Calling for an end to the slow-motion cancel

Jan. 14, 2013
Instead of just being told that someone can’t show up to dinner or a party or a date, I’ve gotten a long, slow buildup to the inevitable letdown that someone is canceling on me.

A stamp of approval for texting, tweeting in theaters

Nov. 30, 2011
The New York Times reported late Monday that a theater near Seattle, the Tateuchi Center in Bellevue, has announced it will allow “nondisruptive” cell phone use during at least some shows.

Oak Park might ban eating while driving

Oct. 13, 2011
The Village of Oak Park is considering making it illegal to eat while driving. Village trustee Colette Lueck, who offered the idea at the end of a recent board meeting for the western suburb of Chicago, said the city is just exploring the idea right now."

City Council to vote on fines for cyclists who text

Oct. 3, 2011
Some Chicago aldermen are schedule to debate Monday whether the city should fine cyclists who text on their cell phones. Ald.

The Rep. Anthony Weiner Circle: Is sexting cheating?

Jun. 7, 2011
On Monday, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announced he had tweeted to the world a lewd photo of himself he had meant to send to one woman privately.For many, the reaction to Weiner's lewd photo texts has been disgust and bewilderment. But the phenomenon is more common than you may think.