Kids with smartphones!?!?!?!

I found an interesting article on Google this morning, "Kids with smart phones: What's the right age?". Throughout the article it was demonstrating a survey that 1,066 parents took. There were three separate surveys for the parents: smart phones, cellphones, and basic handset. Only 66% of the parents believed a child should have a smart phone until they are at the age of 16. 54% of the parents believed that children should receive a regular cellphone at the ages of 13-15. 25% of parents believed children under the age of 12 should receive a basic cellphone.

This has been an issue (for me) seeing children with a cellphone/smartphone. I really don't see the point of a child having a cellphone in the first place. I understand it should be used for "emergencies", but we all know that's a lie. In my opinion teenagers in high school should have a cellphone because we are the ones who stay after class or go over a friend's house more often than the younger kids. I never had a cellphone when I was in elementary or in middle school, I got a smartphone when I was in 10th grade. When I pick up my cousin from elementary school, she tells me that all her friends have cell phones and she feels left out. I feel sorry for the poor girl but the truth is, they don't need a distraction from school right now. For children at a young age I believe that they should be focusing on school more than smart phones or cellphones.
http://gigaom.com/mobile/kids-with-smartphones-whats-the-right-age/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OmMalik+%28GigaOM%3A+Tech%29

What is a cover letter? What is a cover letter's purpose?

There are several people who confuse a cover letter and a resume. Do you know the difference? I read recently about what a cover letter is and what information is supposed to be included. Before I reach the topic of what has to be included into a cover letter, why not differentiate a cover letter and a resume. A cover letter is used to grab someone's attention to become interested in your resume; and a resume gets you an interview or an acceptance to a job, university/college, etc.
The format of the cover letter should include three important and valid concepts: why you are writing, what you have to offer, and how will you follow-up. A minimum this cover letter should be about a page or less, but the more concise and direct is better (short and sweet, but not too short). In "Why you are writing", make sure to specify your job objective and include enthusiasm. In "What you have to offer", make sure to list your abilities and how they match to their qualifications. Also include your skills and how they help solve problems and how your skills can adapt. In "How will you follow up", conclude by restating your job objective and inform the employer how they can reach you. Or you can be direct and ask for a interview but, be sure to call in a couple of days (maybe to next day, so the employer can take you seriously).
Some key tips to a successful cover letter is: font size should be at least 10, include: name, address, email and phone number. Also put your skills and unique qualities out there so it can grab the person's attention and persuade the reader to take a closer look at your resume. Another huge help for a cover letter is to use powerful action verbs to emphasize your skills, interests, and abilities; don't forget to be clear and direct in your cover letter. 
So there you have it, you can now use these key concepts and create a powerful cover letter.