CELL PHONE USAGE
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What can be done about cell phone use and driving? What should be done about it? How big of a problem is it? Maybe we jsut need to apply a little common sense.
By CoreyR | Published 4/9/2008 | Read more »
Have you ever been seated in a restaurant, already to eat your dinner, when your cell phone rang? Do you answer it and talk to whoever is on the other line or do you reach out and mute it, not wanting to disturb anyone?
By Jawahn Thompson | Published 10/7/2006 | Read more »
There is a time and place for every thing. Talking to your dog groomer is not appropriate when holding up the line at the grocery store. Think before you flip that phone out and start a "private" conversation.
By theBarefoot | Published 1/5/2007 | Read more »
Basic essay covering how cell phone usage by students have led to new anti-cheating rules in the classroom, and has forced some to reconsider the evolution of the English language.
By buzzard34 | Published 7/16/2007 | Read more »
Among teens aged 16-19 involved in fatal crashes, 21% were using a cell phone. A normal, healthy 20-year young driver talking on the phone is found to have the same kind of reaction time as a 70-year old driver.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 4/14/2008 | Read more »
Migo is a cell phone designed especially for kids, and the Migo cell phone from Verizon Wireless is the perfect way to keep your kids safe and connected. Parents can choose up to four preprogrammed numbers plus an emergency number.
By Crystal Ray | Published 7/5/2006 | Read more »
This article deals with the limiting of cell phone use while driving. Various states already have such laws in place, as well as certain cities across the country.
By The Clown Prince Of Crime. | Published 5/9/2006 | Read more »
If you've shopped around for the best full-featured phones, you know that T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile offer the best options in the prepaid cell phone market. Find out which plan is right for your budget.
By Stephanie H. Dray | Published 7/27/2006 | Read more »
It's easy to understand why cell phones are so popular with the conveniences they provide, but they can also provide you with something else that's not so convenient, namely an unexpectedly high cell phone bill.
By Terry Edwards | Published 11/11/2006 | Read more »
Everywhere I turn someone is yacking on the cell phone. I am tired of being an innocent bystander of a one-way conversation.
By Crystal | Published 1/29/2007 | Read more »
Some researchers feel the best course of action is to keep the cell phone away from your brain by keeping it attached to your belt on your waist. But there are OTHER researchers who say doing that can make you sterile or worse.
By Gary Picariello | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
Last year, Swedish scientists suggested that there is indeed an increased risk for rural cell phone users, due to the higher amount of signal emissions needed in such areas.
By Steve Tateossian | Published 11/4/2006 | Read more »
Cell phone service doesn't need to be expensive nor confusing. Prepaid calling plans, such as TRACFONE, offer a superb alternative to traditional cell phone providers.
By Bob P. | Published 10/28/2006 | Read more »
Each cell phone company offers a lot, but which one fits your needs best?
By Sari Hardyal | Published 6/7/2005 | Read more »
Signing a cell phone contract should be taken no less seriously than purchasing a car. Size not withstanding, the contract details can be intricate and may lock you into some unexpected grief.
By Verne | Published 8/31/2005 | Read more »
So you want a new cell phone for 2007. Check out three of the hottest cell phones for 2007.
By T. H. Pankey | Published 4/18/2007 | Read more »
A call for cell phone etiquette in university lectures.
By Sarah Golden | Published 8/27/2007 | Read more »
Dr. Ronald Helberman has reignited the debate about whether cell phones cause a significant increase in the occurrences of cancer.
By Demetria Dixon | Published 7/25/2008 | Read more »
A lookm at the hazards- and arguments pro and con-0 about the danfgers of drivers using cell phones while driving, including facts about accident frequency
By Werner Haas | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
Everyone has heard that cell phones are a dangerous distraction on the road. But there is much more.
By Allan Heller | Published 11/29/2006 | Read more »
Kajeet offers cool cell phones for kids while offering parents complete control over their child's cell phone usage.
By Penny Clifton-Pennell | Published 4/1/2008 | Read more »
Driving on talking on your cell phone can be very dangerous
By Mx Racer | Published 4/10/2008 | Read more »
Has cell phone usage taken its toll over good manners?
By Jada | Published 9/19/2008 | Read more »
Each year, 21% of fatal car crashes involving teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19, were the result of cell phone usage. This result has been expected to grow as much as 4% every year
By Rosa Hayes | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
Using a cell phone while driving seriously impairs your driving ability.
By Caidence | Published 4/10/2008 | Read more »
I have managed to collect a $300 phone bill in a week while travelling abroad. Here's how and what I did about it.
By Richard Carriero | Published 7/18/2007 | Read more »
Each year, statistics report an ever increasing story of accidents, deaths, and totaled cars due in at least some part to the use of cell phones while driving. This is simply one story to add to that.
By John Galt | Published 4/10/2008 | Read more »
Cell phone manners seem to be a forgotten art. Here are some places where you should never talk on your cell phone.
By Kristie Leong M.D. | Published 12/17/2007 | Read more »
Using cell phones for extended periods of time may significantly affect male sperm quantity and quality
By R.B. | Published 2/9/2008 | Read more »
The simple fact that most of society uses a cell phone because it is "just the thing to do" does not mean that we all have to act like complete idiots and forget common decency. There are basic rules regarding cell phone usage, follow them.
By Manda Sanko | Published 7/16/2007 | Read more »
A recent study suggests that cell phone use may be associated with infertility. Should you be concerned?
By Kristie Leong M.D. | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
The really simple guide to cell phone etiquette.
By Tom Ersin | Published 3/20/2009 | Read more »
An evaluation of our dependence on technological conveniences.
By Amanda Grable | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
A far cry from the receiver attached to a spiraled cord, the modern cell phone is useful for much more than just talking to someone on a phone, such as short messaging service (SMS) better known as text messaging.
By Marki E. | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
Cell phones are a great service that allows us to keep in touch with those around us, but cell phones can also have devastating consequences when mixed with driving an automobile & inexperienced drivers.
By Carly Kullman | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
If you're experiencing quirky malfunctions with your cell phone, such as the display image not showing properly when you turn your phone on or the phone not turning on at all after you've flipped it open, it could be the memory card causing your problems!
By Shawnatarium | Published 5/2/2008 | Read more »
Cell phone use in schools has skyrocketed across the country. Should cell phones be allowed in school?
By Melissa Carole | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
Ill effects of switching the cell phone on always is discussed.
By Anuradha Ramkumar | Published 1/22/2009 | Read more »
Cell phones are great tools. They allow you to talk to just about anyone anywhere and cell phone games make for great boredom busters. Technological progress is wonderful, but not at the expense off public health.
By Jason McGouldrick | Published 1/17/2007 | Read more »
In an effort to teach class without disruptions, a Purdue University professor confiscated a student's ringing cell phone.
By Kacey | Published 5/29/2007 | Read more »
Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, issued a warning to his faculty and staff, numbering three thousand people, to limit cell phone use due to the possible risk of cancer on July 23, 2008.
By L.L. Woodard | Published 7/24/2008 | Read more »
For a cell phone that's ideal for seniors and offers simple-to-use buttons and friendly operators, the Jitterbug Cell Phone is the one to buy.
By Memphis Vaughan | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
My father needed help to shop for a cell phone. Before going to the store to shop for his cell phone, we offered to assist him by asking him questions and by performing preliminary online research.
By Bernadette | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
only protect the innocent parties who are accidentally rammed into but the reckless drivers with the cell phone too. It is a law long over due.
By Lers | Published 11/14/2007 | Read more »
It seems that you can't use your cell phone anywhere anymore that people aren't complaining. What's the point of having a cell phone if you pretty much have to use it at home?
By mystic summer | Published 9/23/2007 | Read more »
Nokia is introducing a cell phone that works like a debit card. You can then buy train tickets, movie tickets, or pay for parking simply by swiping the handset past a reader.
By Who Cares | Published 11/12/2007 | Read more »
This article talks the many reasons one should buy a cell phone. It also talks about the features one should look for.
By robertoms2003 | Published 11/7/2007 | Read more »
Recent research suggests that the use of a cell phone, for more than 10 years, increases the risk of cancer. Children's thinner skulls make them even more susceptible to the formation of tumors, and other health risks.
By Lonnette Harrell | Published 10/16/2007 | Read more »
This article talks about safety issues of cell phone use when driving. Also it talks about the effectiveness of the hands free kits. Studies show that responses are 50% slower than normal when using a mobile phone.
By robertoms2003 | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Why you should go with a prepaid cell phone rather then a cell phone plan with the big guys.
By The Blonde Geek | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
A recent study showed that cell phone users pay for more minutes than what they actually use. Here are some tips on how to save money on your cell phone plan.
By Paradigm | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
The use of cellular telephones is out of control. The individuals who carry cell phones are beginning to have a loud and boorish attitude. There is no event that is free of the constant ringing and annoying talking.
By Brando Ziegler | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
most consumers do not know that they can get around tricky fees to slash their costs dramatically. Imagine saving an extra $30, $40, or $50 a month. This guide will help you make sense of your monthly cable, internet, and phone bills, and save money.
By Rachel Pickett | Published 1/4/2006 | Read more »
Selecting the right Cell Phone PDA can be tough. Here are some tips to help you.
By Shawbelt | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
Both TrackFone and Net10 were cut from the same non-contract cell phone cloth. It was a dirty cloth that many people have left on the side of the road.
By L. Vincent Poupard | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
While owning a cell phone can be a lot of fun, it has utility value too, as it is portable, convenient, and is comforting to have by the side when driving alone at night. However, proper cell phone protocol is fast becoming a concern nowadays.
By Ray H. | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
Almost everyone has a cell phone. More and more people are now using their cell phone as their primary line. Consider the pros and cons before you switch.
By mommy2 | Published 10/26/2007 | Read more »
Are you being pressured into getting a cell phone for your child? Some pros, cons and ideas about cell phones for children.
By Dreamweaverr | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
Cell phones have been the latest "diversion" to earn a bad reputation when it comes to being blamed for a higher incidence of teen automobile crashes.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
I sometimes wonder what any of us would do if we had to go back to only using landlines and not have our cell phones permanently glued to our ears anymore.
By Dreamweaverr | Published 4/18/2007 | Read more »
New studies showed that using the phone while traveling, whether by vehicle or by foot, can increase the death rate of pedestrians, vehicle drivers and vehicle passengers.
By Christine Bude | Published 3/6/2009 | Read more »
As parents we want our children to have access to a phone in an emergency. Here are several reasons why they don't need one at school.
By Mark Adam Kaplan | Published 2/26/2009 | Read more »
A list of numbers you should consider storing in your cell phone, and your kids' cell phones, in the event of a roadside emergency.
By Susan Sosbe | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
Learn the proper use of cell phones in public places with these guidelines about cell phone etiquette.
By Heide Lynne Canlas | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
Several U.S. states have enacted hands-free cell phone laws. What do you need to keep in mind when driving with a cell phone? Are some headsets a better option than others?
By Amy Weiss | Published 2/19/2009 | Read more »
Everyone from the government, to Oprah, to cell phone manufacturers themselves is telling you to unplug your cell phone when it isn't charging. What effect does this really have?
By Todd Cesere | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
There are a number of factors to consider before choosing a cell phone plan
By R. M. Dubuc | Published 2/19/2007 | Read more »
Can simultaneous driving and talking on a cell phone be hazardous to your health?
By Shan-Lyn Forsythe | Published 6/8/2007 | Read more »
Get to know important features of cell phones. Good purchase tips.
By robertoms2003 | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
Are you tired of paying $40 per month for a cell phone you barely use? Prepaid cell plans can give you the benefits of a cell phone without the heavy cost.
By Mike Wittman | Published 1/26/2009 | Read more »
The essay, "No, Don't Prohibit Their Use," which argues that money is more valuable than human life, lacks many things that would make it an effective argument.
By Stacy Ellertson | Published 3/26/2008 | Read more »
If you are having the cell-phone debate with your youngster, chances are it started with, "But everyone else has one."
By Terra Roher | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
Dior, D&G and Prada have all gotten into the cell phone business but what is the most expensive technology product out there?
By Andrea Francese | Published 6/2/2008 | Read more »
Have you ever been trapped in the subway on your way to work and cannot get a signal so you can dial your boss to let him/her know you are running late?
By Hisol | Published 10/16/2007 | Read more »
If you are thinking aboout getting a new cell phone, you may want to consider the CU500 by LG. It has great reception. It has a built in MP3 player. Plus, it is a flat phone that can fit comfortablly against your body.
By Linda M. McCloud | Published 4/27/2007 | Read more »
This article talks about cell phone etiquette and the need for civilized practices on the use of the device. It also talks about the dos and don'ts of cell phone use.
By robertoms2003 | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
Saving money on your next cell phone bill will not be easy if you follow the steps on this article. Check it out now!
By Idalia Benavides | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
Cell phone companies offer prepaid options such as pay as you go and mini contracts.
By Mary N. L. | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
Is cellular phone usage safe while driving? Certainly, cell phones offer convenience, especially for commuters. Hands-free, voice-activated, or otherwise, how can drivers take precautions to avoid call-related dangers?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 8/24/2007 | Read more »
This article discusses mobile phone addiction and corrective measures that can be applied.
By Marki E. | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
Is your teen or tween ready for a cell phone? Read what our family did to provide an answer for our teenager.
By Jan S | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
While there are many advantages to the AT&T Go Phone service, there are many disadvantages that you should know about.
By L. Vincent Poupard | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
A discussion that pits basic contracts against pay-as-you-go plans.
By dorothy phillips | Published 11/8/2008 | Read more »
The choice you make depends on many factors and it is important you take your time before you make a decision. The main advantage of a prepaid card is the lack of a contract and you can spend the money your budget allows.
By Erik Van Tongerloo | Published 8/26/2008 | Read more »
Reviewing Alltel's prepaid phones as a first phone for teenagers.
By Celeste Parker | Published 1/14/2008 | Read more »
What recent studies suggest regarding a link between cancer and cell phone usage.
By Torres | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
The truth is that in almost the same sense that driving and drinking don't mix, driving and talking on the cell phone don't either.
By Sue Ellen K. | Published 3/14/2007 | Read more »
With the pervasiveness of cell phone usage among teens, teen drivers have more distractions than ever. Parents concerned about their teen's driving safety may be interested in a new jamming device.
By B.A. Rogers | Published 1/10/2009 | Read more »
The article examines the pros and cons of prepaid cell phones
By Allen Teal | Published 9/16/2008 | Read more »
Pay as you go phones: pros and cons.
By Nafeesah Abdullah | Published 6/25/2008 | Read more »
From time to time, the general public hears about the connection between brain cancer and cell phones. But how true is this connection remains questionable with most of the public?
By Leigha Gonzalez | Published 1/22/2008 | Read more »
the Japanese are now experimenting with a could-be-new diet craze; in short, they are taking pictures of food with their cell phones and sending the pictures to a diet/image expert for analysis
By Miss Jac | Published 5/29/2007 | Read more »
A look at some rationalizations about the dangers of cell phone use, especjially for drivers, and some medical information aboout potential cancer risks from cell phone usage.
By Werner Haas | Published 10/16/2006 | Read more »
It's time to cancel your land line home phone and save some money. New WIFI cell phones are hitting the market.
By Anthony Rocco | Published 4/14/2008 | Read more »
This piece is about proposed cell towers in South Park, and discusses some of the alleged hazards. It also discusses the nature of public notices in brief.
By Terrie Leigh Relf | Published 4/25/2006 | Read more »
The House Sub-Committee on Domestic Policy upholds need to know research on risk of cancer tumors from cell phone Radio Frequency Waves.
By Vicki L. Sullivan | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
Humorous article about a senior and her adventures with her cell phone.
By Betty Alexander | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
Most teenagers have owned at least one cell phone before, and nowadays, text messaging, IM, emailing, and calling friends is done constantly to the point where it might just be a little too much.
By Chase Chasons | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
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