Startup makes picture messaging a safety tool

Oct 22, 2008 By PETER SVENSSON , AP Technology Writer

(AP) -- "Don't try to hurt me - I've deposited a letter with my lawyer. If he doesn't hear from me within 24 hours, he will mail it to the police. It details all your murky dealings."



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