Don't Keep Your Cell Too Close!

[Taosman]

That cell of yours could give you more than a headache!

new cell phone warning

PITTSBURGH: The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff on Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.
The warning from Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, is contrary to numerous studies that do not find a link between cancer and cell phone use, and a public lack of worry by the FDA .
Dr. Herberman is basing his alarm on early unpublished data. He says it takes too long to get answers from science and he believes people should take action now ? especially when it comes to children. ?Really at the heart of my concern is that we shouldn?t wait for a definitive study to come out, but err on the side of being safe rather than sorry later.?
No other major academic cancer research institutions have sounded such an alarm. But Dr. Herberman?s advice is sure to raise concern among many cell phone users, especially parents. ? AP
Cancer center director warns of cell phone risks - Cancer - MSNBC.com

 

[jwinslow]

The sky is falling!

Dr. Herberman is basing his alarm on early unpublished data.

He says it takes too long to get answers from science and he believes people should take action now — especially when it comes to children.

Which is it? You can't dismiss science, and then try to use it to spread panic.

 

[Deety]

Also, beware of AOL free CDs, USB cords, and cat macros. No evidence, but you never know!

 

[DaytonBuck]

I'd just like I was there in the mid 90's with the plan to blow the moon up

[ame=http://youtube.com/watch?v=kHpX5aa5Lz4]YouTube - Mr Show - "America Will Blow Up The Moon"[/ame]

 

[Taosman]

Don't shoot the messenger. Your an adult. You decide if it's worth the risk. (wonder if they start selling cell phone radiation shields?)
Want to go in business with me, Josh? :tongue2:

 

[BuckeyeTillIDie]

Counter tops are your biggest risk !!

 

[Deety]

Taos, what in that story gives you the sense that's it's any more than "I dunno why, but watch out?"

Besides, we'll all be dead of Bluetooth soon.

 

[jwinslow]

Don't shoot the messenger. Your an adult. You decide if it's worth the risk.

If his numbers were convincing, I think he'd be using them, or waiting until they were published. Hiding behind magical numbers, and then bad-mouthing science as a predictor smells of a weak case.

(wonder if they start selling cell phone radiation shields?)
Want to go in business with me, Josh? :tongue2:

Sure, you front the money, and I'll do all the marketing/promotional work :p

 

[Taosman]

Stray radiation should always be a concern. Just look at what it did to Winslow!

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[jwinslow]

Is this another one of the [no funny] jokes?

 

[Taosman]

Darn! They beat my patent!

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[Taosman]

Is this another one of the [no funny] jokes?

Anyone ever tell you you have zero sense of humor, Josh? You'd get along great with my wife! :tongue2:

 

[DaytonBuck]

Stray radiation should always be a concern. Just look at what it did to Winslow!

good so I can count on your support in blowing up the moon

 

[Pot]

Anyone ever tell you you have zero sense of humor

You rang?

 

[Deety]

Here, Dayton, you can use my cell phone for that.