"Buck" wrote in message
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Hospitals, government buildings and various other places that don't
allow cell phones automatically turn off cell phones. They seem to be
growing in popularity. The cell phones are designed with that ability
built in for that purpose.

Buck: Interesting; thanks for the info.
Hadn't heard of that feature/service before! Sounds like a good idea for
critical zones. But imagine just 'driving by' a hospital/medical facility
and the cell phone shuts off! :-)
Recently I was walking through a hospital to visit daughter who had just
come from an operation, when my pocketed cell phone rang. I had forgotten to
turn it off when entering the hospital as required; did so without answering
it.
What has worried me a few times is to see someone weaving down the road and
then driving alongside observe them engaged in an animated cell phone
conversation! Love to have a 'jammer' on those few occasions.
Regulation now, in this jurisdiction, is that one is supposed to at least
use a headset, to phone while driving. Not that that IMHO is the whole
answer! The idea being that you keep your hands on the controls and your
head is not canted over holding the cell phone against ones shoulder. Some
statistics indicate, although it's too soon to tell, that accidents
involving cell phone use are 'somewhat' reduced. That makes sense because
despite the increased awareness the regulation is broken more often than
observed, due to lax enforcement.
Its amazing how well cell phones work; even inside steel framed and metal
clad buildings. It's not uncommon to see husband inside
s.market/Wal-mart/COSTCO etc. phone in hand asking wifey "What
size/brand/how much of ... is it that you want etc.".
And now cell phones even take pictures! "Did I show you my new tattoo
......... ". I'm afraid we've become a society of push-buttoners. On one
occasion, here, a cell phone rang during a funeral; and the owner answered
it! Now there's a good use for a jammer. Attach it to the casket and keep it
switched on until the memorial service is over!
Thanks to all for the info in this thread.