Kiwi Commons :: Leaders in Youth Internet Safety Resources

Kiwi Featured in Internet Safety BlogTalkRadio Podcast

Elizabeth — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:08:07 +0000

Source: www.webmarketingtherapy.com

Kiwi Commons was delighted to participate in a BlogTalkRadio podcast earlier today with Donny Claxton, an Internet safety advocate in the US.

The podcast also featured sex educator, Dr. Karen Rayne and Internet expert Doreen Nicastro. Claxton, owner of DaddyClaxton.com,…

Kiwi Reveals Facebook Photo Privacy Flaw

Elizabeth — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:14:41 +0000

Source: Dahia.com

Just because you set your Facebook privacy settings in the past, doesn’t mean your identity is safe today, at all.

Are you sure your info and photographs are hidden and safe from the public’s prying eyes?

7 out of 10…

American Idol Seizes Control of Contestant Social Media Accounts

Rosemina Nazarali — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:24:35 +0000

Source: Showbizgalore.com

Not being allowed to have your own social media account usually comes down to two factors: 1. you’re not old enough to create one yet; and 2. your parents won’t let you create one. However, for the 16 remaining…

Kiwi Wraps up Empowered Student Partnership Program

Kiwi Commons — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:25:19 +0000

Kiwi Seminars, our non-profit sister site, today wrapped up 3 full day educational training sessions on Internet safety with the Empowered Student Partnership program.

Kiwi Commons provided Kiwi Seminars with the workshop resources, cases and videos for the 3 day event. Check out the…

Calgary Celebrates Online Safety Week

Kiwi Commons — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:40:20 +0000

Source: Youthlinkcalgary.com

Kiwi is proud to announce that this week, March 1-7, is Calgary, Alberta’s Online Safety Week. The annual awareness week is sponsored by YouthLink Calgary to help parents, teachers and kids learn how to stay safe on the Internet.

While…

Adult Film Star Asks Parents to Keep Kids Away from Online Porn

Sarah Thistle — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:40:49 +0000

Source: Michaelhigh.files.wordpress.com

Adult film star Ron Jeremy says parents need to be more aware of children’s exposure to online pornography.

Last month, Jeremy squared off against Pastor Craig Gross, founder of an anti-pornography website at the event “The Great Porn Debate” held…

ChatRoulette.com Gambles with Online Social Standards

Rosemina Nazarali — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:10:59 +0000

Source: Network.nationalpost.com

ChatRoulette.com is the latest fad to hit the social media list, but this one is a bit different and a lot less secure than your usual Twitter or Facebook. Chat Roulette is a video chatting website where a user…

Google Buzz Privacy Flaws a Possible Threat for all Gmail Users

Shannon Mcconchie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:53:34 +0000

Source: www.hotindienews.com

After a much-anticipated release, Google Buzz has hit the web, drawing mixed reviews from critics. Though the social networking service boasts easy-to-use features and real-time activity, many have chalked it up to be a “Twitter and Facebook wannabe” plagued…

A Teen’s Suicide Inspires Action Against Cyber Bullying

Shannon Mcconchie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:49:39 +0000

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Phoebe Prince was a freshman at South Hadley High School, her principal called her “smart and charming”, and she even had a date for the school’s big event, the winter festival. So why did Phoebe Prince take her own life? Was school and cyber bullying a major factor?

28 Students Suspended for Cyberbullying in Washington

Kiwi Expert - Barbara Zimmerman — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:10:44 +0000

Source: www.manhattanconstructiongroup.com

Twenty-eight students at McLure Middle School in Seattle, Washington have been suspended for cyber bullying a fellow classmate.

The cyber bullying incident involved a Facebook page that urged students to sign up to share in the dislike of the…