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"...residents at this time focused on their belief that the installation of digital antennas was not allowed per the conditional use permit originally granted. Beyond seismic safety, the other chief complaint from residents involved possible electromagnetic effects on humans."

Never mind that DTV is broadcast on the same UHF band that's been in use for decades. Or that because of the increased resiliency to noise a digital signal can be transmitted at a lower power level while covering the same area. No, let's just ignore scientific fact and whip up a bunch of anti-radiation hysteria.

But I was amused that the old mansion rather than cut down a tree built the front steps around the trunk.




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