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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 Samsung now offering free fire extinguishers with cell phone purchase Ned Hickson Technology is great. Except, of course, when it explodes in your pants. I've never really liked cell phones to begin with, and now that they've started self-detonat- ing, I like them even less. According to a news article sent in by Susan Grigsby of Alpharetta, Ga., Samsung has launched an investigation into why its Note 7 phones are bursting into flames — a fea- ture Samsung officials say wasn't supposed to become available until next year. As you might expect, cell phone sales have “dipped slightly” as a result of these incidents. That’s because lux- uries like instant messaging, Internet access and live video feeds don’t mean much if your cell phone suddenly ignites into flames, turning your morning commute into a flaming lap dance and an appearance on The World’s Wildest Police Chases. It would be different if exploding cell phones were an optional feature, i.e., for an extra charge, you, as a cell phone customer, had the option of detonating someone else's cell phone with the press of a button when they get annoying. “Hello? That’s okay-the movie just started. What? Really? No way. And what did SHE say?” “WARNING! D ETONATION SEQUENCE HAS BEEN INITIATED ! B EGINNING COUNTDOWN ! F IVE ..! F OUR ..!” “Hey — you mind if I call you back? My phone’s about to explode.” While Samsung officials are blaming defective batter- ies as the root cause of Exploding Cell Phone Syndrome, I have to disagree. The fact is, cell phones are simply being asked to do too much and, because of it, are Fanny wants to ‘Put a Spell On You’ at Oct. 28 show Florence’s first drag queen, Jason Wood’s Fanny Rugburn, is playing her next show, “I Put A Spell on You,” on Friday, Oct. 28, at Class Act Theatre, 509 Kingwood St. No children will be allowed at this uncensored event. Tickets are $10 at the door, cash only. Themed conces- sions will be available to enjoy in the lobby before and after the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m., leaving plenty of time after the one-hour show for people to head to City Lights Cinemas, 1930 Highway 101, to buy tickets for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” playing at 9 p.m. Prepare for quite the trick- or-treat with Fanny as she “casts a spell” in the kitchen, enchants you with her voice, curses people’s Halloween costumes and more. Join Fanny for some Halloween fun, demonstra- tions and audience participa- tion. Costumes are encouraged. Wood debutted Fanny at having a total melt down. I’ve had my cell phone for five years, which by today’s stan- dards means it should be part of a traveling history exhibit for school children. However, I’ve kept it because it provides me with all the functions I need in a cell phone: I can call people. People can call me. I can hang up on people. That’s all I’m really look- ing for in a cell phone. If I wanted to play games and Facebook my friends, I’d just stay at work. Comparatively, the life expectancy of today’s cell phones is about one year. That’s assuming everything goes well and you don’t go blind trying to use it, and out of sheer frustration while try- ing to place a call to your ophthalmologist, end up crushing it in your fist like a grape. In most cases, this isn’t covered under warranty. The same thing goes for any dam- age your phone might incur after accidentally triggering a gas-station explosion. That’s right, according to a recent warning from AAA, static discharge from cell phones “has the potential to ignite gas vapors, although it's still safer than if your cell phone actually explodes.” Because of this danger the National Fire Protection Association has offered the following tips to motorists: 1) Avoid using cell phones, laptop computers or portable radios while refueling. And if you happen to be using them all at once, you’re just asking for trouble. Be safe; at least wait until you’re back on the highway. And most importantly, if a fire starts, don’t try to stop it. Leave the area and call some- one. Unless of course that's the reason the fire started in the first place. Ned is a syndicated columnist with News Media Corporation. His latest book, “Pearls of Writing Wisdom: From 16 years as a shucking columnist” is available online at Port Hole Books. 45% OFF Implants NOW FREE CONSULTATION Dr. James Ridley,DDS 206 Nopal Street Florence, OR 97439 See the DentureMaster’s difference, we do it all right here! CALL NOW 541-997-6226 We offer Custom Engraving! Jewelry, Name plates, ID bracelets, Pet tags and more. • Cremation "Urn" Pendants • Sterling Silver Jewelry • Totes • Bibs • Collectible Hand Carved Eggs • Gallery Pieces • Turquoise Jewelry • Glass Art • Earrings • Pendants • Gift items and MORE ON SALE! 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