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Texting classes for over 50s
Texting classes for over 50s07/23/2004 08:12 AM Lessons in sending mobile phone text messages are held for a group of
over 50s in Glasgow.
Texting teens use SMS for help
Texting teens use SMS for help09/08/2004 05:29 AM Talking to youngsters in the language of text could increase their
access to services.
Texting without the hassle
Texting without the hassle09/04/2004 03:21 AM The launch of Z-text by NTS Telecom bridges the gap between email and
mobile to mobile texting. [PRWEB Sep 4, 2004]
"In just two decades, the mobile phone has become the
fastest-selling, most loved - and hated - consumer product. Britain is
the world's most mature mobile market, with more mobiles per head of
population and higher bills than any other country. Almost all adults
now have at least one mobile phone, one in two teenagers has a 'moby'
and a new British firm, Communic8, has just launched MyMo, a simple
phone for four- to eight-year-olds. Some 23 billion texts have been
sent this year and more than 20 billion calls made. The total value of
this electronic white noise is £15 billion....
Perhaps the biggest change mobiles have wrought is in the language
of communication we all use. Textsperanto - the amalgam of abbreviated
words, acronyms and coded punctuation that teenagers developed so that
they can fit more words into their space-limited SMS messages - was
designed to be impenetrable to adults but most of us have a grasp of
it now. When a pupil at a Scottish secondary school handed in an essay
entirely written 'in txt', her teacher gave her a 'C+ 4 e4t'....
For the refuseniks, however, the battle against the tiny power
tools is about to get a lot tougher. Twenty years after Ernie Wise
first pressed the green 'call send' button on a brick-sized Motorola
handset, the latest tiny, third-generation - 3G - phones are about to
hit the market. Today, thousands of teenagers and adults are poring
over geeky phone manuals, configuring their new handsets so that they
can surf the internet, download real-time TV and video clips, take
photographs, make video calls and play MP3 music files." [The Guardian, via textually.org]
I had to call Sprint today to find out why I haven't been able to
access any data services at home on my Treo for the last 10 days or
so. The new recording that you hear - first thing - is a message
noting that activations may take up to 24 hours because so many people
are revving up their new phones.
I find the following overheard conversation to be pretty
typical:
"College Girl: Yeah, I called mom and dad
and left a message on their machine. I've been calling their cell
phones too but they never pick up. They just don't understand.
(pause....) Yeah, they don't get it -- cell phones are supposed to be
carried around with them." [CamWorld]
World texting record06/29/2004 05:48 AM A Singaporean woman has set a world record for mobile-phone texting,
keying in the benchmark phrase (below) in 43.24 seconds, without the
benefit of any predictive text utilities.
The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus
are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they
seldom attack a human.
World Record Texting05/06/2004 12:55 PM
It's amazing the sort of stuff they keep track of for world records
these days. However, for the "thumb generation" there's a new
standard to aspire to. Already considered the world's fastest text
message writer, James Trusler, has set a new world
record for speed texting on his mobile phone by tapping out "The
razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are
the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they
seldom attack a human." in 67 seconds. The article doesn't get into
the (oh so important) details like what type of phone he used and
whether it had helpful software like T9 to make texting faster. Of
course, how do you judge such records when the technology is always
changing? Is it fair to compare someone texting on a regular keypad
against someone using a full Treo keyboard? What about the new DigitWireless phones with
letter keys spaced between the number keys? There are going to be a
lot of sub-categories for this record set.
"Setting a world speed record for the one skill that we hope will
become obsolete in the very near future, James Trusler has emerged as
the world’s fastest text messager, tapping out, 'The
razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are
the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they
seldom attack a human' on his cellphone in a mere 67 seconds, shaving
nearly a minute off of the previous record. [Via TechDirt]" [Engadget]
Good And Bad Reasons For Texting Behind The Wheel08/02/2004 06:16 AM Ever wanted to communicate with a driver in another car? There are
plenty of legitimate reasons why you might. They could have a faulty
light, you may have accidentally scratched their car while parking
(and are honest enough to admit it) or they may be double-parked and
blocking you. Textuall
y points out a new service (which sounds very familiar) in
Malaysia that would let someone send a text message to the
owner of another car, simply by knowing their license plate. You
send a text message to a specific number with the plate number in the
message, and the service matches it up and forwards the message -- but
only if (and it's quite an "only if") the other car owner has
registered with the same service. Of course, while there may be good
reasons for this service, it's likely many might want to use it for
less than friendly reasons as well, such as stalking or yelling at a
bad driver. Of course, the biggest reason this might be a bad idea is
suggested in differen
t Textually post: an increasing number of fatal car accidents from
idiots texting while driving.
The World's Tiniest Violin Texting You
The World's Tiniest Violin Texting You04/09/2004 03:55 PM JOEL JOHNSON -- The AP wire has a touching story about a woman who
convinced a thief to return her car via text messages. He left the
vehicle in an abandoned lot, but still made off with her son's mobile
(which is how she contacted him in the first place)...
Texting passion sets new record
Texting passion sets new record07/23/2004 06:07 AM Britons' continue their love affair with text messaging, making it
another record month for June.
New Year's texting breaks record
New Year's texting breaks record01/05/2005 11:52 AM A record 133m text message were set on New Year's Eve, bringing the
total for 2004 to over 25bn.
Germans addicted to texting (Reuters)
Germans addicted to texting (Reuters)07/09/2004 12:10 PM Reuters - Growing numbers of Germans are becoming addicted to
text-messaging, a
German doctor has warned, estimating there are some 380,000 sufferers
nationwide.
Kids Understand The Difference Between Texting And Writing
Kids Understand The Difference Between Texting And Writing12/24/2004 12:18 PM For years, now, we've been hearing horror stories about how kids who
are growing up learning "txt spk" on instant messenger programs and
via phone SMS messages are hurting their ability to write proper
English. There was never actually any evidence of this --
other than some anecdotal horror stories. Also, as we pointed out,
there's nothing wrong with understanding txt abbreviations as long as
the person knows
what is appropriate at the right time. It's like knowing two
different languages -- which most parents and teachers consider to be
a good thing. Thus, the focus shouldn't be on freaking out
about kids learning to tap away in abbreviated format, but in making
sure they know what's appropriate for what venues. Supporting this
theory is a new study suggesting that kids who text have comparable writing skills to those who
don't. The study was quite small, and the methodology could clearly
be questioned -- but it is some initial evidence that kids are smart
enough to understand when text talk is appropriate and when it's not.
Much more interesting, though, was the finding that those who used
messaging regularly also wrote more concisely. While the article
suggests this is a downside, being able to write concisely is a useful
talent. If text messaging helps people better organize their thoughts
this way, perhaps it's a benefit.
Fixed-line texting is the next big thing, says report
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Philippine telcos lead world in texting profits (AFP)
Philippine telcos lead world in texting profits (AFP)09/21/2004 02:43 AM AFP - Philippine carriers Smart Communications and Globe Telecom lead
telcos worldwide in reaping revenues from cellular data transfers,
according to a report in Business World.
BT brings texting to fixed-line phones with Text launch
Patients kept in dark about care08/04/2004 04:25 AM Many NHS patients say they are not involved enough in decisions about
their care.
Hospital Provides Patients, Visitors with Wi-Fi
Hospital Provides Patients, Visitors with Wi-Fi06/08/2004 06:38 PM Mountain View, Calif., hospital offers free Wi-Fi: For now, service is
free for everyone, but visitors will probably be charged $3 per day
starting in September. The service will expand to include bedside
computers between 2007 and 2009 when a new hospital opens. For now,
customers must bring their own computers or handhelds. A filter will
prevent access to what the hospital considers is inappropriate
content. As more diseases become managed instead of fatal, more people
than ever before will feel fine and be productive members of society,
but forced to spend large amounts of time in outpatient care. I've
spent many hours on two occasions in the last year in an outpatient
surgery waiting room, and while the surgery itself wasn't
life-threatening, there's nothing worse than idle hands when you have
no information....
GPs 'losing touch' with patients
GPs 'losing touch' with patients08/16/2004 06:21 AM GPs are becoming more remote from their patients, an opinion poll has
revealed.
Payout hope for Hep C patients
Payout hope for Hep C patients07/05/2004 01:21 AM Patients who contracted Hepatitis C through infected blood products
can claim "compassionate payments".
Patients denied GP out-of-hours09/06/2004 08:56 AM A health authority has said it can no longer provide a GP out-of-hours
service during the night.
Patients want control over care
Patients want control over care04/18/2005 11:12 AM Patients wish they could see a doctor whenever they need and be more
involved in their own care, a report reveals.
Patients to help judge NHS trusts
Patients to help judge NHS trusts03/30/2005 09:10 PM Patients will get a formal role in assessing the performance of health
trusts in England under a shake-up of the inspection system.
Nurse quizzed over A&E patients02/14/2004 07:53 AM Police question a nurse amid fears over the care of 10 patients who
stopped breathing in a hospital's A&E unit.
Alzheimer's tracked in patients
Alzheimer's tracked in patients02/17/2004 07:44 PM A technique may allow doctors to monitor how Alzheimer's disease
progresses in living brains.
Hospitals Use Technology to Aid Patients (AP)
Hospitals Use Technology to Aid Patients (AP)01/03/2005 06:01 AM AP - Lucille Lamarca could feel her heart begin to beat at a worrisome
pace as she lay there alone in the intensive care unit at Buffalo
General Hospital with a heart condition. Then from a speaker came a
reassuring voice.
Patients to get private op choice09/20/2004 07:02 AM The government wants patients to be given the choice of having an
operation in a private hospital by 2006.
Should a doctor be able to refuse to help patients?
Should a doctor be able to refuse to help patients?09/17/2004 10:22 PM Conscience Clauses and Health Care --"Yes, we need
to respect individual freedom of religion. But at what point does it
cross the line of not providing essential medical care? At what point
is it malpractice?" she asked. "If someone's beliefs
interfere with practicing their profession, perhaps they should do
something else."
The Protection of Conscience Project feels differently:
Protection of Conscience Laws are needed because powerful interests
are inclined to force health care workers and others to participate,
directly or indirectly, in morally controversial procedures, while
NARAL says:... Many of these clauses go far beyond respecting individuals'
beliefs to the point of harming women by not providing them with full
information or access to medical treatment. Medicine, not ideology,
should determine medical decisions.
Patients 'prize local GP access'
Patients 'prize local GP access'04/04/2005 09:05 PM Patients value having a local GP practice above access to a variety of
primary care services, doctors' leaders say.
Patients warned of infection risk
Patients warned of infection risk09/07/2004 08:32 AM A leading hospital admits it has taken two years to warn patients they
could have contracted HIV or hepatitis after shoulder operations.
Dental patients turn to hospitals
Dental patients turn to hospitals08/16/2004 08:11 AM The shortage of NHS dentists is so great in some areas, patients are
turning to hospitals for treatment.
FDA OKs Ecstasy Study in Cancer Patients (AP)
FDA OKs Ecstasy Study in Cancer Patients (AP)12/28/2004 09:31 AM AP - The illegal club drug Ecstasy can trigger euphoria among the
dance club set, but can it ease the debilitating anxiety that cancer
patients feel as they face their final days?
Wireless Device Can Monitor Patients (AP)
Wireless Device Can Monitor Patients (AP)03/30/2005 02:02 PM AP - Nordic telecommunications operator TeliaSonera AB said Wednesday
it is launching a new product that lets doctors monitor their patients
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