Technologically Distracted

Cell phones and texting.
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Cell Phones

According to the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association, 84% of Americans own a cell phone. Not surprised? Well, did you know drivers talking on their cell phones are four times more likely than those not on phones to have a car wreck?

Text Messaging

Browse through contacts, think about what you want to say, concentrate on where each letter is on your phone, T9 isn't picking up on your word, scroll through options, send message; when did you have a chance to look back up at the road? Texting while driving increases your risk of a crash by six times.

Pedestrians

Cell phones and texting are not just dangerous on the road, but believe it or not, while walking. Dual-tasking slows reaction time. Some people may pride themselves in multi-tasking, but when you are spreading your concentration over multiple activities, you choose what tasks you are thinking about the most. For instance, walking home and talking on the phone. Concentration is divided between walking, holding the phone, the conversation, the stop lights, and the road. What stops you from walking into oncoming traffic?

Source: www.apa.org/monitor/2009/02/dangerous.html

Jobs and the Economy

Graduate from high school, go to college, get a job, THE job you have been working toward for as long as you can remember. In this economy, you've got to keep up with the current technology in order to compete with all those other employment-seeking individuals.

Portable technologies are becoming an essential in today's world. Meant for convenience and enjoyment, but proving to decrease awareness in potentially harmful situations.