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CloseFriday, December 18th, 2009
For some teens, sexting is an all-too-common activity, and they don’t see why it’s such a big deal. For those of you who haven’t ever heard of sexting, it’s the practice of sharing explicit photos, videos and chat, by cell phone or online – and it has become pretty popular with teenagers.
An Associated Press-MTV poll found that more than a quarter of young people have been involved in sexting in some form, at some time.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
You’ve probably noticed lately that a lot of states have been banning text messaging while driving. Well, you can add another one to the list. North Carolina is the next state to ban texting while driving for all drivers.
The law went into effect December 1, 2009. In order to get a ticket, your car must be in motion while you are texting. For North Carolina the fatal crash rate for 16- to 19-year-olds has trended slightly upward.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
On October 25, 2009 one of the most wonderful people that was ever put in my life was killed in a car accident. My cousin Kera had gone to a college football game in Lubbock, TX on Saturday and she began traveling back to College Station around 3:00 p.m. On Sunday Oct. 25 around 6:00 [...]
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Between practicing sports, attending school group meetings, doing homework and hanging out with friends, most high school students find it hard to fit enough sleep into their busy schedules. That is, of course, when they make a good-faith effort to get sleep.
Friday, September 11th, 2009
We all know that texting while driving is dangerous, but in the near future it may be illegal in all states for all drivers in the nation. A new law was proposed in July that would require states to ban texting while driving for everyone, or risk losing 25 percent of their federal highway funding.
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that the White House will hold a summit in September to address the dangers of distracted driving.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Texting and driving has been a hot topic in the news lately because many states are banning the habit. What you probably haven’t heard about is the danger of texting and walking, but it too can be hazardous to your health.
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Do you think text messaging is addicting? The practice has become so commonplace in today’s culture that it is not surprising to find people texting while walking, driving, shopping or even while sitting in class.
Monday, June 1st, 2009
Do you ever text while you’re driving? According to a new survey, if you do, you’re not alone. The independent research organization, Toluna, conducted an online survey, and found that 60 percent of teens (ages 16-19) text while they’re driving.
Friday, May 22nd, 2009
On July 1, 2009 Indiana will be the 21st state to ban cell phone use for drivers that are younger than 18. The ban will include both talking and texting on a cell.
