Newspaper Log- Thursday April 29th

In today's paper, I read a few articles. One of the most interesting was about cell phone apps that can block you from texting or calling people while driving. It uses your phone's GPS system to calculate how fast you are moving and when it registers at over 5 mph, it locks the phone so you can't text or call. I think it's a pretty good idea for people who want to have the app to keep them safe and undistracted while driving. I can't exactly get this app since I don't have a phone that allows applications, but I think it's a fairly good idea.

Another great article I read was about the languages of New York City. One man can only speak his language, mamuju to his brother or when he goes back home because no one speaks it anymore. The article states that there are over 800 languages spoken in NYC alone... that is insane! To help keep small languages alive, a guy named Professor Kaufman has created an Endangered Language Alliance. I think this is a great idea since there are so many languages spoken in the world that are sometimes forgotten about.

The last article I read was about Toyota recalling yet ANOTHER vehicle. This time, it's the 2003 sequoia because it's going to upgrade the stability control system. Toyota really needs to get in shape...