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INTERNET SAFETY
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YouAreHere
- In our virtual mall, you can play games, design ads, chat
with customers and store owners, and much more. You'll learn key
consumer concepts, such as how advertising affects you, how you
benefit when businesses compete, how (and why) to protect your
information, and how to spot scams. What better place to do it
than at the mall! Each area of the mall focuses on a different
topic.
To
enter, choose an area. In the mall, scroll over a store to find out more about
it, then click to go inside. You can also use the Mall Map or the options at the
bottom of the screen to navigate.
Visit the West Terrace to learn about
advertising techniques, target marketing, suspicious claims, and more. Visit the
Food Court to learn about business competition, supply and demand, the history
of the FTC, and mergers and monopolies.
Visit the Security Plaza to learn
about protecting your privacy (online and off), and protect the citizens of Earth
against identity-stealing invaders.
Visit the East Terrace to learn about
bogus modeling offers, free vacations, miracle products, and tip-offs to rip-offs.
You are Here is the premier life-stage destination for a new generation
of active grandparents who want fresh ways to interact, stay connected, and strengthen
family bonds.
With an esteemed editorial staff, the site offers content tailored
exclusively for grandparents, including kid- and grandparent-friendly activities,
family travel ideas, compelling lifestyle features, expert advice, product reviews
for toys and technology, gift ideas for all ages, and much more.
To facilitate
deeper connections among grandparents, children, and their parents, members have
access to a range of safe online communications tools from blogs and forums to
photo and video sharing. |
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Welcome
to LMK, the newest interactive Web site for teens
from Girl Scouts and Windows. Created with help from teens like
you and from industry experts, LMK will provide you with the know-how
to safely navigate your online life and even help your parents
to understand it. We know how important this is to you! Go ahead:
explore the site, create a profil, and make an impact. From privacy
settings to passwords, we'll show you how to keep your private
info private. Includes topics such as using mobile devices safely,
posting images and text to social networking sites, and sexting.
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Social
Media and Sexting -- The American Academy of Pediatrics
put together an excellent page of tips about how to teach your
children about social media and the hazards of sexting.
Today’s teens and “tweens” are connected to one
another, and to the world, via digital technology more than any previous generation.
Recent data suggests that social media (SM) venues like Facebook and MySpace have
surpassed e-mail as the preferred method of communication in all age groups. While
today’s tweens and teens may be more digitally savvy than their parents, their
lack of maturity and life experience can quickly get them into trouble with these
new social venues.
For this reason, it is imperative that parents talk
with their children of all ages about social media and monitor their online SM
use to help them navigate this new online social world. How parents talk with
their kids and teens will vary slightly by age depending on the topic being discussed.
These
tips will help you start that journey with your family. |
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Safety
Clicks, an AOL blog, helps you keep up to date
on the ever changing issues of internet security. |
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Tips
for Protecting Personal Privacy Online is a Web
site developed by Common Sense Media to help parents explain key
issues, such as the fact that nothing is really private and privacy
settings are not infallible.
You'll find
tips for keeping personal information private, tips for setting up privacy settings
on social network pages, tips for setting up rules about posting on the internet
and tips about how to help your child understand the dangers of rumors. You also
need to remind your kids that everything they post leaves a digital footprint
and could come back to haunt them one day.
You can download handouts,
sign up for newsletters, see research, etc. |
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Grandparents.com
is the premier life-stage destination for a new generation of
active grandparents who want fresh ways to interact, stay connected,
and strengthen family bonds. With an esteemed editorial staff,
the site offers content tailored exclusively for grandparents,
including kid- and grandparent-friendly activities, family travel
ideas, compelling lifestyle features, expert advice, product reviews
for toys and technology, gift ideas for all ages, and much more.
To facilitate deeper connections among grandparents, children,
and their parents, members have access to a range of safe online
communications tools from blogs and forums to photo and video
sharing. |
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The
mission of CatholicCulture.org
is to give faithful Catholics the information, encouragement,
and perspective they need to become an active force for renewal
in the Church and in society, working to shape an authentically
Christian culture in a secular world. How We Accomplish Our Mission
The primary means of effecting our mission is the distribution
of news, commentary, spiritual resources, and practical suggestions,
in conformity with the mind of the Church. This information helps
readers cope with the full range of spiritual, moral, political,
social, cultural, and ecclesiastical challenges with which sincere
Catholics must daily contend in every aspect of their lives—including
the family, the inner life of the Church, education, the workplace,
public policy, and the interplay between faith and culture. |
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CatholicLeague.org
The Catholic
League is the nation's largest Catholic civil rights organization.
Founded in 1973 by the late Father Virgil C. Blum, S.J., the Catholic
League defends the right of Catholics – lay and clergy alike –
to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination.
Motivated by the letter and the spirit of the First Amendment,
the Catholic League works to safeguard both the religious freedom
rights and the free speech rights of Catholics whenever and wherever
they are threatened. |
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Founded
in 1993, the mission of The Cardinal Newman Society is to help
renew and strengthen Catholic identity in Catholic higher education.
The Society seeks to fulfill its mission by assisting and supporting
education that is faithful to the teaching and tradition of the
Catholic Church; producing and disseminating research and publications
on developments and best practices in Catholic higher education;
advising students, alumni, trustees, campus officials, faculty
and others engaged in renewing and strengthening the Catholic
identity of Catholic colleges and universities and Church-affiliated
ministries at non-Catholic colleges and universities; and studying
and promoting the work of our patron, John Henry Cardinal Newman,
especially as it relates to Catholic higher education and the
unity of faith and reason. The Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt,
nonprofit organization supported by more than 20,000 individuals,
businesses and foundations. |
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RealCatholicTV.com.
The mission of RealCatholicTV.com is to promote the faith given
to humanity by Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God and the Messiah.
This faith is the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church led by
the heir of Saint Peter, Pope Benedict XVI. RealCatholicTV.com
aims to provide everyone with means to increase their personal
holiness through catechesis and evangelization about the truth
of the Christian faith. We aim to convert non-Catholics to the
faith founded personally by Jesus Christ, and strengthen the faith
of existing Catholics. RealCatholicTV.com aims to achieve this
through the use of high-quality videos produced to the highest
standard and delivered by cutting-edge internet technology. |
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Vatican
web site. |
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Get
info on Orlando and other dioceses in the State of Florida in
this online version of the Florida Catholic. |
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The
mission of Catholic News Service is the mission of the Church
itself -- to spread the Gospel through contemporary means of communication.
Our mission is to perform this task by reporting the news which
affects Catholics in their everyday lives. Some of that news is
good and some is bad, but it is what readers need to know in order
to work for salvation. They need to know that there are saints
in the making in the Church today and they need to know that there
are sinners too. |
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Movie
& Television Reviews
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Catholic
Movie Review -
Movie reviews by St. Anthony Messenger Press and the Catholic
News Service
Catholic Movie Reviews offers Christian movie reviews and news
with a Catholic perspective from St. Anthony Messenger magazine,
Every Day Catholic and Catholic News Service. |
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United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops - Office of Film and Broadcasting
The Office for Film and Broadcasting is responsible
for reviewing and rating theatrical motion pictures, previewing
and evaluating television programming as well as providing the
Catholic public with information about the role of the entertainment
and news media in influencing societal and personal values. In
recognition of the importance of the videocassette player in the
American home, the Office has prepared a volume of capsule reviews
assessing the moral and entertainment values of more than 8,000
movies available on television or video. The office also sponsored
a "Faith on Film" festival to commemorate the jubilee. The Office's
reviews and ratings of new movies and its evaluations of television
and video programming are made widely available through their
distribution by the Catholic News Service to the extensive network
of Catholic newspapers in the U.S. and to foreign subscribers
interested in the American media. Each week's capsule reviews
of new movie releases are also available by calling the office's
toll-free movieline at 1-800-311-4222. |
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E-Newsletters
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Adult
Children of Divorced Parents -
Online Bi-monthly e- newsletter pertaining to specific issues
of ACODPs. Articles written by experts in the field of relationships.
Information and resources from professionals who are experienced
in dealing with the special issues of ACODPs. Support from other
ACODPs who share your in your struggles. Notice of workshops and
seminars on topics of interest to ACODPs |
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Friar
Jack's E-Spirations - As an introduction,
my name is Jack Wintz. And yes, I am a real Franciscan friar.
Friar Jack's E-spirations lets you know about the latest events
at AmericanCatholic.org and highlights resources for you to use
in your daily Catholic life. |
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Parenting
Pointer by Susan Vogt
To
sign up for a free weekly Parenting Pointer e-mail visit
Susan's web site and click on Parenting button.
Marriage
Moment by Susan Vogt
To
sign up for a free weekly Marriage Moment e-mail visit
Susan's site and click on Marriage button.
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Saint
of the Day - AmericanCatholic.org
- Catholic saints are holy people
and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the
Church honors responded to God's invitation to use his or her
unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint. Learn about
the Saint we honor today and subscribe to recieve free Saint of
the Day Newsletter from St. Anthony Press. Click the button on
the left. |
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Books
- Databases
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The
Catholic Encyclopedia, as its name implies, proposes to give its
readers full and authoritative information on the entire cycle
of Catholic interests, action and doctrine. What the Church teaches
and has taught; what she has done and is still doing for the highest
welfare of mankind; her methods, past and present; her struggles,
her triumphs, and the achievements of her members, not only for
her own immediate benefit, but for the broadening and deepening
of all true science, literature and art -- all come within the
scope of the Catholic Encyclopedia. Print version available at
the Downtown branch of the Orlando Public Library - 4th Floor. |
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Catechism
Online: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
From the Vatican in English, French, German, Italian, Latin and
Spanish |
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Multi-Source
Bible Online - Includes Bible Dictionary, Concordance, Thesaurus,
Encyclopedia, Pictures, Topical Bible in a variety of Bible translations.
EastonsBibleDictionary.com |
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BibleGateway.com
- Passage, keyword and topical inex. |
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Bible
Online: The New American Bible
From the Vatican in
English, Italian and Latin |
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Blue
Letter Bible Online: The New American Bible
Containing
14 searchable versions of the Holy Bible, Blue Letter Bible offers
an extensive insight into one of the world’s most popular books.
Passages can be changed from version to version for easy comparison
and various tools (an encyclopedia, a dictionary, 23 text commentaries,
and 30 audio/video commentaries) help users explore chapter and
verse. Additional resources include charts, outlines, timelines,
and maps, plus four streaming audio versions, are available from
each passage’s page. When appropriate for the passage, over 2,700
hymns are also available (lyrics are shown with link to a MIDI
file to play music). This web resource is useful for anyone interested
in biblical study and especially notable for comparing Bible versions.
The Blue
Letter Bible now has over 4,000,000 links onsite to over 165,000
pages of concordances, lexicons, dictionaries, commentaries, images,
and Bible versions! Our prayer is that you will enjoy the site,
in Jesus' name! |
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Web
Sites
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American
Catholic - A Roman Catholic
site from the Franciscans. Site includes Saint of the Day, Minute
Meditations, Daily Catholic, Questions, Catholic News, Free
online samples of Catholic books, audio books, videos and a
Catholic magazine. |
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Ave
Marie Press - Publishers of prayer and spirituality,
adolescent catechesis, pastoral care and guidance, parish and
ministry resources, and elementary catechetical resources. |
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Catholic
Digest - Catholic
Digest is for readers of all ages who find encouragement in
the Catholic community and who seek answers to the questions
and challenges of their lives in Catholic values, teachings
and traditions. Faith isn't just about Sunday; it informs and
enhances every aspect of living: family, relationships, work,
health, intellect and spirituality. Through stories that inspire,
entertain and inform, Catholic Digest tries to give readers
the resources and encouragement to live each day with faith,
hope and meaning. |
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Christian
Family Movement - Tambien
en Espanol!
Christian Family Movement is a national network of parish/neighborhood
small groups of families. Parents meet regularly in one another's
homes. Through the use of programming and the dynamics of group
interaction, Christian values are reinforced and families are
encouraged to reach out in action to others. |
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Compassion
Power - Save your love, marriage, children, job and health
- Innovative emotional regulation programs for more love,
stronger relationships, improved health, and personal growth.
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FaithFirst.com
- Making a Difference in People's Lives - Check out
the fun and informative activities in the Kids' Clubhouse, the
KIDS ONLY Club, the Teen Center and Faith First for Families.
Special Section for Cathechists and Teachers! |
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Autom.com
- Autom is the largest supplier of Catholic books, jewelry,
church supplies, devotional items, gifts, holy cards, rosaries
and more. At Autom we are a family, and we want you to know
that you are the heart of this family. Our customers are our
glue that keeps this business together. And to show our appreciation,
we will occasionally offer one-day only deals such as but not
limited to, free shipping, a buy one get one free rosary sale,
$25 off any order of $100 or more, or 10-25% off any order!
You will be able to use these discounts towards the purchase
of clergy shirts, a cord rosary, or a few copies of the New
American Bible for your church. Anything you or your church
may want or need in our ever growing selection of affordable
church supplies will be available to you. |
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Focus
on the Family - A Website of Foccus on the Family
with Dr. James Dobson
Focus on the Family began in 1977 in response to Dr. James
Dobson's increasing concern for the American family. James C.
Dobson, Ph.D., is founder, former president and chairman of
the board of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that
produces his internationally syndicated radio programs heard
daily on more than 3,000 radio facilities in 12 languages in
more than 95 other countries. Sign the Guestbook and receive
a complimentary magazine. |
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MASS
TIMES
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MASS
TIMES FOR TRAVELORS: A free ministry to traveling
Catholics, funded by Pauline Books and Media, in partnership
with the Catholic Communication Campaign of the U.S. Conference
of Catholic Bishops and Mass Times Trust. To find Churches and
Mass times at your destination, please click on the link above
or to the left.
MASS TIMES FOR HOMEBOUND IN CENTRAL
FLORIDA: Broadcast of the Mass is shown each Sunday
on WUPN TV 65 at 10 a.m. Beginning in January, the mass will
also be available in closed-caption for the hearing impaired.
Telemundo is currently broadcasting the Mass en Espanol on Sundays
from St. John Vianney Catholic Church live at 11 a.m. |
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OnceCatholic.org
is a ministry of the Franciscan
Friars of St. John the Baptist Province, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
The Franciscan Friars are a Roman Catholic order founded by
Saint Francis of Assisi. The mission of OnceCatholic.org is
to put you back in touch with a face-to-face community of Catholics.
Along the way, we want to walk with you as you sort through
your issues with the Church. |
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StrongFamilies.com
- Changing the world one family at a time by Dr. John Trent
Whether you’re single or married, a single-parent or Grandparent,
you’ve come to the right place if you’re ready to strengthen
your family! With over 2,000,000 copies of his books in print,
he’s a name you can trust to help you build loving, lasting
relationships with your loved ones and Lord. Subscribe to the
Family E-zine. |
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The
Vatican: The Holy See - Archives, Library, Chapel, Bible, Catechism,
Museum - Site is in English, French, Spanish, German,
Italian and Portuguese. Site includes Vatican Secret Archives,
Vatican Library, Vatican Musuems, Peter,s Pence, Catechism Bible
Code, Prontificate, Prayer for Peace, News, Saints, Paths of
the Spirit. |
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A
Walk Through the Mass: A Step-by-Step Explanation
AmericanCatholic.org
by Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M.
This "walk-through" explanation of the Mass will shed light
on why we do what we do at Mass. I think these explanations
will be helpful for the great numbers of Catholics who attend
Mass regularly but don't always remember the reasons behind
the various actions of the Mass. They may be especially helpful
for catechumens (those preparing to enter the Catholic Church)
and visitors from other churches who are not familiar with the
Catholic Church. |
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The Word Among Us - Tambien
en Espanol! - La Palabra Entre Nostros
The Word Among Us Online offers daily meditations based
on the Mass readings of the Catholic Church, inspirational essays
and stories of the saints and other Christian heroes and more!
We also publish a full, printed version of the devotional with
over 500,000 subscribers world wide. The family edition features
all the content of the Word Among Us and includes an 16 page
family insert every issue. In the Resource Center learn about
some of the great Catholic Saints, read a bible study lesson
or learn how to improve your marriage. In the Prayer Center
submit a prayer request to us, or follow tracks to improve your
prayer life. |
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