Stories tagged with "texting"

Decatur Middle School's engaging approach puts it on a select list by Gretchen Becker

Decatur Middle School joins a select list Seventh-grade math students at Decatur Middle School recently spread out in the classroom and hallways to create a blueprint for a rain... – Mar 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

House panel says CUL8R to texting in car by Mary Beth Schneider

Proposal makes sending texts and e-mails while driving illegal A legislative committee sent a message to Indiana motorists Wednesday: “Dont txt&drive.” The House... – Jan 27, 2010 at 11:00 PM in Politics & Government

U.S. bans texting by truckers by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department said Tuesday it is prohibiting truck and bus drivers from sending text messages while operating commercial vehicles. The... – Jan 26, 2010 at 6:13 AM in Politics & Government

Fans at Warren Central junior varsity tournament can stamp out distracted driving by indystar

Teenagers attending the Warren Central junior varsity girls basketball tournament on Saturday can stamp their thumb to a banner traveling the country that urges teen drivers not to... – Dec 03, 2009 at 4:01 PM in East Marion County

Morgan County teacher accused of inappropriate texting resigns by Bruce Smith

MONROVIA, Ind. — A Monrovia High School coach and teacher has resigned after he was accused of exchanging inappropriate text messages with a student. School authorities confirmed... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:34 PM in News

High-tech gadgets take bite out of time-tested skills by indystar

In the era of complaints that texting and tweeting are contributing to a lack of good communication skills in our young people, I’m stunned that the Brownsburg school system... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mystery Solved! by caliaroze

Have you ever been in “talks” with a guy and it seemed like he would only text message you? I’ve had a guy friend for many years now who text messages me to ask what I am up to,... – Jul 14, 2009 at 12:07 PM in

'American Idol' defends voting amid mass-texting brouhaha by USA Today

A flap over a few phones in Arkansas has forced American Idol to defend the validity of its voting procedures.After reports surfaced that ATT employees taught Kris Allen fans how... – May 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM in Entertainment

Happy MILF Day or Another Conversation I Could Have Done Without by slutmuffin

My mother is 57 years old and doesn’t know how to send text messages. At all. So you can imagine her surprise at receiving one yesterday afternoon that read: Happy MILF... – May 11, 2009 at 2:27 PM in Sex & relationships

Textiquette and other cell phone no-no's most recent comment by slutmuffin

Yup. That’s a number one pet peeve: people... – Apr 29, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Friendship needs self-exam by indystar

Dear Carolyn:I am perpetually struggling to retain a relationship with my (male) best friend while in a monogamous relationship with my fiance. My man has no female best friend. So... – Apr 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in People

Indiana debate: cell phones and teen drivers by Francesca Jarosz

Measure awaiting final OK raises questions of fairness Two summers ago, Ashley Lillie’s car veered off the road as she tried to send a text message. Lillie, now a Carmel High... – Apr 18, 2009 at 2:32 AM in Marion County

Bill restricting teen drivers advances by Richard Gootee

Using their cell phones or texting would be prohibited for teen drivers under legislation adopted Wednesday in the Indiana House. In addition, teenagers would have to wait five... – Apr 16, 2009 at 2:23 AM in Legislature

Better than Google? most recent comment by kimikokopuffs

I think so. I mean, normal text fees apply. But... – Feb 25, 2008 at 12:04 PM

Anyone know a good divorce lawyer? most recent comment by rictor

That's a healthy attitude. I love the name, by... – Mar 05, 2008 at 4:30 PM