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    from a cell phone. Martin Cooper, vice president of Motorola, walked out of a Manhattan building and made the first cellular network call from a DynaTAC phone. The first call was made to Bell Labs, Motorola’s largest competitor in the mobile marketing business. (Cheng, 2013) Cooper’s phone call started a trend in which technology constantly evolves. From the Motorola DynaTAC to the iPhone 5S, the mobile phone has evolved since the large, bulky device made in 1973. The very first cell phone was released

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    Disadvantages Cell Phones

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    use of cell phones. Although they are very useful, the creation and development of cell phones have been both a gift and a curse. Having a cell phone in class can be beneficial for the student when it comes to urgent communicating. Cell phones provide a swift way to reach out to a person if a problem occurred in someone's family. However, the downside of having a cell phone in class is that it causes many distractions for the student, classmates, and the teacher. The usage of cell phones is creating

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    A question of my interest is are individuals becoming more attached to their cell phone? Cellphones in the past were more simple, where in the past would serve as a tool to use in case of an emergency, whether if it was to make a phone call if stranded somewhere or simply to make calls to family or friends. Now cell phones have evolved to have a multitude of uses now as they have the internet, different applications to meet the individual’s entertainment/needs (dating apps, school apps, news apps

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    Dangers Of Cell Phones

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    convenience. Even though cell phones can be used as navigators and for quick communication. They can still lead us to car crashes and death departures in families. In most cases, cell phones being the chief culprit. Cell phone use in the car can cause brain distractions, addiction towards drivers and deteriorate driving skills. Altogether these reasons show that cell phone usage should be banned while driving, in order to prevent death and unnecessary trauma. Firstly, cell phones should be banned because

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    The Dangers of Cell Phones Are cell phone dangerous? Are they a distraction? The answer to both those questions is Yes! Cell phones have advanced greatly since the turn of the century. With the advancement of cellular technology cell phones have become a staple in our every day lives. Have they become a dangerous distraction? Our kids are spending more time with the cell phones than their families and friends. Cell phones have been a major factor in 52% of car accidents from 2009 to 2011. With the

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    Eliminating Cell Phones

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    The county is thinking about eliminating cell phones from all schools. Eliminating cell phones is a wonderful idea. Students should not be allowed to use cell phones in school because they are a distraction, they can lead to bullying, and students are more likely to cheat. Firstly, cell phones are a huge distraction. When a student has their cell phone on their desk or in their pocket, they are more likely to pick it up and use it. When using the cell phone not only is that student distracted, it

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    Cell phones have become a shield where individuals can hide behind when they are trying to avoid human interaction. Thus, there is a sense of comfort when one is holding their phone. This becomes troublesome as it takes away from personal connections that could have otherwise been made when one puts down their phone (Lepp, Li, & Barkley, 2016, p. 407). However, there are times where cell phones can be beneficial for maintaining relationships, such as when one cannot meet face-to-face and when one

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    Cell Phone Malpractice

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    like texting. The use of cell phones has become the most debated issue in driving. Many whom text or call others while driving know that they are endangering not only themselves but others surrounding them. With knowledge of their malpractice, several decide to use their phones anyway, wreaking havoc on our technologically inclined society. Over the last ten years, the role of the cell phone has grown to a necessity. People who don't have access to or don't own cell phones have been severally "handicapped"

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    Are Cell Phones Bad

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    Are Phones As Dirty As Door Handles? Sophie Rickey Bio 104 911 Introduction: Humans tend to not realize how much bacteria we come into contact with every single day. Today, humans are constantly connected to their cell phones and take them everywhere. Phones harbor a ridiculous amount of bacteria when not cleaned correctly and frequently. Phones can even be home to dangerous diseases like MRSA and skin infections (South University 2013). Everyday, we humans, take our phones everywhere, even into

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    Cell Phones Stolen

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    happens when a cell phone is stolen? What are the struggles that we encounter when we lose the comfort of having the cell phone with us at all times? In this essay I will discuss the causes of having a cell phone stolen and the effects that it has on our daily lives. Society has become so dependent of cells phones. Being able to reach out and touch a device that will instantly connect to the world is sometimes taken for granted. One problem that is shared among many who possess a cell phone is the action

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