In a tough economy, a segment that usually benefits is the vehicle repossession companies. While the repo-men and women still use old-fashioned methods to find cars more and more of them are turning to technology-including social media-to locate them.

A new study indicates that texting – the art of punching truncated words into a cell phone – can actually improve children’s literacy. A British professor says texting encourages kids to use their imaginations to come up with creative abbreviations. WOSU Commentator Elizabeth Martinez, says new technology might encourage some creativity.. but it can stifle social interaction.

Teachers from around Ohio will be in Columbus through Wednesday for the annual Capital Conference and Trade Show. Teachers can take part in round tables and attend seminars. Another big attraction is the trade show with new gadgetry and technology offered to teachers and their students.

Technology advances have always been a part of farming; after all, the industry has moved from horses and oxen to tractors and combines. But in recent years, technology that once seemed unimaginable is appearing even on small farms.