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Friday, February 25, 2011  Remember a few years ago? When you wanted to speak with someone, you picked up your phone to call them. These days, most people are picking up the phone to text, and new technology is contributing to that.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  A big majority feel pressured to instantly answer texts or voice mails, most get nervous if someone doesn't immediately reply to a message, and nearly half worry whether messages they get are jokes.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver and top transportation officials have begun a year-long campaign to educate motorists about news laws that ban motorists from text messaging while driving and requiring young passengers to buckle up.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Students and their cell phones can create a lot of problems at school.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  A bill banning all Missouri drivers from text-messaging draws broad support in a Senate committee.

Monday, October 05, 2009  University used emergency text message system to help keep students safe

Tuesday, August 25, 2009  Legislatures pass new laws to affect many Missouri motorists.

Monday, May 18, 2009  Jurors in Rhode Island are now being warned about using Internet, text messages

Monday, March 02, 2009  One of the newest mediums of identity theft is the text message.