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Do you think cell phones should be banned from cars?
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Realtor, BHG I don’t think they should be banned, but I do think people should make a conscious effort not to be on the phone all the time. Now with the iPhone 4s, I am able to use my headset to dictate texts. There’s still a risk of distraction, but that can happen if you eat in the car or spill coffee, too.
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Entrepreneur No. I text and drive, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been in an accident in my life. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m able to look at the road and text at the same time. Not everyone is able to do that. I think eating and driving is actually more distracting; I never do that.
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The winter months are typically a challenging time for blood collection due to busy holiday schedules and inclement weather. But the need for blood is constant. The American Red Cross invites you to visit its Pleasanton Blood Donation Center. In addition to collecting whole blood, the center has recently expanded to collect double red cells and plateletsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;making it a convenient destination for local blood donors of all types. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. You can do your part to help save a life by donating blood at your local Red Cross. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
Release coordinator I do. I try not to use my phone, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been pulled over for simply checking a missed call or taking an emergency call from my mother. In terms of the general population, I do think that they should be banned.
Brad Kygar Helicopter pilot No. GPS is far too important, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary to be able to reach out or be reached in the event of an emergency.
Lauren Youngsma Student I think you should have to keep it off, and when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done driving you can look at it. If you see calls or texts coming in, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be too tempted to look at it if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turned on.
Pleasanton Blood Donation Center 5556-B Springdale Avenue - Near the Stoneridge Mall Donate Whole Blood or Double Red Cells Monday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Donate Platelets Friday - Monday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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