May 2008

A Unique Legal Theory Serves as a Reminder to Blog Responsibly

May 26, 2008

Have you ever created a fictitious identity in order to access an Internet site? If so, you may have violated a federal criminal statute. Megan Meier, aged 13, thought she was chatting online with a 16-year-old boy named Josh Evans. In reality, she was communicating with Lori Drew, a 49-year-old mother who resided in the […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Memorial Day Edition

May 26, 2008

Welcome to the Memorial Day 2008 Edition of the Carnival of Family Life. Memorial Day is specifically reserved to honor those who have died in service to the United States. While the holiday’s origins are unclear and subject to debate, what is known is that it was originally called “Decoration Day” because it was a […]

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Aloha Friday Edition No. 8

May 23, 2008

My pal Kailani at An Island Life hosts this great meme, Aloha Friday, based upon a very popular term used in Hawaii when island residents take it easy and look forward to the upcoming weekend — kind of like T.G.I.F. The meme involves no long posts, no deep soul searching revelations … just a little […]

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Wordless Wednesday (Thursday Edition)

May 21, 2008

Reminder: This coming Monday, May 26, 2008, a very special Memorial Day Edition of the Carnival of Family Life will be here at Colloquium! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to submit posts with Memorial Day or patriotic themes! Click here to submit your entry! Topics: Carnival of Family Life, Wordless Wednesday

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Equal Rights in the Blogosphere?

May 19, 2008

Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination, harassment or retaliation in the housing market, workplace, and when a business establishment provides goods or services. But do those statutory schemes apply or have any force in cyberspace? Here in Northern California, one online group inadvertently discovered that the courts have not yet answered that question. The circumstances […]

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Aloha Friday Edition No. 7

May 16, 2008

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Life in Lodi: The Village Has a Real, Live Hero

May 13, 2008

According to the American Heritage Dictionary, a “hero” is a “person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life.” There is a genuine hero residing right here in the little village of Lodi. Sam Huffman is just 20 years old, but fellow Lodian and […]

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When Did You Know You Were a Writer?

May 12, 2008

“Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.” So begins “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” So begins “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” When you were a child, did your parents read those words to you? Mine did. And I read them to my children. Although, as […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Mother’s Day Edition

May 12, 2008

Carnival of Family Life: Mother’s Day Edition Education Planning Queen presents 10 Indicators of School Readiness posted at Planning with Kids, described as a “simple checklist to help guide you on deciding if your child will be ready for school.” Homework. Dinner. Life. presents Spring Testing Madness: Stop Starving Your Kids! posted at Angela Norton […]

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Connected Lives (Part Six)

May 5, 2008

LOL. ROFL. POS. TTYL. TTFN. Do you recognize each of those abbreviations? If not, they stand for: Laughing on line. Rolling on floor laughing. Parents over shoulder. Talk to you later. Ta ta for now. I wonder how many times each day, those and other shortcuts like them are transmitted via text or instant message, or email. I think […]

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