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Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Monday, April 08, 2013  The man was wearing headphones and never heard the train coming.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Facebook barges into Google's Android smartphone turf with Home application

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Genesee County is cutting the use of government-issued cellphones for workers and replacing them with a monthly allowance for those using personal phones.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Have you ever wondered when you should put that cell phone down? OR did you know that being glued to your mobile device at certain times can end up making you look disinterested?

Friday, December 14, 2012  Michigan lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban cellphone use by new drivers.

Friday, December 07, 2012  "Cell phones for soldiers" raises money by recycling old phones to buy prepaid calling cards for troops around the world.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Apple's iPhone 5 starts selling in shops across Asia, Europe ahead of US, Canada launch

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Apple's $1 billion award in Samsung patents lawsuit could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers

Friday, July 13, 2012  A survey by the National Consumers League shows 6 out of 10 parents with children 8 through 12 have given their "tweens" cell phones.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Certain teens behind the wheel could be barred from using cell phones while driving under legislation approved by the Michigan Senate.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  This would eliminate phone calls, text messaging, and tweeting except in emergencies.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Under the legislation, if a prisoner were to be found with a cell phone, he/she could face felony charges punishable by up to five more years in prison and/or a maximum of $1,000 fines.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  The same great phone, which for the most part launched the Droid OS into the market as we know it, and that we all have come to enjoy with some special tweak’s!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The NTSB wants commercial drivers to stop using their cell phones completely, even if they’re using a wireless device, saying it is too dangerous.