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How To Find A Healthy Balance Of Internet Usage In Children And Teens
Posted on · Has the pandemic made the influence of social media and screen time worse? And what can parents do to protect their children from negative effects?
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Houston Matters
Are Online Comment Sections A Bad Idea?
Posted on · We discuss how media organizations should handle online interactions with their audiences.
News
Smartphone Detox: How To Power Down In A Wired World
Posted on · In an era when many kids get a first smartphone at age 10, psychologists say the devices have turned us into Pavlov's dogs — drooling for the next notification, buzz or text. Ready to dial back?
Business
Amazon’s Houston Distribution Centers ‘Not Good News’ For Traditional Retailers
Posted on · The online retailer’s planned new fulfillment center means stronger competition for brick-and-mortar stores.
Houston Matters
Responding to Hate on the Web
Posted on · Reading about a shadowy group harassing someone online seems very removed from the real world – until it happens to you or someone you love. A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) offers new, clearer insight into what "cyberhate" actually is — from seeds in terrorism, to hacking, to anti-semetic targeting to online bullying. […]
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A Dozen Men Charged In Online Solicitation Sting
Posted on · The Harris County District Attorney's Office along with several law enforcement agencies announced 12 men were charged with soliciting minors online. Officials anticipate more arrests from the three day undercover operation.
Houston Matters
Online University Aims to Bring College to More People
Posted on · Back in 1996 a group of bipartisan western governors got together and wanted to figure out how to use technology to bring post-secondary education to a larger number of people. The hope was to make it efficient, affordable and easily accessible — which meant it had to be online. Out of this meeting, a non-profit […]
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Allergies & Asthma, A New Approach to Online Educ. & Recovering from Amnesia: Houston Matters for Tues., Feb. 4, 2014
Posted on · Taking a deep breath may seem like a good idea sometimes. But when it comes to allergy season and asthma — forget it! Like most of the country, Houston has distinctive allergy seasons. Sometimes theyâre shorter, sometimes theyâre longer. But with a humid climate and air pollution, it may seem like allergies are a problem […]