What are the top texting symbols? Have you ever received a text and wondered what does that symbol mean? Below are a few examples. TEXT SYMBOL MEANING #:-) %- ) %-( %-} %-6 &:-) (-: (:-) (:::X:::) ******@* *<|:o)> /: – | /\(00)/\ : – )… :-7 Smiling with a fur hat Confused or merry […]
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Where did you learn to walk and text?
The other day, I witnessed a person texting walk right into a wall. Growing up as a kid, when were walking and tripped over a crack in the sidewalk, your friend would say, “Where did you learn to walk?” Today I think the phrase could be revamped to say, “Where did you learn to walk […]
Tools for Texting Teens and their Parents
Families.com blogger Stephanie Romero recently did an in depth report on “Tools for Texting Teens and Their Parents” with celebrity, author, and psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy. He articulates that, “Parenting begins with you. Not your child. You.” When it comes to teens and texting, be aware of your parental responsibilities: 1. Keep tabs on their […]
Texting While Driving Laws
What states is it illegal to text and drive? 31 out of 50 states currently have a ban on texting while driving. If you get caught, the consequences are steep. More and more states have added and enforce a ban on texting while driving and consider it as bad as driving while intoxicated. The Jonas […]
No Texting While Driving Pledge
Nationwide found that nearly 40% of teenagers admitted they send and receive text messages while driving. The same group said they have been hit or almost been hit by a driver talking on the phone. A group called Mom Sends The Message has launched a viral campaign to pledge to not text while behind the […]
Texting While Driving PSA Video
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ttNgZDZruI Tamra Moroski posted this video up on her Twitter account the other day about texting and driving. She said, ” I know that it’s very graphic, but it would definitely scare teens away from texting in the car. I think it does a great job of getting the point across. ” What do you […]
Must Text & Drive? Try This.
We here at Leading Hands do not condone texting while driving, however if you must text, try this combination. First purchase a Bluetooth headset and second get Dial2do. A low end model Bluetooth headset can cost you as little as $40 and high end model can cost as much as $150. Dial2Do is a free […]
Death by Text, Look Up Or Die?
The other day I almost witnessed a death by text. I waiting at a light at a crosswalk and the guy next to me was busy looking down sending a text message. The pedestrian didn’t bother to look up and just starting crossing the street. I noticed a SUV was traveling right toward the guy […]
Dial2Do: Hands-free Text Alternative
Last year Leading Hands recommended Jott, a service that will translate your voice message into text and then email it to an individual on your contact list. With more and more text messaging accidents on the rise, the need for more “hands-free” alternatives is imperative. The other day I discovered “Dial 2 Do”, a service […]
Ban Texting While Driving?
The state of New Jersey introduced legislation last year that bans “texting” while driving a car. The recent L.A. train crash reportedly was caused because the driver was “texting”. “Texting” or SMS (Short Message System) is on the rise because smart phones like the BlackBerry and the iPhone make typing easy. However to craft a […]