More of this story Nov 14, 2009
The bill defines mobile electronic device to include cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers, digital assistants, laptop computers, video games and cameras, but does not include audio equipment or navigation systems, or any video systems for passengers in the rear seats. The first reading last week garnered minimal public testimony, with one member of the public suggesting that the maximum fine of $50 is too low to effectively discourage the unwanted, unsafe behavior. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Viking vital for big name PGA golfers Oct 29, 2009
PGA TOUR regulations prohibit cell phones, PDAs, cameras, pagers and all other electronic devices, regardless of silent modes. If spectators bring any of the such, they will be asked to return the items to their car. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Taking medicine for HIV proves hard to swallow for many people Oct 23, 2009
The second study evaluated interventions using peers, electronic pagers or both, and showed that these tools promoted no lasting improvements in adherence rates ... The two-way pagers came with messages that were timed to each participant's daily medication schedule ... The pagers also sent educational, humorous and adherence assessment text messages. (EurekAlert!)
Maui council to consider ban on electronic devices while00004000 driving Oct 18, 2009
WAILUKU, Maui - Maui drivers may need to hang up their phones - and tear their eyes away from text messages, laptop computers, video games, pagers, digital cameras and other distracting gizmos - in the near future. A proposal to ban people from using electronic devices while driving was introduced Friday by Maui County Council Member Joe Pontanilla. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MAC students test above national average Oct 17, 2009
The group voted unanimously to adopt a policy banning the use, without instructor approval, of computers, Mp3 players and other audio devices, PDAs, cellphones, personal gaming systems, camcorders, cameras, pagers and other electrical devices. The policy allows for exceptions at the instructor s discretion for health-related or family circumstances. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Electronics ban for drivers on horizon Oct 17, 2009
The bill defines mobile electronic device to include cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers, digital assistants, laptop computers, video games and cameras, but does not include audio equipment or navigation systems, or any video systems for passengers in the rear seats. Those found to be in violation would be subject to a maximum fine of $50. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Recycling event set Thursday Oct 6, 2009
Other miscellaneous types of electronic equipment that will be collected are telephones, cell phones, pagers, microwaves, lithium batteries and car batteries (anything that plugs into a wall outlet or runs on batteries). A fourth station will have information on local resources, best practices and creative ideas. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Electronics can be recycled on Saturday in Madison Sep 30, 2009
In addition, handheld electronic devices like cell phones, pagers, PDAs, video games, calculators, MP3 players, compact disc players, cassette players, radios, walkie-talkies and cameras will be allowed at the dropoff. Call 256-7515 with any questions. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Sheriff reminds of court security and conduct Aug 6, 2009
Before entering a courtroom, all persons shall ensure that all cell phones, pagers, or other electronic devices as appropriate are turned off or configured in such a manner so as to prevent any interruption of the proceedings before the court; nor shall any person bring tape recorders, computers, cameras or video cameras prior to approval of the bailiff or the court. No person shall bring packages, suitcases, boxes, duffel bags, shopping bags or containers into the courtroom without the prior... (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Local fire protection districts awarded matching grants Jul 16, 2009
A matching grant of 2,917 was awarded to JRFPD to purchase two pagers, two GPS, 11 handheld radios and 15 speaker mics. The total cost of the items was 5,834. (California Democrat, MO)
Police warn of cell phone ban Jun 27, 2009
Answer: This includes cell phones, text-messaging devices, pagers, personal digital assistants, MP3 players, laptops, video games and digital photographic devices ... Answer: This includes cell phones, text-messaging devices, pagers, personal digital assistants, MP3 players, laptops, video games and digital photographic devices. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Docs, med students embrace smartphones Jun 3, 2009
The power and versatility of smartphones, Schwartz said, is leading more doctors to abandon their pagers and PDAs ... I think over time we will be replacing pagers with these devices, he said. (Missoulian, MT)
Reliogious events & services May 24, 2009
Professionally staffed nursery, with electronic pagers, available 9 a.m.-noon. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Centering Prayer in the Meditation Chapel. (Amesbury News, MA)
Welfare should be abolished, reader says May 20, 2009
People who have every expensive electronic device available: flat panel tv's, ipods, new computers, fancy cell phones, pagers etc. I have an old tv, used computer and a cell phone and I've had my job for 23 years. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Tech.view: Cry for help May 16, 2009
Shorn of their early debts, they have bounced back by selling voice and data connections for satellite phones, pagers, computer modems and transceivers for tracking mobile assets such as aeroplanes, trains, trucks, trailers and shipping containers. For consumers who have grown used to broadband speeds, satellite phones and modems are a reminder of the dawn of the internet age. (The Economist)
Research and Markets: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade 2009 May 6, 2009
Examples of products made by these establishments are: transmitting and receiving antennas, cable television equipment, GPS equipment, pagers, cellular phones, mobile communications equipment, and radio and television studio and broadcasting equipment. This 6-digit NAICS industry (334220) is under the hierarchy of Communications Equipment Manufacturing Industry Group (3342), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Subsector (334), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Save our Sense of Humor - A good gross-out shouldn't be a felony Apr 28, 2009
I am a poor wayfaring stranger traveling through this world of woe, but it's OK, I am well paid for the woe and I enjoy watching my fellow wayfarers, the road guys, the men who fly from town to town, talking on their cellphones, hustling software and industrial carpeting, advising companies on branding issues, guys with pagers, laptops, BlackBerries, and voices like drill bits. Road guys tend to be a little grim, which you would be too if you were trying to peddle your widgets these days. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Council panel advances distracted-driver ban Apr 11, 2009
The ban includes but is not limited to cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers, personal digital assistants, laptop computers, video games and digital cameras ... The ban includes but is not limited to cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers, personal digital assistants, laptop computers, video games and digital cameras. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Faculty senate passes revised ban on electronic devices Apr 7, 2009
The proposed addition to the student handbook reads: "Students may not use cell phones, PDAs, pagers, digital music players (like iPods), laptops and other electronic devices during class unless designated by course instructor. If use of any of these items is permitted by the course instructor, these items are not allowed to be used for non-class activities.". Instead of being able to confiscate the devices, faculty members would be able to ask offending students to leave the classroom. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Recycling events set by business, school Mar 27, 2009
Electronic items that will be accepted for no charge are adding machines, answering machines, calculators, camcorders, cameras, citizen-band and two-way radios, CD and tape players, cellular phones, cords and cables, desktop computer CPU devices (but not monitors), fax machines, handheld electronic organizers and games, hard drives, joysticks and game controls, keyboards, laptop PCs, main frames, computer mice, modems, pagers, portable CD players, postage machines, printers (including laser and... (Fulton Sun, MO)
City should bar drivers' use of hand-held devices Mar 12, 2009
The proposal targets all hand-operated mobile electronic devices, including games, PDAs, cameras, text-messaging devices and pagers. Cell phones or other devices that offer hands-free adapters are allowed while driving. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Reporter's Notebook: Mechanicsburg will hold quilting open house Mar 10, 2009
Mechanicsburg residents will be able to recycle the following: answering machines, camcorders, CD players, copiers, CPUs, duplicators, DVD players, fax machines, hard drives, keyboards, laptops, mainframe computer equipment, microwaves, mobile phones, modems, monitors, mice, pagers, peripherals, printers, printed circuit boards, radios, remote controls, scanners, stereos, tape players, telephones and telephone equipment, televisions, transparency makers, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems,... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Computer recycling program keeping potentially toxic waste out of landfills Mar 1, 2009
-- All types of cell phones, pagers, PDAs, MP3 players and digital cameras. -- All types of rechargeable batteries and their chargers. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
TCSD bans student cell phone use Feb 21, 2009
For the record, the new policy reads: "Except with prior consent for health reasons, students shall not use on school campus personal electronic signaling devices, including, but not limited to, pagers, beepers, or cellular/digital telephones for voice usage, digital imaging, or text messaging or other mobile communications devices such as digital media players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), compact disc players, portable game consoles, cameras, digital scanners, and laptop computers.".... (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
The power of the letter and a vacuum cleaner Feb 10, 2009
"I have friends who tell me they haven't written letters in years. Why should they, they argue. There are voice mail systems, answering machines, mobile telephones, pagers and electronic mail.At a previous job in another state, we had what was called QuikMail an internal electronic mail system which also allowed the sender to equip the message with a bell. More urgent more bells. It truly reached obnoxious levels with some people. And, it also emphasized what the contemporary communication... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Religious events and services Feb 8, 2009
Professionally staffed nursery, with electronic pagers, available 9 a.m. to noon. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Centering Prayer in the Meditation Chapel. (Amesbury News, MA)
Beacon Hill goes digital - LOL Feb 7, 2009
On the House floor, cellphone calls are prohibited (beepers and pagers, too), but there's no clear-cut rule against text-messaging. So lawmakers frequently use their BlackBerrys or cellphones to text one another, or to ask their aides to carry documents from their offices into the chamber. (Boston Globe)
