The document discusses both the positives and negatives of cell phone usage. It notes that while cell phones provide connectivity and access to information, overuse can lead to social isolation and dangerous behaviors like texting while driving. The document also outlines the costs associated with cell phones and how their design has evolved from early "brick" phones to small pocket-sized devices. In conclusion, it argues that while cell phones are necessary in modern life, users must avoid the potential negative impacts on health, safety, and relationships.

1. PRESENTED BY: JESSE KERR & PAUL PILON

2. CELL PHONES WILL DESTROY OUR PLANET
• TEXTING AND TALKING WHILE DRIVING
• SOCIAL ISOLATION
• COSTS OF CELL PHONES
• EVERYDAY LIFE WITH A CELL PHONE
• POSISITVES THAT COME FROM OWNING CELL PHONES
• EVOLUTION OF THE CELL PHONE

3. TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
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Texting while driving is the act of composing, sending, reading text messages,
email, or making other similar use of the web on a mobile phone while operating
a motor vehicle. The practice has been viewed by many people and authorities as
dangerous. It has also been ruled as the cause of some motor vehicle accidents,
and in some places has been outlawed or restricted. Texting while driving leads
to increased distraction behind the wheel.

4. TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
• VERY DANGEROUS FOR YOU AND OTHER DRIVERS
• ILLEAGAL IN ALL OF CANADA …
• CAN RECEIVE A FINE OF $155.00
• IN SOME PROVINCES YOU WILL RECEIVE UP TO 4 DEMERIT POINTS
• IN 2010, THE OPP CHARGED 8,522 DRIVERS UNDER SECTION 78.1 OF
THE HTA FOR USING A HAND-HELD DEVICE WHILE DRIVING
• POLICE BEGAN ENFORCING THE NEW DISTRACTION LEGISLATION IN
JANUARY 2010
• IN 2010, THERE WERE 7,733 COLLISIONS ON OPP-PATROLLED ROADS
WHERE THE DRIVER WAS DEEMED TO BE
INATTENTIVE/DISTRACTED, RESULTING IN 35 DEATHS, 1,040 INJURIES
AND CONSIDERABLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

5. WALKING AND TEXTING
• DANGEROUS (WALKING ONTO THE STREET WITHOUT LOOKING)
• INCONSIDERATE IN SOME CASES (BUMPING INTO OTHERS)
• ILLEAGAL IN NEW JERSEY ($85.00 FINE)
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6. SOCIAL ISOLATION
• SIT AT HOME TEXTING INSTEAD OF GOING
OUT AND INTERATING WITH FRIENDS
• HANGING OUT WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY
AND SPENDING MOST OF THE TIME
TEXTING OTHER PEOPLE.
• NEW CELL PHONES ALLOW FOR SOCIAL
NETWORKING, PEOPLE SPEND TIME AT
WORK OR WITH FRIENDS EXPLORING
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES WITH THEIR
CELL PHONES.
WHAT IS SOCIAL ISOLATION?
Social isolation is when a person withdraws from interaction with other people. Social
isolation can contribute to, or be caused by mental health disorders in people

7. CELL PHONE COSTS
• ACTUAL DEVICE COST RANGES FROM $100-$850
• PLANS RANGE FROM $20.00 - $100.00+ PER MONTH
• IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR PLAN THERE ARE FEE’S ASSOCIATED
WITH THAT ASWELL
• IN SOME CASES FAMILY’S PAY FOR A HOUSE PHONE, THEIR CELL
PHONE AND EVEN THEIR CHILDS CELL PHONE; WE USED TO GET BY
WITH JUST HOUSE PHONES.
• IF YOU ARE STUCK IN A CONTRACT AND YOUR PHONE IS DAMAGED
YOU FACE THE DECISION OF PAYING CANCELATIONS FEE’S FOR THE
CONTRACT OR BUYING A NEW PHONE
• OR IF YOU CHOSE TO PAY A MONTHY FEE YOU CAN HAVE IT REPLACED
FOR A LOWER FEE … GET THE JOKE

8. EVERYDAY LIFE WITH A CELL PHONE
A MOBILE PHONE (ALSO KNOWN AS A CELLULAR PHONE, CELL PHONE AND
A HAND PHONE) IS A DEVICE THAT CAN MAKE AND RECEIVE TELEPHONE
CALLS OVER A RADIO LINK WHILST MOVING AROUND A WIDE GEOGRAPHIC
AREA. IT DOES SO BY CONNECTING TO A CELLULAR NETWORK PROVIDED BY
A MOBILE PHONE OPERATOR, ALLOWING ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC
TELEPHONE NETWORK.
EVERYDAY USES OF A CELL PHONE
• TEXT MESSAGING
• PICTURE MESSAGING
• EMAIL
• INTERNET ACCESS
• BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
• GAMING
• PHOTOGRAPHY

9. POSITIVES THAT COME FROM
OWNING A CELL PHONE
• HAVING ACCESS TO A TELEPHONE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
• CONDUCTING BUSINESS, IF YOU HAVE A GOOD IDEA YOU WOULD LIKE
TO SHARE WITH YOUR BOSS YOU CAN CONTACT HIM/HER AT THAT
MOMENT AND NOT HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THEM NEXT
• KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHEREVER
THEY ARE
• PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU VIA TEXT, PHONE CALL OR EMAIL
WHEREVER YOU ARE AS LONG AS YOUR PHONE IS CHARGED AND HAS
SERVICE
• YOU ARE ABLE TO LOOK UP INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET THE
MOMENT YOU NEED IT

10. EVOLUTION OF THE CELL PHONE
THE CELL PHONE HAS EVOLVED FROM A “BRICK” THAT CAN ONLY MAKE
PHONE CALLS TO A SMALL POCKETABLE DEVICE THAT CAN BE USE FOR
ALMOST EVERYTHING

11. CONCLUSION
IN CONCLUSION THE CELL PHONE IS A VERY USEFUL PIECE OF
TECHNOLOGY. IT IS A NESSESITY TO KEEP UP IN TODAY’S FAST PACED
WORLD; AND WITHOUT IT MANY PEOPLE WOULD FEEL LOST AND LIKE
SOMETHING WAS MISSING. THE NEGATIVE AFFECTS ARE WHAT WE NEED
TO LEARN TO AVOID. IF WE DON’T LEARN TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE
AFFECTS IT IS VERY POSIBLE THAT THE CELL PHONE COULD BE THE
CAUSE OF DESTUCTION OF OUR PLANET.

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