1) Data hacked at a British gas utility company. James Maude, senior security engineer at Avecto, argued that attackers may have taken data from the TalkTalk breach to access British Gas accounts, for example. “This type of targeted attack is common practice now as it allows criminals to build a much more detailed profile of … Continue reading 2015-10-31 Data hacked at British utility company →
Sorry – no update last night due to a major windstorm in Victoria that resulted in a power outage. Now, if BC Hydro had spent the money on putting all lines underground and updating infrastructure instead on the dumb program and wasting money on Site C, this wouldn’t happen. 1) Every day I get more … Continue reading 2016-03-09 & -10 Utilities offer incentives to get control of appliances →
1) Many of us have been responding to BC Hydro’s form letters with logic and reason, believing that the person at the end will have authority to make a decision and will care about our concerns. I don’t believe either is true. The people on the phone have one job – to get the $$meters … Continue reading 2016-03-13 How the Liberal governments have driven BC Hydro into debt, and we’re left paying. →
1) Lots more about the stupid appliances. This YouTube, which includes the one I sent last night, shows more insidious ways appliances will be used and open to hackers. Start at 3:40 to see another reason “they” want access to our homes. Pretty soon there will be no reason to leave the home. Hermits will … Continue reading 2016-05-15 Frightening info about stupid appliances that are now available →
1) The growth of wireless technology has been exponential over the last 20 years or so, as has the increase of microwave radiation in our environment. The scientists keep reminding us that this has happened all so quickly that our cells and bodies have not been able to adapt – there are and will be … Continue reading Update 2016-04-12 Creative bookkeeping by Liberals result in BC Hydro borrowing to pay dividends. →
1) In Western Australia, utility companies are celebrating the huge amount of data which will soon be available for use in multiple ways. – http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/599062/horizon-power-prepares-data-onslaught/ 2) The Conference of Pediatricians is taking on the cell phone and wireless industry, especially the dangers posed to children. “The weight of the evidence is clear: cell phones do … Continue reading 2016-05-04 Cisco has admitted the grid is not secure →
Very important info about broadband over power lines. (PLC) Scientists have warned that cell transmitters that are erected on power lines or the poles can make the power lines antennae, emitting radiation all along the line. The FCC in the US has found this to be true when power lines are used for wifi transmissions, … Continue reading 2016-04-26 Fallacy of cost savings using off peak hours with time of use billing. →
1) BCHydro continues to throw good money after bad, due to bad decisions that benefit only corporations. We will have to live and pay for these for a long time, and no one is punished or held accountable. Want to bet that people will vote for these money wasters again next year? http://vancouversun.com/news/politics/b-c-hydro-spent-17-5-million-to-not-buy-power 2) … Continue reading 2016-04-10 The fallacy and risks of time-of-use billing →
In Michigan, customers are still getting inaccurate bills from smart meters just like people here in BC. Only those with outrageously high bills realize that their bills could be overstated. http://fox17online.com/2016/04/07/business-owner-with-smart-meter-receives-13000-consumers-energy-bill/ Meeting in Forbidden Plateau, in Comox Valley, 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at the CVRD boardroom at 550 Comox Rd. a BCHydro … Continue reading 2016-04-07 Time of use — Ontario →
Health effects of electromagnetic fields include depression, etc. It has been known for many years that RF and EMF affect the pineal gland which results in reduced melatonin. Sleep, deep recuperative sleep, is needed to fight the problems caused by the onslaught of RF and EMF during the day, but without the right melatonin levels … Continue reading 2016-03-04 Electromagnetic fields –>depression →