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Date:         Tue, 15 Sep 1992 11:37:29 EST
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From:         Ed Throckmorton <GRADSCHL@SNYBKSAC.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Sizing Super/Subscripts

On Mon, 14 Sep 1992 14:02:44 CDT John Bigelow said:
>In response to the question about printing superscripts and subscripts
>in the same size as the default font, the following procedure should do
>it:
>Choose <SHIFT><F1> (Setup).
>From the resulting menu choose 4. Initial Settings.
>Choose Print Options (I forget the number).
>One of the items on the next menu allows you to specify the relative size
>(in percent) of fine, small, large, extra large, very large, and sub/super
>script print.  You'll find the setting for sub/superscripts is initially
>60%.  Change that to 100% to make the size of sub/superscripts the same as
>the base font.

This will only work with soft fonts.  If you are working with a font on a font
cartridge you will have to use the PTR program to tell WP which font to take
for superscripts.  Unfortunately, I can give no advice on how to use it, every
time I use it I guess until I get it right.

An alternative solution to superscripts would be to use the ADVANCE feature.
ADVANCE the "superscript" up a tenth of an inch or so and then ADVANCE back
down after the text.  You could probaly search and replace for your super-
scripts with an ADVANCE code.

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From: cvessey@upei.ca (Chris R. Vessey)
Subject: Re: Lost Password (opening locked documents)
Organization: University of Prince Edward Island
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1992 14:38:19 GMT

In article <192bsdINNd8s@aludra.usc.edu> ddurby@aludra.usc.edu (Dennis Durby) writes:

>About two years ago I locked some documents in WP 5.0 (some may have been 
>locked in 5.1) which I now need to access.  But, the password I thought I 
>had used back then is not permitting me to access them.  A few months ago 
>(I think) there was discussion of this problem, and someone posted some 
>information about a program that would allow decryption of either the 
>password or the file.  If anyone remembers this, please email the info. 
>to me to the address below.  I'm desperate!  And I need the information, 
>too.  Thanks!

It's called PASSWP (probably a .ZIP file) - I can't remember what site it 
was one.  Might try WUARCHIVE.WUSTL.EDU in mirrors/msdos (in the WordPerfect 
dir, sorry, don't remember the exact specs).

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From:         Charlie Reitsma <REITSMAC@DENISON.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: WP File header

>I'm wondering if anyone has the description of the WP-file header.

Available directly from WordPerfect...Ask for the WordPerfect Developer's Tool
Kit.
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From:         Koralleen Stavish <HAL@GWUVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Pro-cite purchase source

Pro-Cite (a database management program and bibliography generator)
is available from:
Personal Bibliographic Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 4250
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(313)996-1580
FAX: (313)996-4672

A sample program is available.
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Date:         Fri, 11 Sep 1992 07:11:00 EST
From:         USERMCQUEEN@UTOROISE.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Pregnancy and Radiation

Our research at one time suggested that lead aprons did not protect against
low level radiation, and women who were pregnant were simply given alternate
work during pregnancy.

Bill Mc Queen in Toronto

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Date:         Fri, 11 Sep 1992 15:53:37 EST
From:         Ed Wilds <EHSADM3@UCONNVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Pregnancy and Radiation
              11 Sep 1992 03:38:13 -0700 from <gardner@EQUINOX.U NR.EDU>

On Fri, 11 Sep 1992 03:38:13 -0700 R. Allen Gardner said:
>It is good that Brad Tidd and Michael Sauda have brought up the
>topic of electric blankets.  These are correlated with
>significantly increased incidence of miscarriages and infant
>cancer.  Consumer Reports November 1989 has a discussion of this
>and in a later issue which I have not found yet mentions one
>manufacturer that has put out a model with almost no elf.

I would suggest that if you want to quote something as scientifically
proven, you go to the local library.  Here you can do a literature
search of "peer reviewed professional journels".  The problem with
quoting Consumer Reports, MacWorld, etc. is that they are not in the
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Date:         Sat, 5 Sep 1992 10:23:00 EST
From:         USERMCQUEEN@UTOROISE.BITNET
Subject: Pregnancy and Radiation

        Several years ago at the TORONTO STAR, there was a
constellation of birth defects identified in a ghetto of female
data entry clerks.

        At that time, shielding for women who were pregnant
became a significant issue for members of the NEWSPAPER GUILD.
Women were given the option of alternative work during their
pregnancies, and investigations of the terminals were
undertaken. I am afraid I have lost touch with the subject
currently, but perhaps you might contact these newspaper
workers, Gabriella. I do not not know if they have an internet
address, but I will provide their address and telephone for your
information:

Health and Safety Officer
The Newspaper Guild
8611 Second Avenue
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND
20910
United States of America

Telephone: (301) 585-2990



        Bye for now

        Bill Mc Queen in Toronto

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Date:         Sat, 5 Sep 1992 07:51:01 -0400
From:         Dan Updegrove <updegrove@A1.RELAY.UPENN.EDU>
Subject:      House bill would fund EMF research
Comments: To: c+health@iubvm.ucs.indiana.edu

Quoting from an article in The Nation's Health,May-June, 1992, p. 20:

	The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on the
Enfironment on March 26 approved legislation (HR3953) by voice vote that
would establish a national research program to determine what, if any,
adverse health effects might be associated with radiation from
electromagnetic fields.
	Studies have suggested that proximity to electromagnetic fields,
which are common around high-voltage electric power lines and some
household appliances, may lead to cancer.
	As approved, the measure would authorize $60 million over the next
five years for an electromagnetic fields research program to be conducted
under the direction of the Energy Department.
	The program would coordinate federal agency research efforts and
assist in developing ways to measure the radiation and determine what
biological effects may be associated with it.
	Democratic and Republlican panel members expressed support for the
bill. Ranking Republican Don Ritter, PA, said it was important to conduct
detailed research before setting regulations.
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Date:         Wed, 9 Sep 1992 11:22:52 MDT
From:         Margo=Sasse%Catalog%Libraries@VINES.COLOSTATE.EDU
Subject: Re: Pregnancy and Radiation

everyone see the article on the study in Finland on the relationship between
VDT use and pregancy problems?  It was in today's Coloradian, not an
authoritative source, but it was an A.P. story so it may be elsewhere.

From my reading, most of the serious work on VTD safety has been done outside
of the U.S.  Scandinavian countries and the U.K. seem to be doing the most.
See if the neaby medical library can track down articles for you.
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Subject:      Cancer Database
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State-of-the-art cancer treatment information from the National Cancer
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Subject: Re: cost benefit of ergonomics
Date: 15 Sep 92 13:38:00 GMT
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I believe economic structures ARE organized for human beings, but generally for
a minority. Nonetheless, if you develop the thread, and look up at the name of
this discussion group, maintenance of HEALTH has a cost for it. And ergonomics
has as its objective making the workplace healthy for humans. With healthier
humans the society will have lower health care costs. Far, too few businesses
are organized to recognize that healthy humans are likely to be more creative,
and productive. So far as I can see, we have only seen the tip of the iceberg
in regard to the health issues associated with computers. I only hope more
employers will take it seriously in the immediate future.

Bill Mc Queen in Toronto

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Date:         Thu, 10 Sep 1992 09:03:57 EDT
From:         SAUDA@MAINE.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Pregnancy and Radiation

Well I'll help Peter Zavon out since the information requested is within
arms reach of my desk.

The following is from a paper entitled "Electric and Magnetic Fields:
Measurements and Possible Effects on Human Health from Appliances, Power
Lines and Other Common Sources" by Alvin Leonard, M.D., M.P.H, et.al.
Published by the Special Epidemiological Studies Program, California
Department of Health Services, 2151 Berkley Way, Room 704, Berkley, CA
94704

All values are in milligaus (measures the strength or intensity of the
magnetic field).

At 4 inches from electric appliance:

Clothes Dryer     4.8 to 110     Clothes Washer    2.3 to 3
Coffee Makers     6  to 29       Toasters          10 to 60
Crock Pots        8 to 23        Irons             12 to 45
Can Openers     1300 to 4000     Mixers            58 to 1400
Blenders          50 to 220      Vacuum Cleaners   230 to 1300
Portable Heaters  11 to 280      Hair Dryers         3 to 1400
Electric Shavers  14 to 1600     Televisions       4.8 to 100

Fluorescent Fixtures 40 to 123   Fluorescent Desk Lamp 100 to 200
Circular Saws     200 to 2100    Drills            350 to 150

MacWorld reported in 1990 that 10 monitors offered for the Apple
Macintosh computers had reading from 0.18 to 70.88 milligauss.
(distance of measurement unavailable -- magnetic field strength
drops with distance from source).

According to Jan Stolwijk professor of epidemiology and public
health at Yale University School of Medicine, the static magnetic
field of the earth (the thing that moves a compass) comes in at
100 to 500 milligauss.

And finally, John Bailar, an epidemiologist from
McGill University states:  "Pregnant women may well want to stow
their electric blankets, but until scientists sort the risks, people
should concern themselves with other, larger issues.  There is a clear
causal link between excessive exposure to sunlight or X-rays and other health
hazards.  But with low frequency electromagnetic fields, hazards are
more difficult to detect.  It's ludicrous to find people worried about
this kind of exposure while they continue to smoke, continue to eat
a rotten diet, or drive around without seatbelts."

Food for thought....

Michael Sauda
Assistant Safety Engineer
University of Maine System
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Date:         Fri, 11 Sep 1992 16:05:13 EST
From:         Ed Wilds <EHSADM3@UCONNVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Pregnancy and Radiation
              11 Sep 1992 03:38:13 -0700 from <gardner@EQUINOX.U NR.EDU>

Sorry for the partial message that went out.  I hit a wrong key on my
keyboard.

On Fri, 11 Sep 1992 03:38:13 -0700 R. Allen Gardner said:
>It is good that Brad Tidd and Michael Sauda have brought up the
>topic of electric blankets.  These are correlated with
>significantly increased incidence of miscarriages and infant
>cancer.  Consumer Reports November 1989 has a discussion of this
>and in a later issue which I have not found yet mentions one
>manufacturer that has put out a model with almost no elf.

I would suggest that if you want to quote something as scientifically
proven, you go to the local library.  Here you can do a literature
search of "peer reviewed professional journels".  The problem with
quoting Consumer Reports, MacWorld, etc. is that they are in the
business of selling magazines to the general population.  Their speciality
is not reporting detailed scientific information.  Reporters do the best
they can but they still make mistakes.  To the best of my knowledge the
scientific community has not related small field intensities of LF and
ELF to cancer or birth defects with any statistical significance.  The
last information I received form researchers was that there may by windows
of intensities that are more hazardous.  Members of the radiation safety
community in the audiance asked what one should do when confronted with
these fields.  The answer was - do not change anything until more conclusive
scientific evidence is found.

A very good example of what happens when society does not follow the peer
review process is cold fusion.  There was alot of press on this new and
safe form of energy that solved all our problems.  In the end it was shown
that none of the effects were accurately reported.  By skipping the peer
review process for LF and ELF radiation we could spend years and a significant
amount of money eliminating something that is not harmful.  At the same time
neglecting to investigate the true causes of our problem because we were
sure that a quick solution was found.  In the long run future generations
are harmed by our attitude of looking for a quick and simple solution without
an in depth investigation of the problem.  We will never be able to eliminate
all risk from our lives.  As technology improves and we reduce old risks, the
new technology must introduce new risks.

Ed Wilds
Radiation Safety Manager
The University of Connecticut
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Date:         Wed, 9 Sep 1992 23:54:00 MDT
From:         anonymous <MUFF@UNMB.BITNET>
Subject:      SatellIfe and HealthNet

If you're familiar with these relatively new medical telecommunications
networks, I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who knows if they have,
as I understand, gateways to the Internet. Thanks.

Art
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Subject: Re: Pregnancy and Radiation
Date: 10 Sep 92 15:04:13 GMT
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I would like to state that I strongly agree with the statements made
by Peter Zavon and Michael Sauda.

On the question of what appliances generate LF and ELF radiation, it is
quite simple.  Any device in your house, office, or other locations
that has 50 - 60 Hz alternating currents flowing in it will generate
LF or ELF radiation.  This includes the electrical wiring in walls.

Ed Wilds
RadiationSafety Manager
The University of Connecticut
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Date:         Wed, 9 Sep 1992 17:07:48 -0600
From:         sheehan@UNIXPOP.UCS.INDIANA.EDU
Subject:      Re: Pregnancy and Radiation
Comments: To: C+HEALTH@iubvm.ucs.indiana.edu

>It is possible to by special leaded aprons that absorb radiations.
>Unfourtunately, I do not know of any specific sources.

Lead will stop most ionizing radiation, but it won't stop magnetic
radiation. It's the magnetic kind that's suspected as a source of problems
in pregnancy.

There's a metal called "mu metal" that is an effective shield against
magnetic radiation, but I'm not aware of any current commercial source for
protective clothing that incorporates it. Can anyone else help here?

By the way, a friend has a BIG. strong magnet backed with a thin mu metal
plate. Apply the magnet side to an iron surface and it sticks TIGHT. Apply
the mu metal side to an iron surface and it drops to the floor with a loud
thud. I was completely astonished.

-Mark
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Date:         Wed, 9 Sep 1992 15:06:39 -0400
From:         Khursh Ahmed <ahmed@MCMAIL.CIS.MCMASTER.CA>
Subject:      Re: Pregnancy and Radiation

It is possible to by special leaded aprons that absorb radiations.
Unfourtunately, I do not know of any specific sources.
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Subject: Re: cost benefit of ergonomics
Date: 15 Sep 92 13:53:58 GMT
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I don't have any actual costs handy but do have examples of costs to
consider.  Direct and indirect costs:  Medical treatment/rehabilitation
costs, worker compensation costs (insurance premiums usally based on
experience), Lost productivity of worker with ailments, lost
productivity of other workers concerned over acquiring the injury or
illness, cost of training replacement worker or having coworkers take up
the duties of the worker with the injury or illness, etc.

Michael Sauda
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Date:         Thu, 10 Sep 1992 09:02:04 +1000
From:         Vicki.Wilder@CC.UTAS.EDU.AU
Subject:      no info on mu plate

>>It is possible to by special leaded aprons that absorb radiations.
>>Unfourtunately, I do not know of any specific sources.
>
>Lead will stop most ionizing radiation, but it won't stop magnetic
>radiation. It's the magnetic kind that's suspected as a source of problems
>in pregnancy.
>
>There's a metal called "mu metal" that is an effective shield against
>magnetic radiation, but I'm not aware of any current commercial source for
>protective clothing that incorporates it. Can anyone else help here?
>
>By the way, a friend has a BIG. strong magnet backed with a thin mu metal
>plate. Apply the magnet side to an iron surface and it sticks TIGHT. Apply
>the mu metal side to an iron surface and it drops to the floor with a loud
>thud. I was completely astonished.
>
>-Mark


That is amazing!  This substance hasn't been given much of a high profile
but I have read of a watch with an mu plate in it - it is supposed to
protect you wherever you are (Who knows?).  Unfortunately I am no help on
where to get one.  After searching my databanks I can only recall that it
was less than AUS$100 and I saw the ad. in a magazine.  It might have been
a "GEO" (Australian Geographic) or some sort of health and lifestyle type.
That was about 12 months ago.  Hopefully it will hit the market in a big
way.
-VickiW-
Vicki.Wilder, Computer Operator.  E-Mail:Vicki.Wilder@cc.utas.edu.au
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Date:         Tue, 15 Sep 1992 00:17:36 EDT
From:         Chris.Grant@UM.CC.UMICH.EDU
Subject:      cost benefit of ergonomics
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I would appreciate hearing about how or *whether* ergonomic
interventions are being justified in economic (rather than
human) terms.  Don't lambast me for wanting to omit the
ethical or social issues in this question.  I really am
interested in anyone's cost-benefit approach to ergonomics
in the VDT workplace, and/or anyone's experience at measuring
such.
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