
Note: the standard GP will freak out about high total cholesterol. Make your own mind up about this but I concluded this was the wrong thing to be worried about.<br />
Cholesterol is involved in many healthy body functions, so in my opinion, it is more important to have healthy cholesterol than to worry about cholesterol levels. Which means unoxidized, light and fluffy LDL particles which come about by minimising oxidative stress, consuming enough saturated fats that there is good availability of raw materials for the body to produce fresh cholesterol as needed and maintaining a healthy liver that is able to maintain good cholesterol supply (both HDL and LDL).<br />
Eat plenty of high quality, pasture raised ruminant animal fat (butter, cheese, fatty cuts). Eat plenty of avocado, olive oil, macadamia nuts. Eat plenty of high quality free range eggs. Eat plenty of fish, or fish oil.<br />
Don't over-do it on poultry (high omega 6), other nuts.<br />
Avoid vegetable oils and seeds.<br />
<h2>
Inflammatory markers</h2>
HBA1C and C-reactive protein. These really tell you about how well you're managing your blood sugar levels over time and your body's system inflammation.<br />
<h2>
Androgens</h2>
Total testosterone, free testosterone.<br />
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)<br />
Oestrogen, Progesterone.<br />
<h2>
Vitamin D</h2>
Although it's called a vitamin, it's really a hormone. It's involved in many body functions including strong bone formation.<br />
The best source of vitamin D is by getting plenty of sunlight, supported by plenty of high quality animal fats (vitamin D is synthesized from cholesterol). Avoid getting sun-burn by avoiding vegetable fats (no more fish and chips or donuts). Cod liver oil is also another good source.<br />
<h2>
Thyroid</h2>
If you're feeling like your energy is low, if you're usually cold, then you may want to get your thyroid levels checked. You need all of the following: TSH, T4, T3, rT3.<br />
In Australia, they'll tell you that rT3 is not available on Medicare and wont' offer it as standard but ask for it anyway. I haven't been charged for it yet! Without this, you can't tell anything about your thyroid function.<br />
<h2>
Mineral levels</h2>
<b>
Iron levels - Ferritin. </b>There is evidence that high iron levels can lead to oxidative stress (remember iron rusts easily!) so preferable to be on the lower end of the 'normal' range for iron levels. For men, if you can, consider giving blood regularly.<br />
<b>Magnesium.</b> We don't get magnesium from the water supply like our ancestors did, so you may well consider supplementing magnesium.<br />
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<i><br /></i>TrickiDickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536916836912531762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138994965744051852.post-5151360971611895962014-08-13T22:10:00.001+10:002014-10-20T04:55:08.257+11:00My Osteoarthritis Recovery ProtocolI've turned up some really interesting aspects to osteoarthritis recently that's got me thinking - what if my osteoarthritis is not an end state, but instead can be resolved and recovered from? Wouldn't that be worth pursuing instead of merely resigning myself to surgery as the only option? As Dr Bernard Presser says in <a href="http://www.allaboutnutritionalhealing.com/osteoarthritis" target="_blank">this article</a>:<br />
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OA is not simply a matter of wear and tear; it's also a failure of the cartilage to repair itself.</blockquote>
Putting two and two together, I think I now have a clue what caused my acute episode of arthritis and I have put together this protocol to see if I can not only contain the decline but perhaps even reverse the disease and defer the need for hip replacement surgery.<br />
<h2>
Why did my arthritis get bad</h2>
<h4>
Clue 1: The Paleo Solution podcast</h4>
<div>
During <a href="http://robbwolf.com/2014/07/22/episode-233-paul-jaminet-whitney-ross-grey/" target="_blank">this podcast with Robb Wolf and Paul Jaminet</a> [transcript <a href="http://robbwolf.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Paleo-Solution-233.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>] they discussed how very low carbohydrate diets can impact the production of mucus. I'd previously heard of this causing, for instance, dry eyes and sinuses and even problems with destruction of the gut lining leading to leaky gut problems. Robb and Paul's discussion mentioned:</div>
<div>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Paul Jaminet: When you're on a low carb diet, you excrete more things and it’s very easy to become dehydrated. It’s very easy to lose electrolytes and you’re not quite as robust because your body has to allocate the protein to make milk for the carbs. It lets go of some of the you know, building up extracellular matrix that it would have done if it had more carbs. You know, you don’t make quite as much mucus. Mucus is mostly glucose. </blockquote>
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Robb Wolf: And synovial fluids and all that like for your joints and all that stuff.</blockquote>
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Paul Jaminet: Yeah that’s right.</blockquote>
I have been following a Paleo-style diet for the past couple of years. I have experienced great improvements in health, vitality and have achieved great weight loss. All of the information regarding Paleo and arthritis has been positive because of the high nutrient density plus low inflammatory load of the diet. Often Paleo is discussed along with high fat, low carb, very low carb and even nutritional ketosis (where the body switches to using fat molecules called ketones for fuel instead of carbohydrates). I am well fat-adapted and go in and out of ketosis, and have been enjoying improved mental performance plus weight loss as a consequence. I avoid gluten and bread, and if I eat carbs, I eat them in the evening - a few potatoes or sweet potatoes, a little rice, plenty of veggies. But not much carb.<br />
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So this discussion by Robb and Paul is the first I had heard that a low carb diet may lead to problems with joints.<br />
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Clue 2: A question to Paleohacks.com</h4>
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My next stop was to <a href="http://paleohacks.com/questions/532304/low-carb-impact-on-synovial-fluid-arthritits.html" target="_blank">ask this question on paleohacks.com</a>. One answer said:</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">there's some speculation that VLC can "dry things out" </span></blockquote>
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Hmm, so there might be something in this worth following up. Could a low carb diet can impact the production of proteoglycans which are important for cartilage health, synovial fluid health etc.? If so, would it be possible to reverse the decline and even reverse some of the disease condition?</div>
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Next step, <a href="http://forum.jackkruse.com/index.php?threads/dealing-with-osteoarthritis.11457/" target="_blank">post a question</a> to the forums of Dr Jack Kruse. Dr Kruse discusses dehydration at length although to me it sounds like he likes to use lots of fancy physics words out of context. Nonetheless, there could be something in it. </div>
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Next step: stop the decline, reverse the damage</h3>
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Perceived wisdom is that <a href="http://paleohacks.com/questions/83668/paleo-help-w-osteoarthritis.html" target="_blank">osteoarthritis is a progressive downhill decline;</a> that there is no cure. I don't think that's accurate. I think it's fairer to say that OA is a failure of the cartilage to repair itself. Now that puts a different spin on things.<br />
What's the impact of a Paleo diet on OA? On its own a standard Paleo may help by reducing weight (reducing the pressure on the joints) and reducing systemic inflammation. But what I've learnt about Paleo is that with the <b>*right* </b>approach that many diseases can be addressed, for example <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc" target="_blank">Dr Terry Wahls recovery from Multiple Sclerosis</a>, type-1 diabetics no longer requiring insulin etc. So is osteoarthritis really just a one-way downhill slide or can I figure out a protocol to arrest the decline and start healing? Well, I figure I've got 5 months before my scheduled hip replacement surgery to try my hardest. Let food be thy medicine.<br />
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So here it is - my recovery protocol. Some of it makes total sense, some of it is pretty far out. I got nothing to lose and everything to gain! </div>
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Recovery protocol</h2>
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The recovery protocol that I've put together as a consequence intends to:</div>
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<li>address the dehydration of the hip joint;</li>
<li>minimise inflammation;</li>
<li>prevent further damage from occurring;</li>
<li>promote healing of the injury;</li>
<li>be practical.</li>
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It is a combination of the following factors:<br />
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<li>nutrition;</li>
<li>supplementation and medication;</li>
<li>exercise and physical therapy;</li>
<li>lifestyle factors.</li>
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Nutrition</h3>
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Bulletproof Paleo, meaning:<br />
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<li>real food;</li>
<li>gluten-free; no bread, flour, pastry etc</li>
<li>minimal sugar, including limiting fruit intake;</li>
<li>no 'vegetable oils' (sunflower, canola, soy bean oils etc);</li>
<li>saturated fats (butter, coconut oil, lard, animal fats) from free-range, grass-fed animals;</li>
<li>eggs from free-range pasture-raised chickens;</li>
<li>fish and oysters; try to eat oysters a couple of times a week, fish regularly during the week;</li>
<li>low inflammatory starches such as rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes; </li>
<li>minimal nuts (nuts are generally high in omega-6 fats), so Macadamia nuts mainly;</li>
<li>liver once or twice a week;</li>
<li>lots of vegetables;</li>
<li>limited amounts of fruit but including berries.</li>
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But I've been following essentially this diet for the past couple of years, so what's different? The key difference that I'm experimenting with is increasing my carbohydrates. This means rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin or other starchy vegetables with lunch and dinner. Proteoglycans are essential for forming cartilage and bone and are a combination of protein and glucose. So starch and protein are essential for good bone formation.</div>
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Oysters are another thing I'm concentrating on eating a couple of times a week since they're full of zinc, iodine, omega-3 fats and all the cofactors to make these little nuggets of pure nutrition. And per Dr Presser's article, you need to eat some uncooked food sources.</div>
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Supplementation and medication</h3>
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<li><b>Cod liver oil</b> - 1 teaspoon morning and evening; <b>EPA </b>and <b>DHA </b>plus <b>vitamin D</b>, <b>vitamin A</b>. I don't take additional vitamin D but I do try to get as much <b>sunlight </b>as I can. I note that high intake of fish oil can be inflammatory (due to oxidation of polyunsaturated fats) but I don't think this is to excess given my current state;</li>
<li>1x aspirin in the morning to enhance the production of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resolvin" target="_blank">resolvins</a>, could also use apple cider vinegar (1 teaspoon);</li>
<li><b>Glucosamine </b>1500 with chondroitin and proline - 1 or 2 per day;</li>
<li><b>MSM </b>- 2 per day (morning and evening);</li>
<li><b>Magnesium</b> with Zinc and Selenium; 1 tablet per day in the evening;</li>
<li><b>Vitamin C</b> - regular dosing from multivitamins, fresh food and tablets (especially after swimming in a chlorinated pool);</li>
<li>Bovine <b>collagen powder</b> or gelatin. I mix it into my morning coffee. Give your body the building blocks to repair the damaged tissues!</li>
<li><b>Vitamin K2</b>, appears to be something of a miracle cure, especially for strong bones. Weston A Price described "Activator X" as a missing nutrient in modern diets, linked with poor dental and bone health. But you can't get it easily in Australia (I've got some on order from iHerb.com). Alternative sources include hard cheese, especially Gouda and Edam (presumably there's a particular bacteria culture used in the production) and butter. That's what I'm eating at the moment;</li>
<li><b>Vitamin E</b> [20-Oct-2014].</li>
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Things I don't use or avoid:</div>
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<li>Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. If you need them then your diet is wrong. I have found that if I have chips or Doritos one day, I'll have stiff hips 2 days later. Vegetable oils are bad!!!</li>
<li>Curcumin supplements - basically concentrated Turmeric. I haven't found these to help particularly and they're expensive.</li>
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Exercise and physical therapy</h3>
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<li><b>Sunlight </b>- I try to get outside every day and I go to the outdoor pool a couple of times a week, even during winter.</li>
<li><b>Cold water immersion</b> - currently doing about 10 minutes per day in 6'C water - very cold! This has several beneficial effects:</li>
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<li>It increases the production of glutathione (the master anti-oxidant) in the body;</li>
<li>It shunts blood away from the extremities into the core, flushing capillaries with highly oxygenated blood;</li>
<li>It improves cardiovascular elasticity, encouraging blood flow through parts of the body that may not otherwise receive good blood flow, such as bones and cartilage;</li>
<li>It stimulates the mitochondria, a process called cold thermogenesis. With repeated exposure to cold, the body creates more mitochondria and improves the efficiency of existing mitochondria, which end up causing energy release and heat generation;</li>
<li>Coverts white fat to Brown Adipose Tissue.</li>
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<li><b>Saunas </b>- a couple of times per week until my heart rate has reached at least 130 bpm (resting heart rate < 60 bpm). Releases BDNF, Heat Stress Hormone, increase blood plasma volume, sensitises to endorphin (makes you feel good!) and all manner of other goodies - <a href="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2014/06/how-to-use-heat-exposure/" target="_blank">listen here</a>;</li>
<li><b>Red light therapy</b> - using a red LED array, shine red light onto the hip area, again to try to stimulate mitochondrial function in the area and improve water circulation (increase the energy available to the molecules);</li>
<li><b>Standing up straight</b>. I have a desk job, meaning that I sit most of the day. My hip flexors (which connect the top of the thigh into the deep core stomach and lower back) were tight. I now focus on making sure I stand up 'properly' tall (straight through the hips) and stretch my hip flexors. There's videos on youtube for this.</li>
<li><b>Walking, standing</b>; again with good posture;</li>
<li>Using a <b>resistance band</b> to do a <b>deadlift </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_eEQJo-a_Y" target="_blank">like this</a>. This has worked really well for me. The trick is to make sure you're <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XiPP8D_qA0" target="_blank">doing this exercise with good form</a>. Straight back, neutral head and neck, no strain in the arm, weight on your heels.If I find that I'm feeling stiff or that things are out of place, I have found this exercise to get everything back in line and ease things off.</li>
<li><b>Chiropractor </b>- you need every other part of your body properly aligned so that you're minimising undue stress on your musculo-skeletal system. A good chiropractor is a must.</li>
<li><b>Swimming </b>- I'm in my backyard pool every day and go to the local pool a couple of times a week.</li>
<li>I can <b>highly recommend </b>the book "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Hips-Prevent-Surgery/dp/0471249971" target="_blank">Heal Your Hips</a>" by Robert Klapper. I've been doing the stretching exercises for about 3 weeks and feel great! Most interesting has been working on hip abduction (side-to-side opening) that has been hard for me for a while, as has leg circling to increase range of motion.[20-Oct-2014]</li>
<li>Body-weight <b>squats</b>.[20-Oct-2014]</li>
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Things to avoid:</div>
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<li>Stretching the injured joint where it doesn't want to go. I think this is what caused my acute problem. <br />[20-Oct-2014] See above - the 'Heal Your Hips' protocol has been great in this respect, so stretching is back on the positive list.</li>
<li>Sudden impact or shock through the joint;</li>
<li>Twisting or torsion in the joint;</li>
<li>Sitting down for too long;</li>
<li>Walking on rough or uneven surfaces;</li>
<li>Cycling - I have heard good things but I'm find the traffic on the road intimidating.<br />[20-Oct-2014] Last weekend I tried cycling on both days. It was nice to get out on the road and I could feel the lack of cardiovascular fitness as I tried to slog up the hill but the crouched over position didn't feel very good, .</li>
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Lifestyle factors</h3>
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Water</h4>
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This is an essential component to my protocol. <b>Avoid fluoridated water</b>. I haven't (yet) installed a Reverse Osmosis water filter, so instead I drink spring water at work and filtered rain water at home. </div>
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This will sound woo-woo pseudo-science but... Cellular water is not just sloshing around, it is structured. Check out <a href="http://youtu.be/i-T7tCMUDXU" target="_blank">this mind-boggling presentation </a>on structured water. Did you see those blood cells moving through tight capillaries? That's what you want to happen in your bones and cartilage. So drink the best, purest water.</div>
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Grounding or earthing</h4>
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This also sounds like woo-woo pseudo-science, but I'm sure you've heard people talk about grounding or earthing. Standing barefoot on wet grass or sand is one way.</div>
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The body is an electromagnetic entity and so is the earth. In fact the earth resonates at 7.83Hz - the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schumann_resonances" target="_blank">Schumann resonance</a> - but we usually insulate ourselves from the earth with rubber-soled shoes, car tyres, carpets etc. </div>
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I am now <b>grounding </b>myself every night while I sleep by running a wire from a stake in the garden, via a 1Mohm resistor and a switch, to a strip of metal tape on my sheet. I included the switch because the first time I tried it, I woke up in the middle of the night tingling. Powerful stuff.</div>
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EMF exposure</h4>
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Dr Jack Kruse is insistent that EMF exposure is highly dehydrating. So <b>don't walk around with your cell phone in your hip pocket</b>! </div>
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The EMF sources to be aware of include:</div>
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<li>Smart meters - use WiMAX technology; very strong pulsed microwave emissions;</li>
<li>Microwave ovens - just see what happens to that steak you left in there too long - it dries out. Microwave ovens tend to 'leak' somewhat;</li>
<li>Cell phones - the worse the reception, the higher the radiation from that phone. Don't walk around with it in your pocket if you can avoid it. Turn it onto Airplane mode if you need to carry it with you - they can always leave a voicemail;</li>
<li>Wifi - everything has wifi yet the French have banned wifi in schools due to health impact concerns. Make sure your router is not near your bedroom, don't take gadgets into your bedroom, if you do, turn them to Airplane mode.</li>
<li>Bluetooth - this is pretty low-power energy and I'm not too concerned about it. Be aware that some health sensors use bluetooth though, and they're attached continuously to your body. Avoid that.</li>
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Circadian light exposure</h4>
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Sleep in a properly dark room. Cover any LEDs or glowing lamps.</div>
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Minimise blue light at night like computers, laptops. Give yourself an hour or so before bedtime without a screen. <a href="https://justgetflux.com/" target="_blank">Install F.Lux </a>on your computers.</div>
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Metal detox</h4>
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I've just completed a few weeks using <a href="http://bodyhealth.com/retail-shop/body-cleanse-detox/metal-free/" target="_blank">Metal Free</a>, a peptide metal chelator. Do this once a year.<br />
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Medical interventions</h3>
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Hip replacement surgery</h4>
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I am currently viewing hip replacement surgery as a final option if my plan doesn't work out. I have a date with a surgeon in a few months time. Let's see if we go ahead.</div>
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Stem cell therapy</h4>
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This sounds interesting. One option available is by Regenexx where they extract bone marrow, isolate the stems cells via centrifuge and inject back directly into the joint capsule.</div>
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Another option is to isolate stem cells from adipose tissue.</div>
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Yet another option mentioned in info from the Mayo Clinic shows stem cells being delivered to the femur head by drilling from the outside of the femur [find reference...]</div>
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The problem I have with these therapies is that it's expensive and I'm not sure if it's effective or not. But maybe with everything else I'm doing, I stand a better chance than others (who aren't actively supporting repair and recovery)? I'll need to think about this some more.</div>
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