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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Perhaps I'm just in "mom mode," but...
why the big stink over this texting while driving law? If you're texting, you're not looking at the road. If you're Facebooking, you're not looking at the road. Dangerous! Put the phone down!
Re: Perhaps I'm just in "mom mode," but...
TTC September 2010 thru October 2011
SA February 2011: Normal
RE App. October 2011 - Recc. Clomid and IUI
Taking a break from TTC to pursue adoption
Met our 2 year old son in Russia July 2012!
Court trip October 2012
Home November 24 2012!
adoption blog: addingaburden.com
Well, you know, it's that darn government infringing on our freedoms yet again. ****shakes fist at Uncle Sam****
I know the people you roll with, LVila!
hahahaha! They are a seedy bunch.
I think it's dumb that I can't even check my email or FB or texts at a stop light though. I'd like to see them try and stop me from that! Mwahahaha.
Some of the people talking on their phones are just as dangerous. Why not an all or nothing approach and make it all hands free like Chicago?
I haven't been griping about it though. It is what it is. Whatever. I'll live with it. It's not like I text while driving anyway, but I do read my messages while sitting at stop lights.
I'm hearing a lot of people using the same argument they did over the smoking ban. You know: My choice, my personal freedom, too much government control, blah blah blah.
My response to that is the same as the smoking issue: When your actions can cause harm to me, I'm totally OK with a law saying you can't do it.
KASA - CRACKING UP at the "shaking hand at Uncle Sam" visual.
I already paid the price for using my cell phone while driving in Chicago.
I agree with you LVila. If you're texting, your not looking at the road and that goes for dialing your phone, fumbling with your IPOD, etc. It's common sense. DON'T DO IT!
I do agree that I should still be able to do it at a stoplight or a traffic jam but I understand that opens it up to too many grey areas.
Isn't there a tax now on tanning beds? That's one where it is getting a little iffy. Then they could add that to sugar pop, etc. it raises healthcare costs...
I was wondering about that too. What about GPS in general, not just on your phone? Can you update or enter in addresses while driving while using one? I assume yes, and isn't that just as dangerous as texting? What's the diff between that or using your smartphone for directions?
The law creates awareness that people need to use common sense and stop putting others in danger, but will it stop people? Probably about as well as the law against speeding stops people from doing that.
Yes, Tigers, the 10% tanning law went into effect today as well. That should open some interesting doors. Can't wait to see what's next!
My GPS makes you promise you won't update it while driving my pushing the check button before it even lets you use it.
I wish we would have just gone to hands-free like other places.
It's just like the seatbelt law. You're not HURTING anyone by not wearing it but you could incur higher healthcare costs if you got in an accident. Hmmm.
I support the tanning tax just like I support taxes on things like cigarettes, alcohol, etc. It's an easy way for the government to make money on something that people can choose to do or choose not to do, and on something that is probably not the healthiest.
I would much rather see a tax on these type of things (even things I enjoy like alcohol) rather than cuts to services.
My (in dash) GPS makes you promise not to let it be a distraction, too. It also has limited functionality while moving.
Here's the wording:
Pursuant to Public Act 60 of 2010, section 257.602b has been added to the Michigan Vehicle Code; effective July 1, 2010. It creates a civil infraction for reading, manually typing or sending a text message on a wireless 2-way communication device located in a person's hand or lap, including a wireless telephone used in cellular telephone service or personal communication service, while operating a motor vehicle that is moving on a highway or street in this state. A wireless 2-way communications device does not include a global positioning or navigation system affixed to the motor vehicle; It does not prohibit a person from using a wireless communication device to:Report a traffic accident, medical emergency, or serious road hazard.
Report a situation in which the person believes his or her personal safety is in jeopardy.
Report or avert the perpetration or potential perpetration of a criminal act against the individual or another person.
Carry out official duties as a police officer, law enforcement official, member of a paid or volunteer fire department, or operator of an emergency vehicle.
A section 602b civil infraction carries a $100 fine for the first offense and a $200 fine for a second or subsequent offense [Section 602b(3)]