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
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
Has cell phone usage taken its toll over good manners?
By Jada | Published 9/19/2008
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
I did not realize how many more daytime phone calls I was making on my cell phone until it was too late. Lesson learned.
By Aaron Lee | Published 4/30/2009
Using a cell phone while driving seriously impairs your driving ability.
By Caidence | Published 4/10/2008
Driving on talking on your cell phone can be very dangerous
By Mx Racer | Published 4/10/2008
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
banning cell phone use to stop driver distraction, is like banning swizzle sticks to cure alcoholism. This shows the sources of driver distraction. Note how LOW cell phone usage is on the list?
By Philip Theibert | Published 1/25/2010
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 Steven Mottor | Published 11/12/2007
A breakdown of the world's cell phone usage by analyzing the top countries with the most phones. Interesting and engaging facts of cellular use in each country is included.
By Fabiola Hernandez | Published 5/27/2009
Verizon Wireless, has a new basic prepaid cell phone plan that is perfect for infrequent cell phone users. They also have rolled out a couple of other plans that may be more to your liking, depending upon how much you use your cell phone. Check them out!
By Kaylee Todd | Published 6/6/2009
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
We all have seen at least one occurrence of someone doing something stupid, or almost cause an accident while they are talking on the phone. Why is it taking so long to pass laws banning cell phone use while driving?
By David Lindberg | Published 9/30/2009
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
Using a cell phone internationally without checking its capabilities before leaving the country can leave you stranded without the communication preference you wanted.
By Rebecca | Published 2/24/2010
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
I have been involved in an accident where cell phone usage was the cause.
By Mrs P | Published 4/9/2008
Why spend money on cell phone features and minutes that you never use? Save money by getting a cell phone plan that fits your needs and budget.
By Georgia Lund | Published 6/2/2009
An evaluation of our dependence on technological conveniences.
By Amanda Grable | Published 10/27/2008
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
In today's world the the cell phone has become a staple in everyday life. Giving your tween or teen a cell phone ensures you are able to reach them anytime. If you set strict rules they are less likely to run up bills or talk non-stop on the phone.
By Amy Shelleby | Published 8/31/2009
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
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
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
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
Cell phone charging is now automated so that you never have to remember to charge the device on which you so heavily rely. Is this a good or bad thing or will only time tell?
By Sam O'Brien | Published 3/9/2010
Here is the cheapest way we found of using our cell phones while traveling abroad.
By Sharon Davis | Published 11/23/2009
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
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
Why I think cel phone usage and the debate on the safety has gotten outta control.
By Laura Egbers | Published 9/11/2007
In an effort to teach class without disruptions, a Purdue University professor confiscated a student's ringing cell phone.
By Brian | Published 5/29/2007
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
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
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
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
Using cell phones for extended periods of time may significantly affect male sperm quantity and quality
By R. Bourne, Ph.D. | Published 2/9/2008
Cell phone use in schools has skyrocketed across the country. Should cell phones be allowed in school?
By Melissa Carole | Published 2/22/2008
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
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