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New surveillance warning required for international websites like this

Posted on June 8, 2018 by admin

To follow up the Electronic Freedom Foundation article, this notice from WordPress was just posted on the administration page for this website: “Akismit and Privacy To help your site be compliant with GDPR and other laws requiring notification of tracking, … Continue reading →

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Electronic Frontier Foundation: U.S. Homeland Security new HART database to include DNA, biometrics, “relationship patterns” on citizens and foreigners

Posted on June 8, 2018 by admin

Smart Meter data will be one facet of personal information compiled on every person. DHS’s plans for future data collection and use should make us all very worried. For example, despite pushback from EFF, Georgetown, ACLU, and others, DHS believes it’s legally authorized to collect and … Continue reading →

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Arizona: Is the bribery trial of an ex-utility regulator just a warm-up?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by admin

The Arizona Corporation Commission is that state’s utility regulatory commission. Supposedly. From Arizona Central by Laurie Roberts May 30, 2018 Let the warm-up show begin. If, in fact, you call the bribery and fraud trial of a former corporation commissioner, … Continue reading →

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Newsweek: “Radiation from cell phones, WiFi are hurting the birds and the bees; 5G may make it worse”; “Technology is quite literally destroying nature”

Posted on May 19, 2018 by admin

From Newsweek May 19, 2018 By Dave Covey Technology is quite literally destroying nature, with a new report further confirming that electromagnetic radiation from power lines and cell towers can disorientate birds and insects and destroy plant health. The paper warns that … Continue reading →

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Ultrasonic commands can trigger Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant — how safe is “smart”? (VIDEO)

Posted on May 18, 2018 by admin

From ZeroHedge May 16, 2018 Over the last two years, academic researchers have identified various methods that they can transmit hidden commands that are undetectable by the human ear to Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google’s Assistant. According to a … Continue reading →

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Tennessee: Utility company says it doesn’t track how many Smart Meters are billing incorrectly

Posted on May 1, 2018 by admin

Note: Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) From WMC Action News 5, Memphis April 27, 2018 Video: http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/clip/14307772/mlgw-doesnt-track-smart-meter-errors MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) – MLGW said it doesn’t know how many smart meters are providing faulty information about your utility usage. Earlier this … Continue reading →

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Washington UTC: Utilities must offer an opt-out to residential customers

Posted on April 14, 2018 by admin

“It is the commission’s responsibility to ensure regulated companies provide safe and reliable service to customers at reasonable rates” On April 10, 2018, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued a formal policy statement that residential customers must be offered … Continue reading →

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Breaking: New Mexico rejects PNM Smart Meter proposal — “it does not promote the public interest”

Posted on April 11, 2018 by admin

April 11, 2018 “The  plan presented in the Application does not provide a net public benefit and it does not promote the public interest.” — New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, April 11, 2018 Recommended Decision 3-19-18 Final Decision, 4-11-18 Case … Continue reading →

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California: Alameda resident arrested for blocking installation of Smart Meters

Posted on April 6, 2018 by admin

See also Press release. From the  Alameda Sun Smart Meter Activist Arrested for Blockage April 3, 2018 by  Ekene Ikeme Alameda police officers arrested an Alameda resident after he allegedly tried blocking the installation of Alameda Municipal Power’s (AMP) new … Continue reading →

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Democracy Now interview on Nation investigation 4/5/18, Part 2: How Big Wireless war-gamed the science on risks, while making customers addicted to their phones (VIDEO)

Posted on April 6, 2018 by admin

“…they were told 20 years ago that this could cause cancer in kids, and they kept doing it. Think about that. Think about that.” — Mark Hertsgaard From Democracy Now April 5, 2018 Video at above link. Guests:  Mark Hertsgaard, … Continue reading →

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