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Using a mobile phone does not increase the risk of developing a brain tumour, the latest research suggests.The Danish study, which appears in the journal Neurology, involved more than 1,000 people.Using a mobile phone does not increase the risk of developing a brain tumour, the latest research suggests.The Danish study, which appears in the journal Neurology, involved more than 1,000 people.But the authors say long-term data is still needed because the technology has not been around long enough to know for sure if mobiles cause any ill health.They recommended people use hands-free kits to cut the amount of radiation entering the brain.

We advise all people who use a mobile phone to use a hands free set. It reduces exposureStudy author Dr Christoffer JohansenUK experts have recommended children should also limit the amount of time they spend using mobiles as a precautionary measure.The UK government commissioned an independent group, led by Sir William Stewart, to look into the safety of mobile phones in the late 1990s.Its latest review of the evidence also suggests mobile phones do not harm health.

The debate over the safety of mobile phones continues because it is still not absolutely resolved whether or not the electromagnetic radiation emitted from mobile phone handsets is harmful to humans.There have been claims that it could affect the body’s cells, brain or immune system and increase the risk of developing a range of diseases including cancer.Limit useA Swedish study published in 2002 claimed to have found a link between analogue mobile phones and brain tumours, but experts have questioned the validity of the findings because of the way the research was carried out.

The latest study by Dr Christoffer Johansen and colleagues of the Danish Cancer Registry is part of a pan-European study, the Interphone study, that is being conducted to gather more evidence on mobile phone safety.The researchers questioned 427 with brain tumours and 822 people without brain tumours about how often they had been using mobile phones.They also looked at the phone bills of some of the participants to check that what they were reporting was correct.

The people with the brain tumours had not been using their mobile phones for longer time durations or more frequently than the people without brain tumours.But Dr Johansen said: “We won’t be able to make any firm conclusions until we can confirm these results with studies with more long-term and heavy cell phone users.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/

The Office, Doctor Who, Little Britain and more on your mobile
Some of Britain’s best-loved shows including The Office, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Little Britain, The League of Gentlemen, Goodness Gracious Me and classic-series Doctor Who will now be available to watch on mobile phones following a breakthrough deal between Orange and BBC Worldwide.

Orange is the first mobile operator to offer its customers wireless access to a range of popular BBC television programmes on their phone.From this month, Orange World users will be able to watch video clips of classic scenes and use famous catchphrases from the shows as ringtones. Images of characters from the shows can also be used as wallpapers for phones.

Mark Hird, Director of Multimedia Operations for Orange, said: “Delivering great broadcast content on mobiles is central to our plans for 2006 and beyond, and there’s nobody bigger and better than BBC Worldwide as a partner to get our customers excited.”Orange customers will now be able to access some of their favourite programmes from the BBC on their mobile. Beyond watching scenes from the shows, they’ll also be able to use classic catchphrases as ringtones.”

Jason Blain, Director of Business Development, BBC Worldwide, said: “For the first time, we’re giving mobile customers the chance to watch their favourite shows on their phone. More and more, BBC Worldwide is looking to move toward non-traditional broadcasting vehicles, and this partnership with Orange is a testimony to that.”
The first wave of content is live on Orange World from 9 February. The range of BBC Worldwide content available will include video clips, ringtones and still images from The Office, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Little Britain, The League of Gentlemen, Goodness Gracious Me and classic-series Doctor.

Source : http://www.bbc.co.uk

So Orange aka Wanadoo have stepped up to the plate and are now offering free broadband. But, yes you guessed it (there is a theme here) you need to have a mobile phone with them.So whats the offer?
Well you need to get or already have a mobile phone from Orange and be paying more than £30 a month in line rental (not pay as you go). If you already have a phone they will offer you a new phone and the free internet if you sign a new 18 month contract and you have less than 3 months left on your mobile contract. If you have a mobile contract with over 3 months left they will ask you to sign a new 18 month contract with no new phone to take advantage of the free broadband.

The free broadband is an 8Mb connection (depending on your local exchange etc) and comes with a very poor 2Gb download limit. Orange do claim that for 90% of their customers this is sufficient. They also state that they wont be hunting people down if you go over a bit or even charge you if you do. However, if you consistently go over they will threaten to disconnect your supply or the only other option is to upgrade to Broadband Max at £27.99 a month ouch!

There are some good points you don’t seem to have to pay a connection charge and they are offering you 150Mb of webspace to put your websites on and 500Mb of webmail space. They will also give you a “Livebox” this is their version of wireless internet and it seems like it remains in the procession of Orange so I reckon they may well want it back after the contract period. To my knowledge however it is possible to connect to a live box using an Ethernet cable so a wireless card isn’t essential either. They also give you a basic firewall from McAfee and a token discount on McAfee Internet Security Software of 20%.

Orange have also taken it upon themselves to offer you free VOIP (Voice over internet protocol) calls from your PC or MAC. Basically this will allow you to ring any UK landline starting with 01 or 02 between 6pm and 8am Monday to Friday and all weekend.

Conclusions

As with all these Free Broadband packages they are dependent on you keeping up with service attached to the free broadband, in this case your Mobile contract. The broadband offer is ok but again it really does depend what you use your broadband connection for. On a plus note Orange seem to be willing to be sensible about this but in practice it might well be a different story. The 18month contract is a bit tight to be honest and I really see this offer more as a added value package for Orange Mobile Customers then a serious Free Broadband offer.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/actionnetwork/A14032360