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Leet-Text
Message Lingo
| a | 4 or @ or /-\ | k | |< or /< | u | you | skillz | skills |
| b | 8 or |3 | l | | or 1 or ! | u | |_| or (_) or |_| or v or () | u2 | you too |
| c | ( or ¢ or k | m | |\/| or ^^ or |v| or /\/\ | v | / or \/ or < | w00t | woohoo |
| d | <| or [) or |) | n | |\| or <\> or /\/ | w | // or \/\/ or \^/ or (n) or \V/ | cya | see you |
| e | 3 or & | o | 0 or ¤ | x | >< or xx | lol | laugh out loud |
| f | l= or ph | p | |^ or |* or |o or 9 | y | '/ or `/ or V/ or ¥ or % '/ | < 3 | heart |
| g | 6 or 9 or & | q | 9 or (,) | z | 2 or S | pir | parent in room |
| h | # or [-] or {=} | r | |2 or P\ | n00b | newbie | pr0n or pron | porn |
| i | 1 or & or 3y3 | s | 5 or $ or z | l8r | later | pos | parent over shoulder |
| j | ,| or _| or ; | t | 7 or + | r0x0r | rocks |
More Information About Leet, Internet Slang, Email Shorthand
WikiPedia - Kim Komando - NetSmartz411.org
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Product
Safety & Product Recalls
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
CPSC's toll-free Hotline, 1-800-638-2772, and their information database (CPSC Info Search) offer public information 24 hours a day.
The Hotline can be used to find out whether a product has been recalled, learn how to return a recalled product or arrange for its repair, obtain information on what to look for when buying consumer products, obtain information on how to use a consumer product safely, obtain information about ordering CPSC publications, report an unsafe product, and report a product-related injury. You can also visit the web site, at http://www.cpsc.gov/ for up-to-date information on a wide variety of product safety issues, recalls and advice.
To report product complaints or injuries, the Hotline staff is available between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday, except holidays. Staff available during operational hours speak both English and Spanish, and if you need another language they can arrange for you to speak with CPSC staff members fluent in other languages.
Home Computer Safety
Secure your Home Network
Read an interesting article from Kim Komando on how to make your home WI-FI network secure.
Password Phishing - Protect Your Identity!
Read these Yahoo tips to protect your identity and privacy from email that attempts to trick you (phishing scams). click here
Internet Safety Tips
INTERNET SCAMBUSTERS - How to Protect Yourself From Clever Scammers - Online and Off-line.
Internet ScamBusters, the #1 publication on Internet fraud, shows you the ins and outs of protecting yourself from all the newest scams. It's a public service, published 2 to 4 times a month, and provides you with a lively, entertaining and opinionated approach to protecting yourself online and off-line.
Click here now to protect yourself from Internet scams- FREE.
Fire Safety Resources
National Fire Prevention Month
October is National Fire Prevention Month, when you should review your fire safety equipment and plan of escape with your family and rehearse it at least one time. Find information about fire safety and prevention from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Visit NFPA for information about family disaster planning and instructions for assembling a family disaster supplies kit for your family.
- FREE PRINTABLE: Preparedness Chart - PDF format
- FREE PRINTABLE: Emergency Kit Checklist - PDF format
READY.GOV - US Department of Homeland Security
The US Department of Homeland Security provides a many free pamphlets and checklists for individuals and families to help prepare in advance for an emergency situation. The site has a special section for children, Ready Kids, with parent and teacher safety education resources.
At Ready.Gov you'll find information about assembling your family emergency kit, plus special information regarding the special preparations and needs of Pets, Individuals with Disabilities, Seniors and Kids. At the site you'll find many free printables to help you learn about and prepare for unexpected emergencies.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross offers a wealth of information and support before, during and after emergencies of all types. Visit the Red Cross site for checklists, pamphlets, assistance and up to the minute emergency information plus free printables for your home and family.
National
Council on Fireworks Safety - BE SAFE TIPS
- Only buy from reliable consumer fireworks dealers.
- Always read and follow instructions. Use common sense.
Always have an adult present
- NEVER give fireworks of any kind to young children.
- Use fireworks outdoors, away from buildings and vehicles.
- Light only one firework at a time.
- Never experiment with home made fireworks.
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Be responsible.
- Do not point or shoot a firework at another person
Take the Firework Safety Test - click here!
Safety & Preparedness Resources
- US Department of Justice Free Searchable Database of Sex Offenders
- Protecting Children on the Internet
- ESSAY: One Woman's Viewpoint: Regena English on a "Commonsense Approach to Domestic Violence"
- BOOK EXCERPT: On Guard Against School Violence - #1 By Laura Quarantiello © 2004 Tiare Publications Group
- ARTICLE: Emergency Planning Tips for Families
- FREE PRINTABLE: Home Escape Plan Grid
- FIRE SAFETY TEACHING TOOLS at Teachingheart.com
- FREE GUIDE: Prepare Your Family for Disasters
- FREE PRINTABLE: Preparedness Chart - PDF format
- Kids Fire Safety Page from US FEMA
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Annual Unsafe Toys Watch List
Emergency Preparedness Advice
National Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month, a joint initiative between the Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross. Its purpose is to remind everyone, every year at least once a year, to make sure they and their families are prepared for emergency situations.
Visit www.redcross.org and www.ready.gov for news, tips and preparedness resources throughout the month of September every year.
- FREE PRINTABLE: Preparedness Chart - PDF format
- FREE PRINTABLE: Emergency Kit Checklist - PDF format
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