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8 months ago

in Do you think blogging is dying? | Broadcasting Brain on Broadcasting Brain
No! I just blogged on this too, after reading the Wired Magazine article "kill your blog."

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Mark Dykeman Thanks for stopping by! I left a comment at your blog.

2 years ago

in An Education-Based Approach to Online Child Safety on The Technology Liberation Front
I totally agree, I think that banning something will only make it more attractive and interesting to teens and kids. The key to it all is really education - educating kids themselves as well as parents and teachers - so that the adults are hip to what's going on and can effectively monitor kids activity online. The Center for Missing and Exploited Children has a lot of good resources on their site, their NetSmartz411 page is just for parents to get up on issues like this - totally a move in the right direction in my opinion.

Glad to see the emphasis being put on education instead of just saying NO.

2 years ago

in MySpace in Public Libraries on What I Learned Today...
Wow, this is really tough issue to deal with! There was a good article on the pros and cons of MySpace on the cover of US World & New Report recently that some other librarian bloggers were linking to as they felt it gave a fair run down of the site.

I think there are huge benefits to sites like this and let's face it, they're not going anywhere(!) and there are benefits to networking, meeting new people, etc. However, the dangers are undeniable given the nefarious people that are out there these days.

I think the biggest thing is teaching kids safety. They need to know what's appropriate online and what's not and who to go to if they come across something improper. There are some great sites out there right now (cybertipline.com for reporting, NetSmartz for education, etc. etc. ) The MySpace parent page also has some great links. In addition to teaching kids parents need to keep their finger on the pulse! So many parents barely know how to turn on a computer it's scary!

2 years ago

in Why All Of Us Should Drink Milk on Barron of Blog
I'm a big water drinker and have always drunk soda in moderation. I agree that sugary drinks shouldn't be a primary drink or substituted for water - though for me they are a nice treat and something I have now and again and don't feel guilty. It's important to understand how drinks impact your diet and health, so you can consume them responsibly and in coordination with your overall fitness plan!
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