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Too much texting could be a pain in the neck – Research says
Texting is a new norm of communication between mobile users and more so it seems with the younger generation of users. While it seems like a harmless method of getting information across or connecting with friends, this practice isn’t as harmless as you’d think. According to Judith Gold, an assistant professor of Epidemiology at the…
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Americans send 4 billion texts per day
Contrary to the economy the mobile market is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact it continues to grow at an exponential rate. According to the Semi-Annual wireless survey by CTIA, 276 million consumers now use wireless devices, up from 262 million in 2008, and use a total of over 1 trillion minutes. Two…
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Ford supports federal ban on texting while driving
Ford Motor Company has become the first automobile maker that is endorsing a federal ban on sending text messages while driving. Ford has issued a statement in support of the ban which was proposed by Senator Charles E Schumer who had said that 25% will be cut from the highway financing given to states who…
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See this video before you text when you are driving
A shocking video has been made in an attempt to stop car crashes caused by the driver when texting while driving. This video is a sure eye opener if you actually see it. The short film has young actors from South Wales and shows a teenage girl killing four people after she uses her mobile…
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Send a love, erotic msg to a lover and go to jail
Communism rules, or so should the slogan be for China even on this day of technology and advancements. In the olden days, it was normal for you to send little notes to your lover and pray it doesn’t reach the wrong hand. We thought things could change with technology and the introduction of mobile phones.…
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Iowa county is the first to implement 911 Emergency text service
Imagine you are in a situation where there is no possibility of talking after dialing 911 because that could be the biggest threat to your life. Well now on you don’t have to worry about that because Iowa County has launched the Nation’s First 911 via text message. The service so far is only available…
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Nationwide ban on texting while driving might come soon
I know how dangerous it is when you are either texting or talking on a phone while driving. You just cannot concentrate especially if you are driving on the highway at 100 miles an hour. Maybe hands free or Bluetooth might help but to an extent only. Even more dangerous is the texting part while…
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New word for smoking while texting, smexting
When the first dictionary was invented it would have been to welcome the new world of language and communication. Now, the time has come for a second generation dictionary – the e-techno-dictionary. Why… because now words are being remodeled to suit gadgets. The latest one is smexting. It is for people who texts and smokes.…
