The day before Sam Myers, a 19-year-old from Manteno, committed suicide, he spent almost all day with his mom. “He was a wrestler. He was handsome. He was funny. He had a great personality,” his mother, Kathi, said. Sam tragically killed himself on Dec. 10, 2016. An estimated 1,100 came to his wake, his father, [ Read More ]
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The need to get help before it is too late – A Journey of Teen Depression and Suicide
Comments Off on The need to get help before it is too late – A Journey of Teen Depression and SuicideFather Punishes His Bully Son By Making Him Run To School In The Rain
Comments Off on Father Punishes His Bully Son By Making Him Run To School In The RainThose of us who have children understand how difficult it can be to keep them in line when they’re acting up. If you happen to be one of the parents whose child never misbehaves, consider yourself one of the lucky ones because the rest of us know the struggle. This isn’t to say that most [ Read More ]
At 22, she went undercover at a high school. She says sexting is much more common now
Comments Off on At 22, she went undercover at a high school. She says sexting is much more common nowNicolette, 22, was one of seven young adults who went undercover at a Kansas High School as part of a new TV series, “Undercover High.” Nicolette — a former teen mom — and the other adults in their twenties spent the spring 2017 semester as “students” at Topeka’s Highland Park High School. The undercover adults [ Read More ]
Sunday January 28 is Data Privacy Day
Comments Off on Sunday January 28 is Data Privacy DayGiven the recent security breaches and malware attacks it’s time to examine how you and your family use the Internet, social media platforms, Apps, and other online activity. Below are some questions you may want to consider: • How secure are your passwords? • How often do you change them? • Do you have two-factor [ Read More ]
Apple is sharing your face with apps. That’s a new privacy worry
Comments Off on Apple is sharing your face with apps. That’s a new privacy worryPoop that mimics your facial expressions was just the beginning. It’s going to hit the fan when the face-mapping tech that powers the iPhone X’s cutesy “Animoji” starts being used for creepier purposes. And Apple just started sharing your face with lots of apps. Beyond a photo, the iPhone X’s front sensors scan 30,000 points [ Read More ]