Archive for June, 2010

Text Messaging Abbreviations

Posted: 22nd June 2010 by admin in TextTr News

Text Messaging Lingo Links Transl8it.com A listing of common text message acronyms and abbreviations. WebWasp A text messaging dictionary. Lovetoknow.com Common text message symbols/acronyms. Internet Slang Dictionary Have text messages you don’t understand? Type it in and get it translated. Netlingo.com A great online reference that can assist beginners in learning the text messaging vocabulary [...]

Bills seek ban on texting while driving

Posted: 22nd June 2010 by admin in TextTr News

By Ernie Suggs SOURCE January 19, 2010 Call it the Oprah factor. A day after talk show queen Oprah Winfrey focused on the dangers of texting while driving, two members of the Georgia House of Representatives introduced bills that would ban the practice. “Don’t tempt fate,” said Rep. Amos Amerson (R-Dahlonega), quoting Winfrey. “That text [...]

The silent weapon in dating violence: Texting

Posted: 22nd June 2010 by admin in TextTr News

By Donna St. George SOURCE Monday, June 21, 2010 The text messages to the 22-year-old Virginia woman arrived during the day and night, sometimes 20 or 30 at once. Her ex-boyfriend wanted her back. He would not be refused. He texted and called 758 times. In New York, a 17-year-old trying to break up with [...]

4th Amendment won’t protect sexy texts

Posted: 11th June 2010 by admin in TextTr News

By Nate Anderson SOURCE If you’re a public employee who uses a work-issued computer or mobile device, pay attention: the Supreme Court yesterday agreed (PDF) that government employers have the right to read transcripts of your e-mails or instant messages if needed for a legitimate work-related reason. So if you’re a police officer sending huge [...]