In 2007, 81 percent of the U.S. population owned a cell phone, a 20 percent increase compared to 2002.” In a current figures according to MSNBC Sullivan (2008), “The cell phone industry, ... has some 137 million paying customers in the United States…” The growth for phone ownership is off the charts and along with the enormous sales of the units, technology has kept pace. Cell phones of 2008 have gadgets integrated to make them more desirable and can be as powerful as a laptops with some accessories. Cell phones include a variety of useable devices ranging from cameras, GPS, text messaging, mp3 players and access to the internet. With all this built into a device that will fit into the palm, According to Compu-KISS (2008),
Scientific research suggests that cell phone use may cause cancer, disrupt pacemakers, decrease fertility, damage DNA, and Increase the risk of traffic accidents. III. Key Topics · Studies have shown an association between cell phone use and the development of Glioma. Which is a type of cancer. According to one media-study there is a “consistent pattern” that connects cell phone use and the risk of developing brain cancer.
The Immune system normally functions to protect against foreign invaders by sending out certain cells that attack and destroy the ailment affecting your body, like an infection or a cold. But with lupus the immune system becomes hyperactive that the immune system begins attacking the body itself. What happens is the immune system sends out what is called B cells to attack an infection, but in Lupus the B cells live longer then they should. These B cells produce an antibody,
The increasing prevalence of digital technology has created widespread debate of the implications of excessive use of mobile phones. Since being introduced into society, mobile phones have received much media attention as considerable debates arise in questioning the supposed dangers of overusing them. In conjunction with research carried out by Brainhealth research project, Dr. Bland’s feature article “Too much information” argues that the overexposure of mobile phones can put Australians at the risk of ‘brain burnout.’ Accompanied by a cartoon, the article seeks to make Australians more aware of the dangers posed mobile phones. The author employs a confident but balanced tone to stress to his audience about the risks associated with overexposure of mobile phones. Bland use of inclusive language such as “our”,” we” and “I” allow him to create a sense of community between his audience and himself.
Drugs are chemicals; they work in the brain by tapping into the brain’s communication system and interfering with the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information. Drugs, such as amphetamine or cocaine, can cause the nerve cells to release abnormally large amounts of natural neurotransmitters or prevent the normal recycling of these brain chemicals. The disruption produces a highly amplified message disrupting communication channels. It also has a difference in effect which can be described as the difference between someone whispering into your ear and someone shouting into a microphone. Addiction is a brain disease because it has so many different type of effects that disrupt the brain
I believe radiation is slowly changing the world as we know it. Although it can be harmful or even deadly; scholars have come to recognize that the benefits greatly outweigh any contributing negative factors. Studies involving radiation have already brought so many more solutions into the equation, cancer being the largest on the scale. Further studies will hopefully shed more light on the unknown and provide us with even more treatment types. Only time will tell, but we are constantly on a hunt for knowledge, so I believe radiation will continue to play a major role in our world’s future
The popularity of internet music distribution has increased and in 2009 more than a quarter of all recorded music industry revenues worldwide are now coming from digital channels. [12] However, as The Economist reports, "paid digital downloads grew rapidly, but did not begin to make up for the loss of revenue from CDs. "[9] The 2008 British Music Rights survey[13] showed that 80% of people in Britain wanted a legal P2P service, however only half of the respondents thought that the music's creators should be paid. The survey was consistent with the results of earlier research conducted in the United States, upon which the Open Music Model was based. [14] According to Nielson Soundscan, by 2009 CDs accounted for 79 percent of album sales, with 20 percent coming from digital downloads, representing both a 10 percent drop and gain for both formats in 2
The phone has a full Qwerty keyboard at the bottom and screen on the top, this design was such a success other cell phone companies started to copy the design. Another feature that stands out is Blackberry messenger, which is refer to BBM. There was so many sales that Blackberry could start their own messenger that Blackberry users only could use. As the years went on Blackberry was nicknamed “crack berry” because the phone was very addictive. On a CBC special show announced that Blackberry was Canada 18th greatest invention ever.
Studies show that African Americans have a major say in the ups and down of the mobile service providers. The NNPA studies showed that African-Americans use more than double the amount of mobile phone voice minutes compared to White people (1,298 minutes a month vs. 606). African-Americans also send or receive on average 907 text messages a month. The report also said that 33% of all African-Americans own a smart phone. This evidence is also seen greatly among African American teens.
Drivers using cellular phones are four times more likely to have an accident than other drivers. Steer clear of aggressive drivers. Aggressive drivers may be responsible for more deaths than drunk drivers. Never approve overuse of alcohol. Drunken behavior is dangerous and is also very serious.