Crackdown on cell phones on public transit ignites debate
Apr 17 12:43 PM US/Eastern
By WILLIAM J. KOLE
Associated Press Writer
VIENNA, Austria (AP) - The world has never been more connected, but in some corners, it's developing a real hang-up over the ubiquitous cell phone.
Taking a cue from France's national railway, which offers phone-free "zen zones" on high-speed trains, Austria's second-largest city this week began ordering public transit commuters to keep their phones on silent mode.
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http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D903NTT80&show_article=1
[ http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/17/europe/EU-GEN-Europe-Cell-Phone-Backlash.php ]
Informant: Mark G.
By WILLIAM J. KOLE
Associated Press Writer
VIENNA, Austria (AP) - The world has never been more connected, but in some corners, it's developing a real hang-up over the ubiquitous cell phone.
Taking a cue from France's national railway, which offers phone-free "zen zones" on high-speed trains, Austria's second-largest city this week began ordering public transit commuters to keep their phones on silent mode.
Read More...
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D903NTT80&show_article=1
[ http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/17/europe/EU-GEN-Europe-Cell-Phone-Backlash.php ]
Informant: Mark G.
rudkla - 18. Apr, 05:40
