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Happy 20th Birthday, Text Messaging!

Donald Deane — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:53:07 +0000

Although it became a widely used form of communication only recently, texting is actually a decades-old technology. In fact, it celebrated its 20th birthday on Monday, which makes it older than most of the kids who use it. OMG!

A Senior's Guide To Texting

J. Patrick — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:07:59 +0000

Senior citizens are sometimes overcome with the age of technology. Phones have so many capabilities that they often need instructions on how to maximize their use. Now, Team Coco has a guide for these seniors when it comes to texting. Show it to grandma and grandpa, and then get out

Baseball Fan Hit by Foul Ball, While He Updates Facebook [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:14:35 +0000

Put down the phone, and live life - That's the lesson learned here by San Diego Padres fan Travis Decker, who got clocked by a foul ball while he attempted to 'check in' on Facebook during the Reds - Padres contest at PETCO Park Friday.

Why Are So Many Teenagers 'Sexting' Naughty Photos of Themselves?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:00:30 +0000

Parents of teenagers, if you need something new to worry about, we’re here to help: a new study reveals a third of 14- to 19-year-olds have “sexted” nude pictures of themselves to other teens using their cell phones. The study of almost 1,000 Texas teens found that while they’re irritated when they’re asked to send [...]

Teen Gets 2 Years In Prison For Driving And Texting

J. Patrick — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:50:47 +0000

A teenager in Boston has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of causing a traffic fatality due to texting and driving. Aaron Deveau, just 18 years old, was convicted of motor vehicle homicide by texting. His car crashed head-on into an oncoming vehicle and caused the death of 55 year-ol [...]

Drivers Eat, Text, Watch Videos While Driving — Survey of the Day

J. Patrick — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:00:49 +0000

Buckle up everyone.

The number of drivers that you encounter on the roadways who engage in potentially dangerous behaviors is very high. According to Harris Poll regarding a new survey, there are more people who text, eat, and watch video's than we ever imagined.

Pakistan Bans 'Athlete's Foot,' 'Glazed Donut' and Other 'Obscene' Terms From Texting

Don Deane — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0000

The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority has recently banned 1,700 “obscene” words and phrases from texts. The move is reportedly part of an effort to curb offensive spam. But while the list of banned terms includes some that are recognizably offensive, there are others that don’t make much sense, like “athlete’s foot” and “glazed donut.” Ever had [...]

Texting Takes A New Turn In Pakistan

J. Patrick — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:40:51 +0000

Texters in Pakistan had better start watching their language. The telecommunications authority ordered cellphone companies to start blocking text messages considered what it calls obscenities. Here’s a partial list of the words considered obscene:In all there are 1,500 words banned, but the list includes swear words, also Jesus, headlights, fart, and idiot.

Teen Crashes Into Two Cars While Allegedly Texting And Driving [VIDEOS]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:41:54 +0000

If you need any more reasons not to text and drive here you go. Last week, blogger Sean Symons captured horrifying footage of a teen driver who crashed into the side of the road, then hit two oncoming cars, all while he was allegedly texting and driving.

According to his YouTube page, Symons called the police when he spotted the texting teen, then pulled out his camera to catch the teen in the act. Read more and check out the video after the jump.

Texting and Driving – Man Charged with Woman's Death Now Facing Charges

George McIntyre — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:55:04 +0000

41 year-old Jerry Joseph is charged with causing the death of a Lapeer-area woman, because he was texting while driving. This is the first time charges of this nature have been filed in Michigan. Michigan law made it illegal to text, email, or in any way manipulate electronic devices (including GPS units) while driving, as [...]

Fountain Woman Has A Record

Erin Bishop — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:41:18 +0000

Things are getting interesting for Cathy Cruz Marrero, the woman who fell into a fountain as a result from texting and not paying attention. She’s now trying to sue the mall, but maybe she should reconsider. Marrero was in court yesterday for a status hearing on theft and related charges. She was also charged in [...]