Fresh Protests in Russia
A wave of new protests has spread across Russia, with thousands demonstrating in Moscow. The latest round of protests has grown on the back of the previous demonstrations, and the ever-growing numbers of protestors More...
Taking Online Security, Encryption to Geek-Levels
It’s impossible to conduct business in the modern era without modern tools, but it’s also impossible to read a newspaper today without encountering stories about privacy concerns and data breaches. With multinational More...
Florida bill will elevate texting while driving to a primary offense
The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF), a member of the FL DNT TXTNDRV COALITION, commended Florida lawmakers this week for supporting House Bill 107, Texting While Driving, which would make texting More...
Maryland: Convicted sex offender William King sentenced for next sex offense against teen girl in Florida
U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced William Patrick King (36) to 35 years in federal prison for attempted production of child pornography. King had pleaded guilty on February 22, 2018. According to More...
Virginia Senate Approves Distracted Driving Bill
In a 29-11 vote, the Virginia Senate has approved a distracted driving bill that would prohibit the use of handheld use of cell phone while driving. The approval was unexpected, but the bill must still pass through More...
Study Says Texting Behind the Wheel Is Addictive
People who can’t resist checking their cell phone when they get a message – even while they’re driving – may be addicted to the technology, says a new survey commissioned by AT&T. photo Oregon Department More...
Five Things You’re Doing Behind The Wheel That You Shouldn’t Be
From driving while you’re distracted to not obeying the laws, there are numerous things you could be doing behind the wheel that you shouldn’t be. Even if you don’t think it’s illegal, and even if it isn’t More...
Texas Still One of Only Four States Without a Texting While Driving Ban
Time and time again, it has been proven that driving while texting puts all other drivers at risk. Cases of distracted driving have garnered international attention, leading the makers of mobile apps, automobiles More...
4 Things to Do Before Your Teen Starts Driving
Kids grow up so fast, and before you know it, your little baby will be turning 16 and eager to get behind the wheel of your family car. Learning to drive is a teen’s rite of passage, and it may be an added stress More...
Maryland teacher texts student, visits home and won’t leave so father hits him with baseball bat
photo Sporting News public domain A father in Maryland is making headlines after hitting a teacher who was texting his daughter and then showed up at her house. The girl, 15, was receiving message “inappropriate More...
Christian couple receives death penalty in Pakistan for insulting Mohammed in text message
A Christian couple has been sentenced to death in Pakistan after being accused of sending a text message to a local Muslim leader insulting the prophet Mohammed, their lawyer and prosecutors say. The couple has More...
New college graduates: Looking for a job? Dress appropriately and don’t text message during interview
With an already brutal job market, it is getting tougher to land a position you desire or any position for that matter. However, for recent college graduates, it is only that much more difficult, according to a More...
The Dangers of Texting and Walking
First it was portable cassette players distracting individuals from the world around them. Then, the Walkman became even easier to carry around and with the headphone attachment, no one listening could hear More...
Ateneo de Manila University suspends classes after bomb threat, bomb threat called a hoax
Bomb threats in the form of text messages has forced the Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan campus in Quezon City to suspend classes at 12 pm Wednesday, according to numerous media reports. Jay Ward productions “Three More...
