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You’ve GotMAILMcGruff’s ®Internet Safety KitA Fun Family Guide for Internet SafetyDear Parents,These are exciting times to raise a family. Computer technology has openedup a wealth of opportunities that offer challenges, education and just plainfun. The Internet is one terrific way to tap into a whole new world ofknowledge that can enhance school performance and improve a child’scommunication skills.But just like exploring any new territory, your children need your guidanceto learn the “rules of the road.” This positive, interactive guide will help youand your child navigate the Internet with their safety in mind. When youread it together, you’ll find there’s helpful information for every child, frompre-school age to teen. There are rules to clip out and post next to yourfamily computer and games your children can play while they’re learningto be safe.It has recently been updated to include guidance for use ofsocial networking sites.Have fun discovering all you can about this new adventure in learning, andhelp me “Take A Bite Out Of Crime ® ” online!Sincerely,McGruff the Crime Dog ®Boerner, Inc. is an official licensee of the National Crime Prevention Council.McGruff ® , Scruff ® , and Take A Bite Out Of Crime ® are registered trademarks of the National Crime Prevention Council,www.ncpc.org. ©2010 Boerner, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group Newsletter March 2013 3(Continued from page 2)"Patients who lead with roboticprostatectomy over non-surgicalradiosurgery are better positioned forcomplete prostate cancer removal andoptimal recovery," says Dr. Samadi,who encourages patients to reserveradiation or radiosurgery for advancedprostate cancer or salvage treatments.The decision to have surgery shouldnever be taken lightly and to thosepatients debating the merits ofnoninvasive verses minimally invasiveprostate cancer treatment Dr. Samadiadds, "Prostate cancer is invasive.Robotic prostatectomy is a highlysuccessful and minimally invasiveway to remove the cancer and arrestfurther invasion.". . .1/12/2013 By Sharon DeVellisYou made the commitment to be moreactive in 2013 – fantastic!But making the commitment andactually doing it are two completelydifferent things. It can beoverwhelming trying to fit more into aschedule that’s already jam-packed.Over the past two years as I’ve fitmore and more exercise into my lifeI’ve learned a few tricks to make itmanageable.Add Your Workout To Your To-DoListI’ve always kept a daily to-do list forwork, errands, and chores; now I alsoinclude my exercise goals as well.Whether it’s a bike ride with my kidsor a complete workout at the gym, itgoes into my notebook along with allthe other items I have to do that day.Writing it down not only makes youmore accountable, it also sends themessage that this workout is just asimportant as everything else on yourlist. You are important.Break It UpWhen you’re busy you don’t alwayshave 30-minutes or an hour to spare.Breaking up your day with shortworkouts not only makes it moremanageable, studies show thatmultiple short periods of exercise (10minutes of moderate exercise orHow To Make Time To Exerciseshorter high intensity intervals) are justas effective as one long period ofexercise. So use free time to go for abrisk walk or even fit in exercise duringcommercial breaks while watching yourfavourite television show.Make It FunBeing active doesn’t necessarily meangoing to a gym to lift weights or joggingon a treadmill. Find a sport that youlove, join a dance class, create awalking group, or choose an activitythat your whole family can participate inlike biking or hiking. The more youenjoy something, the more likely youwill be to do it on a consistent basis.It’s Not All Or NothingYou don’t have to knock every workoutout of the ball park. Whether it’sbecause you’re tired, stressed, or simplynot feeling motivated, some days willbe better than others. Even if you getactive for only 15 minutes, that’s 15minutes more than if you stayedsitting. Every little bit of exercise ishelping to create a healthier you.Take It One Day At A TimeEach day will offer up its own uniqueset of circumstances–some days youwill feel energetic and ready to gowhile others it feels like your get upand go simply got up and left. Don’tfret over what happened yesterday,don’t think about tomorrow, simplytake each day as it comes and makethe best of it.In 2013 I’ll be racing in my firstTriathlon. Earlier this month I starteda six day a week training program thatwill continue for the next six months.While the schedule seems incrediblydaunting, I know I’ll be able to do itbecause I’m going to fit it into myschedule and take it one day at a time.Just like you.Bio: Sharon DeVellis is the SeniorWriter at YummyMummyClub.cawhere she also writes a blog calledThe Inside Scoop. At 41, she took upshort track speed skating, andchronicles her journey atSpeedSkatingMom.com.Photo Credit: Peter Olsen. . .www.manpros.org

Quiz TimeQuestions that Familiescan Discuss TogetherRole playing is a good way to teach kids how to react in potentiallyharmful situations. Ask your children the following questions andlisten to their responses.what ifYou were talking online with yourfriend, and you got a message froma kid who says, “Hey, what’s yourname and age? I think I know you.It would be really cool to gettogether at your house or mine,but I forgot your address.”What would you do?My whole family wentover the Web rulestogether. Now, we allenjoy surfing the Webeven more.what if…what ifYou got an email that said“I’m new here, and my parentssaid I could invite a bunch ofkids over for a pizza andvideo game partytomorrow after school.They said we should allmeet at the park downthe street about 4:00.Don’t tell your parents.”What would you do?

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Make a list of all yourfriends’ screen namesand post it nearyour computer.Be sure to bookmark your favorite websites for quicker retrieval.Below is one to get you started:www.mcgruff.orgJokesQ: What did one mouse say to the other mouse?A: I get a click out of you.Q: Who do you find on the Walt Disney World ®website?A: Mick e-mouseQ: Why did the chicken cross the Web?A: To get to the other site.Q: How do animal lovers send emails?A: On the Inter-pet.Netiquette(how to mind your manners while you're surfing)• Treat other people in cyberspace the way you wouldlike to be treated.You would not want to be the subject of rumors or gossip, norwould you want to receive messages that make you feel scared oruncomfortable, so don’t send those kind of messages yourself.• DON’T YELL! Writing in all CAPS is the same asshouting in person.

HEY KIDS!Race a friend to see who can connect thecorrect mouse to Scruff’s computer.EmoticonsHey kids, here are some fun symbols you can create from your keyboard while you are writing your friends on line. Can you find all ofthe faces that we have hidden in this booklet?:-) are sideways smiles :-> says you’re very happy ;-> is a wink :-( lets people know you’re sad @--->---- is a cyber rosePick a mouse to race.Youdidit!Congratulations.Which will win?Be the first to find Scruff!

For additional information on ergonomics and computer guidelines forchildren, search for key words: computer ergonomics.This information derives from Cornell University Research as seen on THE TODAY SHOW. Reference:“Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Use by Children”Safer SurfingFor safe travel on the Internet, remember:1. Don’t give anyone your password, name, address, the name of yourschool or any information about your family.2. Don’t talk to strangers on the Internet or agree to meet anyonein person that you’ve met online .3. Don’t fill in a profile about yourself that asks foryour name and address.4. Don’t visit a chat room without an adult’s/parent’spermission.5. Don’t stay on a website if you see something youthink your parent would not want you to see.

What parentsneed to know:Internet Predators“Don’t talk to strangers” applies in the cyber-world just as in the realworld, but can be more difficult to define. Online predators takeadvantage of the anonymity of the Internet to contact vulnerablechildren and teens through chat rooms, instant messaging, email, peersupport forums, and social networking sites. The best way to protectyour children is through prevention. Use parental control software,monitor your children’s Internet use, and talk to them about potentialonline dangers. Teach your children not to respond to emails orinstant messages from strangers, and to report to you anycommunication that makes them feel threatened or uncomfortable.They should never reveal personal information over the Internet, andshould tell you when they are asked to do so. Andthey should never agree to meet in person anyonethey’ve met online. For further information,including how to tell if your child is the target of anonline predator, see www.fbi.gov andwww.microsoft.com/protect.Cyber-BullyingJust as in real life, online communication shouldbe conducted with respect and consideration ofother’s feelings. Encourage your children to reportto you any time they feel threatened or haveconcerns about emails or instant messages they’rereceiving. Bullies should be blocked from yourchild’s email and deleted from their instantmessage list.?DIDYOUKNOWThe bestway toprotectyourchildren isthroughprevention!

KidsIt’s cool to talk with other kids and visit interesting sites on the Internet, but hereare some things you should know to keep you safe while you’re having fun.KidsRules ForBe Cool, Have Fun and Most of All Be Safe!1. Remember never to give out personal information on the Internet.Don’t share your real name, phone number, address, password,where you go to school or anything about your family.2. It’s best not to talk to strangers -- just likewhen you’re at the park or in a store.Someone may pretend to be someone he orshe is not.3. Don’t agree to meet anyone you’ve talkedto online. Tell a parent if an online friendwants to get together, so your parent knowsall about it.4. If you fill out a personal profile that other kidscan read online, don’t write anything that saystoo much about you. You may think only yourfriends can see it, but strangers can find out aboutyou, too.5. Don’t write back to flamers. Flamers are peoplewho use bad language or want to get into anargument online.6. Log off immediately if you see or read somethingthat upsets you. Tell your parent or a teacher ifsomething like that happens.7. Protect your password. No one should ever ask youfor it for any reason.8. Don’t buy anything over the Internet without aparent’s approval. Don’t give out a credit card numberwithout your parent’s knowledge.9. Never send pictures over the Internet unless yourparents know about it.10. Ask your parent’s permission to visit a chat room.

Cell PhoneMany new cell phones now operatelike minicomputers with features thatallow the sharing of pictures and text messages,access to email and social networks, and GPStechnology. With such great technology at ourfingertips, it is important to remember that thesame rules about not sharing personalinformation with others still apply.SavvyDudes!I love to surf the Webbut like when I amskate boarding, I steerclear of danger.A dangerous newpractice can have serious legaland psychological consequencesfor your children. Tell yourchildren never to sharesuggestive photos and/or text messages by cell phone, theInternet and gaming devices such as X-Box ® and Wii ® . Oncephotos are sent, they can be used to bully, harass, intimidate orembarrass victims online or via mobile devices.Talk to your kids about the consequences of these activities,and encourage them to tell you or another trusted adultabout any photos or text messages they receive that makethem uncomfortable. Remind them that good friends tryto keep each other safe. You can get valuable tips foryou and your children at www.ncpc.org.

Especially for TeensSocial Network Information and Safety TipsOnline social networking sites likeFacebook and MySpace are hugely popular withteens, and other sites are developing all the time.These Internet sites allow you to communicate withthe world in fun and interesting ways.Here are some things to remember about theseWeb gathering sites:Be careful what you share! Use only your first name or a nickname,and be wary of posting any other personal information, including youraddress, school, hometown, or email address. These sites are publicspaces, everything you post there can be seen by the online world.What you share on a social networking site should be considered to bea permanent display, whether that be a photo, a comment aboutsomebody, your thoughts, your diary, a blog or videos. Be aware thatteachers, parents, college admissions personnel and potentialemployers may look at your profile on these sites as part of theirbackground checks.These sites are a great way to connect with your friends, but be awarethat online predators have access to them too.Parents:Periodically have your teen give you a tour of their postings, anddon’t hesitate to help them to make appropriate postings. Make sureyour teen is abiding by the rules you’ve set for Internet use. If he orshe fails to do so, you can limit access to the computer or contactthe social website and ask them to remove your child’s page.Boerner, Inc. is an official licensee of the National Crime Prevention Council.McGruff ® , Scruff ® , and Take A Bite Out Of Crime ® are registered trademarks of the National Crime Prevention Council,www.ncpc.org. ©2010 Boerner, Inc. All rights reserved.