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Web Safety Tips for Teens

January 4th, 2008
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Internet users, especially the teens, nowadays are vulnerable to malicious acts in the web such as online frauds and scams, pornographic sites and others.

Here are some of seven web safety tips from Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan for teens for a friendly internet environment:

1. Never post personal information online.

2. Don’t put strangers on your buddy list.

3. Don’t post potentially embarrassing images of yourself online.

4. Remember that anyone can read blogs.

5. Communicate only with friends and family.
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Pool Safety Tips from Experts

June 20th, 2007

Drowning is the second leading cause of death among American children ages 14 and younger, but a few simple measures can greatly reduce the risk of such tragedies, experts say.

Here are simple measures suggested:

1. Pools and spas should be surrounded on all four sides by a fence at least five feet high with gates that close and latch automatically. This type of isolation fencing could prevent 50 percent to 90 percent of child drownings in residential pools, studies estimate.

2. Consider a pool alarm and alarms on doors, windows and gates leading to the pool.
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