Sarnia Observer does it again! Wi-Fi is Scary and Carcinogenic Woo Woo

Tyler Kula reports and helps spread the Woo of Wi-Fi in schools being dangerous to children. He needs to do more homework in his assignments and finding out the truth.

http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3473234

Not backing down

By TYLER KULA, The Observer

The Catholic elementary teachers’ union doesn’t trust Wi-Fi in schools, but without direction from medical officers of health, the local Catholic school board isn’t flinching.

About one third of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board’s 29 elementary and high schools have Wi-Fi already, said director of education Paul Wubben. And there are plans to expand.

“Safety of children comes first but we haven’t heard anything from our local medical officers of health in either Lambton or Kent County, or the chief medical officer of health for Ontario,” he said.

He was reacting to a research paper published by the Ontario Elementary Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) Monday, outlining issues the 45,000-strong teacher union has with radiation produced from wireless computer networking and other technologies.

“There’s not a lot of solid information out there (about Wi-Fi radiation effects),” said Lambton Kent OECTA unit president Wayne Bechard, noting the paper is to raise awareness and promote caution.

Parents in Simcoe took umbrage with Wi-Fi in schools two years ago, saying it was responsible for headaches, nausea, dizziness and other maladies their children were feeling.

The World Health Organization said in May radiation from wireless devices could be carcinogenic and more research is needed.

Health Canada is also calling for more research.

Current safety thresholds don’t take long-term exposure on children into account, OECTA said, in the position paper.

That means school boards need to be cautious, Bechard said.

“I wouldn’t rip out what they’ve got,” he said. But maybe switch networks off when they’re not in use, he said.

“Just because we don't’ know the impact it’s actually having on kids, on students,” he said.

The St. Clair board is already cautious, Wubben said, noting most school boards in Ontario are planning to use Wi-Fi to let students take advantage of their own devices at school.

“I’m interested and I’m concerned,” he said. “But at this stage I would say that we will proceed as we have.”

The board’s position is the same as the McGuinty government’s, he said.

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO), which represents public school elementary teachers, is also looking at the issue.

Meanwhile the Lambton Kent District School Board, the local public board, offers Wi-Fi access to 24,000 students at 66 elementary and secondary schools across the district.

With files from QMI Agency

tkula@theobserver.ca

Wi-Fi is perfectly safe when installed properly. It can not be detected by the human body. If anyone can say they can detect it, the James Randi Educational Foundation has a $1,000,000.00 prize waiting for you if you can demonstrate it.

http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/1m-challenge.html

These teachers and parents need to do a lot more research too.

Here are some detailed blogs listing information about Wi-Fi so I will not repeat it here.
http://www.skepticnorth.com/2010/10/rodney-palmer-narcissist/
http://www.skepticnorth.com/2011/09/why-wifi-why/
http://www.skepticnorth.com/2011/11/hes-trolling-hes-trolling-hes-trolling-down-the-wifi/
http://www.skepticnorth.com/2011/06/evaluating-the-evidence-for-cell-phones-and-wifi/

But it is the Catholic school teachers union and they believe is invisible sky daddies so I guess it isn't hard for them to believe that Wi-Fi causes headaches and cancer without evidence too.

Does a light really make you stop smoking - NO!

Just continuously amazed at the woo woo that the Sarnia Observer pushes. This article is posted on line Friday February 10 to be published on Saturday unless someone wakes up and kills it. LOL, unlikely.

Lasers to quit smoking?

By TYLER KULA, The Observer

Posted 4 minutes ago

Forget lighting up, this laser is designed to help smokers butt out.

Smoking cessation therapy using “cold” lasers at the Petrolia Foot Clinic and Laser Centre has a success rate of 75% to 82%, according to chiropodist Dr. Sherrill Martin.

That’s out of about 40 patients since the program began in March.

“It’s not a miracle,” she said. “You have to really want to quit. The patient has to be able to determine between craving and habit.”

Smokers sign up for three treatment sessions over four days at $300.

Bob Stevenson, the centre’s laser technician, uses a low-intensity laser on fingers, wrists, ears and noses, to release endorphins and shorten the typically 30-day nicotine detoxification period to four days, Martin said.

For an extra $50, the laser can be used to treat appetite suppression points — for those concerned about gaining weight.

The process, developed in the 1970s, Stevenson said, has been in Canada for years and is similar to acupuncture — releasing endorphins to help curb nicotine addiction.

It’s unclear though exactly how the endorphins are released other than through “LED light energy,” Martin said.

After the sessions, patients are given a grab bag of suckers, candies and cigarette-length cut straws, to help sate any behaviour patterns that could lead to cravings.

Marie Chaves, a health promoter with Lambton County’s Community Health Services Department, said smoking cessation therapy with lasers is not scientifically proven to work.

“It isn’t one of the methods we would recommend because there’s no research to back it up,” she said.

Nicotine patches are the most effective treatment for nicotine replacement therapy, she said, noting there are also effective prescriptions.

The health unit has a number of quit smoking programs, including a Jan. 9 nicotine patch workshop in Grand Bend with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. For more information, call 519-238-1556.

In Petrolia, carbon monoxide is checked before each laser treatment session to make sure a patient hasn’t smoked, and success rates are based on calls 30 days after treatment, Martin said.

The laser is also used to treat injuries — decreasing inflammation and pain, and stimulating healing, Martin said.

Laser therapy was initially introduced at the nearly 12-year-old centre in 2009.

Martin said many of her patients were smokers and the response has been positive.

“A lot of phone calls, a lot of questions.”

tkula@theobserver.ca

Chiropodist Sherrill Martin receives laser therapy from Bob Stevenson, laser technician at the Petrolia Foot Clinic and Laser Centre. The clinic has been offering laser therapy for smoking cessation since March. TYLER KULA / THE OBSERVER / QMI AGENCY


This article is just full of Woo Woo. Light, laser Light or LED light does not make you stop smoking or effect your hunger. He also compares the treatment to acupuncture which is also Woo Woo and does nothing as well!

This treatment only makes the wallets of those fools that think it does anything, lighter by $300 plus $50 for weight! It is all in their heads!

Good work Tyler for promoting Woo and keeping the reputation of the Sarnia Woo Woo Observer newspaper going strong.

Another Delusional Letter to the Editor

It just doesn't stop!

Here is another Letter to the Editor in the Sarnia Observer from another delusional reader:

http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450430

Opp

By Brenda Mason

Posted 17 hours ago

I am throughly disgusted with the news media Thank God That OPP was out of his car helping others.What has happened to the news how, what, where, and why?When I went to school that's what we where taught not making up stuff to sell more news.When I seen the car ripped in half or we didn't even know it was a car MY heart was breathing hard and heavy hoping the person or persons where ok.If you are not on seine you shouldn't make up things.Just get the facts and report the news the way it should be!!!!!! Not even going to say thanks because that was not reported the news the way it should be.To the officer THANKYOU for what you did and Thank God you where not in that car.

It is quite obvious this person is not very intelligent by the large number of grammar and spelling errors made and therefore more susceptible to believing in an imaginary sky daddy to thank for the OPP officer's skill of assistance and luck they were out of the car.

The real problem is still the religious conservative sun news media owned Sarnia Observer that can publish such trash that gets submitted to them.

Personally, I would be totally embarrassed with the total destruction of the English language Ms Brenda Mason!

PS, there is no god so thanking something that doesn't exist is useless!

Religious nutters are alive and well.

The religious nutters were having a field day in the Sarnia Observer's Letter to the Editor today (Tuesday January 24, 2012)

WTF is going on there at the Observer to permit three postings on the same day from these delusionals?

First one: http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3447250

ARPA display

By Bill & Linda Dokter

Posted 16 hours ago

It's heart-warming to see the display on London Line, to see our citizens stand up for the unborn. Life is so precious, let's honour the sanctity of life as given by the Creator of life our Lord God in heaven. Many thanks to those who have taken the time, energy and expense in setting up the display!

Second one: http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3445827

Abortion up for debate again

By Greta Kleyn

Posted 1 day ago

It is with interest and excitement that I want to share the news of the memorial display on London Line, constructed of hay bales and white wooden crosses!

The display seeks to create awareness of abortion in Canada. I think that it is good timing for this display to be erected for a number of reasons. First, MP Stephen Woodworth has bravely called for Parliament to address the issue of abortion and the fact that we are one of the few countries in the world (along with China and North Korea) that have no abortion legislation. Secondly, January 28th marks the 24th anniversary of the date when the Supreme Court of Canada struck down our abortion law.

I hope that this memorial will make all who see it, stop and think about the thousands of lives lost because of abortion and perhaps even spur some into action.

Greta Kleyn

Third one: http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3447253

Tom Harpur's latest column

By Marie-Paule Wilkinson

Posted 17 hours ago

I wish to point out out an error in Tom Hrpur's column, where he states that the dogma of atonement goes back to St.Augustine. It actually goes back earlier - to the teaching of St.Paul in his Letter to the Romans, Chapter 3, which is contained in the New Testament of the Bible along with the four Gospels.

I am sure glad I don't give the Sarnia Observer one cent for their shitty redneck republican conservative sun news media toilet paper!

Reason Rally - Come join the fun!

Come and join the fun down in Washington DC on March 24, 2012. Should be a great time.

Awesome speakers and entertainers.

reasonrally.org

This could be the largest gathering of non-believers ever.

No Religious signs on PUBLIC PROPERTY

I came across this sign, "Keep Christ in Christmas" placed on City of Sarnia owned land beside the roadway.



I quickly removed it and disposed of it.

If christ ever existed and there is no evidence that he ever did, he wasn't born anytime near December 25! The christians took over the solstice holiday and the supposed birth day of the mythical Pagan god Mithra.

Let's not put the christ back into this time of year because it never belonged there in the first place.

December 25 is Krismas, the holiday that celebrates the myth of Kris Kringle, AKA Santa Claus.

So if you spot anymore of these signs on public property, do what is right and remove them.

Help Find Molly Facebook page goes to Woo Woo Update

The woo woo in Sarnia is just amazing.

They have talked to the pet psychic again and they are on a witch hunt. Perfect timing since it is Halloween.

This comment from Elyse Paige Allison is really disturbing - Call the police because you think you found a house that a pet psychic made up! Give your head a shake!

Elyse Paige Allison Once you think u know what house it is you should call the police cause if you try to get molly out of the house and back home again the people might try to get her back or they might not let you take molly home so if you have the police with you it might be easier to get her home you know what I am saying? But you have to find out which house it is first and I believe in Pshicks I have watched many shows with them in it and I believe every bit of detail! Molly Come Home or run away from these people and go Home where YOU BELONG WITH YOUR FAMILY!


Here is the full post thread......

Jo-anne McAlpine
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MAY BE INTERESTED.
I was informed by a dedicated Molly searcher that she had been in contact with a Pychic. Here is what she was told.
Molly is living with an older couple in their sixties. The man has grey hair styled like Elvis. He may have mental issues. He says Molly is just like his old dog and has become attached to her.They are aware that we are looking for Molly but are not going to give her up. The man walks Molly everynight between 11:00 and 12:00 PM so he may not be spotted. Someone has already talked to this couple about Molly and they said they no nothing about her.
He believes they live in an older home near the old hospital on Mitton. The 2 story house is cream colour on top and brick on bottom with brown trim. It has a small detached garage in back. The home is run down. The couple have cats. They also have a very loud bird like a parrot.
The Pychic is going to try to come up with a number like an address or plate number and will let us know.
Never to sure what to make of these readings. I do believe that our best bet for getting Molly back is going to homes in all areas and giving out posters. Eventually we will hit the right house on the right street and the right person who will know something about my Molly.
Let me know if you ever need posters.
Thanks to everyone for the great job you have been doing.
Yesterday at 7:06pm

8 people like this.
Tracy-Lee Lucchesi wow Jo-anne
Yesterday at 7:10pm
Tracy-Lee Lucchesi thank god she is micro chiped
Yesterday at 7:10pm · 3 people
Kari Babz whoo whoo there is still hope lets find her!!
Yesterday at 7:11pm · 1 person
Barb Pazdziora Wow!!! Am going out 2nite finally but starting tomorrow I can keep an eye out every day and night and guess will have to go out at that time. I live very close to the old hospital so it sounds like its closer to Mitton than Russel or East right? Thank God she is micro chipped. Canb't wait till u get her back.
Yesterday at 7:52pm · 1 person
Barb Pazdziora Am I just looking on Mitton and Essex or other streets as well?
Yesterday at 7:53pm
Stephanie Taylor OMG we are going to find her!!!
23 hours ago · 1 person
Miranda Michelle Sauve Mitton and George = Old Hospital
23 hours ago · 1 person
Stephanie Taylor or mitton and essex
23 hours ago · 1 person
Marg Britton MMM Mitton Village not far from me,I do believe in these people if you have the right one,I do believe we will find your baby its just a matter of time she will b home again like I said I believe in miracles hang in there
23 hours ago · 1 person
Theresa Sylvestre Oh I'm such a believer!! We will find her!!!
23 hours ago · 1 person
Stephanie Taylor At least by this person saying someone has her we know she is ok and not out in the rain and cold!! We will get her home soon Jo-anne McAlpine
23 hours ago · 2 people
Marg Britton some run down houses on bright street west of mitton was down there this morning
23 hours ago
Marg Britton dam wish I didn,t hhave to work tonight
22 hours ago
Marg Britton also bright,cromwell west of mitton is dark,down by the old lochiel street school where they have the dances for the kids
22 hours ago
Krystin Graves No giving up happening anytime soon...sounds like as good a lead as any others to me! I am stuck at home with 7 boys for a b-day party but will be out cruising between 11 & 12 tomorow night hopefully.
22 hours ago · 2 people
DustinandBritney McDonald Cromwell is dark too. I'll keep an eye out tonight, unfortunatly that is the best I can do until tomorrow night.
22 hours ago via mobile
Marg Britton odd brit i was down bright thismorning i saw alot of run down houses there
22 hours ago
Marg Britton west of mitton
22 hours ago
Marg Britton and 2 cats sitting on a large cable box in front of this big house
22 hours ago · 2 people
Tracy-Lee Lucchesi if anyone sees this dog do not aproch it, instead watch where they go and call jo-anne to identify it...she is the only one that will know if its Molly and we do not want this person to be afraid and not take Molly for walks anymore, or they may even hide her!!!!
21 hours ago · 6 people
Lynn Skerritt I work Monday to Friday 4 to midnight. After work each night I have been driving around the Rayburne Maxwell area. I will switch to the area around the old hospital. Hopefully I will see him out walking Molly.
21 hours ago · 2 people
DustinandBritney McDonald Tried a Google Street view. Found a house towards the end of Bright Street, near Forsyth N that matches the description. I couldn't pull up an address though.
20 hours ago via mobile
Kari Babz Maybe someone else should also go to a psychic and see if they come up with the same information...perhaps a psycic that is not in this town and would have no exposure to molly or her story. it wouldnt hurt
20 hours ago · 2 people
Joy Brownson Abram I live on Bright Street - 2 houses up from the Lochiel Kiwanis Centre. I have not seen Molly ever. I don't believe she is on this street - certainly not in my block between Mitton and Forsyth. Not trying to be negative, just don't want to perpetuate a search in an area I don't believe Molly is.
19 hours ago
Lucy Chiasson We have no plans today so today is spent on finding Molly. I'm so fortunate to have a husband that helps me search for her.
14 hours ago · 3 people
Kelsey Zuk i swear i saw her on george street!!! The woman walking her was in her sixties in a teal sweater with the dog walking behind her off leash. it was RIGHT by the old hospital.
11 hours ago · 2 people
Teri Lowrie Shively It was said a mental disorder could be involved...we should give people the benefit of the doubt until we have all the facts.
11 hours ago via mobile · 4 people
Marg Britton But would Molly walk off leash with someone
9 hours ago
Stephanie Taylor probably not..
9 hours ago
Elyse Paige Allison Once you think u know what house it is you should call the police cause if you try to get molly out of the house and back home again the people might try to get her back or they might not let you take molly home so if you have the police with you it might be easier to get her home you know what I am saying? But you have to find out which house it is first and I believe in Pshicks I have watched many shows with them in it and I believe every bit of detail! Molly Come Home or run away from these people and go Home where YOU BELONG WITH YOUR FAMILY!
6 hours ago
Tracy-Lee Lucchesi it wierd the house i went to on Hilary few weeks ago that guy was in his 60s but wasnt near hospital, but he did have Elvis style hair and grey. he said his dog looked like Molly, but wasa male dog, NOTE dog was out with his wife when i got there
3 hours ago · 2 people
Tracy-Lee Lucchesi and neighbors said they just moved in there
3 hours ago
Krystin Graves hmmmm kinda makes you wonder for sure!
3 hours ago · 2 people
Lucy Chiasson That would be one to keep an eye on
44 minutes ago