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The Future of Typing Appears to be Fading

Dave Goldman — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:09:23 +0000

Typing words is becoming less of a challenge, and a Dallas typing instructor believes mobile technology is taking the skill out of keyboarding. Dallas typing instructor Julie Phillips says predictive keyboards on smartphones and tablet touch screens that guess which words are being typed may make keyboarding go the way of cursive writing lessons in [...]

Hilarious Examples of Why You Shouldn't Text and Walk [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:45:55 +0000

Texting and walking has become somewhat of a bad habit to everyone who has access to a cell phone. You've done it, I've done it, and so has everyone else. There is no denying it. And chances are you've run into something or someone, tripped, or made some type of fool of yourself while doing so. And if you haven't, just ask these people if their text message was worth all of the embarrassment they suffered.

Boston Teen Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Texting and Driving

Mike Adams — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:30:29 +0000

A Boston, Massachusetts teen has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of causing a fatal car crash due to texting and driving. Eighteen-year-old Aaron Deveau was convicted of motor vehicle homicide by texting in an incident where his vehicle crossed the center line and crashed head on into 55-year-old David [...]

Texting While Walking Ban — Violators Get Fined $85 [VIDEO/POLL]

Chase Colston — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:13:05 +0000

Laws against texting or talking on a cell phone while driving are common. In Tyler, we have laws against using cell phones school zones. But one town is taking it one step further: banning texting while walking. And if you violate the law, you could be fined $85. Fort Lee, N.J., residents are now required [...]

This is What Happens When You Text and Walk [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:34:15 +0000

You've probably seen the video of the girl who fell into a fountain at a mall while attempting to walk and text at the same time. Dangers of walking while texting is quickly becoming an epidemic. The latest victim took a spill on live TV.

This Professor HATES When Students Text in Class [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:45:30 +0000

You know you shouldn't text in class. Check out this college professor who definitely has a strict policy about texting in class. The penalty? Watch and see.

Sorry Drivers, Hands-Free Devices Aren't Safer Options to Cell Phones

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:00:35 +0000

In response to the National Transportation Safety Board-proposed ban on cellphones while driving, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers tried to defend hands-free devices. They’re “designed to be used in a way that helps drivers keep their eyes on the road,” they said, but now it looks like this defense doesn’t hold water. Jim Hedlund, a [...]

NTSB Recommends Ban On Cell Phone Use [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:57:24 +0000

A story released today says that the National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that states ban the use of cell phones and all other electronic devices while driving. There would be an exception to this ban in only emergency situations. The NTSB doesn’t have authority to impose regulations, but its recommendations do carry significant weight [...]

Kilgore Vote Agaist Banning 'Texing While Driving'

Marcie Pink — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:38:29 +0000

Last week Governor, Rick Perry vetoed a “Texting While Driving” ban. But East Texan communities are taking action on this very danger practice. Months ago Kilgore City Council had been discussing passing their own ban but were waiting to see what measures the state took. More after the jump. Kilgore’s city council voted on the [...]

Girl Falls While Texting [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:39:23 +0000

We know how dangerous driving while texting can be, but walking and texting can be just as dangerous. In fact, you could drown ... in a mall. Gawker-TV brings us Girl Falls in a Fountain While Texting and

What Caused Tim McGraw to Stop Drinking?

Danny Merrell — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:47:47 +0000

Tim and Faith have what to many may seem to be a storybook marriage, but according to an interview with AOL's The Boot, 3 years ago, Tim decided to put up the bottle when he realized he was starting to slur his words....while trying to text his wife!

Kilgore To Ban Texting While Driving?

Jeff Evans — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:26:37 +0000

The city of Kilgore City Council met Tuesday night to discuss a ban on texting-while-driving inside the city limits. Under the ordinance, dialing and talking while driving would still be okay. But using a cell phone, laptop, or PDA to send a text, could cost you up to $200, if you’re caught -according to kltv.com [...]