Take the Tech Test
What's your relationship with communications technology? Are you an
"Omnivore" that never met a gadget you didn't like? Or are you an
"Inexperienced Experimenter" that's willing to try new technologies?
Take this quick online quiz from the Pew Internet and Online Life
Project to discover which of the 10 groups best describes you. The site
also contains reports under "Family, Friends & Community" about topics
including cyberbullying, social networking sites and teens, and the
vulnerability of "wired seniors" to viruses and spyware.
David Beckham In Action
- David Beckham made his MLS league debut for the LA Galaxy in August
and fans around the world are keeping a close eye on him. Here at the
official David Beckham website you can catch the latest soccer news,
read David's weekly blog, get a look at his fashion style, learn about
the David Beckham Academy for young athletes, and find out about his
current ambassador/charity activities. If you're a big Beckham fan, you
can also register to receive online newsletters.
Bright Ideas for
Kids
- Remember Lite-Brite? It's the classic toy that's been popular with
kids and parents alike since Hasbro introduced it in 1967. Lite-Brite
allows kids to create a "glowing" picture by placing multi-colored pegs
into a battery-powered screen. Now budding artists can also create
Lite-Brite designs online at this site, then print or e-mail them to
share with family and friends. The fun continues with links to other
popular games like Battleship and The Game of Life.
Keep an Eye on Safety
- September is Eye Safety Month — a reminder to protect yourself and
your children from eye injuries at home and during sports. Accidents
involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each
year, and more than 40,000 people a year suffer eye injuries while
playing sports. The Prevent Blindness America site offers a wide variety
of important resources including tips on accident prevention at home,
sports safety, sports eye protectors, and first aid for eye emergencies.
You'll also find the latest headlines about eye health.
A Whole New
Ballgame
- Local stadiums won't be the only places with football action this
month. Coming to theaters is The Game Plan from Walt Disney Pictures,
the story of rugged superstar Joe Kingman (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson)
whose Boston-based football team is chasing a championship. Then Joe
discovers he has a 7-year-old daughter, and has to tackle the biggest
challenge of his life — taking care of her! After getting a preview of
the movie here, you can play the game Mall Quarterback and help Joe find
his daughter lost at the mall