Wow! We are just one week away from Christmas and, if you’re anything like me, you had no idea it was this close! With all the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season, it’s sometimes easy to forget about keeping ourselves safe in the online world. Here are a few tips to keep you … Continue reading Internet Safety Tips for Holiday Travel
What Parents Should Know About “13 Reasons Why”
It has been over a month since “13 Reasons Why” debut on Netflix and my inbox has been flooded with questions about the show. I have been working hard to put together the best information possible for parents and educators. The more I start to work on this, the more I realize there is to … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About “13 Reasons Why”
13 Reasons Why: Book vs Show
WARNING: This post contains spoilers for both the book and the TV show. If you are worried about something being ruined for you, proceed with caution. As I mentioned in last week’s post, I will be diving into the world of Netflix’s newest show, 13 Reasons Why. What most people don’t realize is that the … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why: Book vs Show
Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
Over the next week or so, I plan on unleashing a lot of information about Netflix show '13 Reasons Why' but there is one issue I wanted to address sooner rather than later. A meme. The first meme I encountered for the show came Easter morning when this gem showed up on my Facebook newsfeed: … Continue reading Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
Cyberbullying: We Still Need to Be On Alert
Truth be told, tracking down any solid numbers on cyberbullying has proven hard. I know because I have spent the better part of the night searching for them. In all of this, I have found many conflicting statistics on the subject. This is mostly because the surveys being run are among smaller, control demographics. One … Continue reading Cyberbullying: We Still Need to Be On Alert
Burger King Takes Over Homes with Invasive Commercial
Fast food giant Burger Kind managed to make headlines with their all-new commercial but probably not in the way they were expecting. Take a look: While the ad may seem innocent to those who operate a low-tech home, for those that have home assistant (specifically a Google home device) weren’t all that amused. The commercial … Continue reading Burger King Takes Over Homes with Invasive Commercial
Not Exempt From the Rules: Donald Trump Could Be Banned From Twitter
Our President-Elect is probably best known for his outrageous use of the popular micro-blogging site Twitter and I have certainly shared my annoyance with this on my personal blog. Recent Tweets from Trump might be landed him in hot water with Twitter as his bullying tactics have entered the realm of violating the site's terms … Continue reading Not Exempt From the Rules: Donald Trump Could Be Banned From Twitter
Think Twice Before Posting A Photo of Your Ballot
If you haven't already (by mail-in or early voting) we are all embarking on the most insane election this country has ever witnessed. Regardless of who you are voting for it's important to realize that taking a photo or selfie of your ballot may land you in a whole lot of trouble and even invalidate … Continue reading Think Twice Before Posting A Photo of Your Ballot
My Unsolicited Advice to the Class of 2020
Three years ago I sat down and reminisced about my time in college, specifically my involvement in campus life and how that experience came to shape my life and career. This time of reflection resulted in my wildly popular blog entry "My Unsolicited Advice to the Class of 2017." As I'm been working on my … Continue reading My Unsolicited Advice to the Class of 2020
Anti-Gay Internet Trolls Are No Match for J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is easily one of the greatest voices the in world. While she certainly isn't perfect, she is one that will not hesitate to sound off when she sees something amiss in the world. She is an advocate in every sense of the word and stands for what she believes in. So when a … Continue reading Anti-Gay Internet Trolls Are No Match for J.K. Rowling
Breaking Down Digital Walls 