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Here you'll find highlights of the latest articles on Internet safety worth reading——laws, products (and potential risks), research, predatory methods, and so on—along with my take on what's important in these stories.
If you see something in the news you think I should know about, send it to AskLinda@look-both-ways.com . (Don’t forget to send a link to the source article.)
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Technology and the risks involved in using it don't have to be difficult to understand. Common Craft does a great job of explaining online technology and associated risks in simple terms in a series of short video pieces they call "In Plain English"....
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In Sour Economy, Some Scale Back on Medications Summary New research from IMS Health, a research firm that tracks prescriptions, shows consumers are struggling to afford prescription medications in the current economy. The extent of the difficulties patients...
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Summary A state sponsored study in Maryland has placed Webcams in the cars of teen drivers to record unsafe driving maneuvers. Heralded by parents and researchers, it is hoped the cameras will reduce the number of deaths among teen drivers. Not surprisingly,...
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I originally wrote this article for the National PTA ; it appears online now, in their October Issue. Cyberbullying involves hurting others using online tools. While physical bullying usually reaches its peak in elementary school, according to one study...
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If you are one of the 80 million pet owners in this country, a new web service can help you find emergency medical help and other services for your pet via your internet enabled mobile phone. g o2Pets.com lets you enter the zip code of your current location...
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The Internet Protectors (TIP) is a new Internet Security and Safety website that focuses on providing help to non-technical computer. Users can ask questions of topic experts, research different aspects of security in a library of podcasts, videos, and...
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AOL’s release of two initiatives to increase Internet safety online is deserves attention. AOL was the first ISP in the U.S. to bundle parental control tools in their subscription package to consumers, and they have continued to show steady commitment...
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