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Mar 04 2008 12:00am EDT

Hm. So You're Safer if You're CLOSER to a Cell Tower

My old friend Peter Cochrane -- once British Telecom's chief technology officer -- just posted the best explanation I've read about the non-dangers of wireless signals coursing through our bodies. I certainly never knew that a cell phone puts out more power the weaker the connection with the nearest tower. So Cochrane argues that you're actually better off having a cell tower next door.

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