... laws against them but I think we should also take a closer look at how well we use them. Most of the people that want laws against cell phones in the car want them because they think they cause many accidents. I am sure that they do cause some accidents but in the big scheme of ... . So even though people feel they are dangerous there are many other distractions that are causing more accidents than cell phones. Another thing that people need to remember is that we haven't had cell phones very long, so of course when they are new people are going to use them more carelessly. When radios .....

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... have lead to many senseless killings of innocent pedestrians. How many will have to die before the solution of banning cell phones in cars will be put forth and passed? Hands-free phones, the cell phones that have the clever earpiece attachment; are the answer many cell phones users preach. They believe that if one does not need to hold the phone to their ear, they can ... distraction as the root of the problem. That is approximately 4000 - 8000 collisions a day ("Distracted Drivers: Should Cell Phones be Outlawed" July 18, 2000). Cell phones are a distraction in a car, but what about t...

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... statistic shows the rapid increase of popularity in this little phone. In the next five years there will be about 1 billion camera phones sold in the world. This is just about how many regular cell phones that are in circulation today. Cell phone cameras have even surpassed the sale of DVD players, one of the greatest selling technologies, when they were released. Although this ... technology may seem like a cool James Bond gadget there are still several issues that have arisen in the use of these devices. Over the years cell phones have become very light and discreet, which does pose a...

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... same. The most important kind of technology in my life is a cell phone. I bring my cell phone with me everywhere that I go and use it on a daily basis. Cell phones have many advantages and disadvantages. Cell phones have been around for quite some time, but as time goes on, cell phones continue to gain many features. A cell phone started out as just a simple device that had only numbers, ... and most people used them for emergencies only. Nowadays, cell phones have many features such as: phone calls, text messaging ... when I am in class and trying to learn but people are always text m...

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... in a ditch. You are thinking to yourself, "How in the world did that idiot not see me?" The answer; he was talking on a cell phone. Cell phones are not only distractions to the driver, but are also a dangerous hazard to the other motorist on the road. It is obviously difficult to keep ... Risk Analysis, 6 percent of the auto accidents in the U.S. each year could be attributed to cell phone use, which works out to 2,600 fatalities and 330,000 injuries. ("Cell Phones and Driving" par. 3). Talking on a cell phone needs to be limited or completely cut out while driving. There are many ways ...

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... drunk driving cases. However, more safety precautions need to be taken for individuals who will be talking on their phones while driving. Phones are being created today in which offer a hands-free cell phone so that you can keep both hands on the wheel while driving and talking. Some of these come in ... reporting, there is insufficient data to show the magnitude of safety problems relating to the use of cell phones. This is because only two states have a section on accident reports dedicated to weather or not a cell phone was present in the car at the time of the accident. Minnesota and ...

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... avoid doing, even with a hands free system We've all seen drivers talking on their cell phones and trying to drive at the same time. Can driving while chatting on a cell phone be a dangerous combination? Most governing bodies seem to think so. Though they were once considered rare luxuries, cell phones have become a commonplace possession over the last few years. Thanks in part to advances ... use by drivers to numerous minor and fatal automobile accidents. Scientific studies have established strong correlations between cell phone usage and accidents. A study of Canadian drivers with ce...

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... people were found outside, and were socializing face to face. Now, with e-mail, instant messaging, and cell phones, you"re more likely to find adults behind the screen of a computer or tapping away at their cell phones than enjoying the last few moments of daylight outside chatting with their neighbors. The usefulness of ... a cell phone is determined by your situation. Most theater patrons turn off their cell phones as a sign of courtesy to both the performers and the other ... is a place to escape the day to day world, not an arena to conduct business. School is another place where ce...

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... is rare to walk down College Walk and not see at least a quarter, or more, people talking on their cell phones while they walk. Shouldn't these people want to know whether they are increasing the likelihood of fatal brain cancer each extra second they stay ... cause and effect relationship that he drew up lacked facts. The main argument against him is that brain cancers take many years to develop, and cell phones hadn't been around that long, so her cancer could not be completely contributed to her wife's cancer, although it could have contributed partially. ... procedure and his sampl...

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... When you're driving down the road you expect to see a lot of things including cell phones, but when is having a cell phone get dangerous? For some people out there they think to themselves that its okay to talk on the phone with and with out a head set. They ... and you going to get some food on the way. So you stop by McDi's and pick up a double cheese burger combo and start eating the u turn on you cell and start talking and eating and driving all at once. Freeze, nope not happening, this is a 100% guaranteed kill some one situation. So continue going down the road ... the same time.....

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... now making them in bright colors that appeal to younger customers. But besides the fact that cellular phones are fashionable, teenagers today have a viable reason to own a cellular phone. It is true that cell phones can be expensive. Furthermore, the teen may use the phone unnecessarily for personal reasons. But a ... you can call anyone in the family for free. With these incentives available, a teenager can have a cell phone available to them without being too much of a financial burden to the parent. Cell phones allow parents to keep track of their teenager's whereabouts. Families are ...

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... even if they're not sporting some fancy new model. That's why we've compiled this definitive list of the main advantages and disadvantages of cell phones. Whether you're a current owner nodding your head in agreement or a late adopter looking for the lowdown, we hope this article helps you ... an mp3 player, digital camera, phone, and GPS all in your pockets at the same time – at least comfortably. Fortunately for you, today's cell phones mean that's not a problem anymore. It's been our go-to calculator and flashlight for at least the past decade and a smartphone is probably the only ...

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... used by all sorts of people for all sorts of different reasons. but did you know that your phone puts off RF radiation from the antenna. More the less phones are dangerous while driving because your not paying attention to the road for instance when you are trying to dial a number and look at the road at the same time ... the microwaves into your body at much higher intensitie. EXPLAIN How to avoid this is to get a roof mount antenna for your cellular phone and get a hand set for your cell phone. to premite the phone from being close to your body. Here are a few tips ...

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... your provider has no service there. When you are in a large city or town, cell phones will work perfectly for you. The quality of the signal in cell phones depends on whether you are inside a huge building or standing outside. When you are in certain types of buildings, most cell phones do not have service other than analog roam, but when you are outside then the ... signal before the quality is diminished. For example, if you are in a crowded area with a lot of people on cell phones you may have a very limited chance at catching a signal. That is one limitation of cell phones. Regular ...

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... it for more personal reasons (www.nhtsa.dot.gov). The rapid increase of users is mainly due to the increasingly smaller size and growing capabilities. Cell phones have gone from something as large as a briefcase or a backpack to something that will fit into your back pocket. This makes them much ... more convenient and so they are used more. Today many families are replacing their home phones with cellular phones. It is not uncommon for sixth grade students to have their own cell phones. Obviously, they are very popular. Nine percent of all users are age twenty-four and younger. ... is ...

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... new technology on human health. One of the leading new factors is the technology of cell phones, which is predicted to have more than 1.3 billion worldwide users by the 2005. Cell phones have been of the fastest growing industries. Today most people have portable phones in their home, and/or cell phones. Theses devices are connecting people in convenient ways as their cost declines with the expand ... can hear. Tests have been done by the Microwave institute of Zhejiang Medical University that show the effects of exposure to environmental electromagnetic fields (EMFs) EMFs are used in t...

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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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... . It seems that life was a little less complicated. Now with the new technology almost everyone has a cell phone. Many times I am sitting in a theater and someone's cell phone will ring at the most awkward moment. It is a big inconvenience to the other viewers of the movie. Cell phones are a very beneficial advance in technology; however, they are complicating our everyday lives. Just imagine sitting ... places that makes it a nuisance to many bystanders. Almost everyone aging from 12 and older has a cell phone. Ben Charney states, "But with cell phones being used by roughly one in three...

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... today's society a social phenomenon that has swiftly taken our society by storm would be the new rave for having a cell phone. Where did this demand for cell phones come from? Is this cell phone hysteria is due to the change in technology or the change in society, or is it both? Everywhere you ... eliminates the need for rolodex" or an address book because cell phones store all your phone numbers in them for faster and more convenient access. Not only are cell phones useful they are also a big part of fitting in. Society makes cell phones sleeker and cooler sounding to appeal to people o...

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... the road decreases but increases of risk in killing or hurting themselves. Last year in California, at least 4,699 reported accidents were blamed on drivers using cell phones, and those crashes killed 31 people and injured 2,786, according to a recent analysis by The Times. Also, a few weeks ago the California Highway ... wheel at all times and avoid talking on the phone too long. In 2001, New York became the first state to ban motorists from using cell phones without hands-free devices. Fines are about $100 and after months of issuing only warnings, police began writing tickets in Mar...

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... .com). Cooper realizes that his asperations are still very far in the future, but we have already seen hints of his dream in today's cell phones. The head set has become the new trendy toy acessory for the cell phone. This hands free tool allows individuals to voice dial numbers and speak hands free. Research firm Gartner Dataquest has recorded that, "423 million ... handsets were sold to consumers in 2002 and some 1 billion people around the world now have cell phones" (Wired.com). With the demand for cell phone accessories such as the headset, Cooper's dream could become a reality soon...

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... . Once the idea of a phone that could be taken everywhere caught on a bigger market opened. There was now a demand for cell phones, and with this the prices dropped and the people came. Today cell phones have come a long way from their earlier counterparts. They have become Increasingly smaller and there performance has improved. Not only will the most powerful business people carry them but ... also the little lady down the road. Even now, parents are giving their children cell phones so that they will have it in case of an emergency. It almost seems as though the entire world has gone ...

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... need to contact people before and after school, then you shouldn't have a problem with leaving you cell phone in your car or locker. Do not think this opinion is only one sided though. Cell phones in class is a distraction, but what, if any, advantages are their to having access to outside ... By the way, these people were capable of creating advanced homemade bombs, they could probably take out the land phone lines. There are ZERO cell phones in the school as well. The first thing that will be people will risk their lives to gain access to a land line for they ... is not ever worth a ...

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... being aware of the habits we have developed. Many of these drivers have dangerous habits. The following are dangerous to do while driving: drinking or eating while driving, talking on cell phones, driving without their head lights on, and not wearing a seatbelt. There are a number of accidents that occur everyday as the direct result of eating and drinking while driving. Coffee, hot ... for "hands free" talking. Having your phone plugged into your car's stereo can still be a distraction. It is still undetermined whether using this method is a safer practice than using a handheld phones....

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... this civilization without having to have some knowledge of it. Whether it be a computer, a palm pilot, or one of the most popular devices today; the cell phone. At the moment cellular telephones are owned by more than 50 million Americans. This alone is a good enough reason to learn how to use such a ... popular apparatus. One of the more widespread phones of today is the Nokia. To introduce the basics of a cell phone to an inexperienced user, the Nokia 3390 is a sound choice to utilize. The first step to personalizing your phone ... time of day at the top right, a "Menu" button at the...

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