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Can you believe it? Summer is over and the kids are heading back to school already. Labor Day is right around the corner.
The days of "I'm so bored" are again behind us, until next year, and we gear up for back-to-school supplies, hectic mornings and homework.
Here are a few articles that will get you and your family prepared for school days.
Back to School Fun and Games is an article that highlights many online activities for kids. Many children have a difficult time transitioning between summer life and school. These fun projects will help prepare them and get them in the school spirit.
Celebrate Labor Day Online includes many online and offline activities, games and printable projects that celebrate Labor Day. What is Labor Day and how did it begin?
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CNN has officially responded to mass emails that are reportedly being sent out from CNN. The subject line in the emails read "CNN's TOP 10." These emails are not being sent out by CNN. Some users report receiving emails titled "CNN Alerts" are also being mailed en mass.
Users are reporting they are receiving emails that appear to be from the news-site CNN, when in fact, they are not. It is reported that when some unsuspecting users click on any of the links in the fraudulent email, malware is installed onto the users computers. Often times, official looking emails from banks, credit card companies, businesses and auction companies are sent to unsuspecting recipients, hoping users will click on a link. Many times, these emails are not legitimate and may result in identity theft, installation of a virus, trojan or malware.
Keep your antivirus software current and up-to-date. It is important to note, emails that look suspicious, are from someone you don't know or are from a source you did not register with, should be deleted. Do not click on a link or install an attachment unless you know the source. When in doubt, don't do it.
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In case you haven't heard, a new search engine was released this week. Cuil, pronounced "cool", launched earlier in the week, giving Google a run for their money.
Although there are numerous search engines available today, Cuil has an interesting history. Several of Cuil's team members actually helped develop the super-popular Google search engine! They know their search engines!
Some of the features include:
- Searches 3 times as many webpages as Google
- Pictures are included in the search results.
- Includes a Safe Search filter to prevent children from accessing adult and inappropriate content
- Choice of 2 or 3 columns
- Rollover definitions
The founder of the company happens to be Irish and the name Cuil is actually a Gaelic word that means knowledge and hazel.
Why not check it out and see what you think?
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Parts of the world's oldest New Testament are expected to go online today and the rest of the book is expected to be published online later this year.
Handwritten in Greek, the Codex Sinaiticus, will include photographs of each page and links to English and German translations. The book also contains portions of the Old Testament as well as numerous books that were not included in the Bible.
The process has been quite difficult as the priceless Bible has been divided and resides in four different countries. Experts from all over the world have united in order to make this historical manuscript available for all to see.
To see the manuscript, visit the Codex Sinaiticus website. As of this writing, the website is "temporarily unavailable" due to high demand. Keep trying!
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Working with over 500 children a week can be more than challenging. Although the work is physically and emotionally draining, you never know what to expect when working with so many kids! My job is never boring, that's for sure.
My work as an advocate for online safety is something I am more than passionate about. For four years, I have educated children, parents and teachers on issues and concerns regarding the Internet. The information is always serious and can sometimes be very difficult to deal with on an emotional level. As the economy struggles, gas prices go up and foreclosures worsen, it seems we are simply inundated with negative news on a constant basis. But every so often one hears an uplifting story that warms the heart, especially when it concerns children and animals.
When I heard about 12-year-old Mimi Ausland, I knew she was extra special. Many people have ideas, visions and dreams but few carry them out to fruition. Mimi had an idea and made it happen in a big way. She is 12! Because of her vision, determination and unending compassion, this young girl is helping feed discarded, forgotten and abused cats and dogs across America. And with your help, all of us can help.
Read Mimi's inspirational story here.
