activistpost--2020-12-30--“Don’t Be A Sheep”: Washington Sheriff Voices Support For Restaurant Facing Shutdown, $100K Fine

One Lewis County , Washington Sheriff has had enough .
Sheriff Rob Snaza posted an interview to Facebook on December 23 , where he questioned the science behind closing dining in Lewis County and voiced his support for a local restaurant that is in the midst of a standoff with the Governor .
Spiffy ’ s Restaurant in Lewis County , Washington is now facing over $ 100,000 in fines as a result of allowing indoor dining , which is currently prohibited in the state .
The restaurant has been in business for nearly 50 years and faces the threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue its business , according to The Chronicle .
The statement comes days before Spiffy ’ s faces a hearing in Lewis County Superior Court , after the State Department of Labor and Industries sought a restraining order against the business .
L & I Spokesperson Tim Church told The Chronicle : “ It brings it into a whole other realm .
If they continue to be open , we can make a motion for contempt of court.
” Continuing to offer indoor dining in violation of the court order is considered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and up to six months in jail .
It could also result in a contempt of court charge , which is a criminal charge .
The order notes that L & I “ has a clear legal right to enforce the requirements of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act and the rules promulgated thereunder.
” Protesters and supporters are expected to rally outside the courthouse the day of the hearing .
“ The ban on indoor service and dining has been hurtful to our community , ” Snaza said .
Our economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has elected to determine who is essential and who is not .
And really , who has that ?
It seems that the people that have the paycheck are the ones that are determining who ’ s a non-essential .
We need to stand up as conservatives , as Republicans .
We need to stand up for our constitutional rights , and we need to say enough is enough , allow our people to go back to work .
The data does not make sense .
When I say don ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be a sheep .
I mean listen to yourself .
Check the facts out for yourself and make your own decision .
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By Tyler Durden
One Lewis County, Washington Sheriff has had enough.
Sheriff Rob Snaza posted an interview to Facebook on December 23, where he questioned the science behind closing dining in Lewis County and voiced his support for a local restaurant that is in the midst of a standoff with the Governor.
Spiffy’s Restaurant in Lewis County, Washington is now facing over $100,000 in fines as a result of allowing indoor dining, which is currently prohibited in the state. The restaurant has been in business for nearly 50 years and faces the threat of shutdown if it can’t continue its business, according to The Chronicle.
The statement comes days before Spiffy’s faces a hearing in Lewis County Superior Court, after the State Department of Labor and Industries sought a restraining order against the business.
L&I Spokesperson Tim Church told The Chronicle: “It brings it into a whole other realm. If they continue to be open, we can make a motion for contempt of court.”
As The Chronicle notes:
Continuing to offer indoor dining in violation of the court order is considered a gross misdemeanor, punishable by $10,000 and up to six months in jail. It could also result in a contempt of court charge, which is a criminal charge. The order notes that L&I “has a clear legal right to enforce the requirements of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act and the rules promulgated thereunder.”
Protesters and supporters are expected to rally outside the courthouse the day of the hearing.
“The ban on indoor service and dining has been hurtful to our community,” Snaza said.
Our economy is being shut down because our governor has elected to determine who is essential and who is not. And really, who has that? It seems that the people that have the paycheck are the ones that are determining who’s a non-essential.
He concluded:
We need to stand up as conservatives, as Republicans. We need to stand up for our constitutional rights, and we need to say enough is enough, allow our people to go back to work. The data does not make sense. When I say don’t be a sheep, I mean don’t be a sheep. I mean listen to yourself. Check the facts out for yourself and make your own decision.
Source: Zero Hedge
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activistpost--2020-12-30--Utilities, etc. v FCC: 5G Will Cause “Unreasonably High” Potential for RF Interference and Undermine

Utilities, etc. v FCC: 5G Will Cause “Unreasonably High” Potential for RF Interference and Undermine Grid Reliability and Safety

Freaked out yet ?
Utility companies claim that 5G spectrums for unlicensed and untested WiFi applications could interfere with their smart meters and grids which are extremely problematic already ( fires , explosions , etc. )
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In 2019 , AEP filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) because of this .
Other utility companies and organizations have done so as well .
Utilities , others tell court FCC ignored evidence as lawsuit over wireless airwaves proceeds Electric utilities have asked a federal appeals court to vacate a Federal Communications Commission order that opened airwaves long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mass-market wireless devices and to force the FCC to put in place better safeguards before making those airwaves available for unlicensed use .
US airwaves known as spectrum are the invisible infrastructure needed for wireless services .
New rules adopted by the FCC in April make 1,200 megahertz of spectrum on the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed operations .
That band houses private communications networks deployed by power plants , electric transmission lines , gas pipelines , control centers , substations and other energy assets for their mission-critical operations .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies who asserted throughout the rulemaking proceeding that a flood of new unlicensed users on the 6 GHz band would create an “ unreasonably high ” potential for radio frequency interference that could disrupt communications systems that underpin the safety and reliability of the grid .
Other 5G warnings have been issued by federal agencies and credible experts who say that the technology threatens aviation safety , jobs , national security , public safety , and weather forecasting accuracy ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
The FCC has ignored them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Accountability Office also identified major challenges with 5G deployment .
In 2019 , telecom executives gave congressional testimony that they have NO independent scientific evidence that it ’ s biologically safe .
Research has determined that it ’ s not .
This being the case , American opposition is also increasing due to health and environmental risks ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ) .
Natural Resources Defense Council ( NRDC ) and several American tribal groups filed a 5G lawsuit against the FCC ( see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed 5G lawsuits against the FCC .
Some have passed resolutions to ban deployment until studies prove it ’ s safe ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ) and ordinances to limit and/or control installation .
State representatives in Hawaii and Illinois have also introduced 5G bills to protect constituents .
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In regard to “ Smart ” Meters – tens of millions have already been installed throughout the U.S. ( electric , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s likely that they are already on your home and throughout your community .
There have been so many complaints about them ( see 1 , 2 ) that many utility companies now allow customers to “ opt-out.
” Online documentary Take Back Your Power provides more details .
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Freaked out yet? Utility companies claim that 5G spectrums for unlicensed and untested WiFi applications could interfere with their smart meters and grids which are extremely problematic already (fires, explosions, etc.).
In 2019, AEP filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) because of this. Other utility companies and organizations have done so as well.
From S&P Global Platts:
Utilities, others tell court FCC ignored evidence as lawsuit over wireless airwaves proceeds Energy trade groups strongly oppose FCC order Lawsuit challenges conclusions on harmful interference Electric utilities have asked a federal appeals court to vacate a Federal Communications Commission order that opened airwaves long held by energy and public safety assets to mass-market wireless devices and to force the FCC to put in place better safeguards before making those airwaves available for unlicensed use. US airwaves known as spectrum are the invisible infrastructure needed for wireless services. New rules adopted by the FCC in April make 1,200 megahertz of spectrum on the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed operations. That band houses private communications networks deployed by power plants, electric transmission lines, gas pipelines, control centers, substations and other energy assets for their mission-critical operations. The FCC order was strongly opposed by power companies who asserted throughout the rulemaking proceeding that a flood of new unlicensed users on the 6 GHz band would create an “unreasonably high” potential for radio frequency interference that could disrupt communications systems that underpin the safety and reliability of the grid. Read full article
Other 5G warnings have been issued by federal agencies and credible experts who say that the technology threatens aviation safety, jobs, national security, public safety, and weather forecasting accuracy (see 1, 2, 3). The FCC has ignored them as well. Recently, the Government Accountability Office also identified major challenges with 5G deployment.
In 2019, telecom executives gave congressional testimony that they have NO independent scientific evidence that it’s biologically safe. Research has determined that it’s not. This being the case, American opposition is also increasing due to health and environmental risks (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and several American tribal groups filed a 5G lawsuit against the FCC (see 1, 2). Municipalities have filed 5G lawsuits against the FCC. Some have passed resolutions to ban deployment until studies prove it’s safe (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and ordinances to limit and/or control installation. State representatives in Hawaii and Illinois have also introduced 5G bills to protect constituents.
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In regard to “Smart” Meters – tens of millions have already been installed throughout the U.S. (electric, gas, and water) so it’s likely that they are already on your home and throughout your community. There have been so many complaints about them (see 1, 2) that many utility companies now allow customers to “opt-out.” Online documentary Take Back Your Power provides more details.
Activist Post reports regularly about 5G, “Smart” Meters, and other unsafe technology. For more details visit our archives and the following websites:
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activistpost--2020-12-29--A Billion Unsold Room Nights And “It’s Going To Get Worse” As America’s Hotel Occupancy Rate Re-Plun

A Billion Unsold Room Nights And “It’s Going To Get Worse” As America’s Hotel Occupancy Rate Re-Plunges

A solid recovery in the hotel industry is years away as travel and tourism will likely remain suppressed well into 2021 as cities across the US have reinstated some form of coronavirus restrictions to mitigate the spread .
As COVID-19 infections , hospitalizations , and deaths soar , along with a new mutation of the virus spreading in Europe , Americans continue to shun hotels .
According to STR , Inc , a hotel industry market data firm , the US hotel occupancy rate plunged 26.4 % to 36.8 % during the week of 13 to 19 December , compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ STR said the average daily rate ( ADR ) dropped 21.9 % to $ 85.50 over the week .
Revenue per available room ( RevPAR ) was at $ 31.45 , down 41.5 % .
For the first time on record , the industry had one billion unsold room nights as Americans stayed home and or travelers avoided hotels .
STR ’ s data for Top 25 US markets had lower occupancy ( 34.9 % ) than the national average but higher ADR ( $ 90 ) than all other markets .
Tampa/St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupancy level ( 45.4 % ) , while Oahu Island , Hawaii ( 21.6 % ) , and Minneapolis/St .
Paul , Minnesota-Wisconsin ( 23.9 % ) saw the lowest .
These worrisome stats are closely watched metrics for gauging hotel health and are sounding alarm bells regarding the health of some hotel operators .
Readers may recall we ’ ve outlined the epicenter of the hotel implosion , that is , New York City .
Given the uninspiring rebound in national occupancy rates for mid-December , S & P Global Ratings warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel industry ’ s recovery may not occur until 2023 .
With that being said , Best Western CEO David Kong recently told CNN that “ If we don ’ t get a vaccine soon and business doesn ’ t return , it ’ s going to get much worse.
” Some two million hotel-related jobs have been lost , and about 25 % of hotels are at risk of foreclosure .
Commercial-real estate experts at Trepp outlined last week that the overall credit performance of commercial real estate loans tied to hotels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Even though hotels remain under tremendous pressure , stimulus and vaccine hopes have backstopped BBB-tranche of the CMBX Series 9 index ( overly exposed to malls and hotels ) from falling lower .
If national occupancy rates don ’ t rise soon , expect a wave of consolidation and bankruptcies sometime in 2021 across the industry .
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A solid recovery in the hotel industry is years away as travel and tourism will likely remain suppressed well into 2021 as cities across the US have reinstated some form of coronavirus restrictions to mitigate the spread.
As COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths soar, along with a new mutation of the virus spreading in Europe, Americans continue to shun hotels.
According to STR, Inc, a hotel industry market data firm, the US hotel occupancy rate plunged 26.4% to 36.8% during the week of 13 to 19 December, compared over the same period in 2019.
STR said the average daily rate (ADR) dropped 21.9% to $85.50 over the week. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) was at $31.45, down 41.5%.
For the first time on record, the industry had one billion unsold room nights as Americans stayed home and or travelers avoided hotels.
STR’s data for Top 25 US markets had lower occupancy (34.9%) than the national average but higher ADR ($90) than all other markets.
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida recorded the highest occupancy level (45.4%), while Oahu Island, Hawaii (21.6%), and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota-Wisconsin (23.9%) saw the lowest.
These worrisome stats are closely watched metrics for gauging hotel health and are sounding alarm bells regarding the health of some hotel operators.
Readers may recall we’ve outlined the epicenter of the hotel implosion, that is, New York City.
Given the uninspiring rebound in national occupancy rates for mid-December, S&P Global Ratings warned in a report last month that the hotel industry’s recovery may not occur until 2023.
With that being said, Best Western CEO David Kong recently told CNN that “If we don’t get a vaccine soon and business doesn’t return, it’s going to get much worse.”
Some two million hotel-related jobs have been lost, and about 25% of hotels are at risk of foreclosure.
Commercial-real estate experts at Trepp outlined last week that the overall credit performance of commercial real estate loans tied to hotels continues to show “pandemic related stress.”
Even though hotels remain under tremendous pressure, stimulus and vaccine hopes have backstopped BBB-tranche of the CMBX Series 9 index (overly exposed to malls and hotels) from falling lower.
If national occupancy rates don’t rise soon, expect a wave of consolidation and bankruptcies sometime in 2021 across the industry.
Source: Zero Hedge
Image: Pixabay
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activistpost--2020-12-29--Student Privacy and the Fight to Keep Spying Out of Schools: Year in Review 2020

As students were sent home from school in the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic , schools followed them home with invasive surveillance technology .
This trend , spurred by the surge in remote learning , was an opportunistic move by tech companies and schools already in a race to control students through technology .
Before the pandemic , the school panopticon toolkit was already wide-ranging .
Many schools relied on cameras and microphones installed in buildings to watch students go about their day .
The cameras might be equipped with facial recognition ; the microphones might have “ aggression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a biased technology , and cities have started banning government use of face surveillance because of this issue .
Aggression detection technology simply doesn ’ t work .
Some software scans students ’ social media posts , both during and after school hours .
Schools can even track students ’ personal devices ( as opposed to school-issued ) , by requiring the use of a certain kind of security certificate to use the school Internet , thus giving administrators the ability to monitor browser history and messages students send .
These technologies cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of color and causing mental health issues .
And knowing they might be punished for speaking up— like the Georgia student suspended for posting about inadequate coronavirus mitigation measures—is inherently chilling to students ’ freedom of expression .
In response to this encroachment of surveillance into schools , EFF created a Surveillance Self-Defense Guide written especially for students .
It describes the technologies that students can be subject to , the risks they pose , and how to minimize those risks—and how to make the case to parents , teachers , and school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belong in a place of learning .
This was already an Orwellian situation before the pandemic .
Now , with millions of students studying from home to stay safe from COVID-19 , new threats have popped up .
Remote proctoring refers to a class of monitoring technology that spies on students as they complete exams .
It is incredibly invasive , often uses facial recognition software and AI monitoring , collects massive amounts of sensitive data ( including in some cases biometric information ) , and scrutinizes students every facial expression and movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ software can also have biases against students that do not fit the presumed white , neurotypical , and able-bodied “ norm , ” further exposing the most vulnerable students to harm .
Ultimately , these apps can not keep their promise to stop cheating .
Students will always be able to undermine these tools , making this technology merely a further normalization of surveillance in education .
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These apps subject students to unnecessary and invasive surveillance , and EFF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this issue .
We ’ ve objected to the California Bar ’ s required use of ExamSoft in the bar exam and won a partial victory when–shortly after receiving our letter–the Clerk and Executive Officer of the California Supreme Court asked the state bar to propose a timetable within 60 days for the deletion of all the 2020 bar applicants ’ personally identifiable information collected via ExamSoft .
When ExamSoft flagged over a third of all online test-takers , we pushed for the Bar to give examinees additional time and information necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baseless accusations of cheating.And when five U.S. senators began investigating these apps , we reminded them that the entire business model of proctoring companies is surveillance of students , and that you can ’ t make spying less invasive .
Some universities have mandated that students install COVID-19-related technology on their personal devices as a condition for returning to campus or enrolling in classes .
EFF has been clear that this is the wrong call .
Exposure notification apps , quarantine enforcement programs , and similar new technologies are untested and unproven , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in access to technology and education .
Schools must remove any such mandates from student agreements or commitments , and further should pledge not to mandate installation of any technology .
EFF is urging universities to rethink these mandates and commit to our University App Mandate Pledge : six transparency and privacy-enhancing policies that university officials must adopt to protect the privacy , security , and transparency of their community members .
Students , staff , faculty , and university community members can speak up here .
EFF will continue to stand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creating resources like our Privacy for Students guide , continuing to write about emerging student privacy issues , or teaching journalism graduate students how to think and write about data privacy issues that affect students , we ’ ll be here to fight for and reassure students : invasive surveillance is not normal and it has no place in your school .
This article is part of our Year in Review series .
Read other articles about the fight for digital rights in 2020 .
Also see Activist Post ’ s coverage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How The “ Great Reset ” Is Targeting Our Children & Plans To “ Reimagine ” Humanity – Interview w/Spiro Gates and Big Tech “ Reimagine ” Post-Human Education : The “ New Normal ” is A.I .
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By Lindsay Oliver and Jacob Hoffman-Andrews
As students were sent home from school in the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools followed them home with invasive surveillance technology. This trend, spurred by the surge in remote learning, was an opportunistic move by tech companies and schools already in a race to control students through technology.
The Student Surveillance Ecosystem Pre-Pandemic
Before the pandemic, the school panopticon toolkit was already wide-ranging. Many schools relied on cameras and microphones installed in buildings to watch students go about their day. The cameras might be equipped with facial recognition; the microphones might have “aggression detection” capabilities. Facial recognition is a biased technology, and cities have started banning government use of face surveillance because of this issue. Aggression detection technology simply doesn’t work.
Some software scans students’ social media posts, both during and after school hours. Schools can even track students’ personal devices (as opposed to school-issued), by requiring the use of a certain kind of security certificate to use the school Internet, thus giving administrators the ability to monitor browser history and messages students send. These technologies cause real harm, including disproportionately impacting students of color and causing mental health issues. And knowing they might be punished for speaking up— like the Georgia student suspended for posting about inadequate coronavirus mitigation measures—is inherently chilling to students’ freedom of expression.
In response to this encroachment of surveillance into schools, EFF created a Surveillance Self-Defense Guide written especially for students. It describes the technologies that students can be subject to, the risks they pose, and how to minimize those risks—and how to make the case to parents, teachers, and school administrators that spy tech doesn’t belong in a place of learning.
This was already an Orwellian situation before the pandemic. Now, with millions of students studying from home to stay safe from COVID-19, new threats have popped up.
The Turbocharging of Remote Proctoring
Remote proctoring refers to a class of monitoring technology that spies on students as they complete exams. It is incredibly invasive, often uses facial recognition software and AI monitoring, collects massive amounts of sensitive data (including in some cases biometric information), and scrutinizes students every facial expression and movement for signs of academic dishonesty. Proctoring software can also have biases against students that do not fit the presumed white, neurotypical, and able-bodied “norm,” further exposing the most vulnerable students to harm. Ultimately, these apps cannot keep their promise to stop cheating. Students will always be able to undermine these tools, making this technology merely a further normalization of surveillance in education.
Become an Activist Post Patron for just $1 per month at Patreon.
These apps subject students to unnecessary and invasive surveillance, and EFF has been proud to stand with students on this issue. We’ve objected to the California Bar’s required use of ExamSoft in the bar exam and won a partial victory when–shortly after receiving our letter–the Clerk and Executive Officer of the California Supreme Court asked the state bar to propose a timetable within 60 days for the deletion of all the 2020 bar applicants’ personally identifiable information collected via ExamSoft. When ExamSoft flagged over a third of all online test-takers, we pushed for the Bar to give examinees additional time and information necessary to defend themselves against the many likely baseless accusations of cheating.And when five U.S. senators began investigating these apps, we reminded them that the entire business model of proctoring companies is surveillance of students, and that you can’t make spying less invasive.
University App Mandates
Some universities have mandated that students install COVID-19-related technology on their personal devices as a condition for returning to campus or enrolling in classes. EFF has been clear that this is the wrong call. Exposure notification apps, quarantine enforcement programs, and similar new technologies are untested and unproven, and mandating them risks exacerbating existing inequalities in access to technology and education. Schools must remove any such mandates from student agreements or commitments, and further should pledge not to mandate installation of any technology. EFF is urging universities to rethink these mandates and commit to our University App Mandate Pledge: six transparency and privacy-enhancing policies that university officials must adopt to protect the privacy, security, and transparency of their community members. Students, staff, faculty, and university community members can speak up here.
EFF will continue to stand for student privacy. Whether it’s creating resources like our Privacy for Students guide, continuing to write about emerging student privacy issues, or teaching journalism graduate students how to think and write about data privacy issues that affect students, we’ll be here to fight for and reassure students: invasive surveillance is not normal and it has no place in your school.
This article is part of our Year in Review series. Read other articles about the fight for digital rights in 2020.
Source: EFF
Also see Activist Post’s coverage of this trend and the deeper agenda:
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activistpost--2020-12-29--Thyroid Cancer and Cell Phone Radiation:  Research Says There’s a Link

Research has determined that exposure to cell phones and other sources of wireless radiation can • cause rashes , other skin irritations , and premature skin aging • reduce immunity to viruses and other illnesses Thanks to Dr. Joel Moskowitz for providing in-depth research about thyroid cancer and cell phones on his website , Electromagnetic Radiation Safety : A new review of the research has found that cell phone radiation adversely affects cells in the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones .
The study was published in the journal , Environmental Science and Pollution Research International by Jafar Asl and colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the findings from two recent human studies .
Ermioni Tsarna and colleagues recently found in a cohort study that cell phone use during pregnancy increased the risk of preterm birth .
Jiajun Luo and colleagues found in a case-control study that heavy cell phone use increases the risk of thyroid cancer .
In a followup study , the researchers found that genetic susceptibilities modify the associations between cell phone use and risk of thyroid cancer ( see below ) .
The figure above is from the open access paper : Carlberg M , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hardell L. Increasing incidence of thyroid cancer in the Nordic countries with main focus on Swedish data .
BMC Cancer .
16:246 .
2016. https : //bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-016-2429-4 Adverse Effects of Cell Phone Radiation on the Thyroid Gland : Research Review Asl JF , Larijani B , Zakerkish M , Rahim F , Shirbandi K , Akbari R. The possible global hazard of cell phone radiation on thyroid cells and hormones : a systematic review of evidences .
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int .
Published online May 6 , 2019. doi : 10.1007/s11356-019-05096-z @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to investigate the effects of possible harmful waves from either cell phone use or being within the range of the cell phone from 450 to 3800 MHz on the thyroid cells and hormones .
Eight electronic datasets were systematically searched using MeSH terms , including “ cell phone , ” “ mobile phone , ” “ GSM , ” “ radio frequency , ” “ smartphone , ” “ triiodothyronine , ” “ thyroxin , ” “ thyroid-stimulating hormone , ” “ T3 , ” “ T4 , ” “ TSH , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combinations , to identify relevant studies published up to Dec 2018 .
We also manually searched the reference lists of potentially selected studies to identify further relevant publications .
About 161 relevant studies were initially found .
After screening titles and abstracts , 139 studies were excluded , and finally 22 studies ( comprising 7182 cases ) were included in the qualitative synthesis .
Of the 22 included studies , 11 studies reported changes in T3 and T4 levels ( six reported a decrease in T3 levels and one reported increase in it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ T4 levels and two studies an increased level .
In other 10 studies , TSH alteration was reported .
Of these , two studies reported a decrease in TSH level and one reported an increase in the hormone levels , while in the remaining studies non-significant changes were reported .
Finally , seven studies examined histological changes in the thyroid gland follicles and showed that the volume of these cells was reduced .
Based on the evidence discussed above , the reduction in diameter of thyroid follicles is potentially linked with cell phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iodine uptake in the thyroid gland or increases temperature effect on the thyroid gland .
However , further research are needed in order to show that the level of TSH and thyroid hormone suppression by microwave .
The range of SAR [ Specific Absorption Rate ] reported in this study was 0.082–4.6 W/kg .
Silva et al .
stated that RFE [ radio frequency energy ] exposure conditions have no potential carcinogenic effect on thyroid cells with 0.082–0.170 ( W/kg ) SAR ( Silva et al .
2016 ) .
It is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of cell phone waves , but Bhargav et al .
show that thyroid gland hormones are significantly lesser after RF-EMF with 0.54 W/kg SAR exposure compared to sham ( Bergamaschi et al .
2004 ) , and other studies show contradictory results about the role of SAR and hormonal effects .
Despite the fact that SAR is a very important criterion for judging the highest energy of a radio signal released from a source of a particular model of a mobile phone , it alone can not provide enough information to compare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different phones to users .
… epidemiological evidences have revealed that even a relatively slight decrease in T4 levels during pregnancy may lead to decrease of cognitive functions in offspring ( Haddow et al .
1999 ; Pop et al .
2003 ) .
In this regard , Eşmekaya et al .
stated that cell phone has the potential to cause pathological consequences in the thyroid gland via changing organ structure , as well as increasing the activity of caspase-dependent pathways related to apoptosis ( Esmekaya et al .
2010 ) .
Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RFE seems to have no possible oncogenic consequence on human thyroid cells ( Silva et al .
2016 ) .
Nonetheless , it is quite difficult to perform a study exploring the impacts of EMFs on a fetus or child due to ethical concerns ( Sangun et al .
2015 ) .
Tissue heating may be usually linked to nonspecific stress reaction induced by microwave exposure .
Exposure negatively influences the iodine uptake in the thyroid gland , or may influence with increased temperature effect on the thyroid gland .
However , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the 5G , further research are needed in order to show the level of TSH and thyroid hormone suppression by microwave .
American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts have warned for many years that children are more vulnerable to exposure .
Organizations like The Phonegate Alert Team also raise awareness about exposure risks as well as litigation against cell phones for excessive radiation levels ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ) .
Doctors and scientists worldwide support a recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Activist Post reports regularly about unsafe technology .
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Research has determined that exposure to cell phones and other sources of wireless radiation can
Thanks to Dr. Joel Moskowitz for providing in-depth research about thyroid cancer and cell phones on his website, Electromagnetic Radiation Safety:
Thyroid Cancer & Mobile Phone Use
A new review of the research has found that cell phone radiation adversely affects cells in the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones. The study was published in the journal, Environmental Science and Pollution Research International by Jafar Asl and colleagues.
The findings from this study support the findings from two recent human studies. Ermioni Tsarna and colleagues recently found in a cohort study that cell phone use during pregnancy increased the risk of preterm birth.
Jiajun Luo and colleagues found in a case-control study that heavy cell phone use increases the risk of thyroid cancer. In a followup study, the researchers found that genetic susceptibilities modify the associations between cell phone use and risk of thyroid cancer (see below).
The figure above is from the open access paper: Carlberg M, Hedendahl L, Ahonen, Koppel T, Hardell L. Increasing incidence of thyroid cancer in the Nordic countries with main focus on Swedish data. BMC Cancer. 16:246. 2016. https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-016-2429-4
Adverse Effects of Cell Phone Radiation on the Thyroid Gland: Research Review
Asl JF, Larijani B, Zakerkish M, Rahim F, Shirbandi K, Akbari R. The possible global hazard of cell phone radiation on thyroid cells and hormones: a systematic review of evidences. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. Published online May 6, 2019. doi: 10.1007/s11356-019-05096-z.
Abstract
The aim of this review was to investigate the effects of possible harmful waves from either cell phone use or being within the range of the cell phone from 450 to 3800 MHz on the thyroid cells and hormones. Eight electronic datasets were systematically searched using MeSH terms, including “cell phone,” “mobile phone,” “GSM,” “radio frequency,” “smartphone,” “triiodothyronine,” “thyroxin,” “thyroid-stimulating hormone,” “T3,” “T4,” “TSH,” and “morphological” and all possible combinations, to identify relevant studies published up to Dec 2018. We also manually searched the reference lists of potentially selected studies to identify further relevant publications. About 161 relevant studies were initially found. After screening titles and abstracts, 139 studies were excluded, and finally 22 studies (comprising 7182 cases) were included in the qualitative synthesis.
Of the 22 included studies, 11 studies reported changes in T3 and T4 levels (six reported a decrease in T3 levels and one reported increase in it); moreover, five found decreased T4 levels and two studies an increased level. In other 10 studies, TSH alteration was reported. Of these, two studies reported a decrease in TSH level and one reported an increase in the hormone levels, while in the remaining studies non-significant changes were reported. Finally, seven studies examined histological changes in the thyroid gland follicles and showed that the volume of these cells was reduced.
Based on the evidence discussed above, the reduction in diameter of thyroid follicles is potentially linked with cell phone radiation. Exposure may negatively influence the iodine uptake in the thyroid gland or increases temperature effect on the thyroid gland. However, further research are needed in order to show that the level of TSH and thyroid hormone suppression by microwave.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31062236
Excerpts
The range of SAR [Specific Absorption Rate] reported in this study was 0.082–4.6 W/kg. Silva et al. stated that RFE [radio frequency energy] exposure conditions have no potential carcinogenic effect on thyroid cells with 0.082–0.170 (W/kg) SAR (Silva et al. 2016). It is expected that reducing this factor will reduce the risk of cell phone waves, but Bhargav et al. show that thyroid gland hormones are significantly lesser after RF-EMF with 0.54 W/kg SAR exposure compared to sham (Bergamaschi et al. 2004), and other studies show contradictory results about the role of SAR and hormonal effects. Despite the fact that SAR is a very important criterion for judging the highest energy of a radio signal released from a source of a particular model of a mobile phone, it alone cannot provide enough information to compare the amount of radio signal released by different phones to users.
… epidemiological evidences have revealed that even a relatively slight decrease in T4 levels during pregnancy may lead to decrease of cognitive functions in offspring (Haddow et al. 1999; Pop et al. 2003). In this regard, Eşmekaya et al. stated that cell phone has the potential to cause pathological consequences in the thyroid gland via changing organ structure, as well as increasing the activity of caspase-dependent pathways related to apoptosis (Esmekaya et al. 2010). Silva et al. show the exposure to RFE seems to have no possible oncogenic consequence on human thyroid cells (Silva et al. 2016). Nonetheless, it is quite difficult to perform a study exploring the impacts of EMFs on a fetus or child due to ethical concerns (Sangun et al. 2015).
Conclusions and future perspective
Tissue heating may be usually linked to nonspecific stress reaction induced by microwave exposure. Exposure negatively influences the iodine uptake in the thyroid gland, or may influence with increased temperature effect on the thyroid gland. However, with the advent of new generations of communications like the 5G, further research are needed in order to show the level of TSH and thyroid hormone suppression by microwave.
Read the full 40-page report HERE
American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts have warned for many years that children are more vulnerable to exposure.
Organizations like The Phonegate Alert Team also raise awareness about exposure risks as well as litigation against cell phones for excessive radiation levels (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). Doctors and scientists worldwide support a recently introduced petition to boycott 5G phones.
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