The United Nations Plaza Radio Network

25/06/2007

The United Nations Plaza Radio Network


WUNP – 95.2 FM
The United Nations Plaza Radio Network

http://www.unitednationsplaza.org/radio.html

Inaugural Broadcast – LIVE
June 30th 9-11pm CEST (Berlin)

followed by an after-party at Salon Aleman

unitednationsplaza
Platz der Vereinten Nationen 14a
Berlin 10249 GermanyUNP
T. +49 (0)30 700 89 0 90
F. +49 (0)30 700 89 0 85
http://unitednationsplaza.org



WUNP – 95.2 FM
Internet stream: http://www.unitednationsplaza.org/radio.html

Local broadcast times: 9-11am Honolulu / 11am-1pm Anchorage / 12-2pm Los Angeles, Vancouver / 1-3pm San Salvador / 2-4pm Bogotá, Mexico City / 3-5pm Montréal, New York / 4-6pm Buenos Aires, São Paulo / 4:30-6:30pm St. John's / 7-9pm Casablanca, Reykjavik / 8-10pm Algiers, Dublin, London / 9-11pm Berlin, Rome, Zagreb / 10pm-12am Beirut, Istanbul, Nairobi, Ramallah / 11pm-1am Baghdad / 11:30pm-1:30am Tehran / +1 day -- 12-2am Islamabad, Moscow / 1-3am Dhaka / 1:30-3:30am Mumbai, New Delhi / 2-4am Chiang Mai, Hanoi / 3-5am Beijing / 4-6am Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo / 5-7am Sydney / 6-8am Vladivostok / 7-9am Auckland / 8-10am Anadyr / 9-11am Christmas Island /

Framework
WUNP is a radio station produced by neuroTransmitter [Valerie Tevere + Angel Nevarez] for United Nations Plaza. WUNP is a portal for broadcasting audio works and conceptual radio projects. Over the course of the summer and fall of 2007 WUNP will be on air across Berlin (95.2 FM) and beyond through internet stream: http://www.unitednationsplaza.org/radio.html

Inauguration
We will initiate our broadcast schedule on June 30th from 9-11pm with special in-studio contributions and conversations with: Fia Backström, Regine Basha and Julieta Aranda, Uta Meta Bauer and Piotr Nathan, Karl Holmqvist, Stefan Saffer, and Tirdad Zolghadr.

WUNP radio programs will be available for continuing use in cassette form and are accompanied by a script or blurb to radio broadcasters.

United Nations Plaza is organized by Anton Vidokle in collaboration with Liam Gillick, Boris Groys, Martha Rosler, Walid Raad, Jalal Toufic, Nikolaus Hirsch, Natascha Sadr Haghighian and Tirdad Zolghadr.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Magdalena Magiera
unitednationsplaza
Platz der Vereinten Nationen 14a
Berlin 10249 GermanyUNP
T. +49 (0)30 700 89 0 90
F. +49 (0)30 700 89 0 85

http://unitednationsplaza.org/
http://www.neurotransmitter.fm/



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Coca Cola: Dangerous Diet Coke?

Behind the Label: Diet Coke  Far from being the healthy drink implied by its sports sponsorships, Diet Coke is a worrying cocktail of neurotoxic and potentially carcinogenic chemicals
		Author:Pat Thomas
Diet Coke was first introduced in the US in July 1982 and today it is the fourth most commonly consumed carbonated beverage in the world.    Apart from being the beverage of choice for sugar-phobic individuals the world over, Coca-Cola is one of the longest standing 'corporate partners' (since 1974) of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). In 1998 the company signed an unprecedented eight-year agreement to sponsor FIFA events – not just the prestigious World Cup, but also the Women's World Cup, the Confederation Cup, various youth championships and the upcoming World Cup Trophy Trip, a roadshow that will take the FIFA World Cup Trophy on tour to cities throughout the world.    Last year Coca-Cola extended its FIFA sponsorship commitment until 2022, a move that prompted the preposterous statement by company Chairman and CEO, E. Neville Isdell, that Coke's recommitment to the  world's most popular sport 'affords us a new opportunity to bring people closer together through football'.    It also helps them shift a lot of cans and bottles. A recent study by marketing information company ACNeilsen revealed that the Coca-Cola brand is the global leader among beverages, generating well over $15 billion in sales globally each year. Coke and Diet Coke each generate more than a billion dollars in sales yearly.    Five countries – the US, the UK, Germany, Canada and Brazil – guzzle more of this supposedly healthy, sugar-free alternative to regular Coke than anywhere else in the world.    Aggressive marketing like the FIFA sponsorship and clever jingles like 'Always Coca-Cola' keep Coke in our consciousness, but before you 'grab a Coke and a smile' at this year's main event, consider just what you are putting into your body. Although Diet Coke has a strong association with sport and health, it is actually a worrying mixture of neurotoxic and potentially carcinogenic high intensity sweeteners (aspartame and acesulfame K), tooth and bone destroying acids (phosphoric acid) and DNA damaging colourings (sulphite ammonia caramel), as well as psychoaddictive caffeine and other undisclosed 'fl avourings'.    It also contains sodium benzoate, which can be broken down into the listed carcinogen benzene in the presence of strong acids, such as the citric acid found in this product.    Soda manufacturers have been aware of this synergistic possibility since the 1990s, but without pressure from regulatory authorities to change their formula to prevent the formation of benzene, have continued to mix benzoates and acids.    Ironically, the high fructose syrups used in regular drinks seem to slow this reaction down, and the formation of benzene appears to be most problematic in diet drinks.  Ingredients Purpose Adverse Effects    Aspartame Sweetener Breaks down easily in heat and during storage to its neurotoxic components phenylalanine, aspartic  acid and methyl alcohol. According to the FDA aspartame is associated with headaches, dizziness,  loss of balance, mood swings, nausea, memory loss, muscle weakness, blurred vision, fatigue,  weakness, skin rashes, joint and musculoskeletal pain. (For a full report on aspartame toxicity see the  Ecologist September 2005). The most recent evidence shows that aspartame ingested at levels that  are currently found in daily soft drink consumption raises the risk of otherwise rare brain tumours  known as lymphomas.   Acesulfame K Sweetener Causes cancer in animals. Acetoacetamide, a breakdown product, has been shown to affect the  thyroid gland in rats, rabbits, and dogs. Although it is commonly blended with aspartame to cover its bitter taste, there are no studies to show if the combination is safe or whether it produces other toxic by-products.  Phosphoric acid  Acidifier Can contribute to erosion of tooth enamel; leaches calcium from bones. Children with high intake of phosphoric acid suffer from brittle bones and a higher risk of fractures that follow them throughout life. Children consuming at least six glasses (1.5 litres) of phosphoric acid-containing soft drinks daily have more than five times the risk of developing low blood levels of calcium, compared to children who don't drink sodas.   Citric acid Preservative,  acidifier On its own relatively harmless, though it can be harsh on tooth enamel. When mixed with potassium  or sodium benzoate (see below) during storage, and especially at raised temperatures, it can aid the  formation of carcinogenic benzene.   Caffeine  Flavouring A stimulant, psychoactive compound that can provoke mood changes, lethargy and headache.  Caffeine is addictive and ingestion of high levels can cause miscarriage as well as contribute to peptic ulcers and heart ailments. At the levels added to soft drinks caffeine adds virtually no flavour but does, if consumed regularly, trigger caffeine addiction. Children consuming caffeine have higher incidences of illness, headaches, sleep problems and iron depletion. A 330ml bottle of cola contains  about half the caffeine of a cup of coffee.  Sodium Benzoate (E211) Preservatives People who suffer from asthma, rhinitis or urticaria may find their symptoms get worse following the consumption of benzoates. In acidic solutions (such as sodas), benzoates can break down into benzene, a known carcinogen. Surveys have shown that levels in soft drinks can be up to 40 times  higher than recognised 'safe' doses.  Sulphite ammonia  caramel (E150d) Colouring Made by heating sugar, ammonia and sulphite-containing compounds, the sugar can sometimes come from GM maize. Ammonia is toxic by all routes of exposure, and caramels made by an  ammonia process may damage genes, slow down growth, cause enlargement of the intestines and kidneys and may destroy vitamin B. This colouring has never been fully evaluated for its potential carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity.

PARIS HILTON TELLS ATTORNEYS NOT TO APPEAL

10/06/2007

LOS ANGELES, June 10 /PRNewswire/ --

Paris Hilton today issued the following statement:

Today, I told my attorneys not to appeal the judge's decision. While I
greatly appreciate the Sheriff's concern for my health and welfare, I intend
to serve my time at L.A. County Jail.

Being in jail is by far the hardest thing I have ever done. During the
past several days, I have had a lot of time to think and I believe that I am
learning and growing from this experience. I have also had time to read the
mail from my fans. I very much appreciate all of their good wishes and hope
they will keep their letters coming. Thank you as well to my family who has
always stood by me. I love you and miss you so much!

I must also say that I was shocked to see all of the attention devoted to
the amount of time I would spend in jail for what I had done by the media,
public and city officials. I would hope going forward that the public and the
media will focus on more important things like the men and women serving our
country in Iraq and other places around the world.

Paris Hilton

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