E-mail Loses Steam in Text Driven Communication
In Chicago a shift toward instant messaging blogs and social networks reduces email’s appeal among youths and workers. People like Rachel Quizon say instant messaging offers faster contact while email becomes cluttered with spam and junk.
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Microsoft
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Teens Prefer Texting Over Email Says Pew Study
A Pew Internet study finds teens favor text messaging and instant messaging over email, with many emails reserved for school and work matters. Experts note email remains useful for formal communication and mass messages, while immediacy favors mobile chat and calls among younger users.
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Pew Internet & American Life Project
Lee Rainie
Pew
Fire damages part of Carbondale home
A Carbondale home sustained major damage before firefighters arrived as a resident tried to douse the blaze with water. The family escaped uninjured but lost clothing and belongings, while experts warn against overloading extension cords and recommend safer lighting options.
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Illinois seeks pet protection orders to aid abuse victims
A proposed law would let judges grant custody of pets to abuse victims and require abusers to stay away from animals. Illinois officials, including Rep. John Fritchey, cite pets as tools of control in domestic violence. The measure follows similar laws in Maine and Vermont and aims for passage in the November veto session.
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Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Advocates push pet protection in domestic violence law
Advocates link domestic violence and pet abuse and urge extending protection orders to pets to shield victims who fear retaliation if they leave. They cite studies and cases, while law enforcement groups worry added duties could worsen tense arrests and complicate police responses.
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