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Is Using a Cell Phone Behind the Wheel More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving? [POLL]

Deminski and Doyle — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:12:56 +0000

By Jeff Deminski

It's very trendy these days to compare the use of a hand held cell phone while driving to being drunk behind the wheel. A flawed study or two and everyone seems to grab it and run with it like a football after the whistle has blown.

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Texting Behind The Wheel Could Cost You Your License [POLL/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:11:45 +0000

If you're one of those people who still ignores the law and talks or texts on a hand-held cell phone while driving you could soon be forced to do it from the passenger seat.

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Ridgewood Students Told To Delete Nude Photos Or Face Charges [POLL/AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:47:30 +0000

Students in Ridgewood have until Monday morning at 7 a.m. to delete nude photos that they may have shared, or face criminal charges.

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Where Does Cell Phone Use Bother You the Most?

Joe Votruba — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:35:52 +0000

Cell phones have morphed from simple forms of communication into personal handheld computers over the years. People can take their entire life with them anywhere they want now. That includes on public transportation, at restaurants, and in supermarkets.

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The Strange Habits Of The Constantly Connected Generation [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:37:33 +0000

Cell phones are a bigger part of life than ever before, so much so that the need to stay connected is changing the way we act with our mobile device.

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When Is It OK To Use Your Cellphone? [POLL/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:30:59 +0000

According to a new survey, many people in America feel cellphone use is inappropriate in social settings like meetings or the classroom. However, the younger generation seems to be more tolerant of the practice.

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Are You Still Talking While Driving? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:26:01 +0000

The dangers of using a hand-held cell phone while driving have been discussed and debated for years, but the fine for doing so remains one hundred dollars.

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Bill Would Prevent Wireless Tax Increase [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:47:29 +0000

Every year it seems more features that were once "premium" on cell phones are now standard options, but as technology continues to drive the cost of cell phones down the cost of the plans they're attached to remains static.

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FCC Seeks Ways to Secure Communications in Storms

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:38:32 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday announced a series of hearings nationwide to try to find ways to avoid widespread loss of communications among first-responders, emergency managers and the general public in disasters like Superstorm Sandy.

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Does Autocorrect Drive You Crazy? Here's a Funny Antidote [VIDEO]

Dennis and Judi Show — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:26:57 +0000

Have you ever been annoyed when your cell phone auto corrects you and it's not even close to the word that you were actually trying to type? Well we've found a funny antidote to help you cope with the frustration of sending out that text message with a word included in it that has absolutely nothing to do with what you were trying to say.

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