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Put Down the Smart Phone

Put Down the Smart Phone

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Celebrated the first Friday in March, tomorrow is “National Day of Unplugging”, a day to disconnect from digital devices.

Chris Conley with US Cellular of Iowa and Nebraska says it seems odd for a wireless company to encourage people to put their phones down….

Conley says people need to reconnect with other people directly….

Conley says they have some good ideas available on their website…

Conley says they hope people take a break to put their digital devices in perspective.

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