A Safe Way for Kids to Watch Videos
December 18, 2013 My research led me to a Canadian product (based in Calgary) called Kidoodle.TV (the website is www.kidoodle.tv) You download the App over multiple devices supported, and your child gets to watch videos that are age appropriate for those under 12yrs old, with filters you can add. From the website: “Kidoodle.TV features content […]
Social Networks & Hiring Discrimination
An article released by Carnegie Mellon show how adding our Religious affiliations posted on Facebook and Twitter cause bias in hiring. Information Shared Via Online Social Networks Can Lead to Hiring Discrimination??? Well, there’s a shock (not). Good Reading Here: http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2013/november/nov21_hiringdiscrimination.html
Facebook – What is Always Public
December 1st Early morning reading lead me to a great page on Facebook when reviewing their updated privacy settings: Here is a list of what is ALWAYS Public – Your Name – Profile Picture & Cover Photo – Your Networkds – Your Gender – User Name & User ID Further to my point I make […]
DELETE SNAPCHAT
By now you may have read all the negative press Montreal has given us, about students using SNAPCHAT in a child porn case. Thankfully, I have students High Schools who listen to my words and want to remove their Snapchat app. Here is how. Visit the following link, and delete your account: https://support.snapchat.com/login?next=%2Fdelete-account
Snapchat tied to child pornography investigation
And yet another reason as to why I do not promote SNAPCHAT, and that it should not be on any of your children’s devices: From Digital Trends; 10 teenage boys were recently arrested in Laval, Montreal, suspected of producing and sharing child pornography. According to a local news report, the suspects are between the ages […]
A Smile for Your Day
I have spoken about this for close to four years.. so I found this image priceless and wanted to share with you! This is a MUST re-post on your favourite social network!
Deleting Facebook Account – of the Dead
Don’t laugh – I have been asked twice in one week: “How do we delete an account of someone who has died” Excellent question. Unfortunately, you must provide a bunch of information (of which I am against) to facebook.. Death Certificate or Birth Certificate, etc.. Which is NON of their business.. Here are the instructions […]
BBM For All Is Released
I waited about 10 days after the “official” release to advise that BBM (Blackberry Messenger) for Android and iOS is available. It will dominate the texting arena. Many who have left Blackberry (and who loved BBM) will now return using their favourite way to text. More Information http://ca.blackberry.com/bbm.html
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Just released into the gaming market: Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag And the kids (boys) are asking for it. Here is the review from the ESRB on the game. Parents – take note. Rating: M17 Content Descriptors: Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence Full Description of the game is found here: http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=33124&Title=Assassin%27s%20Creed%20IV%3A%20Black%20Flag%20&searchkeyword=Assassins%20Creed%20IV%3A%20Black%20Flag
Ottawa RSVP Event
October 27, 2013 A great evening with parents and students attending the Ottawa RSVP Forum (and YES – on a Sunday night!!) – THANK YOU!