A Dude’s Guide

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The Internet Good For Teens?

December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids, A Dude's Guide to Life

Looks like it’s time for another “You-darn-kids-get-offa-my-lawn” post. Apparently, I’m actually wrong about the internet and it turns out, according to a recent MacArthur Foundation study, it’s actually good for teens to be on the computer.
The study found that most teenagers kept well clear of dangerous sites and used the internet for research or communicating [...]

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And The Nation Goes Into Mourning

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

It was 45 years ago today that the nation lost John F. Kennedy to assassination in Dallas, TX. And, one year later, I was born. Then raised for most of my life in, of all places, Dallas, TX. So, yes, for a number of years, whenever it was my birthday, the entire nation went into [...]

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Teachers Living In The Spotlight

November 17th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

A couple of days ago, five Charlotte-area teachers got in trouble for what they had posted on that social networking website, Facebook. One of the teachers has been suspended and will probably be fired, while the other four will be getting some sort of discipline. The one who’s going to be fired got in trouble [...]

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