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Best Buy Adds Common Sense Media DVD Reviews

Best Buy decided to add Common Sense Media reviews of TV shows and movies to the Click for the lowest price on dmnobieblank DVD ');" onMouseOut="setTimeout ',500);" class=hotlink2>DVD section of BestBuy.com ...

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Los Angeles Times

Tips for online safety

Safety online How can you keep your child safe in virtual worlds? Here are tips from Common Sense Media, which recently released an Internet Safety Scorecard analyzing top children's and teens' social ...

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

SF Gate

Safest social networking sites for teens and tweens

MySpace's staff is good about responding to complaints about inappropriate material and cyberbullying, but Facebook, not so much, said Common Sense Media in a report Tuesday.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008

Mediabistro.com

Clean Up That Resume

Common Sense Media is looking for a Communications Manger GCI Group is looking for a Senior Account Executive Kaboose Inc.

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Wed May 14, 2008

Los Angeles Times

Profile: Jim Steyer

Starting a dialogue Who: Jim Steyer Age: 51 Occupation: Founder and chief executive of Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization focused on the effects of media on children Education: ... via Los Angeles Times

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Mon May 12, 2008

ESchool News

Parents have mixed views of kids' digital media use

“When it comes to digital media in kids' lives, it's a confusing time to be a parent”

Most parents agree that digital media are important for success, but they remain skeptical about the value of digital media in developing students' social skills From eSchool News staff and wire service reports ... via ESchool News

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Fri May 09, 2008

Intelligent Enterprise

First Annual Joan Ganz Cooney Center Symposium Unveils New Research,...

“Digital media is driving what is now a multi-billion-dollar business that shapes the learning and entertainment experiences of most school-age children.”

At today's first annual Joan Ganz Cooney Center Symposium called "Logging Into The Playground: How Digital Media Are Shaping Children's Learning," thought leaders from across research, communications, education ... via Intelligent Enterprise

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Sat Apr 19, 2008

Susan Mernit's Blog

April 23:From My Space to Hip Hop: New Media In the Everyday Lives of Youth

On April 23, the MacArthur Foundation and Common Sense Media are hosting a free public forum at Stanford University on "how digital technologies and new media are changing the way that young people learn, play, ... via Susan Mernit's Blog

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Wed Apr 09, 2008

Creative Commons Blog

From My Space to Hip Hop: New Media in the Everyday Lives of Youth

On April 23, the MacArthur Foundation and Common Sense Media are hosting a public forum at Stanford University on "how digital technologies and new media are changing the way that young people learn, play, ... via Creative Commons Blog

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Sat Apr 05, 2008

Herald-Mail

Turn off the tube and pick up a book

Media is everywhere. In fact, you are engaged with media as you read this article. via Herald-Mail

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Thu Apr 03, 2008

Healthline

Family Internet Safety Site

Google & Common Sense Media have teamed up to launch a new site about family Internet safety . via Healthline

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Wed Mar 26, 2008

Google Blog

A common sense approach to Internet safety

Posted by Elliot Schrage, Vice President of Global Communications and Public Affairs Over the years, we've built tools and offered resources to help kids and families stay safe online. via Google Blog

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Wed Jan 23, 2008

CNET News.com

Former FCC chairmen join digital kids task force

“We are in a new age of communications, and in order to help parents keep their kids safe and smart, we must introduce them to 'digital hygiene' by teaching them the proper rules for communicating in the digital era”

Common Sense Media, a pro-families group, said Wednesday that it launched a national campaign to help educate parents and teachers about the effect of digital media on kids and teens. via CNET News.com

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Sat Dec 29, 2007

Home News Tribune - Our Life

How do you talk about 'Zoey' with your child?

“I bet Jamie Lynn's going to become bigger than Britney ... she seems like the smart, stable one,"”

Maybe you've already had the birds and the bees chat with your 10-year-old. Now it's time to have the "Zoey 101" chat. via Home News Tribune - Our Life

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Thu Nov 15, 2007

Ypulse

Learning In Virtual Worlds

Last night I spoke on a panel at USC about kids and virtual worlds sponsored by Common Sense Media and The MacArthur Foundation. via Ypulse

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Tue Nov 13, 2007

TiVoBlog.com

Deal Of The Day: Free Dual-Tuner TiVo DVR When You Signup For The Common Sense Media Newsletter

For a limited time , you can get a free dual-tuner TiVo DVR if you sign up for the Common Sens Media newsletter. via TiVoBlog.com

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

P2pnet.net

Target dumps Manhunt 2

“Despite the fact that the exploit only affects the PSP version of Manhunt 2, Target has apparently pulled both versions of the title”

Games:- Megastore Target has dumped Take-Two Interactive's Manhunt 2. Banned in Britain , the brutally violent and sexually explicit game boasts criminally insane asylum escapees, up-front drug use and non-stop ... via P2pnet.net

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Mon Nov 05, 2007

TechNewsWorld

'Manhunt 2' Dodges 'Adults Only' Deathblow

“This is not a simple matter of unlocking content that's easily accessible to anyone who has a PC or a PS2”

The board that assigns age ratings to video games will keep the "Mature" label on "Manhunt 2," resisting calls to raise it after hackers defeated measures that blur some of the game's violence. via TechNewsWorld

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KCBS

Critics Blast Most Recent Violent Video Game

“It is some of the most horrific, senselessly violent stuff you've ever seen”

Today is the release date for the latest violent video game, "Manhunt 2," where players are put in the role of someone torturing and killing people with pliers, shovels and glass to break out of an insane ... via KCBS

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