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Cell phones...Conveniently dangerous

Written by: Chintua Alozie

Article Overview: April 3rd,2009 marked the 36th anniversary of the cellphone. A man named Martin Cooper placed the first call ever on a cell phone when he was at Motorola, as Gen. Mgr.Communications Div. The first cell phone was the size of we remember a satellite telephone looking like. How far we have come since then! Today, you can fit a cell phone in the palm of your hand(try that with a satellite phone. Today, billions of cell phones are in use worldwide, from your urban cities to the most remote corners of the world. Cell phones are very convenient. Perhaps too convenient. Many accident fatalities on the road are attributable to drivers talking while they drive. Even pedestrians are oblivious as they cross the streets, yapping away on their cells. Don't lose your head as you use this technological marvel called the cell phone....stay tuned.

Cell phones...Conveniently dangerous

While the advent of the cell phone technology is revolutionary and key in conducting business on the go, safety should be paramount while driving. Besides the posssibility of accidents or in the worst case scenario, fatallly injuring someone in the process, it can also be monetarily costly. Police departments nationwide are cracking down and aggresively ticketing drivers talking and driving without hands-free devices. Afterall, we are in business to provide service to the public and make money, not "donate' to police departments(unless of course they are asking for donations) So, use your cell phones with care while walking, drivng.

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