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Internet Crime Complaint Center

Internet Crime Complaint Center

We just found a great new resource. If you think you have been the victim of Internet Crime, or if an email or post has you thinking someone is trying to victimize you, turn to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (iC3). The center is a partnership...
Everloop – Tweens Social Networking

Everloop – Tweens Social Networking

We found a new site for tweens. Do your kids want to get into social networking and you’re trying to stave off the facebook route for as long as you can? Here is one option. This site is strictly for tweens. NO grown ups. Here is a snapshot...
“Don’t Stand By, Stand Up”

“Don’t Stand By, Stand Up”

Nina, a childhood friend of Tyler Clementi, is leading the campaign – “Don’t Stand By, Stand Up”.  This national anti-cyberbullying campaign is a collaboration with Dartmouth University, MTV, MyYearbook, Dr. Phil and Wired...
May 25th – National Missing Children’s Day

May 25th – National Missing Children’s Day

On May 25th, in 1979, young Etan Patz disappeared on his way to school. His father, a professional photographer distributed black and white photos as he searched for his son. In July of 1981, 6 year old Adam Walsh disappeared from a shopping mall....
What’s Your Story – Winners

What’s Your Story – Winners

Some time ago we highlighted a video contest brought to you by Trend Micro and Facebook  – among others. A lot of great organizations like Childnet International, iKeepSafe, WEBWISEKIDS  and Common Sense Media were also sponsors and judges....
15 Ways to Help Your Child Have a Safer Internet Experience

15 Ways to Help Your Child Have a Safer Internet Experience

My friend, Mary Kay Hoal, at Yoursphere.com took part in an online conversation about things you can do to help your children have a safer Internet Experience. She offered some great tips and most importantly noted that those tips change with as...
MTV & facebook team up against bullying!

MTV & facebook team up against bullying!

With 588,243 “likes” the facebook fan page “A Thin Line” is garnering attention. The campaign is a collaboration of MTV and facebook to help stop online bullying. And the latest face of the campaign is Justin Bieber....
Facebook Scam: Don’t Click on Fake Serene Branson ‘Stroke’ Video

Facebook Scam: Don’t Click on Fake Serene Branson ‘Stroke’ Video

From Mitch Lipka’s “Consumer Ally” blog on Wallet Pop Scammers on Facebook rapidly capitalized on a video supposedly showing a CBS Los Angeles TV reporter having an on-air stroke after the Grammy Awards telecast, using readers’...
Contest: $10,000 for winning Internet safety video

Contest: $10,000 for winning Internet safety video

We highlighted this same contest last year and received lots of email from folks who wanted to sign up. So, we’re featuring it again this year. Here’s a chance to create a great video and to win some money!!! Check out last year’s...
Educational Videos for Teachers & Parents

Educational Videos for Teachers & Parents

I stumbled upon this site today and thought it might be good for teachers and parents to use in the classroom and at home. There are plenty of topics and teachable moments all presented in a form your students and children run to – Videos!...

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