Can we get an Amen from somebody out there on the notion that our children are texting themselves so much that eventually the gene for personal conversation will be extinguished leaving a generation of folks unable to communicate in person.
Now. Altogether, Amen!
O. K. Those who did not join in the chorus, and you know who you are, you want proof.
Fair enough.
The number of teen drivers in Michigan is down 15 percent.
So?
A University of Michigan researcher contends, "The ability to connect with friends through social media has reduced the importance of being able to drive to see them."
Take that.
And for good measure the Transportation Research Institute asserts, "the percentage of young drivers was inversely related to the availability of the Internet." Put in plain English without out all that "inversely" mumbo-jumbo, kids with Internet don't drive as much.
While that could help to reduce the teenage driver carnage on our highways, what does it say about the desire to talk face-to-face? It's not a priority.
The state's First Family is clued into this challenge. The governor and First Lady have banned cell phones and text-messaging during dinner.
Obviously that will not alter the post-dinner behavior of their offspring but at least it underscores that mom and dad are concerned and are willing to do something to keep the dinner chit chat from going viral.
On the rubber chicken circuit, the question is asked, Do kids text too much and will it damage their ability to hold a conversation in person?
If you are old enough to remember the old applause meter, the red needle is buried on that question. If you aren't old enough, you're thinking the clown writing this piece of garbage must be a technological dinosaur.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:13:17 GMT
The undone stuff Gov. Snyder and Lt. Gov. Calley are still struggling to adopt is piling up like the garbage in your neighbor's backyard and it's beginning to stink.
The undone stuff Gov. Snyder and Lt. Gov. Calley are still struggling to adopt is piling up like the garbage in your neighbor's backyard and it's beginning to stink.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:21:59 GMT
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has been the subject of this cross-examination for months as his Democratic Party continues its elongated and so far unsuccessful search for a candidate for governor.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has been the subject of this cross-examination for months as his Democratic Party continues its elongated and so far unsuccessful search for a candidate for governor.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:02:40 GMT
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:01:16 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:04 GMT
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said Don Graunstadt.
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said the CEO of North American Operations for the electric car company.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:19:58 GMT
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
