... mail and paging, from any location, at any time. This just adds to the list of distractions on the road. By eliminating the use of cell phones on the road, we are also eliminating the special features on the phone, which cause more distractions. All states make reckless or careless driving illegal. ... Conference of State Legislators). The United States needs to take higher action to help reduce the number of accidents due to people using their cell phones while driving because if they do not, the situation will never get better but only get worse. Based on these statistics, why would ....

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... of phone, the likes of which had never been seen before. It was the DynAC, a 30-ounce portable, cordless phone. The main use of cell phones was for business communication. It was convenient for businesses to use cell phones because it allowed employees to leave the office and still be able to conduct things from remote places with ease. It connected employees who generally ... businessmen to conduct things from wherever they are, they help people to stay connected to friends and family members. The majority of people purchase cell phones mainly for use in emergencies. Most of the parent...

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... eating while driving (PR Newswire 1). Most recently there has been much controversy over one specific distraction, the handy dandy cell phone. Many people want the use of hand-held cell phones in vehicles banned because they are claimed to distract a driver's mind, body, and attention driving (PR Newswire 1). ... arguments against the ban. Most importantly, car accidents will not significantly decrease. Now if more research is put forth into the subject of cell phones and driving, people will still be able to make important calls knowing that there are scientists obtaining more reliable...

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... an accident, as does any other distraction. But, responsible users can reduce this rate by being attentive, and keeping a watchful eye on the road. According to recent evidence, cell phones aren't the biggest distraction while driving. The University of North Carolina Highway Research Center conducted a study to examine the causes of driver distraction using approximately 32,000 vehicles between 1995 ... they cause accidents? From our data, it seemed to cause a very small percentage of the crashes- (Drivers.com). This proves that when compared to a number of car-related activities, cell...

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... once hip pager obsolete for the Filipino youth. One could find a camera, video recorder, radio, Internet, and games on this contraption. Cell phones have made it convenient in communicating and interacting with others, especially here in the Philippines where our location is not really geographically friendly for ... text their friend in Cebu instead of making a long distance call, or writing an email and receive a reply instantly. Another advantage of cell phones is that it provides a sense of security and connectedness. Exactly the motto of Nokia would put it, "Connecting People". Pare...

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... a Verizon store and choose to refill the minutes or just toss the phone away when they are done talking. A few years ago cell phones were little more than a convenient and practical communication device. Since then, things have changed. Cell phones now have the ability to operate on fully digital networks and have options such as web browsers and digital cameras built inside. I rely on ... inside my phone. In fact, my cellular phone is the only thing besides my keys that I carry around every single day when I leave the house. There is no doubt that cell phones are convenient. Only in th...

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... , " We've now moved into an era where we now have some direct evidence of possible harm from cellular phones." What many of the country's 80 million cell phone users may not know is that cell phones send electromagnetic waves into users" brains. In fact, every cell phone model sold in the United States has a specific measurement of how much microwave energy from the phone ... much as 60 percent of the microwave radiation penetrates the area around the head, some reaching an inch-and-a-half into the brain. Now that it is being proven that cell phones do emit radiation into the human brain...

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... pagers are used in everyday lives of people young and old. Sometimes for business and sometimes for personal use. School officials around the country began reconsidering bans on cell phones last year. Following the September 11th terrorist attacks. Many anxious parents and students including my parents and I rushed to get in touch with one another. As a result of this, many ... parents and educators have a newfound appreciation for the use of cell phones in emergencies. To limit disruptions I think, most schools should allow cell phones but restrict the use of them. Phones and pagers sh...

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... 's face it, so why are schools taking so long to modernize? In this day and age cell phones are almost a necessity. Not until this recently have cell phones been allowed in schools but use is so restricted they are basically useless. Student should have the opportunity to use cell phones responsibly. Cell phone use is at an all-time high, and researches believe about 186 million new ... a stalled car to calling to tell someone you"ll be late. Today with all this "stranger danger" stuff cell phones are especially helpful for students. With both parents working and student participating in...

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... people causing the problem. C. Why isn't the current system working? The current system isn't working because people are using cell phones aren't concerned with the road, they"re concerned about their cell phones. In 1995, a poll was taken that showed 25% of drivers think cell phones are more distracting than the radio. 45% of drivers think it is just as distracting. Another survey shows that only ... the Michigan state government. But local police forces will issues tickets and such. Also, highway patrol and state police officers will help enforce this law by watching for motorists usi...

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... associated with driving with a blood alcohol level just above the legal limit. Society doesnt have much patience for those causing accidents due to alcohol consumption, and now the use of cell phones by drivers is coming to be seen as a comparable problem. Given what the evidence suggests, the next important question is the magnitude of the problem. That is, how many accidents ... etc. These Normal distractions, are types that the driver has some control over when they occur, and should driving conditions become difficult the driver can easily end the distraction. With cell phones this ...

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... will improve there lives dramatically. Some of the technologies that have really change and improve there lives are computers and cell phones. The cell phone is a wonderful invention and there are wonderful advantages to cell phones. Mobil phones have changed the way society think. The advantages of cell phones are that it can be the most important piece of equipment in your car when a breakdown occurs or if ... become lost, you can only easily call for directions. It also allows you to be reached anytime, anywhere in case of an emergency. Aside from cell phones being a helpful tool in ...

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... when there will be an emergency. For an example the Columbine High School shooting, students were or would be able to call the police. Students should be able to have cell phones on campus as long as they have them turned off and they are not a distraction. This would be safer for schools for two reason. First if there is an emergency ... . Dealing with emergencies in case of one students would be able to contact parents quicker. This would also lessen the amount of responsibility on teachers and the school. By having cell phones the school would not have the problem of every student cal...

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... electromagnetic fields and emit radiations that affect the human body. Those radiations and the electromagnetic fields that surround them ca cause a lot of diseases. Many people who use cell phones very often are now suffering from headaches, dizziness, disorientation, confusion or nausea and are complaining about earaches. Researchers say that some people, perhaps 5% to 8% of mobile phone users, have transient ... with their use. They also point out that the number of people potentially affected will increase as the number of mobile phone users increase. Some of them also claim that c...

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... that they are both exposing themselves to and those around them. Most people are not aware of the potential danger and damage that cell phones can cause to their health and to people around them. Based on my research and my experience I learned that improper use of cell phones causes car accidents; and, the potential for brain cancer, which is dangerous for our society ... . Cell phone usage cause: Car accidents Brain cancer Alteration of DNA Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. I would like to discuss why you should not use your ... a hands free adaptor while driving are four...

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... in recent months is a program which helps find missing people by sending a text message to all nearby cell phones with important information about the missing person. If by chance your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere a cell phone might be your only hope, it can also be your only chance of survival in case that place your stranded in happens to ... bound to forget and as the technology becomes available you can even send video through cell phones. On the other hand, cell phones do have their negatives. The most notable being talking on a cell phone while driving. It has been pro...

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... results are surprising. The study was carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory for an insurance company called Direct Line to show the dangers that drivers present while talking on cell phones and driving. It is common knowledge that people who drive while under the influence of alcohol, especially with blood alcohol content or BAC over the legal limit, are a danger to ... Line, however their were also studies done by GM and AAA that show that many serious accidents involving people using cellular phones were caused by other distractions. Although many of these studies contradic...

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... and plan a new ride, but you can't use the schools phone due to long distance charges. What do you do? This is just one of many good reasons why I think cell phones should be allowed in schools. A parent could have an emergency of family death or personal harm, and you never know because the schools phone number is not in easy access ... away, and you were the last in the family to know this sorrowful toll? Another reason students should be permitted cell phones in schools is because hard to memorize phone numbers and sometimes even calanders and simple calculators are kept in phones. T...

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... reason they are helpful in that if your kid stays after you he can call you and let you know. Here are some examples as to why I feel that cell phones should be allowed in school. If your children play sports after school, when practices is over they are going to need to call home for a ride. What if ... they will need to call you and let you know when they arrive at the school. And the schools in the school that they can use don't call cell phones if that is the only way that they can contact you by. What if your son or daughter forgot to tell you that se had to stay after school ... wi...

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... fifteen years. It was invented to make communication available at any time in any place. A good number of people, including myself, depend on it to carry out daily operations. Making cell phones become a part of our daily life. In addition, it's very convenient for some people and for some situations. One of the main drawbacks of owning ... a cell phone is its safety concern during driving. Car accidents has rose ever since cell phones were invented. I think people shouldn't use cell phones often while they are driving on the road. I"m not saying that road drivers shouldn't use cell pho...

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... without a price. Much too often there have been automobile accidents due to reckless driving resultant from irresponsible use of the phone while on the road. But at the same time, cell phones have connected us to each other and made everyone and everything-friends, family, even the Internet just a phone call away. The question arises as to what a society is to do ... : give up its personal freedom or risk safety for a little more convenience. There have been efforts in recent years to ban cell phones from being used while driving, a response to the increased number of automobile accident...

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... of course, in their cars. But what most people don't realize is that statistically, you are 25 more likely to get into a wreck while talking on a cell phone while driving. When I see people yakking on the cell phones while driving, I just want to run into them and say, "shut up and drive!", but I really don't think they would even notice. Why? Because most ... pay attention to the conversation on the phone. It is pretty much impossible to devote 100% of your attention to both. It's the same with driving and talking on the cell phone. Not only is one hand holding the phone and not on the...

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... consumers to display their own characteristics by choosing different faceplates, and downloadable ring tones and games. Wireless companies increase revenue by adding advanced features, such as camera phones and keyboard accessories, permitting improved communication among consumers and businesses. With the launch of Nextel Communications" Nationwide Direct Connect, it increases the speed of connection time between two ... communication with others throughout the world. Popularity of walkie-talkies is becoming commonly used in businesses. This advancement is pushing competition to begin ...

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... get drugs no matter what. As Mrs. Fisher said, "It became an issue because of the disruption in class." Well if you know anything about cell phones you can put the ringer to silent or quite so that it makes no noise and the class is not disrupted then you can check your missed ... at break and lunch and call my parents back. It's not a big deal it's just another way of communication, a big deal in life. I think that cell phones should be aloud on campus because teens need to be able to get a hold of their parents in case of an emergency or rides home. The other side ... hold of our pare...

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... . There are several health related issues that technology brings to human bodies under certain circumstances and in different ways. A source states that, "cell phones do not start brain cancer, it only increases the risks of it being developed " but it is one of the main concerns people have ... new source adds, "The United States holds the number one place for obesity in the world and expected to increase through the years " (Qidwae). Cell phones and technology play a major role in this international problem because of the laziness to go out and exercise the body. The same writer explain...

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