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Top 5 bullying myths
We all know that bullying is wrong but you may know even less about bullying than you originally thought. Monitor correspondent Stephanie Hanes debunks 5 popular misconceptions.
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Modern Parenthood Facebook waning, social media may have plateaued among teens, Pew study says
A huge update on our knowledge of teens and social media was released by Pew Research Center today. It's findings include some surprising info: Facebook use among teens is waning, teens do, in fact, value their privacy online, and a majority have friended their parents.
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Kids turning to cellphone for Internet; it's tough on parent oversight
The number of teens and tweens accessing the Internet via cellphone is growing, a new survey says, posing bigger problems for parents who like to keep tabs on their kid's Internet activities.
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Africa Monitor #Kony2012: The viral video a year after the headlines
A controversial 30-minute documentary about central African warlord Joseph Kony scored 100 million YouTube hits last March. What was its impact?
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Is the death of newspapers the end of good citizenship?
The death of newspapers – by cutbacks, outright disappearance, or morphing into lean websites – means a reduction of watchdog reporting and less local information. Some say it has caused a drop in civic participation. Is it a blow to good citizenship?
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Top 5 bullying myths
We all know that bullying is wrong but you may know even less about bullying than you originally thought. Monitor correspondent Stephanie Hanes debunks 5 popular misconceptions.
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Modern Parenthood Bullying: Teens take the lead as anti-bullying mentors, advocates
Bullying prevention starts with teens, and in communities around the country they are taking the lead as anti-bullying leaders, advocates, and mentors for their peers. It is an inspiring trend at a time when several high-profile teen suicides have been linked to bullying.
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Facebook's forgotten rule: No fake names allowed
Using a fake name to cloak identity online is becoming less tolerated. But will these company policies from Facebook and Google hold up as users voice their dissatisfaction?
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Hacker arrests: Why Anonymous might not be so anonymous
This week's arrests of 21 members of Anonymous in the US and Europe show that, given time and resources, cybersleuths can track down hackers. But doubts remain over whether authorites caught any big fish.
07/21/2011 10:14 am -
Horizons Egypt reopens Internet, Facebook access
Facebook and Twitter are up and running again in Egypt, as are the URLs of several important Egyptian sites.
02/02/2011 01:38 pm -
Did WikiLeaks bring on cyberwar? Maybe a cyber sit-in.
After Visa, MasterCard, and others cut services to WikiLeaks, a group launched ‘distributed denial of service’ attacks against these businesses. But a new analysis shows that the attacks lacked punch.
12/23/2010 01:49 pm -
WikiLeaks army 'Anonymous' eyes Bank of America with 'Operation BOA Constrictor'
Anonymous, the loosely knit association of WikiLeaks supporters, is seeking to rally the online faithful to attack Bank of America with 'Operation BOA Constrictor.'
12/22/2010 12:30 pm -
Are iPads, smartphones, and the Mobile Web rewiring the way we think?
Multitasking on smartphones, iPads, and the Mobile Web makes some feel smarter and others just more scattered. Is it changing how we think?
07/24/2010 03:00 pm -
'Haystack' gives Iranian opposition hope for evading Internet censorship
Haystack, an encryption software custom made to help the Iranian opposition evade official attempts to censor the Internet, is giving some regime opponents hope of organizing and making progress online.
04/16/2010 02:58 pm -
Teen says school spied on him at home via school-issued laptop
Harriton High School in Pennsylvania gave laptops to all students. But when it appeared to use the webcam to monitor student behavior, it ran into a buzz saw of criticism, including a class-action lawsuit.
02/19/2010 01:49 pm -
Horizons Adults ruined blogs for kids, study shows
A new report from the Pew's Internet and American Life Project reveals a decline in blogging among teens.
02/04/2010 10:00 am -
What recourse for a nation under cyberattack?
Almost none. No international framework exists to identify or sanction an attacking country.
07/11/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons Second guessing Twitter's effect on post-election Iran
06/25/2009 01:00 am -
Why Iran's Twitter revolution is unique
The government's tight control of the Internet has spawned a generation adept at circumventing cyber roadblocks, making the country ripe for a technology–driven protest movement.
06/19/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons On the eve of Tiananmen anniversary, a new tool for tracking Web outages
06/03/2009 01:00 am -
Blogs, YouTube: the new battleground of Gaza conflict
Both sides used the Internet to rally supporters and shape public opinion.
01/23/2009 12:00 am -
Ethan Zuckerman on how to engineer serendipity online
A discussion with the Harvard Internet scholar on how to stumble upon the Web’s gems.
12/12/2008 12:00 am -
New media feels heat after Apple misstep
CNN's citizen reporters sent Apple stocks plunging Friday with a false report on Steve Jobs.
10/08/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Who else reads your e-mail?
Your employer and the government can snoop legally.
10/07/2008 01:00 am -
O3b Networks: A far-out plan to deliver the Web
Are 16 satellites the answer to reaching 3 billion people?
09/24/2008 01:00 am -
Efforts to rein in online fight videos
Pressure builds on social-networking websites to do more to block such content. Legislation is afoot, too.
07/22/2008 01:00 am
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