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Nearly 1 in 10 videogamers could be addicts, study says

Nearly 1 in 10 videogamers could be addicts, study saysAgain, most of the 'addicts'Are addicted because there is nothing else fun in their lives because their overprotective parens won't let them out of their homes alone because of the VASTLY overstated 'pedosexual danger'.When your parents won't let you go out...

Tags: Games, Parenting, game

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

MySpace to offer spyware for parents

MySpace to offer spyware for parentsSimply OUTSTANDINGAnything that helps parents monitor and regulate internet use by children is a very good thing.A Good ThingI'm the /last/ to advocate any sort of anything that violates my basic right to privacy and anonymity on the internet, but I have a fourteen-year-old brother...

Tags: INTERNET, SECURITY, spyware, Internet access, Parenting, MySpace

Discussion threads 2007-01-17

Additional Resources

Bible Proverbs for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)

Bible Proverbs for iPhone contains almost 600 separate entries organized into these sections: anger, associations, blessings, death, dishonesty, deliverance, desire, diligence, evil, faithfulness, family, friends, enemies, generosity, goodness, gossip, government, guidance, hatred, honor, hope, humility, pride, instruction, integrity, jealousy, joy, judgment, knowledge, laziness, life, love, lying, mercy, neighbors, obedience, parenting,...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Bible, E-mail, Government, Smart Phones, Online Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Wither Silicon Valley? IT will be driven by emerging markets

Gartner is projecting that the "worse year ever" for IT spending---down 6.9 percent in 2009---will be followed up with dead-cat spending bounce in 2010 of a meager 3.3 percent. Does this dead-cat IT spending bounce mean traditional tech power centers---notably Silicon Valley---are no longer in the driver's seat? ...

Tags: Silicon Valley, Information Technology, Gartner Inc., Emerging Market, IT-spending, Application Roster, Marketing Research, Financial Services, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-19

How To Be A Better Single Parent 1.0 (Windows)

This free 59 page e-book explains how to be a better single parent in today's busy world. Chapters include Breaking With The Old & Getting On With The New, Making Everyday Count, and References Resources and Links. This is an convenient resource for those wanting some inside information on single...

Tags: Chapter, Parent, Red Pepper Publishing, E-books, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-09-14

Microsoft steps up its business push for Windows 7, related products

Why do I want Windows 7?This is a serious question. I've been using XP Pro for a while now, and am pretty happy with it. It works well, and doesn't seem to give me many problems.I don't understand what Windows 7 brings to the table. I don't...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-09-02

Albert Gonzalez was hacking in high school...where were the safety nets?

I agree.....Most of our schools are not equipt for the new age of computers and programming. Most of our schools but not all are still stuck in the liberal arts mode of teaching and not letting students focus on their strengths. Its all about well rounded B-S. ...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Development tools, hacking, Albert Gonzalez

Discussion threads 2009-08-20

Google reveals identify of Cohen 'skank' blogger

Welcome to the Internet only AOL ex/users give real info.Welcome to the internet everyone. It is amazing how many dummies give out real information to services that should not be given real information. This is a product of AOL where dummies who shouldn't have been on the internet got onto...

Tags: Blogging, INTERNET, Cohen, blogger, defamation, real name, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Shock Horror 'Social Media': Who Will Save/Train the Children?

An interesting US national poll from Common Sense Media asking 'is social networking changing childhood?' opens up some wider issues. Common sense media suggest their poll... ...illustrates a continuing disconnect between parents and kids when it comes to kids’ digital lives....

Tags: Facebook, Network, Social Media, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-08-11

Parenting News Reader 1.6.2 (Mobile)

Parenting News Reader grabs the top stories from the best parenting news and information sites and delivers them to your iPhone. It features landscape view, share stories with friends, and coworkers.

Tags: Mobile, Story, Splaysoft, Parenting News Reader, Smart Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-08-11

Riley Kidometer 4.4 db10 (Mobile)

Riley Kidometer is a quick-reference tool for pediatric genderand age-based norms from infancy through 17 years. Labs, vitals,EKG, nutrition, vaccinations and much more! All fully referenced.A quick-reference toolfor students, teachers and health professionals in pediatrics...Gender- and age-based normsfrom infancy through 17 yearsThe Kidometerhas been adopted for use by:The RileyHospital PediatricResidencyIndiana...

Tags: Mobile, Burkeware, Riley Kidometer, Values, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-07-08

Our brilliant kids are bored

Our brilliant kids are boredSmart kids are bored, but is this really the explanation?Smart kids have always been bored because American schools do not recognize the difference in the learning paces of children. Fast learners are not challenged by a school curriculum designed for the lowest common denominator. They...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Smart Kid, OKC, brilliant kid

Discussion threads 2009-04-15

Girls sue DA who threatened them over bra photos

Girls sue DA who threatened them over bra photosI agree, but what does it say?The DA is clearly wrong, in these cases, but these were 3 of 20, the others who DID have nude photos on their phones.. For these 3, notify the parents and let them take over...

Tags: Political Correctness, photograph

Discussion threads 2009-03-25

How Lance Does It 1.05 (Mobile)

What is the secret to someone like Lance Armstrongs consistent and phenomenal success? Is it something youre born with, or is it something that can be acquired, developed, and perfected? Author Brad Kearns observes four success factors in Armstrong that can provide inspiration and direction to help you live like...

Tags: Mobile, Secret

Software downloads 2009-03-19

Mosquitoes in schools

Mosquitoes in schoolsThe question I have is why are people so worriedabout teenagers 'congregating' in places? I mean, it isn't like they are harder to deal with than adults, in fact from what I have seen most of them (excluding 'tough boys' who would never get near my home or...

Tags: Mosquitoes, music

Discussion threads 2009-03-15

Stop bashing social networks

Stop bashing social networksWhy the commotion?The guy was on BBC 2's Newsnight and it was pretty obvious to me, that he's one of those types who would demonise computer games as the catalyst for violent behaviour.Although it was pointed out to him by another guest, that his evidence didn't reveal...

Tags: social networking, Stop Bashing, network

Discussion threads 2009-02-25

Empower Your Parenting 1.0 (Mobile)

Get daily suggestions and reminders to help you teach guide and inspire your children to be empowered in an increasingly challenging world. Note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes App Store, where you must continue the download process. You must have iTunes installed in order to open...

Tags: Mobile, Apple iTunes, EmPower Wellness, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-02-21

The verdict: Lori Drew is guilty.

The verdict: Lori Drew is guilty.Yes, she is guilty.... BUTNot of the most serious things that they were trying to convict her of. Really, once ALL the facts came out, you realized that these comments were NOT the cause of Megan's suicide.What was? Her parents lack of support to her...

Tags: Litigation, ECONOMIC HARM, Lori Drew, verdict

Discussion threads 2008-11-26

Marketers, stop the hate! Customers are not the enemy

Guest editorial by Susan Etlinger Back in the seventeenth century, soldiers would spend the cold winter months in towns and garrisons until the weather cleared enough for them to venture back into the field (in Italian, nella campagna) to resume fighting. And...

Tags: Technologists, Sales Strategy, Marketing Research, Sales, Marketing, Jennifer Leggio

Blog posts 2008-11-11

Childhood drug epidemic is a weighty matter

Childhood drug epidemic is a weighty matterWell DUH!And it's a mixture of problems that is causing the issue of childhood obesity:1. Cheap unhealthy food that is easy and plentiful: Read McDonald's and the likes of them.2. Poor parenting, the parents are failing to teach good dietary habits and reinforce this...

Tags: Food & Beverage, obesity, organ, Well DUH!

Discussion threads 2008-11-03