Legal Actions - Communities, Governments (Citizens for Safe Technology)

Complaint under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act re B.C. Hydro's Smart Meter Program

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Collins et. al. and BC Hydro - May 9, 2012Re: Andrea Collins, the Citizens for Safe Technology Society and British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority- Complaint under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act "On behalf of Andrea Collins and the Citizens for Safe Technology Society ("the Complainants"), the following is submitted in reply to BC Hydro's submissions dated April 25, 2012, in the context of our reconsideration application with respect to the above-referenced matter. A. Operation of the UCA by default BC Hydro asserts that the CEA exemption was meant to capture the smart meter system. We agree. This issue arises because there are two kinds of smart meter systems: hard-wired systems and wireless systems, the latter of which are accompanied by a host of health and environmental concerns. "The Legislature and Cabinet knew, at all material times, that both these options existed. If it was intended that the exemption apply to the wireless option, why did the Legislature and Cabinet fail to make a specific reference in that regard - either by describing a system that includes a wireless component or by wireless functionality? "The failure of the Legislature and Cabinet to bring, by explicit reference, wireless communication technology into the scope of the CEA exemption, results, by default, in the application of the UCA's CPCN requirement. We advance this assertion based on the following reasoning . . .

Animals affected by microwave emissions, Hydro-Quebec v. Tenlec Case:

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Critical opportunity for creating a positive precedent in EMF Cases"At issue are the effects of radio-frequency and microwave emissions from the transmission resulting from the operation of 120kV transmission line located southeast of St-Hyacinthe, Quebec having a particular configuration and function. Mortality rates in the metal-clad pig barn 250 meters from the transmission line have increased from less than 1% before the line's installation in 2004 to 5-10%. "According to EMF expert Michrowski, microwave and radio frequency emissions from the line will continue to increase, and eventually, the barn and the family home/office are likely to become unusable. Until the line became operational in 2004, White Canada Geese used to land and feed by the thousands each fall in front of the home. Dr. Michrowski believes that the reason they no longer do so is because the microwave emissions from line induce large nerve, sciatica pain. Microwave emissions are frequently employed as a technology to ward off birds from airport runways . . .

Legal Case before the Public Service Commission of Maryland

Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

In the matter of Potomac Electric Power Company and Delmarva Power and Light Company Request for the Deployment of Advanced Meter InfrastructureCase # 9207 COMMENTS OF CYNTHIA SILBERMAN, RESIDENT OF SILVER SPRING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND "Dear Mr. Collins: "Enclosed for filing are an original and seventeen (17) copies of our comments in the matter of Potomac Electric Power Company and Delmarva Power and Light Company Request for the Deployment of Advanced Meter Infrastructure. A copy of the Comments has been provided via e-file to the PSC. "Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. "Sincerely, Cynthia Silberman"CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 6th day of April 2012, the foregoing Comments of Cynthia Silberman, Silver Spring resident were hand-delivered per the PSC's instructions on the PSC notice dated February 29, 2012, regarding PSC case no. 9207 announcing the hearing on an opt out option. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Silberman

Protect Yourself From Digital Utility Meters (Video)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Jerry Day on Utility Meters, Power Companies, Agendas and Strategies

Smart Meter Lawsuits Multiplying

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Stop Smart Meters! - April 13, 2012"Angry about injuries or losses sustained from a smart meter? Take the utility to court. Submit your complaint today at Smart Meter Help to get the ball rolling, and/ or contact a lawyer. In addition to the lawsuits below- there are multiple proceedings at the state utility commission level. Thanks to Burbank Action for this summary of lawsuits- if you know of others, notify them and us . . ."

Meter Metrics

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Everything you wanted to know about smart meters but were afraid to askReleased by Una St. Clair, Executive Director, Citizens for Safe Technology Copyright (c) 2012 The Valley Voice"As promised, we refuse to allow BC Liberals to walk over our rights and freedoms as set forth in the Canadian Constitution and Charter. "The legal battles are moving ahead to the BC Court of Appeal, since the government-controlled BC Utilities Commission has so far refused to implement a moratorium and bring the Smart Meter Regime to a full public hearing, which is the only decent and right thing to do given the many and serious problems and risks with this program -- unapproved rate increases, ridiculous costs of implementation, health risks to every living being, fire risks, in home privacy violations and unresolved risks to our whole electrical grid from hacking and cyber terrorism. "In our appeal, we point out the purposely misleading information put forth by BC Hydro and expose the truth that the average smart meter emits 14,000 wireless transmission signals in a 24 hour period, one signal every 6 seconds, and whole body radiofrequency radiation exposure from a smart meter can easily be 480 times greater exposure than a cell phone. Read the Appeal letter to BC Utilities Commission under "New Evidence" to understand the truth about Smart Meters. "Don't let BC Hydro pull the wool over your eyes with the misrepresentations of just 6 transmissions per day at less than a minute, or that smart meters are less exposure than a cell phone. Know the truth for yourself . . .

Human Rights Tribunal - Application for Hearing
Regional No Fee Opt Outs - Time for Action!
We Will Find Ways to Stop This, With Your Help
Donations Request
Message from CST Volunteers

Alaska Supreme Court Upholds Award (2007)

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Award for RF Radiation Injury Below Thermal Exposure Level" . . . This precedent-setting case opens the door for any wireless industry or maintenance worker who has been exposed to antenna arrays on the job site that have not been shut off to file disability claims should they suffer similar cognitive and neurological symptoms. US wireless service providers are not required to document compliance with FCC RF safety limits by on-site radiation measurements. Millions of workers occupy worksites on a daily basis where operating antenna arrays are camouflaged and where no workplace RF safety program is carried out . . .

Hirsch: visual graphic re "Health Risks Associated with Smart Meters"

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Visual Graphic showing Hirsch's Figure 4 diagram expanded to include a category for "Smart Meter - 1 Foot Always On"Comparison of Radio Frequency Levels to the Whole Body from Various Sources in uW/cm2 over time [corrected for assumed duty cycle and whole body exposure extrapolated from EPRI/CCST Smart Meter estimated levels at 3 feet].PG&E Facts Forced by Judge

Notice of Application for Leave to Appeal (B.C.)

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Appellants: Andrea Collins and the Citizens for Safe Technology Society / Respondents: British Columbia Utilities Commission and British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority(DONATIONS to CST Society GREATLY APPRECIATED)Link to Complaint Link to Letter outlining potentially adverse health effects associated with exposure to radio frequency (RF) radiation, specifically that from Smart Meters.Notice of Application for Leave to Appeal:Appellant seeks: a. A declaration that the Clean Energy Act . . . does not exempt the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority from having to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 45(1) of the Utilities Commission Act Chapter 473 with respect to the installation and operation of microwave radio-frequency emitting Smart Meter devices at the homes of British Columbians; b. An order that the decision of the British Columbia Utilities Commission dated March 5, 2012 be set aside; c. An order that B.C. Hydro be directed to apply to the Commission for a Certificate with respect to the installation and operation of the impugned system; d. An Order directing the Commission. pursuant to section 47(2) of the UCA, to order B.C. Hydro to cease the construction and/or operation of the Impugned System until the Commission makes a determination on BC Hydro's application for a Certificate; e. Costs of this appeal be awarded to the Appellants; and f. Any further order this honourable Court deems just. The grounds of appeal are that: a. The Commission erred in law . . . b. c. d. e. in fact by characterizing the wireless component of the smart meter system as "equipment needed to meet the requirements of the CEA and Regulation" . . .

Two Smart Meter Letters to Mayor of Naperville

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

from residents of Naperville, IllinoisLetter #1: "Hello Mayor Pradel and Council Members, "Mayor Pradel, Councilman Wehrli and Councilman Fiesler, you each asked that a medical doctor talk to you directly about the potential health risks associated with "smart" meters. I contacted one of the premier experts on this topic, David Carpenter MD. He is a Harvard trained physician with decades worth of experience in the public health arena with a specialty in non-ionizing radiation. Particularly EMF RF & MW radiation and its impact on human physiology. He has been asked to testify before the House and the Senate and in 2009 before the President's Cancer Panel. His works are published in multiple peer reviewed journals. "There is no one in Naperville who has the expertise or qualifications to speak on this topic with the authority or depth of knowledge than Dr. Carpenter. To minimize, diminish or disregard his findings would be foolish and reckless. What he advocates for is precaution when blanketing a communication mesh network onto our already saturated society. He also stresses the need for further research into the physiologic impact of living in a high-tech society. "Attached is his letter where he addresses his concerns regarding "smart" meters specifically to Naperville. This would also extend to all of Illinois. I have also attached the reports that he cites in the body of the letter. (Link to Letter) "I urge you to take Dr. Carpenter's insights and expertise into consideration before the damage becomes irreversible. You were each elected to advocate and protect the rights of all 145,000 residents, especially those most fragile in our society. Adopt a policy of precaution. "I have also attached the letter that a fellow resident sent to the mayor and her concerns as a cancer survivor. Please take this as an opportunity to advocate and champion for her and others like her by allowing residents to retain their analog meters without penalty. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Kim Bendis MS, FNP-C President, Naperville Smart Meter Awareness www.napervillesmartmeterawareness.orgLetter #2: " . . . Considering the way these meters are being imposed upon us by whatever means necessary, I find it nearly impossible to trust the city on this matter. I know that there are many, valid concerns surrounding these meters, all of which I am sure you are aware. My primary concern is the safety of my family. "All of that being said, I am respectfully requesting that the city return and reinstall my analog meter, which was dishonestly removed from my property . . . See "Read On" below . . .

TO: BC Utilities Commission, requesting reconsideration regarding wireless aspect of smart meters.

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Second appeal, April 4, 2012Complaint under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act Also link to Notice of Application for Leave to Appeal

Industry Hiding Cell Phone Radiation Dangers (Video)

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Papantonio interview with Hunter Lundy, Attorney

PG&E Facts Forced by Judge

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Questions and ResponsesPacific Gas and Electric Company's response to administative law judge's October 18, 2011 ruling directing it to file clarifying radio frequency information.Visual Graphic - Hirsch

Smart Meter Moratorium Request for Santa Cruz California

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

An uncodified ordinance imposing a temorary moratorium on the installation of Smart Meters

"Dear Members of the Board:

On December 13, 2011, your Board directed this office to return today with a report on issues

associated with the current SmartMeter moratorium ordinance, and information on the possible

extension of the moratorium for an additional year. Your Board also directed the Public Health

Officer to return with an analysis of the research on the health effects of SmartMeters, and

directed County Counsel to return with a report regarding the legality of a public utility refusing

service to customers who are willing to pay for service and are willing to have an analog meter.

As your Board is aware, the California Public Utility Commission is considering PG&E's

application for modification to PG&E's SmartMeter proposal to include an option for residential

customers who do not wish to have a wireless SmartMeter . . .

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE of the COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE INSTALLATION OF SMARTMETERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON, UNDER AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PLACES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ALSO MEMORANDUM: Health Services Agency of Santa Cruz Overview of Health Risks Associated with SmartMeters January, 2012

Shielding against Electrosmog Is Tax Deductible

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Press release from 2 April 2012Expenses for the shielding of a condominium against RF radiation can be deducted from the income tax as exceptional expenditures. "The 10th Senate of the Finance Court Cologne issued this decision on 8 March 2012 (10 K 290/11). "In her income tax return, the plaintiff claimed expenses of 17,075 euro for the installation of RF radiation shielding to protect her condominium against broadcast, TV, and cell phone radiation. The revenue office declined the deduction of these expenses as exceptional expenditures because no certificate by a medical officer regarding the necessity of such shielding had been supplied and therefore could only be considered as a precautionary measure. "The 10th Senate of the Finance Court Cologne took another view and allowed the deduction as medical expenditures. Necessary, and thus tax deductible, are not only medically inevitable expenditures within the meaning of minimum provisions, but rather expenditures of any diagnostic or therapeutic treatments whose application is sufficiently justified in the case of disease. To prove that the installation of the shielding was necessary, the Court was satisfied with a certificate by a medical doctor in private practice regarding the plaintiff's advanced electromagnetic hypersensitivity, and an expert report by a building biology engineer about the RF radiation exposure levels of "considerable concern" within the completed building envelope of the condominium. "According to the Senate's ruling, no appeal against its decision can be filed with the Federal Finance Court. Complete decision in German 10 K 290/11 Original press release in German:http://www.fg-koeln.nrw.de/presse/Pressemitteilungen/02_04_2012/index.php

Human Rights Tribunal

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Update on latest ActionReply to BC Hydro's filing with Human Rights Tribunal. Citizens for Safe Technology Society is asking for accommodation of those with medical diagnosis where doctor is advising patient should not be exposed to wireless smart meter for health reasons.

Lawsuit Prompts Smart Meter Opt-Outs For Opponents In Hawaii

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PDT

"As a result of a lawsuit filed against the utility, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) has announced that it will "indefinitely defer" smart meter installations for those who oppose the technology. "KIUC expressed disappointment in the decision of a local smart meter opponent to file a complaint with the federal court in Honolulu last week requesting an injunction to prevent the utility from moving forward with its rollout of smart meters. "While KIUC is committed to the smart meter technology, the cooperative has said it will indefinitely defer installation of smart meters for the small number of members who are opposed to the technology and submit a formal request," says David Bissell, CEO of KIUC. "We hoped this deferral program and our many conversations with the community about smart meters would relieve the concerns raised by the plaintiff and prevent this issue from ending up in the courts . . .

Anti-smart meter group not deterred by commission's decision

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PDT

March 15, 2012 http://www.peacearchnews.com/news/142808855.html The B.C. Utilities Commission's dismissal of a complaint by an anti-smart meter group trying to put a stop to BC Hydro's installation of the meters will only serve to move the complaint to the next level, the group says. Citizens for Safe Technology executive director Una St. Clair said it is just the beginning, not the end, of her group's war against the wireless meters Hydro is intent on rolling out in B.C. "We have expected this to go to appeal," she said Monday. "This is no surprise to us. We're trying to get it into the B.C. Court of Appeal, where we feel it has more chance to be reviewed properly." St. Clair said that in a context in which both the Union of B.C. Municipalities and 34 individual municipalities have called for a moratorium and/or an opt-out choice for those who oppose smart-meter deployment, the BCUC decision calls into question the commission's effectiveness as both a protector of the public and an independent voice respecting democratic process. "Those municipalities represent some two million people," St. Clair said. "There are around 4.5 million in B.C. That's almost half of the population saying the meter deployment should be reviewed." CST applied to the commission in late December seeking a "freeze" on the installation of wireless electricity consumption meters. Lawyer David Aaron argued that while the province's Clean Energy Act exempts the installation from commission approval, the legislation doesn't cover the "wireless and snooping component of the smart meter program." The commission found the term "snooping" referred to a radio chip in each meter that would only be activated if the customer wishes to install an in-home feedback device to show electricity consumption readings from the meter on a small wall display. The commission also noted that the provincial legislation did not prescribe any particular kind of meter, but left the technical details to BC Hydro engineers. But St. Clair tore into the commission's decision. "It's looking like our independent review panel is spouting B.C. Hydro mush," she said. with files from Tom Fletcher

Human Rights Complaint (redacted)

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, February 10, 2012Citizens for Safe Technology Society, Una St. Clair and others v. B.C. Hydro-and-Corix Utilities Case Number 9854

Parties
Nature of Complaint
The Class
Class v. Group
Identified Class members
The Disability
Remedy requested
An effective means of addressing discrimination
Interpretive principles
WSC Conditions
Class definition
Common issues
Success for one is success for all
Is the proposed representative appropriate and adequate
No conflict of interest
Complaint is in the interests of the Class Authorization
The right to opt out
Prima facie determination of the propriety of the representative
Complaint
Alternative to dismissal
Amendments to the Complaint

BCUC Injunction Request

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Complaint under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act"Please be advised that I am legal counsel for the Canadian office and Professional Employees' Union, local 378 (COPE 378). The Union wishes to comment with respect to this Complaint. "Although the Clean Energy Act limits the jurisdiction of the Commission in some respects in relation to enumerated BC Hydro contracts and capital projects, the Commission's powers and responsibilities remain intact beyond the boundaries of those legislated intrusions. "In the case of SMI, the limits imposed by the Act upon the Commission's jurisdiction are delimited by the terms of the Smart Meters and Smart Grid Regulation, B.C. Reg. 368/2010. BC Hydro does not require the Commission's approval in order to comply with the specifications set out in that Order in Council. However, if any aspect of the SMI program being implemented by BC Hydro deviates from the Regulation or extends beyond it - for example, by incorporating a feature or capability which is not specified in the Regulation - it requires regulatory approval in the normal course . . .BCUC Complaint

Support for complaint brought by Andrea Collins, CST under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act regarding BC Hydro's SMI program

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

COPE 378 Letter to the BC Utilities Commission"...COPE 378 has concluded that the economic and operational justifications advanced by BC Hydro for the huge investment required to implement SMI ring hollow, and that any expenditures in excess of the bare minimum required in order to remain compliant with the Regulation should be disallowed by the Commission, as instances of throwing good money after bad. In fact, the entire undertaking has the appearance of a project in search of a rationale. With respect to any features or capabilities which are not shielded from regulatory oversight by the Clean Energy Act, we submit that Hydro bears the onus of proof that the net result is a prudent expenditure of ratepayer money and is in the public interest..."

Lawyer's Reply to BCUC Response re Legal Complaint filed against BC Hydro

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Injunction sought on behalf of Complainants. BCUC response dated January 13, 2012

OUR REPLY TO BC Utilities Commission/BC Hydro, Filed January 27, 2012Re: Andrea Collins, the Citizens for Safe Technology Society and British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Complaint under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act.

BC Hydro mischaracterizes the complaint
Legislative intent
Minister's omission to exercise authority under Order in Council
Wireless was canvassed by parties to Fortis CPCN Application
Is choice within BC Hydro's prerogative?
The legislation does not speak in terms of prohibitions and requirements
Further BC Hydro Misconstructions
Onus
Are the impugned systems exempt?
Is wireless necessary?
Relevance of other utilities' use of hard-wired systems
Meet functionality capabilities -- don't exceed them
Domestic Interface System
Limited scope of CPCN application
Risk of Broad interpretation of exemption
Statutory interpretation
Public interest concerns

Morrison v Portland Public Schools

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

LIST OF FILES re Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Complaint, Response, Injunction, Declarations and Presentations

Wi-Fi in Schools

Portland Oregon: Morrison vs. Portland Public Schools

1 of 7: Complaint for Declaratory, Injunctive of Other Reliefhttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Complaint-1-of-7,84,1113

2 of 7: Plaintiff's Responsehttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-schools-Plaintiffs-Response-2-of-7,84,1114

3 of 7: Memorandum in Support of Preliminary Injunction Motionhttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Memorandum-in-Support-of-Preliminary-Injunction-Motion-3-of-7,84,1115

4 of 7: Declaration of Curtis Bennett - Amended December 19, 2011http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Declaration-of-Curtis-Bennett-4-of-7,84,1116

5 of 7: Declaration of Dr. David O. Carpenter - Amended December 20, 2011http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Declaration-of-David-O-Carpenter-MD-5-of-7,84,1117

6 of 7: Declaration of Dr. L. Lloyd Morgan - Amended December 22, 2011http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Declaration-of-Lloyd-Morgan-6-of-7,84,1118

7 of 7: Declaration of Barrie Trower - Amended December 21, 2011http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Declaration-of-Barrie-Trower-7-of-7,84,1119

Declaration of Dr. Magda Havas - Amended December 21, 2011http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-Dr-Magda-Havas,84,1774

Declaration of Dr. Andrew Goldsworthyhttp://www.citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-Dr-Andrew-Goldsworthy,84,1775

Addendum ADeclaration of Barry Trowerhttp://www.citizensforsafetechnology.org/uploads/scribd/Trower%20-%20Addendum%20A.pdf

Addendum BDeclaration of Dr. Magda Havas - Boston Petitionhttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-Dr-Magda-Havas--Addendum-B,5,1778

Addendum CDeclaration of Dr. Magda Havas - International Appealshttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-Dr-Magda-Havas--Addendum-C,5,1779

Addendum DDeclaration of Dr. Magda Havas - Presentationhttp://www.citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-Dr-Magda-Havas-Addendum-D,84,1772

Addendum EDeclaration of Dr. L. Lloyd Morgan - Poster: Re-evaluation of the Interphone Study - Application of a Correction Factorhttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-L-Lloyd-Morgan--Addendum-E,84,1768

Addendum FDeclaration of Dr. L. Lloyd Morgan - Poster: Exposure Limits - The underestimation of absorbed cellphone radiation, especially in childrenhttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-L-Lloyd-Morgan--Addendum-F,5,1769

Addendum GDeclaration of Dr. L. Lloyd Morgan - Poster: How Many Brain Tumourshttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-L-Lloyd-Morgan--Addendum-G,5,1770

Addendum HDeclaration of Dr. L. Lloyd Morgan - Poster: Incidence Rate Modelhttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland-Declaration-of-L-Lloyd-Morgan--Addendum-H,5,1771

Addendum IDeclaration of Dr. L. Lloyd Morgan - Mobile Phone Use and Brain Tumours in Children and Adolescentshttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/WiFi-in-Schools-Portland--Declaration-of-L-Lloyd-Morgan--Addendum-I,84,1767

Weinstein Response to Declaration by Dr. David Savitzhttp://citizensforsafetechnology.org/Weinstein-response-to-Declaration-of-Dr-David-Savitz,84,1785

Weinstein response to Declaration of Dr David Savitz

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Morrison v Portland Public SchoolsSharon Weinstein, MS, RN, CRNI, FACW, FAAN is President, Core Consulting Group, LLC. specializing in workforce-related issues impacting healthcare delivery, globalization, nurse-physician collaboration, patient/staff safety, humor in the workplace, stress management, and total wellness. Sharon has over thirty years of progressive clinical, education, administrative and health policy experience in healthcare management and clinical practice. She is also President of SMW Group LLC. "Dr. Savitz makes numerous errors of omission in citing the references for his work; his expertise is clearly not in the field of EMF sensitivity related to WiFi and more. I wonder if he is a parent, and how he would feel if his own child/children were to be exposed to a form of radiation that we assume is 'safe' but that remains untested, particularly when studies have documented the harmful effects. "And the safety issues continue. As a licensed healthcare professional, I witness the dangers of interference with defibrillators, cardiac monitors and intensive monitoring devices caused by radiofrequencies. "As an epidemiologist, Dr. Savitz is limited in his ability to see beyond what is visible to the naked eye and in poorly documented studies. Do we really intend to sit by and accept this type of testimony as evidence that our future and that of our children and grandchildren will not be affected by the invisible threat? We know that the study and practice of epidemiology are limited because they cannot establish a chain of causation, nor can they make predictions concerning possible outcomes. As a parent, educator, and grandparent, I suggest that all families across the globe and specifically in North America consider wired technology. Safety first...it is our first and only priority. "Thank you for the opportunity to comment on what appears to be a slanted deposition by someone who is clearly not an expert. To qualify him as such is a discredit to the public and to our future . . .

BCUC Complaint under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Re Andrea Collins, the Citizens for Safe Technology Society and British Columbia Hydro and Power AuthorityFrom David M. Aaron, Barrister and Solicitor Dear Sirs / Mesdames: I am legal counsel for Andrea Collins and the Citizens for Safe Technology Society ("the Complainants") and I am authorized to file this complaint on their behalf against the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority ("BC Hydro"). A. Overview B. Legislative Background C. The Wireless System D. The Domestic Interface System E. The Complainants F. Standing G. Remedy H. Preliminary Submissions on the Section 45(1) Analysis I. Human Health and Wellness J. Environmental Integrity K. Individual Privacy and Civil Liberties L. Fiscal Responsibility of B.C. HydroView Press ReleaseView COPE 378 Letter

Federal Lawsuit Filed Against City of Naperville, Illinois regarding Smart Meters (Video)

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Naperville Smart Meter Awareness

Smart Meter REFERENDUM INITIATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT (Video)

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

stopsmartmeters.ca announces referendum initiative - Press Conference 1

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Barry Trower - Addendum A

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public SchoolsDiagram and notes

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Dr. Magda Havas - Addendum C

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - International AppealsAppeals, resolutions that scientists have signed around the world. I'm sending you some of these here to include in the appropriate section. They are also available on my website: INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS' PERSPECTIVE ON THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF) AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION (EMR).

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Dr. Magda Havas - Addendum B

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Boston Petition"We the undersigned physicians and scientists call upon public health officials to intervene to halt the initiation of communication transmissions employing ground-level, horizontally transmitted, pulsed microwaves in Boston. This form of transmission is scheduled to begin in June, 1997, by the Sprint Corporation for personal communications systems (PCS). Given the biological plausibility of negative health impacts, particularly to the human nervous system, as well as anecdotal evidence of illness and death from such exposures in cities where transmission has already been implemented and voluminous medical studies indicating human and ecological harm from microwaves, we urge the suppression of implementation pending full public notification of its potential hazards and the full review and determination of its safety by the scientific community."

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Dr. Magda Havas - Addendum A

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Studies and ReviewsSTUDIES: Human Studies, Animal (in vivo) Studies, In vitro Studies

Neurological/Sleep/Learning/Behavior/Electrohypersensitivity [17 studies]
Stress-Response/Hormonal-Response/Blood-Brain-Barrier/Immune System/Enzymes [9 studies]
Cardiac [8 studies]
Reproduction [7 studies]
Cancer/DNA Damage/Anti-oxidants/Death [15 studies]

REVIEWS & LETTERS

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Dr. Magda Havas - Addendum D

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Presentation

Wi-Fi in Schools: (Portland) Declaration of L. Lloyd Morgan - Addendum F

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Poster: Exposure Limits - The underestimation of absorbed cellphone radiation, especially in childrenAbstract The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) cellphone certification method is used to test all cellphones today and relies on a homogenous model of the head Standard Anthropomorphic Mannequin (SAM) that underestimates SAR. Because the anatomically based Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) computer simulation method differentiates specific tissues, is less expensive, and allows for inclusion of children and pregnantwomen, it provides a superior method. The SAM-based SAR method underestimates cellphone radiation absorption for the head for over 90% of the population and for commonly used pants or shirt pocket by 4 to 7-fold. When used by children, most cellphones exceed SAM-based SAR-commonly used against the body, all cellphones exceed the SAM-based SAR-based exposure limits.

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of L. Lloyd Morgan - Addendum E

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Poster: Re-evaluation of the Interphone Study - Application of a Correction FactorAim of Work: Previously it has been shown that the 11 single country Interphone studies on the risk of brain tumors have a systemic underestimation of risk. This study calculates the value of the systemic underestimation. With this value, every Odds Ratio (OR) can be corrected thereby correcting for the systemic underestimation . . .

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of L. Lloyd Morgan - Addendum I

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Mobile Phone Use and Brain Tumours in Children and Adolescents" . . . The numerous discrepancies suggest a poor peer-review process and/or a rush to publish. Despite the discrepancies in the report by these authors, and contrary to the accompanying Guest Editorial in this same issue, the findings of Aydin et al are supportive of a positive relationship between cellphone use in children and increased risk for brain tumors with shorter latency than those that have been found for adults. Further study is clearly merited on this important issue . . .

Wi-Fi in schools: Plaintiffs' Response (2 of 7)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Defendant: Portland Oregon Public Schools US District CourtPursuant to Rule 33 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, AHM and David Mark Morrison (Plaintiffs) state their responses and objections to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories as follows: General ObjectionsResponses and Objections

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Dr. Magda Havas Addendum D

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - PresentationThis Declaration includes the following:

Antennas near Schools
Microwave Ovens and Wi-Fi
Microwave Cooking Lesson
Electromagnetic Spectrum (3)
Metals and RF radiation
Graph showing Natural vs Man Made Sources of RFR
Major Changes in our Exposure
Pulsed vs Non-Pulsed
Radio Frequency Guidelines, Exposures and Effects
Wi-Fi Base Stations
Multiple Users
U.S. Airforce Study
Health Effects
Alternatives

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of L. Lloyd Morgan - Addendum H

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Poster: Incidence Rate ModelA Model to Predict Future Brain Tumor Incidence Increased Resulting from Mobile Phone Use

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of L. Lloyd Morgan - Addendum G

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Poster: How Many Brain Tumors" . . . If cellphones are a risk for brain tumors, no matter the assumption, there will be a dramatic increase in brain tumors.Given the cost of treating a brain tumor is about $250,000 per case, the cost to society will be large.It is still too early to see any increase in incidence for the entire population, and with a 4-year delay in USA incidence reporting, there will be at least a 4-year delay before it is recognized . . .

RESPONSE of BCUC to Official Complaint re BC Hydro Smart Meter Program

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Complaint under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act regarding BC Hydro's Smart Meter ProgramView Official Complaint from Lawyer View Press Release"Your December 22, 2011 letter, which is attached, requests that the British Columbia Utilities Commission issue an Order requiring British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) "to cease and desist from the implementation of the Unauthorized Extensions" referred to in your letter as components of the BC Hydro "Smart meter" program. "You request that the Commission issue the requested relief on an urgent and interim basis, without a hearing. The Commission is reviewing your request and will respond as soon as it reasonably can, considering the availability of Commissioners and staff at this season of the year."

Wi-Fi in Schools: Declaration of Lloyd Morgan (6 of 7)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Defendant: Portland Oregon Public Schools US District Court Amended December 22, 2011"I, Lloyd Morgan, under penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1746, hereby make the following declaration in support of a preliminary and permanent injunction enjoining Portland Public Schools' use of Wi-Fi . . . "13. Portland Public Schools' use of Wi-Fi is causing and will continue to cause Alexandra Morrison, other students, and school staff and faculty adverse health effects and should be discontinued immediately . . ."

Press Release: Citizens' Group Seeks Injunction Against Smart Meter Program

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Engagement of BCUC's administrative function as regulator of BC Hydro in accordance with the rule of law

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Dr. Magda Havas

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools- Amended December 21, 2011" . . . I am a scientist researching the adverse health outcomes of electromagnetic radiation exposure, including from sources such as WI-FI networks and cell towers. Ironically, Portland Public Schools has decided against lucrative cell tower contracts based on health, yet uses inside schools WI-FI networks and laptops that can emit higher levels of electromagnetic radiation at user distances than do cell towers outside schools . . .

Wi-Fi in Schools: Memorandum in Support of Preliminary Injunction Motion (3 of 7)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Defendant: Portland Oregon Public Schools US District Court"Alexandra Helen Morrison and David Mark Morrison offer the following Memorandum in support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction as their fundamental rights are violated by Portland Public Schools' policy of educating via the internet by use of WI-FI. "This case will establish that a child's fundamental rights and liberties to a life and health free from ill health and disease, and a parent's fundamental rights and liberties to the care and control of his child's health and continuing well-being are violated by Portland Public Schools' policy of educating via the internet by way of WI-FI and must be permanently enjoined as it is not narrowly tailored to a compelling governmental interest . . ."

Wi-Fi in Schools: Declaration of Barrie Trower (7 of 7)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools - Defendant: Portland Oregon Public Schools US District Court - Amended December 21, 2011". . . Within the relevant scientific community it is generally accepted that many bioeffects and adverse health effects occur at far lower levels of radiofrequency exposure where no measurable heating occurs; some effects are shown to occur at several hundred thousand times below the existing public safety limits. In my opinion, Portland Public Schools' use of WI-FI is causing and will continue to cause Alexandra Morrison, other students, and school staff and faculty adverse health effects and should be discontinued immediately."

Wi-Fi in Schools: Declaration of David O. Carpenter M.D. (5 of 7)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Defendant: Portland Oregon Public Schools US District Court - Amended December 20, 2011". . . The evidence for adverse effects of radiofrequency radiation is currently strong (beyond just a known controversy) and grows stronger with each new study. Educating by way of the internet via cabled systems does not increase exposure. "Based on a high degree of medical certainty, Portland Public Schools' use of WI-FI is causing and will continue to cause Alexandra Morrison, other students, and school staff and faculty adverse health effects and should be discontinued immediately."

Wi-Fi in Schools (Portland) Declaration of Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Morrison v. Portland Public Schools" . . . As someone who has studied the effects of electromagnetic radiation on animals and humans for many years, my advice is for all schools that have Wi-Fi equipment to remove it immediately, replace it with cable, and disable the Wi-Fi on any laptops that they wish to retain (quite easy to do given the schools have existing operating Ethernet systems). "It is my belief that the use of Wi-Fi in Portland Public Schools is and will continue to have adverse health effects on AHM, other students, school staff and faculty and should be discontinued immediately . . .

Wi-Fi in Schools: Declaration of Curtis Bennett (4 of 7)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Defendant: Portland Oregon Public Schools US District Court Amended December 19, 2011" . . . In my opinion as a professional with Canadian national and provincial credentials, Portland Public Schools' use of WI-FI is causing and will continue to cause Alexandra Morrison, other students, and school staff and faculty adverse health effects and should be discontinued immediately as this as a national and global emergency."

Wi-Fi in Schools: Complaint (1 of 7)

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Defendant: Portland Public Schools, United States District Court - June 17, 2011Complaint for Declaratory, Injunctive of Other Relief: Introduction, Jurisdiction and Venue, Nature of Dispute, Facts, Claims for Relief, Irreparable Injury, Prayer, Demand for Jury Trial

Smart Meters Are Illegal (U.S.)

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Peevey's Unlawful and Unfair "Opt-Out" Proposal

The post below from www.stopsmartmeters.org about smart meters in California is long but so important, For those focusing on smart meters, please consider the unified message that smart meters are an opt-in program and require customer approval before they are installed. Smart meters are not mandatory, according to the Federal Energy Act of 2005.

"We have been saying all along that this forced deployment of dangerous "smart" meters is illegal, and that the recent proposed "opt-out" put forward by CPUC President Michael Peevey is extortionate-here is a detailed analysis of just how far away President Peevey steps from what he and his commission are actually allowed by Federal law and Public Utilities Code to do. Peevey uses laws that should in fact protect consumers and allow them choices-instead twisting them to protect the interests of profiteering utility corporations. "The analysis comes to us from Steve Martinot (of Alameda County Residents Concerned About Smart Meters (ACRCASM)), who has been involved as a protestant in the CPUC's opt-out legal proceedings since the beginning. We at Stop Smart Meters! are not legal experts, but we think Steve has done a good job of being a citizen-lawyer, and simply reading with care the CPUC code and the Federal law in question with care (Here is Peevey's 47 page decision.) . . .

Antigonish County couple files lawsuit (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Lawsuit against Bel Aliant Regional Communications Inc. re a telecommunications tower built on their property" . . . For Marshall and Edna Pettipas what was supposed to be a dream home has turned into a nightmare. The Antigonish couple has launched a lawsuit against Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc. claiming a telecommunications tower built on their property has made them sick . . . "She said after the technician's visit and about a year ago Bell Aliant put up danger signs warning about radiation. "In September 2009, she asked Aliant to remove the tower or to pay for all the house related expenses. A month later her request was denied. The Pettipas then hired lawyer Jamie MacGillivray who filed the lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Nov. 30. "They lied to us from the get go," she said. "They told us we would not be subjected to any emissions. If we had known this we would have never signed that contract. We signed that contract on lies." "Since the Pettipas house is unlivable their property value has plummeted and their insurance company will not insure the house. She said nine acres of their property has been made tax exempt by the county . . .

Class Action Suit Seeks to Limit Smart Meter Use

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

California's Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)"California's Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is again coming under fire for its use of wireless-equipped smart meters, this time in the form of a class action lawsuit. "The lawsuit, filed by Northern California electromagnetic radiation consulting firm Wilner & Associates, lists ten grievances ranging from alleged misrepresentation of radio frequency (RF) levels emitted by the meters to alleged unlawful use of property. The filing also claims PG&E has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by allegedly ignoring the rights of customers who suffer from medical symptoms they believe are caused by electromagnetic radiation from the meters . . .

Press Release: MacGillivray Law Office

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Edna & Marshall Pettipas have initiated a lawsuit against Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc.This is a press release regarding property owners who allowed a cell tower on their property, relying on the claims that there was no health risk. They know differently now. Note that most of the new contracts stop property owners from suing either the companies providing the tower, or the wireless service. Property owners are signing these documents prior to public hearings, and then cannot remove themselves. The risk is all on the property owners shoulders.

Replacing A Smart Meter With A Safe Analog Meter (U.S.) (Video)

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST

Addressed to Americans. Canadians pay attention . . .

Supreme Court hands dairy farmers a win over stray voltage

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PST

MPR News, Minnesota U.S. - January, 2011"A divided Minnesota Supreme Court ruled today that two Wabasha County farmers can seek money from an electric utility, whose stray voltage, they say, has caused their cows to give out less milk . . . The stray voltage is also believed to have killed 80 dairy cows. "In upholding a lower court's ruling, the Supreme Court said Greg and Harlan Siewert of Zumbro Falls are free to seek damages from Northern States Power Company, the parent of Xcel Energy. When the two moved to their new farm in 1989, they noticed the milk production decreased from their 150-200 cows. Experts said it was because electrical current returned to the ground through the cows. "It's a slow, painful tortuous death, is what it is for them," Greg Siewert told the Star Tribune in 2008. "It's like watching someone die of AIDS." "The court rejected the utility's claim that any damages would impact electricity rates in violation of state law, especially if it had to redesign its electrical distribution system . . .

Smart Meter Opposition Appeals to High Court (U.S.)

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Law Court appeal filed this week at PUC - Maine Smart Meter decision appealed to High Court

For Immediate Release 11/4/2011

Smart Meter Opposition Appeals to High CourtLaw Court Appeal Filed This Week at PUC

Contact: Ed Friedman, Lead Plaintiff: 666-3372 edfomb@comcast.net

Bruce McGlauflin, Attorney for the Plaintiffs: 775-0200 bmcglauflin@pmhlegal.com

As part of a rapidly rising international tide of smart meter opposition, Maine privacy and safety advocates have appealed a Public Utilities Commission dismissal of their earlier complaint which had raised concerns about safety, privacy, security, trespass and constitutional violations related to the meters. In dismissing the complaint, the PUC stated all of the issues had been adequately investigated and resolved in its previous proceedings, referred to as the Opt-Out Investigation. The notice of appeal to Maine's Supreme Judicial Court was filed October 31 by attorney Bruce McGlauflin of the Portland firm Petruccelli, Haddow & Martin, LLP representing the Appellants.

The questions raised on appeal include whether the safety, privacy and other concerns raised in the complaint were fully and adequately addressed and decided correctly by the Commission in its previous Opt-Out Investigation, and, whether the PUC has satisfied its Legislative mandate to "ensure safe, reasonable and adequate service." In one of the Opt-Out Investigation Orders dated January 7, 2011, the PUC stated: "We make no determination on the merits of health, safety...or which federal or state agency has the jurisdiction to make these determinations." In an Order dated June 22, 2011, the PUC reiterated that it "is making no determination on the merits of the health, safety, privacy or security concerns with respect to wireless Smart Meters."

When operational, the smart meter system will work as a "mesh network" of individual meters wirelessly communicating with one another to relay customer power usage and personal data to Central Maine Power. Privacy concerns are high on the list for many electricity consumers. The National Institute for Standards and Technology and Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers is among the more established entities to recognize potential privacy concerns including detailed consumer profiling that could be obtained from smart meter data.

"More and more experts consider smart meter radiation to be a toxics issue equivalent to second-hand smoke", said Kathleen McGee, former director of the Maine Toxics Action Coalition. "Our issue with the PUC is quite simple, in order for them to meet their statutory obligation to ensure safe and reasonable service; they need to first make a determination on these issues of concern. In order to do this, they need to fully evaluate the science and hear from the public, both of which they have repeatedly refused to do."

In one of its Op-Out Investigation rulings, the PUC allowed electricity consumers to Opt Out of the smart meter program and retain their old analog meter but it also required these consumers to pay Central Maine Power Company an initial fee of $40 plus a $12 monthly fee for this option. "Endangerment, immoral, illegal, unethical, irresponsible or just plain wrong; call it what you will, but when citizens are ordered by the PUC to pay-up in order to avoid real or perceived harms to health and privacy, this is the antithesis of good government. In fact, it's good government gone very, very bad," said Ed Friedman, lead Plaintiff in the case.

Shortly after the PUC issued their first Order in the Opt-Out Investigation, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO/IARC) issued a report that identified as a "possible carcinogen" the type of non-ionizing radiation emitted by smart meters, cell phones and other wireless devices. This puts smart meter radiation in the same category used by WHO/IARC for identifying other potential carcinogens, such as DDT, benzofuran, chlordane, chloroform, 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether, diesel fuel, 2,6 Dinitrotoluene, gasoline, lead, Polybrominated biphenyls, styrene, Toluene diisocyanates, and 4-Vinylcyclohexene.

"Concerns about the new technology are only increasing and Congressional hearings have been called for," says Friedman, "It will be some time before this issue is settled. Meanwhile, we encourage ratepayers not to sanction this uncontrolled and PUC - mandated experiment on their health and constitutional rights, but instead to keep their existing (electro-mechanical) meters and not pay the extra fee. That sends a clear message to CMP and the PUC."

Corix and Hydro Coercing Citizens

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PDT

letter from citizen on behalf of her mother with response from CST"My mother does not want a smart meter installed in her home. The Corix guy installing them on her street told her she does not have a choice, and that she does not have any legal rights to refuse the smart meter being installed. She has a sign taped to her meter, so now it seems they have put her on their "hit list." A woman called and threatened my mother, using the intimidation tactic. She told my mother that she does not have the legal right to refuse installation of the smart meter and that they were sending someone to her home to install one, and that if she continues to refuse having a smart meter installed at her (my mother's) home, that BC Hydro will begin taking legal action against her. Today, someone from B.C. Hydro (604-549-2801 on her call display) called. It is a call-out line only, as when I attempted to contact the person threatening my mother with legal action by BC Hydro, it did not go anywhere. I have attempted to call BC Hydro, but it is an endless loop, with them dropping my call while I waited for a representative from BC Hydro to connect with me. Of course they first got the account number entered by the touch tone phone, so now I am very concerned what else they have planned for her, and others like her. So the 'monsters are raising their ugly heads in quiet corners' away from the eyes of the general public. This is unacceptable, frightening citizens in the privacy of their own homes, using the phone line as a portal of deception and a tool against people . . ." Response:It is most likely Corix, the meter installers your mother is dealing with. You need to call their head office and call their bluff with abuse of power, intimidation and uttering threats. Then they should be reported to BC Hydro. You need to get a name, so, if you talk to someone, make sure you get their details. They are not BC Hydro, but may be representing themselves as such. BC Hydro has stated that there will be no forcing people until December 2012. By then we hope to have legal action underway. Most importantly, you need to take this to the media also. Can you call the local editors of Vancouver Sun, Province and any local paper? Especially as it is your mother being intimidated and harassed. Your mother should get a number to call back and refuse to enter into a dialogue with them, stating you are in charge of her hydro account.

Meters that smart - Have we completely lost our rights?

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Shawn Buckley - constitutional lawyer"The reason I put "Smart" in quotation marks is simply because the meters are anything but smart. However, in full Orwellian form, they are called "Smart" in full contradiction with the truth. "The general populace is starting to become aware that electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) from things like "Smart" meters has become a contentious issue. The media is beginning to carry stories of people opposed to the meters because of health concerns. In response, the governments and utilities are assuring all of us the new meters are safe. "The hype from government and the utilities about the meters not being dangerous brings to mind the wisdom found in the British sitcom Yes Minister - that you should not believe something is true until it is officially denied. Indeed, my understanding is that roughly 80 percent of the independent research (i.e. research not funded by industry) shows EMR from things like cell phones is dangerous. On the other hand, research funded primarily by the cell phone industry either does not show harm or is inconclusive . . ."On a related topic: Shawn Buckley: Restricting our freedoms Part One about Bill C6/C36 and Health CanadaShawn Buckley: Restricting our freedoms Part Two about Bill C6/C36 and Health Canada

Smart Meter Opposition Grows

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Maine U.S."Further opposition to smart meters grew early this week when 19 CMP ratepayers filed a formal complaint against Central Maine Power (CMP) and the Maine Public Utility Commission (PUC). While the 23 page complaint touches on many negative aspects of the meters, it focuses most on recent evidence regarding adverse health effects and electronic privacy issues. "In May, after ruling on earlier complaints, the PUC ordered customers be allowed to Opt Out and retain their old meter but also required ratepayers to pay CMP $40 initially plus a $12 monthly fee for this option. Many customers, including the current complainants, feel this is nothing more than extortion, citing The Hobbs Act which defines the term as "the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right" to support their claim. "There is plenty not to like about smart meters-harmful effects on wildlife, adverse health effects, electronic trespass and privacy issues, interruption with other wireless devices and over-billing" said lead complainant Ed Friedman, whose Grandfather defended clients against illegal wiretaps in the 1950's and 1960's. "With customer safety at the core of the PUC mission, they can't, with any good conscience or legitimate legal standing, extort payment from ratepayers choosing to minimize exposure to meter problems . . ."

Hypersensitivity becomes a new cause of permanent disability

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Labour Court in Madrid declared electromagnetic hypersensitivity as new cause of permanent disability of a college professor and therefore entitled to permanent disability pension for this condition - May 23, 2011Hypersensitivity to the waves produced by mobile phones becomes a new cause of permanent disability. News of Forensic Medicine and Law, News of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Disability News. "Spain, September 2011 - This has been ruled by the Labour Court to declare Madrid 24 permanent incapacitation of a college professor who suffered from chronic fatigue and environmental and electromagnetic hypersensitivity. The ruling is unique in this regard and make a precedent for future conditions related to hypersensitivity to these waves. The verdict was issued on 23 May and gave the teachers 100% of his base salary, which amounted to 1640.80 euros. "Team Assessment of the Social Security disability (EVI), recognized in clinical diagnosis: chronic fatigue syndrome, celiac disease, fibromyalgia syndrome and environmental electromagnetic hypersensitivity, yet they dismissed the patient's disability. "The Labour Court in Madrid again puts into question the criteria for the granting of this degree by the provincial leadership of the national institute, and recognizes the rights of the applicant stating that presents enormous problems for the performance of their tasks " with appropriate level of professionalism and performance." "Legal Medical Group would like to echo this statement pioneer in the defense of those who are entitled to a permanent disability pension, and upholds the spirit of not giving any circumstances for lost, when there is sufficient medical and legal basis. Legal Medical Group is a pioneer in the defense of those who apply for disability, accident or illness, advising them from a technical point of view, medical and legal since 1978."

Egregious Court Decision: Federal court rulings favour Telecom, not persons with disabilties - New Mexico

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Letter: Arthur Firstenberg re Disabilities Act, Equal Protection, Due Process"On July 5, 2011, a federal district court judge in New Mexico ruled that the Telecommunications Act preempts the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), even if such an interpretation would "condemn a class of citizens to death because of their disability." He further ruled that the Telecommunications Act supersedes the Equal Protection Clause and the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. "This decision by Judge James A. Parker goes to the essence of the conflict between wireless technology and health. But the breadth of the decision will also have implications for every person with a disability in this country, all disability organizations, and fundamental civil liberties. "What is left of the ADA if it cannot even prevent a taking of life? What is left of our constitution? . . . "The judge's ruling must be appealed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals by August 4 . . . "We already have commitments totaling $5,000 and we previously raised an additional $975. Please respond by email telling me the amount that you can pledge towards this legal case. Donations, payable to the Cellular Phone Task Force, will be tax deductible."Notice the authorization of "Federal Bar Association WiFi" by Judge Parker in his courtroom.