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Old 01-16-2010, 03:59 PM
 
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"Can cell phones be a health hazard? So far, science has not shown that cell phones cause any health problems. But more studies are needed."

Cell Phones (http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/ucm118505.htm - broken link)

I don't think you'll find many scientists willing to risk finding a big negative.
Which has nothing to do with popcorn.

Your linked video and headline implies that cellphones emit radiation powerful enough to pop corn kernels into popcorn. You have now been made aware that this is not true. It would be decent to retract. After all, there's a word for people who deliberately spreads non-truths. And it's not a nice word.
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Old 01-16-2010, 04:14 PM
 
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Which has nothing to do with popcorn.

Your linked video and headline implies that cellphones emit radiation powerful enough to pop corn kernels into popcorn. You have now been made aware that this is not true. It would be decent to retract. After all, there's a word for people who deliberately spreads non-truths. And it's not a nice word.
How can anyone spread a non-truth with you around?

You're just too fast for me.

Now, comment on the other non-truths related to the politics of cell phone usage.

Like, what research gets funding, and what research doesn't.

Did the FDA suggest that the Government would fund research on cell phone use?

Why would anyone think the Government has any more credibility than Big Business?
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Old 01-16-2010, 04:52 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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What's really funny is those who won't use cell phones for any length of time because of their dread of EMF radiation happily spend hours writing posts telling everyone of the evils of it on a computer. Computers often employ more wattage in 24 hours, and throw out more from the many transformers in the interplay of voltages, then a cell phone can produce in its lifetime. Usually with a computer tower within arms reach, and the monitor within 12-18 inches of ones face (plus CRT's often employ a number of heavy elements for shielding).

Just something I found very humorous.
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Old 01-16-2010, 04:57 PM
 
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What's really funny is those who won't use cell phones for any length of time because of their dread of EMF radiation happily spend hours writing posts telling everyone of the evils of it on a computer. Computers often employ more wattage in 24 hours, and throw out more from the many transformers in the interplay of voltages, then a cell phone can produce in its lifetime. Usually with a computer tower within arms reach, and the monitor within 12-18 inches of ones face (plus CRT's often employ a number of heavy elements for shielding).

Just something I found very humorous.
Wow! I wonder if computer usage can reverse alzheimers (old timers) disease.

Cell Phone Radiation Reverses Alzheimer's and Boosts Memory in Mice | Popular Science
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Old 01-16-2010, 05:04 PM
 
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How can anyone spread a non-truth with you around? You're just too fast for me.
Not that hard, truth be told.
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Old 01-16-2010, 05:23 PM
 
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Not that hard, truth be told.
A lesser person might take that as a challenge.
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