This year, over 250,000 college students will go away on Spring Break, but they may not be as "away" as they may think. Parents who want to keep an eye on just how hot the action is getting, can go high-tech by tapping into beach web cams. EarthCam.com offers links to live views of popular Spring Break destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach. Kids who want to get psyched for the trip, can also check them out.

The cameras aren't really intended to "spy" on your kids, but they'll give you a good idea of the kind of festivities going on. Brace yourself! I showed one mom this weekend & her reaction summed it up well, "I'm nervous & jealous!"

THE ONLINE BUZZ

Get Your Viewers Up-To-Date on This Month's Hot Topics: The March Madness Craze, Celebrating St. Patty's Day in Eco-Friendly Style, Making the Most of what's in Your Fridge without Spending a Cent, and Spring Break Insider Travel Tips

The Online Buzz is an up-to-the-second report of the freshest online trends and activity. What topics dominate chat rooms right now? Whose hits are spiking or sinking on the online search charts? What is the hottest viral video? Fronted by Regina Lewis, Online Buzz keeps your viewers ahead of the curve on the best of the Web every month in a smart, upbeat segment.

Regina is available the first Wednesday and Friday morning of every month via satellite or tape from Dulles, Virginia . The Online Buzz currently airs in major markets including Atlanta , Detroit , Denver and Charlotte as well as on CNN Headline News.

Regina can customize your segment to cover topics dominating your market, in a personal and localized fashion. Custom tags and introductions are available by request. This month's topics options include:

· Manage March Madness. It's one the year's most anticipated online events and Regina offers up online bracket tips, the scoop on watching the games online and helps you balance work with your March Madness cravings.

·

Five Easy Ways

to Go Green: With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, Regina checks in with the greenest folks around, the editors at GreenDaily, for tips on going online to green up your life.

· Get Ready for Spring Break. Easter is early this year- March 23- so Spring Break is just around the corner. For those traveling, Regina has tips on getting through security fast, last-minute vacation planning and the most popular destinations. And, if your teenager is a Spring Breaker... Webcams so you can watch. How they work and why you might want to be careful what you wish for!

· Make the Most of What's in Your Fridge: Short on time at the end of the day? Regina tells you how to make the most of what's in your fridge or pantry to save serious time and money.

· Viral Video- See what everyone is watching this month! The cyberspace video we can't seem to get enough of. You won't believe the story behind the clip!

Regina Lewis, AOL Consumer Advisor, national TV contributor, tech-trend expert, knows the tips, tricks, secrets and shortcuts for making technology work. She is as an expert commentator for a wide range of national network and cable programs, including The Today Show, The View, Fox & Friends and weekly segments on CNN Headline News. The mother of three, she's been honored on Capitol Hill for her work in championing online kids safety.

Interviews made possible by AOL. Regina Lewis is a national television contributor appearing regularly on network and cable news programs. Find out more about Regina at www.reginalewis.com

Just what you need this time of year ... to string it together. Blue String lets you upload photos, videos and music for free. Here's the key: it finds all this material for you, cause -- face it -- they're probably everywhere on your computer & various sites and you've lost track. I have:(

If you want, people you pick can access your pics to keep up-to-date with the latest in your life. You've got holiday photos, give it a whirl. I'm going to string together the last several years & then back them up through the service on XDrive, so my worst fear isn't realized & they're redundantly stored. One site -- all these features.

As discussed on WSJ Radio this morning, am really impressed with the evolving role of cellphones & the Internet in emergencies. Having covered this angle around Sept 11 & the NYC Blackout + Katrina, it's striking to see carries effectively re-routing traffic; text messaging becoming a clutch application & blogs, the Red Cross "Safe & Well" database & even Twitter becoming real-time realities.

USA TODAY did a terrific round-up with some useful links:

Technology's pipeline becomes lifeline for fire victims - USATODAY.com

Ever wondered if there was a way to tell how safe you are online? I've hosted a lot of video safety tutorials & find this organization to be useful source. This quiz will give you a better idea of where you stand on the cyber-safety & security front. Perhaps you can pick up a tip or two & find some useful information about keeping your kids safe online.

Maybe you haven't bought an iPhone yet, but perhaps you'll enjoy this commercials with Tyson the Skateboarding Dog. & get in the market down the road ....

In the meantime, Tyson's is ready, willing & able to be your friend. Couple of clicks & you'll bond accordingly ... Enjoy. - R