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How the Media Created a (Fake) Ban on Texting While Walking

There were plenty of headlines on the Internet this morning like "War On Texting While Walking" (Gothamist) and "Stupid Laws: Text And Walk In Fort Lee, New Jersey, “Win” $85 Fine" (Gadgetsteria). But after a couple of phone calls were made by MSNBC.com's Rosa Golijan, it turns out there's no ban—and there never was.

By Rebecca Greenfield

Apr 30, 2012

Today in Research

Some Teen Brains Wired for Addiction; TV Makes Drinking Look Cool

Discovered: Some brains are wired to want drugs, there's no such thing as safe texting while driving, TV makes drinking look fun to kids and rats chew better than other rodents.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 10, 2012

'S--- Gay Guys Say to Their Cats'; An Idiot's Guide to Texting and Walking

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your fiveminutes (or less) of attention. Today: The only adult puppet in the room is running for president, the 'Shit Girls Say' parody to end all 'Shit Girls Say' parodies, and The New York Times wants to improve your texting and walking skills.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 18, 2011