This week's blog focuses on a variety of safety issues and concerns. From criminal activity to online safety, the following articles provide helpful information for all.
Today is President's Day here in the United States and is a holiday for many.
Valentine's Day was a tragic day for those of us in Illinois and America. Although Valentine's Day is normally a day to celebrate love and friendship, this year it was filled with sadness and great loss for the students of the Northern Illinois University campus. As of this writing, five students plus the shooter, were shot and killed on campus with many others injured. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of yet another senseless tragedy.
The following articles include a wide array of helpful safety information.
CrimeReports is a highly recommended website that shows up-to-date criminal activity, online. For people considering moving to a new location or for those who just are curious about crime in their area, this article, Track Criminal Activity Online, is a must-read.
As an advocate for keeping children safer online, last week marked the annual Safer Internet Day. Many countries are involved with this educational endeavor. Read Participate in Safer Internet Day for more information.
Monitor Computer Use with Zoomzaa is an informative article for parents with children. Zoomzaa is a free parental control program and worth checking out.
Deposit Checks From Home is an interesting article. New technology provides everyday consumers the flexibility of depositing checks from the comfort of home.
