Mobile phones enhance lives, present challenges as they become embedded in society

Emergency service functions make up only a fraction of the capabilities of mobile phones. Compared to early 2000s cell phones, today’s devices usually include GPS, fitness trackers and an abundance of free information available to users. But, they can also be sources of non-stop distraction and channels that allow for bullying and constant comparison to others. As mobile phones have become more complex over the years, they’ve changed many areas of life. With each advancement, they’ve become more embedded in society.

Bubbles Tea teams up with Bobcats of the Shelter Dogs to encourage dog adoptions

Taylor Mead, general manager at Bubbles Tea and Juice Company in Athens, Ohio, said one of Bubbles’ company values is to engage in its community, and the company’s upcoming fundraiser, “Puppy Hour,” will allow it to do just that.

On Feb. 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Bubbles and Bobcats of the Shelter Dogs, or BOSD, plan to collaborate to host “Puppy Hour,” which is a fundraising event that will benefit the Athens County Dog Shelter. $2 from each drink sale will be donated to the shelter. Addition