D. Stussy wrote:
> "4phun" <vic.healey@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:a0b876b8-64d5-410e-9e83-89eff4583cde@m44g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
>> I came across an article that will be published tomorrow in the NY
>> Times about cellphones. It is extremely long and very informative
>> about the future marketing of cellphones globally. Nokia is trying
>> hard to be a leader by examining cultural needs of potential
>> customers. The future ideal global phone suggested and described near
>> the end of the article is remarkably close to the Apple iPhone in its
>> current design. Go figure.
>>
>> Can the Cellphone Help End Global Poverty? [links]
>
> Wrong. The cell phone will CAUSE global poverty. Look at the rates they
> charge us! ;-)
>
>

In that case, the only defense would seem to be buying stock in Verizon
Wireless!