Catchy title for an important new campaign from the Ad Council ... Have had them all ... Rear Facing Convertible, Foward-Facing Convertible, Booster No Back ... Though it's estimated 75% of kids are NOT secured correctly in their car seats. It's all about the fit ... Or, "LATCH."
Here's the PSA Whoopie Goldberg referred to when we spoke on The View. It's definitely worth a look:
RELATED: YOUR TEENS SECRET ONLINE LIFE
As discussed in the workshop today at the National Caregivers Conference, you have more control than you may think when it comes to the online experience of your child's or any other person you're caring for. Safetyclicks.com has a new Safety IQ Quiz. It's one of the most helpful resources have ever seen in terms of providing tips & context.
More than half of online teens report posting specific details, including their first name and the name of their city and school - details that could prove dangerous. That's a little tip for the quiz;)
If you think your kids are too young to need to worry about this, think again. Studies show the online presence of tweens -- 8 to 12 year olds -- doubles or triples between the ages of 8 & 10 and 11 to 12. Establish house rules now, so a safe precedence is set.
The Hannah, Ike et al storm coverage looks intense ... As people brace for the worst, this Emergency Food Supply from Costco.com caught my eye. God wiling, it'll sit for 20 years. But, in the clutch ... you'll have 275 servings of food. Start stocking up on water to go with it.
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If you're tired of the "robo-voice" merry-go-round that happens each time you try to call customer service, there is a way to work around the seemingly endless chain of automated voice prompts. GetHuman.com, lists shortcuts and telephone numbers for over 500 consumer companies (banks, insurance companies, retailers, telephone companies, utilities, etc.) for bypassing automated messages and getting directly to a human being. GetHuman can't promise you'll get the help you need, but at least they'll be someone on the other end to hear you out.
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
Regina Lewis, AOL Consumer Advisor, is available for satellite interviews on Wednesday, March 5th and
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.
· 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.
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· Get Ready for Spring Break. Easter is early this year- March 23- so Spring Break is just around the corner. For those traveling,
· Make the Most of What's in Your Fridge: Short on time at the end of the day?
· 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.
To Schedule an Interview Please Contact
Alyssa Sullivan at 212.599.1797
Interviews made possible by AOL.
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
RSSStay current with the hottest topics and trends on the internet. Regina's RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed will keep you in the know!
