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Shocking News — The Average 18-Year-Old Spends More Time Texting Than Sleeping

Jude Walker — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:22:55 +0000

A new study out of Rhode Island reveals that the average 18-year-old girl spends time texting than sleeping!

More Proof You Shoudn't Text And Drive

Michael Scott — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:41:28 +0000

DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE. It only takes ONE TIME to screw up and ruin your life or the life of someone else. It’s just not worth it. The parents of 22-year-old Alexander Heit released this photo to the press in the hope that it would prevent future tragedies. Share this story with your loved [...]

Texting Woman Walks Into A Canal [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:39:18 +0000

Texting, it's the new drinking. It allows us to make bigger fools of ourselves than the bottle ever did. Remember a few years ago when a girl at a shopping walked right into a fountain? At least with the bottle you could say you were drunk, with texting you can only admit that you are stupid.

U.S. National Texting Championship – Really It's A Competition

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:29:26 +0000

Those mindless hours your teenager spends LOLing or OMGing with friends could pay big money. Who knew there was such a thing as a world championship of texting?

Walking While Texting Is More Dangerous Than You May Think

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:00:16 +0000

We all know about the dangers of texting while driving — but what about texting while walking? It may be funny to see someone so engrossed in a texting session that she stumbles into a mall fountain, but that aside, the practice deemed “distracted walking” can be truly dangerous. According to the Consumer Product Safety [...]

Could Texting Make Kids' Grammar Worse?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:13:26 +0000

We already know texting while driving is bad, but new research seems to indicate that even before kids are old enough to get behind the wheel, texting might have another downfall: it’s making their grammar worse. Middle school students tend to use shortcuts or “techspeak” while texting — for example, “great” becomes “gr8″ and “would” [...]

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Admits Texting at Dinner Table Gets on His Nerves

Megan Pacella — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:03 +0000

If you find yourself lucky enough to share a meal with Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus, make sure to keep your cell phone in the car. In a world where texting at all hours of the day–even during dates and outings with friends–Jay DeMarcus is open about his disdain for texting at the table.

Why You Should Never Walk And Text

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:35:54 +0000

Here is another case of video proof that one should never walk and text. As you can see in this video there is an unusual visitor in this neighborhood. Yep, that's a bear roaming the streets and driveways of suburbia.

Proof Why Texting And Driving Don't Mix [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:47:01 +0000

We say it, the police say it, people who care deeply about you say it but still you do it? Why is it so important that you get that text message sent right now? Want proof of how dangerous and potentially deadly your text messages can be?

Men You Can Learn A Foreign Language, It's Called Female

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:54:23 +0000

A lot of times what we say and what we mean are at least similar. In the case of the ever changing world of relationships between men and women that "he said, she said" often comes down to " she said, but meant this". Fellows we have some advice on what she really means in spite of the word you hear coming from her sweet lips. It's not just the ladies that speak in words that have different meanings, we guys do it to.

Do's and Don'ts of Texting

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:17:13 +0000

It's changed how we communicate, it's made sure that no one under the age of 21 will ever be able to spell and it's gotten a lot of us in trouble. It is texting and it is here to stay. The good news is, it works, the bad news you can get into a lot of trouble with it. We've got some guidelines for you to consider before you hit send!