" . . . Some years ago, education in our schools became a follower of trends in society, economy, media (imitation of television shows about fashion, singing, dancing, etc.) and politics. Despite all the posters and symbolic demonstrations--such as for Earth Day/Week-- consumer mentality thoughtlessly advocates continued pollution of the environment under the arrogant tenet that humans have the right to use the planet's resources as they see fit. This tenet has been adopted by many institutions and organizations, as well in the educational field.

"As life and learning are inseparable, I believe that education should lay the foundation in any society and culture. Education should lead the way of life and instill higher levels of thinking and higher valuation of nature and our only living space: the planet Earth.

"Our economy has shifted from a focus on manufacturing industries to a focus on service industries. This transformation cost society many job losses and made a huge impact because service industries rely more heavily on retailing. As a result, this service economy relies more directly on end-user consumers. Therefore, the best way to guarantee that the service industries will continue growing and the corporations will make profit is to find ways of assuring that the end-user population is well-trained to become dependent consumers with limited consciousness of the result of their purchases.

"In the name of education, we are killing this planet, we are contributing to global warming, we are officially producing e-waste and we are proud of it (the more we rely on technology the higher our score as a teacher/school)! Worst of all, we are raising a generation of dependent consumers--their sense of entitlement and their need for convenience, instant gratification and feeling good in the moment is dangerously destructive to their own environment and the future of the only home we have: Earth.

Scientific Integrity

Union of Concerned Scientists
Citizens and Scientists for Environmental Solutions

"Federal decision makers need access to the best available science in order to craft policies that protect our health, safety, and environment.

"Unfortunately, censorship of scientists and the manipulation, distortion, and suppression of scientific information have threatened federal science in recent years.

"This problem has sparked much debate, but few have identified the key driver of political interference in federal science: the inappropriate influence of companies with a financial stake in the outcome.

"A new UCS report, Heads They Win, Tails We Lose, shows how corporations influence the use of science in federal decision making to serve their own interests . . .

A collage of wireless freedom fighters working to promote health and safety above profit within the wireless industry.

"This video and future ones, I hope solidifies essential messages that we are trying to convey. I hope this will help educate people in a short period of time on the dangers of wireless technology, the struggles people are having, and the tireless work we are doing to bring change. Thanks, all of you who are working hard to bring positive change. I dedicate this project to you."

ITHACA, N.Y. -- "People experience the world through five senses but sharks, paddlefishes and certain other aquatic vertebrates have a sixth sense: They can detect weak electrical fields in the water and use this information to detect prey, communicate and orient themselves.  

"A study in the Oct. 11 issue of Nature Communications that caps more than 25 years of work finds that the vast majority of vertebrates - some 30,000 species of land animals (including humans) and a roughly equal number of ray-finned fishes - descended from a common ancestor that had a well-developed electroreceptive system.

"This ancestor was probably a predatory marine fish with good eyesight, jaws and teeth and a lateral line system for detecting water movements, visible as a stripe along the flank of most fishes. It lived around 500 million years ago. The vast majority of the approximately 65,000 living vertebrate species are its descendants . . .

Click on the image on your screen to watch the video introduction.

Please review this film, which exposes the horrific underbelly of the cellular industry.  We are all responsible for this by purchasing items for convenience and enjoyment, without knowing the human cost. 

A film exposing how the minerals in our electronic devices (cell phones. laptops, mp3 players) are helping to fuel the worst human atrocity since WWII.

The story starts with our electronic devices. All of which contain the minerals TUNGSTEN, TIN, TANTALUM, and GOLD. These minerals, also known as CONFLICT MINERALS, are found in huge supply in the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, where rebel militias (foreign and domestic) use rape, murder, and slavery to control and extract these minerals.

The rebel militias then sell these minerals into the supply chain where they wind up in the devices we love so much. This situation creates huge profits for the manufacturers of these devices, the neighboring countries who help smuggle the minerals, and the rebel militias on the ground - we consumers get amazing devices, and the people of Congo are left living in what can only be described as hell on earth . . .

Pre-ordering a package is the FIRST way you can get engaged.  
The SECOND way is to help us spread the word - Forward this on to everyone you know who owns a cell phone, laptop, MP3 player, or any other electronic device.  Give them the chance to engage in the campaign to end the trade of Conflict Minerals!  The THIRD way is to stay in touch.  

Join the Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/ConflictMineralsProject, join us on twitter @mikeramsdell, join our phone campaign TEXT: CONGO TO 313131.  It is a unitied consumer voice that will change this practice, and never before has it been easier, or more accessible for consumers to be united.

This is a non-commercial attempt to highlight the fact that world leaders, irresponsible corporates and mindless 'consumers' are combining to destroy life on earth. It is dedicated to all who died fighting for the planet and those whose lives are on the line today. The cut was put together by Vivek Chauhan, a young film maker, together with naturalists working with the Sanctuary Asia network (www.sanctuaryasia.com).

Content credit: The principal source for the footage was Yann Arthus-Bertrand's incredible film HOME http://www.homethemovie.org/. The music was by Armand Amar. Thank you too Greenpeace and http://timescapes.org/

For those who believe in the power of prayer, the following words may help. They were sent by a concerned person in Vernon, BC who points out that the power of prayer is documented, and it is one weapon our opponents are unlikely to use.  The wireless smart meter program is materialistic at its core, whereas prayer brings the spiritual dimension into play.  

"Dear God, you are all-knowing and well aware of the smart meter program and those behind it. You are also all-mighty. Please help us restore our environment and let us live on a happy, healthy planet.   Thank you for your help and all your blessings. Amen"

Edited and reprinted in the Vernon Morning Star, November 30, 2011.

Introduction my Rafe Mair.

RAFE HERE:
I regard most videos I get with great suspicion . . . many of them have that "Hitler is alive and well living in Argentina" look about them.  

This video which has "Smart Meters" as surveillance devices, frankly, disturbs me greatly and if it is true, even up to a point, we must demand an answer not from BC Hydro - why talk to the monkey when you can talk to the organ grinder?

This and another big question arise - this is a one billion dollar exercise and not only were we not consulted, neither were our MLA's. 

This is taxation - for that's what it is - without representation.  Hitler may not be alive and well in Argentina but I regard this video as a message that must be dealt with.  Oh, Yes . . . 'if you've nothing to hide, why are you against a little surveillance?"

The answer is that I do have something to hide . . . MY PRIVACY!"



Jerry Day's Second Video: Replacing a Smart Meter with a Safe Analog Meter.mov

"All residents of British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon and California in favour of their early death or disability raise your hands!

"Thought so.

"As fallout from three melted-down reactors continues to blanket the Northern Hemisphere, tests carried out before the latest doubling of estimated radioactive particles being released from TEPCO's ongoing nuclear nightmare show people in Seattle inhaling up to 5 "hot" particles every day since early April. Once lodged in the lungs, these tiny radioactive emitters continuously tear apart DNA . . .

"Electromagnetic radiation leaves identical "comet trails" of splintered micronuclei streaming from punctured cells. Now add an even more ubiquitous layer of radiation on top of existing wireless gadgets and proliferating networks by profit-crazed corporations and their government cronies - and look for entire populations sickened by and allergic to electricity and electronics.

"Think I'm exaggerating?

"Just wait . . ."