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Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  School board members adopted a new policy Monday night that gives school administrators the option of allowing the use of smart phones for educational purposes.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Facebook barges into Google's Android smartphone turf with Home application

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Economic Development Administration gave Brewer Science a $1 million grant to support the new facility which will produce specialty materials for micro-devices for electronics.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Smartphones, tablets and apps can simplify the tax completion process.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Apple's iPhone 5 starts selling in shops across Asia, Europe ahead of US, Canada launch

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Apple's $1 billion award in Samsung patents lawsuit could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  The 911 Services administrator for Stoddard County in southeast Missouri is calling attention to a growing problem of children playing with discarded cellphones and accidentally calling 911.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Missourians cannow add their cellphone numbers to the state's No call List for telemarketers

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Eleven Missouri state parks are now offering free wireless Internet access at campgrounds.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Legislation passed by the Missouri House would require wireless phone companies to help law enforcement agencies locate subscribers in emergencies.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  The U.S Department of Transportation is relaxing a ban on a cell phone regulations put in place back in December.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Investigators use computer data bases, cell phones and surveillance cameras when tracking down someone who is missing.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  Cars lined up on Highway 179 waiting to unload their unwanted electronics at the Midwest Recycling Center.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  The new law prohibits commercial drivers from holding, dialing or even reaching for a cell phone.