Posts Tagged ‘news’

Ludacris’ New Song Soft-sells Sexting

March 11th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

Ludaris in hot water over sexting message in lyrics

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Rapper, Ludacris, has never been one to back down from controversy and his new album, ‘Battle of the Sexes’ has quite a few people talking. One song in particular, ‘Sexting,’ has the Internet aflutter with comments about the song’s…

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Ontario Adds Internet Safety to Elementary Curriculum

March 11th, 2010 by Kiwi Commons

Ontario Education System Introduces Internet safety In Schools

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The Ontario government is updating the elementary school curriculum to include lessons on Internet Safety. The lessons, which will be added to Health and Physical Education classes, will help teach students how to protect themselves from online dangers.

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Kiwi Featured in Internet Safety BlogTalkRadio Podcast

March 8th, 2010 by Elizabeth

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

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American Idol Seizes Control of Contestant Social Media Accounts

March 5th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

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…

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Kiwi Wraps up Empowered Student Partnership Program

March 3rd, 2010 by Kiwi Commons

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.

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Calgary Celebrates Online Safety Week

March 1st, 2010 by Kiwi Commons

Youthlink Calgary

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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…

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

March 1st, 2010 by Sarah Thistle

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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…

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ChatRoulette.com Gambles with Online Social Standards

February 26th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

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…

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Google Buzz Privacy Flaws a Possible Threat for all Gmail Users

February 25th, 2010 by Shannon Mcconchie

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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…

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A Teen’s Suicide Inspires Action Against Cyber Bullying

February 24th, 2010 by Shannon Mcconchie

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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?

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