Hands off the cell phone or pay the fine

Posted June 23rd, 2008 by ucansue

Hands off the cell phone or pay the fine is expressed in a San Diego Union Tribune article written by staff writer Pauline Repard. She presents the difference in rules for teens and adults and points out how ironic it is that legally adult drivers are not barred from sending text messages even though they are barred from talking on the phone while driving. Californians can kiss $97 per offense good-bye if they get caught not following the rules. It does seem odd that one can drive while eating a double-decker cheeseburger, drinking a milkshake, putting on make-up, shaving, disciplining kids in the back seat, and letting the dog sit in your lap. As long as you're obeying the rest of the rules of the road, you aren't stopped. It seems odd that this single aspect was chosen to enforce when the rationale was supposed to be paying total attention to the road.

Oh well, I guess I'm not privy to the logic of the state or federal government. But, I'm going to follow the law and not give another $97 to the state or to the local municipality.

And you?

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I attended the Afterwork

On April 11th, 2009 charmingirl says:

I attended the Afterwork Masterworks version of this concert on Wednesday and found myself thinking some of the same thoughts. As a trumpet player myself, the main draw was Mr. Martin on the Brandenburg. He played wonderfully, but yes, quietly throughout, and he was positioned to play towards the side of the stage rather than the front. The net effect bedroom furniture was that the trumpet was thoroughly blended with sexy lingerie lingerie the ensemble rather than sparkling on its own on a plane above it. I don't know if that's considered the more musically authentic approach, but it certainly was less satisfying.

This is a good idea because

On January 16th, 2009 Rey Q. says:

This is a good idea because almost all of us today are fond of using cell phones. Mobile Phones are very useful to us because it serves as a tool for us to communicate to people easily but sometimes although it has a great help, it can also bring us to peril. Today, it seems every teenager owns or at least wants a cell phone, an MP3 player, and the latest trends out there. Raising a teen is a huge task for almost every parent. But should we give in to their every demand and support all their “wants?” Is getting a payday loan and providing them with everything they want, the way to go? Or should we teach teens the appropriate ways to earn what they want? I found an article that suggests ways a teen can make their own money by doing simple things like shoveling snow. For more ideas on raising teens, visit the payday loan blog at PersonalMoneyStore.com.

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