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

Friday, September 14, 2012  Members of Columbia’s Downtown Parking Task Force want to install more than 100 new parking meters that accept credit cards and smart phone payments.

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

Friday, June 01, 2012  A new nationwide commercial mobile alert system is slated to become operational later this month.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Facebook says it will spend $1 billion to buy the photo-sharing software company Instagram

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, August 23, 2011  MoDOT has launched a new smart phone application to help people make smart choices about designating a sober driver.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  In 2010 there were almost 1500 car wrecks caused by someone texting or talking on a cellphone in Missouri.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Smart phone apps help you file and track your taxes.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Don't walk this way: One man's survey shows smart phones foster dumb habits among pedestrians.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  The House on Monday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by approving legislation assuring that the disabled have full access to the Internet and television.

Friday, July 02, 2010  Apple 'stunned' to find iPhones overstate signal strength; holding it wrong still a problem