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Cell Phones
Best ways to use them
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By Denessa Bachelor
One of the best forms of communication known to man is
also one of the biggest distractions in an ever-evolving, growing world.
Everywhere you turn, there’s someone on a cell phone.
A day can’t go by when someone isn’t talking on it in his car, on the street
or taking pictures with it. Welcome to our ever more wired world!
The attractions
There are many reasons for the cell phone craze but a big one is
convenience. It is a great way to keep in touch with a distant friend or
call for an emergency. The small size allows you to take it everywhere. And
cell phones today can do much more. They let you play games, check e-mail
and take pictures, maybe at the same time. Some even have built-in pocket
computers.
The dangers
The worst problem is talking while driving. This can distract you from the
road. Your eyes move away from the road while dialing, so you risk crashing.
It is still controversial, but some studies show long
term use of cell phones may cause brain tumors or other cancers. Many
millions of people have been using cell phones for years without trouble.
The concern is that cordless phones communicate with low-level microwave
radiation. This penetrates human tissue. www.ehso.com/ehshome/cellphonecancer.php
Make yourself safe
It is always better to be safe than sorry. With cell phone radiation, the
dangers may not be huge but it’s better to play it safe. Here are a few
tips:
• Use an earpiece so you can hold the phone away from your head. This
reduces possible radiation danger from it being close to your brain.
• You can also protect yourself by using an external antenna in the car.
• Use speed dialing - keep your hands on the wheel.
The isolation
As useful as cell phones can be, they don’t take the place of human
companionship. If most of your socializing is on the phone, you may even
lose some of your skills to communicate face to face with others.
Don’t let technology interfere with human needs, such as in-person
connections. It’s good to spend "face time" with your friends and loved
ones.
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