f you’ve got little brats, only you think are adorable, then you know that the computer has becoming an extension of their bodies. While we can’t supervise their computer time when we are not around, there are many ways you can monitor and restrict their usage. The Internet can be a great learning tool, but children don’t always know how to use properly and can get themselves into trouble, because after all, they’re just kids. Put down that Guitar Hero; you’re the adult, remember?

Before you employ any sort of service to help you control your child’s Internet experience, you should really sit down with them and teach them safe Internet behavior. It’s important that they know that you are only trying to protect them, and that when they get older, they will gain more computer privileges.
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Even though most scientists consider mapping the human genome one of the greatest advances in human history, its significance was easily lost on most people, namely me. I mean, I think it’s cool and all, but I don’t think I have a firm grasp on what it all means. We had a vague inkling of a not-too-distant sci-fi future in which we could genetically-engineer designer babies, but in the meantime, only scientists really toasted the success. Common old b*tches like me don’t really get it. I have found some sites that will help you understand the future of genetics. It will help you sound smart at parties; I promise.

Did you know that using a simple at-home saliva test, countless sites can test your DNA to give you revealing information about your personal genetic heritage? Maybe you’ve always suspected you have an ancestor from a wildly different part of the world. Maybe you have certain physical features that you didn’t associate with the race to which you assume you belong. Maybe you’ve always secretly hoped you might have some royal blood running through your veins. Believe it or not, these are exactly the kinds of questions DNA genealogy testing could answer for you.

All of the sites listed below (and certainly any legitimate DNA ancestry sites) keep your genetic information completely confidential. Don’t worry, they aren’t about to forward their results to your health insurance company.
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Don’t I know how chaotic life can get; even when you’re single (ah, memories). Add a spouse and kids to the mix and life usually gets even more complicated (don’t remind me). Between your iPhone, Blackberry, Palm Pilot, or even an archaic organizer book, keeping everyone’s schedules on track can be tricky. Thankfully there are some excellent new (free) online services that are making busy people’s lives a whole lot more organized.
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If you thought the basic idea of online dating services was a crazy idea before, then you won’t know what to think when you hear about two new sites in the world of online dating, yes both speed dating and blind dating have gone Web 2.0. (Thank God.) Seriously, not I don’t have to listen to my lonely friends complain. They are always afraid to go to mixers or speed dating sessions because they’re embarrassed. Now they can do this from their living room in their old woman pajamas. With the increasing success rate of dating sites like Match.com and eHarmony.com, it was bound to expand into other realms of dating sooner or later.
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