Reading Reaction Journal #3 - New link between cancer and mobile phone use

Reference:

Fleming, N. (2007, August 30). New link between cancer and mobile phone use. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved on September 18, 2007, from http://www.lexisnexis.com

Summary:

The article discusses a new study of electromagnetic waves from the cell phone. First, the author express that a study finds that the mobile phone signal makes the cell of the bodily tissue break in two. Next, a cancer researcher finds a new result that non-thermal mobile phone radiation still makes a cell divide into two cells. Nevertheless Cancers grow when the body can’t stop too much growth and separation of cells in the wrong place. Finally, the author tells that the research was finished in laboratory conditions. They couldn’t prove directly that radio waves make people get cancer because there are many different that causes occurred in the same time.

Reaction:

I am interested in technology and health. Does an electromagnetic wave make people get cancer? This is a controversial issue in our world. Scientists are studying this unknown field. Although scientists didn’t prove that electromagnetic wave make people have more chances to get cancer, I think there are some relationship between radio waves and cancers. In this modern time people can’t live without cell phone, because it is very convenient for people to connect with anyone. So my opinion is that people shouldn’t use their cell phones for a long time in every call. And keep cell phone away from your body. People can put their cell phone in their bags or purse. This way can reduce people’s contracting directly with cell phone and prevent electromagnetic waves from affecting their bodies. When scientists can’t prove the relationship between radio wave and body health, people should decrease the frequency about using cell phones and keep cells away from their bodies.

by Jeremy

Reading Reaction Journal #2-Dialing for disaster: when employees talk on cell phones while driving.

Reference:

McClellan, C. (2007, July 23). Dialing for disaster: when employees talk on cell phones while driving. Foulston Siefkin LLP. Retrieved on September 3, 2007, from http://www.lexisnexis.com

Summary:

This article discusses the fact that you will easily have a car accident when you make a call while driving. The company especially has to pay attention to the car accidents that are caused by cell phones. If your employees make victim injured in the car accident because they make a call for a customer or receive a call from business, you will pay huge money for the victim. The author provides some examples from some states of lawsuits of big money paid because their employees use cells when driving a call. The author said that there are some methods to prevent this kind of things from happening. For example, the company needs to carry out rules for employees about when they can use cell phones while driving. Employees can’t use cell phone when they are driving. If they want to use a cell phone, they need to pull the car off the road in the right way and use the phone. The emergency call is allowed in any situation. You also need to understand particularly the state laws about using cell phones when driving.

Reaction:

I am very interested in new technological products. Sometimes technological products will make you have some troubles or make someone hurt or die. This article claims that using cell phones when driving is very dangerous. In Taiwan, it is prohibited to use cell phones when driving a car. If you use a cell phone in the car and police see that, you will get an expensive ticket. When I came to Carbondale, I was not used to seeing a driver using a cell phone when driving. I think that it is very dangerous behavior. Why doesn’t the government prohibit it to protect drivers’ lives? Although there is no law to inhibit it, you can protect yourself in order to drive more safely. If you must answer a phone call when you are driving, you need to pull off your car, park it in the a right place and answer the phone call. You are also able to buy an earphone for your cell phone. That is also better way to use a cell phone in the car. In order to have your security, please don’t use cell phones when you are driving a car.

by Jeremy

Reading Reaction Journal - "Apple's Quarterly Earnings Show The iPhone Revolution Is Succeeding"

Reference:

Wagner, M (2007, July 26). Apple's Quarterly Earnings Show The iPhone Revolution Is Succeeding InformationWeek. Retrieved on September 3, 2007, from http://www.informationweek.com

Summary:

This article discusses the fact that Apple’s new product “iPhone” has good sales volume in the first week. Although iPhone has some disadvantages compared with Nokia N95 such as a worse camera and low speed wireless networking, it has advantages such as human-based and easy user interface. Customers like this new Apple cell phone very much. Apple Company hopes iPhone will become its third popular product by the side of Mac and iPod. iPhone will be sold in Europe next quarter and sold in Asia in 2008. They have a big target to sell 10 million by 2008. They have confidence to contend with their competitor with their new-tech platform.

Reaction:

I am very interested in new technological products. I am also very concerned about the hottest cell phone “iPhone.” Before iPhone is sold, there are some different advertisements on TV and on the internet. They just were short advertisment that show the creative function about using iPhone. They attracted the hearts of consumers. I was attracted to this first cell phone from Apple Company. This article proves that Apple Company has succeeded to sell this hottest product “iPhone.” I think if iPhones are sold in another country, there will be a shopping rush. It is regrettable that it was just sold in the U.S, and buying an iPhone requires making a long contract with AT&T. However, there are some disadvantages when it is compared with the smartphone, like a lower megapixel camera and a low speed wireless network. But they are not important for me. The function of iPhone that I love very much is its human-based platform. It is easy to use this phone. I think if Apple Company can fix some disadvantages of the iPhone, it will be a great business for Apple Company and it will help Apple make more money.
by Jeremy

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