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Internet Safety for Teens

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Posted 14 Oct 2009 — by Jennifer
Category All Things Techy

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Who knew National Protect Your Identity Week starts in a few days and runs from October 17-24th. My teens are grounded from the computer, one for a lack of better judgment and the other for grades. But soon as they get it right, internet safety tips will be reviewed once again.

I found a great article on teen safety in regards to internet use on idexperts’ website called “Eight Safety Tips for Teens When “Hanging Out” Online.”

Top tips for teen’s internet safety:

  • Don’t give out your id numbers – social security, driver license, identification, library card, medical id… None, dont give out any identification numbers.
  • Don’t post any personal information -your full name, school name, age, address, phone number. Not only could stalkers find, but fraud can find you this way.
  • Ban email and social networking quizzes – when you use these fun quizzes the application has rights to your personal information. Quizzes from friends are okay.
  • Don’t let people know where you are or where you are going – including non-specific places. If my age is listed as 16 and I say I’m going to my school dance. Someone can use the internet to find out which high schools in my city are having a dance. Bam! Not good.
  • Set your profile to private – this is a good one. That way nobody can see your teens’ information without their permission.
  • Use a non personal email address for social networking sites. This is key. If your account is hacked, the hacker can use your email address for many scams.
  • Secure your connections – Dont use public computers to engage in social networking, and lock your phones (be sure parents have your password).
  • “Be selective about what pictures you text or post on your page – Is it a photo you would want your parents to see? Treat your Internet activity like a digital tattoo. Once you post something, it cannot be taken back. Even if you erase the posting, there are cached versions and backups on servers across the country.”

These tips should be used by adults as well, but most of us know these tips if we are using social network sites. Any other tips or any questions please comment below.

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58% Off: YummyEarth Organic Lollipops, Assorted Flavors, 150-Count Container

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Posted 14 Oct 2009 — by Jennifer
Category Time & Money

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YummyEarth Organic Lollipops, Assorted Flavors, 150-Count Container is 58% off, making the price for these yummy treats $8.89. SALE IS OVER!

Pass them out for Halloween, give your kids a treat, take them to work and give your fellow co-workers a treat, or savor them all to yourself.

Per Amazon: Product Features

  • One 30 ounce plastic bin containing 150 lollipops
  • Mix of Sour Apple Tart, Pomegranate Pucker, Mango Tango, TooBerry Blueberry, Googly Grape, Strawberry Smash, Very Very Cherry, Wet-Face Watermelon
  • Organic; allergen-free; gluten-free; GMO-free; egg-free; soy-free; nut-free; casein-free; dairy-free
  • All-natural: fruit extracts; red cabbage and purple carrots for color; no artificial dyes or flavors
  • Certified kosher by the Kof-K Kosher Certification; Made in Mexico
  • Certified Organic

Besides purchasing here is a short clip of how YummyEarth Organic Lollipops came about:  Video.

Click here to purchase or to review more information:YummyEarth Organic Lollipops, Assorted Flavors, 150-Count Container

Enjoy!

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Is the H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe?

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Posted 28 Sep 2009 — by Jennifer
Category Reed Educates

The H1N1 flu vaccine, will your family be vaccinated?

Here and there the media gives me a scare. This video is one out of a few good reports on the H1N1 flu vaccine. Searching the internet, I find information about the flu and the vaccine, but not much saying that the vaccine is safe… More so, I see the world telling me to stay clear away from the vaccine.

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Watching the video, I feel a bit better about vaccinating my children. I still have concerns either way. My main concern is there hasn’t been enough testing, and many health professionals aren’t getting their families vaccinated.

What to do? I’m ready to go to extremes! Do I pass out face mask, or chose to homeschool? Yes I’m a scardy cat, the anti-bacterial has been passed out already, and I’ve over educated the kids on proper hand washing, and many times spoke of staying clear of sick children. What to do, What to do?!

Do I vaccinate my children and risk side effects, or do I not vaccinate them and risk the swine flu deciding my families fate? What is your family doing, vaccinating or not?

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