Mobile_Phones

MOBILE PHONES A CURSE OR A BLESSING' DEFINATION OF KEY WORDS 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 mobile phone operator. Allowing access to the public telephone network. (en.m.wikipedia.org). A blessing,( also used to refer to bestowing of such ) is the infusion of something with holiness, spiritual redemption, Devine, will or ones hope or approval. A curse(also called execration) is a wish that harm or hurt will be inflicted by any super natural powers, such as spell, a prayer, an imprecation, an execration, magic, witchcraft, god a natural force or a spirit. Brief background When the first mobile phone was released to the public in 1982, not many caught on to the fade, mainly because of the outrageous price and a bulkiness of the first model, but times have changed since then and now this technology is not only a product that sixty percent of the world owns, but it is something you never leave your house without. The first fully automatic mobile phone system was called mobile telephone system or commonly known as the M T A. this was developed by the Ericson company and was commercially released only in Sweden much earlier than one might think;1956. This was the first system of its kind, but the biggest problem and disadvantage of the prototype was that phone had a weight of ninety pounds. This became the main reason of why the prototype did not gain popularity. Later in 1965the M T A evolved into the M T B or better known as the mobile network. The first hand held phone was demonstrated by Dr Martin Cooper of Motorola in 1973 using a hand set weighing around 2.2 pounds (1 kg . in 1983 the dynamic 800x was first to be commercially available. From 1990to 2011 world wide mobile phone subscriptions grew from 12.4 million to over 5.6 billion, penetrating about 70% of the global population and reaching the bottom of the economic pyramid. In addition to telephone, modern mobile also support a wide variety of the other services such as text messaging, mms, email, internet access, short range wire-less communication (infrared, Bluetooth), business applications, gaming and photography. Mobile phones that offer these and more are general computing capabilities are referred as smartphones. Research aim I am conducting this research to find the facts on negative and positive impacts they have on our society. Research Mobile phones a curse or a blessing' Arguably, mobile phones have become one of best gifts that humanity has ever received in the 21st century because of it numerous benefits. It is in fact that that having a mobile phone nowadays is a sort of a necessity and it is an inevitable truth that the mobile industry is taking everyone by storm. A mobile phone is device with so many advantages contributing convenient living for both the old and young generation. Apart from serving as a great medium in telling lies (i.e. both caller and receiver can be deceived since one cannot tell where exactly the other person is), there are so many advantages to the user, this include keeping you in constant with people you consider to be important, help you seek help immediately during emergency cases, and give a sense of being uplifted in the past, lessen your boredom, example listening to your favorite music and as well watching videos, movies through downloading. Also the mobile phones can be used to take wonderful pictures of both happy, sad moments as well as aiding studies through the use of the internet features on the phone. But, is everything about mobile phone a blessing'. Recently a division of the world health organization (WHO) classified cell phones a “possible carcinogens” this means that through no definite link has been established between cellphone use and some form of cancer, there is enough evidence that the group believes more research is needed. Other “possible carcinogens” according to WHO include lead, exhaust from gasoline engines, chloroform and coffee. But the report stated clearly that cell or mobile phones radiation might cause cancer to the human brain. The WHOs international agency for research on cancer has Thirty one scientists from 14 countries, including the United States, spent a week poring over existing studies of which they added radio frequency electromagnetic fields to a long list of "possibly carcinogenic". At the high end of the scale, ionizing, solar, and ultraviolet radiation were classified as "carcinogenic." Wireless phone radiation falls into the third five ranked categories. Given the current state of the available evidence, what do you think' Will you still express contempt to the warnings, or are you worried' Will you change the rules about your kids’ cell phone use because of this' What about your cell phone use' Will you limit your own talking on the cell' One would also prefer to be the new age “Doubting Thomas "who will refuse to believe everything without direct, physical, personal evidence May be you can consider my advice, though it may be difficult in order not for you to turn the mobile phone into a killing machine as proven by science. Nevertheless these tips from my views may help reduce your radiation exposure, if you really prefer to exercise caution; Use a Headset Headsets will help reduce radiation exposure than from a phone pressed to your ear. Another option is to use your speakerphone (behind closed doors, please). If using the phone without a headset, wait for the call to connect before placing the phone next to the ear Text, Don't Talk Text messaging involves less radiation than does making a phone call. (Just don't text while walking, since bumping your head will hurt you much more quickly than any wireless radiation might.) now tied mobile phone radiation to an increased risk of “glioma brain tumors”. Turn It off Even if you check your work e-mail at midnight, there's little need to keep your phone turned on 24/7. (The science may be unclear on mobile phone radiation, but stress and sleep deprivation clearly harm your health.) Instead of keeping your handset by your pillow for a wake-up call, use a dedicated alarm clock. No calls when charging allow your phone to charge fully and return calls later. Better still switch it off before you are tempted to pick when a call comes through whilst charging. Why is it called a curse' Some people say that it is a curse because you have to receive calls from telemarketers while others think that using mobile phones increases the number of accidents. We cannot deny all these facts but the real curse in using mobile phones is that it causes health problems. One of the major side effects of mobile phones is that it causes brain cancer. According to some researches it has appeared that mobile phones emit thermal radiations which are absorbed by the brain. These radiations weaken the brain tissues which lead to brain cancer and increase in blood pressure. Moreover, these radiations also put an effect on the eye-sight of the person. Other than that some researches show that using cell phones builds abnormal cells on human brain. And cure from these health problems are a long term to cure (by Lixie). (www.best –mobiles.com). . Conclusion Indeed mobile phones has contributed immensely to our lives but the blessing and the curse of it turned out to be in the way it has enable us to live in our virtual community and disciplinary measures lined ourselves in the usage of it. People are aware of such serious health problems caused by the use of mobile phone but they are caught up and compelled to use them as life without this gadget will be a life of old ages. What if we can stop using mobile phones' Can we do this' We really need to invent such mobile phones which do not cause these health problems. I regard them as a great blessing, because of the great convenience they bring us. With a mobile phone, you can speak to a person almost whenever and wherever you want. You can keep in contact with a person through some simple thumb exercise instead of a complex lettering process. A mobile phone can also be fashionable and multi-functional. References www.best-mobiles.com Lixie Eunice Achiaa Adjei Nhlanhla Thwala