Cell Phones, E-devices & Teens + Cal Thomas Speaks

Whimsy

From Omaha World Herald (2/3):  "New studies say no need to hang up the cellphone. Two government studies that bombarded rats & mice w/cellphone radiation found a weak link to some heart tumors, but federal regulators said don't worry. It is safe to use your device."  Results of federal studies are always so reassuring.

OWH (7/21):  "Study links attention disorder, copious amounts of screen time. What with all the swiping, scrolling, snap-chatting, surfing & streaming that consume the adolescent mind, American parents might well watch their teens & wonder whether any sustained thought is even possible.
          "New research supports that worry suggesting that teens who spend more time toggling among a growing number of digital media platforms exhibit a mounting array of attention difficulties & impulse-control problems."  Good news for junior high & high school teachers.

Wit & Wisdom of Cal Thomas *

* One of my 2 favorite partisan pundits **
** The other is Jonah Goldberg.

"From column in OWH (1/14):  "Politicians, & even some celebrities, promote dependence on government, not self-reliance, because it increases their power. Unfortunately, in too many cases, while their power increases, yours decreases by way of higher taxes, greater debt & more regulations on business & individuals. No politician or celebrity can make anyone's life better. If they could, they would have done so by now.
          "People who look to Washington & Hollywood for deliverance are always disappointed in the end. It is the ultimate tragedy of misplaced faith & there is no 'god from the machine' capable of making such a tragedy end well."