Archive for December, 2008

Missouri vs. Cyberbullying

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

New laws in Missouri gives cyberbully victims legs to stand on; PC Pandora monitoring software can help solve the cyberbullying problem…

Kansas vs. Cyberbullying

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

This lengthy piece in the Topeka Capital Journal outlines anti-bullying policies throughout Kansas. Each school district must develop a bullying prevention plan to comply with the state’s anti-bullying legislation, which was passed in January and was revised in July to include cyberbullying. We are always thrilled when an important body (like school districts throughout a [...]

Pandora Corp.’s Holiday Giveaway Has Successful Start

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Continuing through the end of New Year’s Day, parents can get a free copy of PC Pandora computer monitoring software at www.pcpandora.com. So far, over 34,000 requests for software have been granted. Computer monitoring software helps parents keep their kids safe from multiple online threats.

Monroe County (NY) vs. Cyberbullying

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Good news for upstate New Yorkers living in Monroe Country: you now have the support of the government to combat cyberbullying. Again, we like to point out these local efforts and commend those involved. This is a great step, but also an unfortunate one… unfortunate that it has to reach the level of governmental involvement [...]

Seattle Schools vs. Cyberbullying

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Recognizing local efforts again! This time in the land of grunge! A $20,000 grant from Qwest Communications has made it possible for the city of Seattle to develop a standards-based cyberbullying prevention curriculum for the district’s middle-schoolers. Teachers have been using it since August. This is a great thing! We need to drill it into [...]

The Signs of Cyberbullying

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Hope everyone who celebrates had a merry chistmas yesterday… and happy Kwanzaa and Hanukkah to all my african american and jewist friends! Now for today’s post… I found this really good article written about the warning signs of Cyberbullying. It also takes a look at the ways you can help a victim cope with being [...]

The FCC’s plan for a slow and censored World Wide Web

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

This could be one of the worst ideas I’ve heard in a while. I don’t know why this isn’t bigger news in the “free speech” community. The FCC is planning on auctioning off the rights to ownership of a nationwide free wireless Internet service, but one that is so G-rated that it may as well [...]

Pandora Corp. Announces PC Pandora Free Holiday Giveaway

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

This is 100% real and NO BS!!! Pandora Corp. is leaving a gift under every parent’s tree this holiday season: PC Pandora absolutely free! The economy is tough, but Internet safety for children is one area that we cannot afford to let suffer. Monitoring software will help parents keep their kids safe from Internet predators, [...]

A National Internet Safety Officer?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

In the last couple of weeks there has been talk about the possible role of a national internet safety officer (not the official title). Basically, Mr. Obama (who I am so glad won!!) has already pledged to appoint a federal Chief Technology Officer when he moves into the White House next year. But the Family [...]

The KFC Sinkbath Trio

Friday, December 19th, 2008

I am sure you’ve heard about this story by now. Easily the best “dumbass” story of the year! Three young female employees of a KFC in northern CA decided (after hours, thankfully) to take a bath in the sink. First of all, I didn’t think the sinks were that big (I am quite amazed) but [...]

Wacky International Internet Predators!!

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Yes folks, that’s right. While this sort of thing does happen all the time, I came across TWO stories at the same time the other day that illustrate the point that predators using the Internet are all over globe. So parents all over the globe need to be monitoring what their kids are doing online [...]

Pandora Corp. Releases Important Update for PC Pandora Computer Monitoring Software

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

PC Pandora 5.2 incorporates Facebook Messenger monitoring and more, making monitoring Internet activity of kids even easier for parents of the Net generation… New York, NY (PRWEB) December 17, 2008 — Pandora Corp. has released an upgrade to their flagship software: PC Pandora 5.2 computer monitoring software includes upgrades in technical support, as well as one [...]

Wacky Internet Predator Wednesday – Number 26

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

After a long hiatus, due to workload and travel, the blog returns – and what a post we have today. It’s another weekly round-up of older perverts chasing younger kids (or so they believe) on the Internet – and this round-up is HUGE! So here’s a look at 23 more reasons why you need to have [...]

Wacky Internet Predator Wednesday – Issue 25

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

It’s another weekly round-up of older perverts chasing younger kids (or so they believe) on the Internet. However, it should be noted both of these are from last Wednesday; they just didn’t come across my desk until after that… So here’s a look at 18 more reasons (two separate 9-person busts!) why you need to [...]

Drew Got ‘Er Due… sort of…

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Last Wednesday, the country’s first official “cyberbullying” verdict reigned down upon Lori Drew, the infamous MySpace Hoaxtress that “convinced” 13-year-old Megan Meier to commit suicide via fake identity. And now everyone’s panties are in a bunch. If little Megan could only see the sandstorm of crap that has been whipped up in the aftermath of [...]