We were very excited to have Cammie on the CHWR live show today!!! As a fellow online security entrepreneur and internet safety advocate for children everywhere… listen to her interview below.

Cammie Moise Internet Safety Advocate and Educator has been providing families up to date, internet safety education in today’s online world. CSF helps parents understand their Digital Parenting role.

Providing community education on using the internet and digital devices safely while maintaining an online reputation. Find more information fro Cammie and her CyberSafeFamily network here:

FaceBook | Cammie Moise | CyberSafeFamily | Cammie’s Blog | @twitter and the CyberSafeFamily.com website!

“Digital Dinner Time”. Take time to talk about your personal digital environment… everyday with your family!

She, shared this quote… for the CHW Magic Wand Question, and many more wonderful tips, ideas and advice for our listening audience! Listen to the complete interview, below:

and… as a thank you Cammie has made available her: CyberSafeFamily Family Internet Contract for the CyberHood Watch listeners, audience and followers click the button below, to get your free copy!

Dave and Bill would like to thank Cammie for being on our show today, it was awesome!!! as I IM’d Dave after the show and said you were great, Dave replied back… saying, she was real and I have to totally agree, one of the best shows all year, a TOP Tenner! Thanks again Cammie for everything… and if you every need anything that Dave and I can do for you, please let us know!!!

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Your CyberHood Watch Partner

Bill Wardell

 
Radio Security Journalist

© 2006 – 2012 CyberHood Watch® Blog

Go to The CyberHood Watch on iTunes to listen to over 400 world-wide professionals & experts helping parents everywhere, by Keeping Our Children Safe online, click below to learn how-to protect yourself!!!

Just the night before this live show on #CHWR, I was FREAKING Out! LOL my youngest daughter come home from school with more homework than both her older sister and brother combined, it took almost 2 hours… not that I would not spend the time with her, but at 7 years old and she has 2 hour drive time, so that is a overall total of 2+8+2=12 hours for a Monday She really a little trooper, and does this everyday, so for dad he did and will continue to buck-up and not FREAK Out!!

So, I learned some much from Neil today and you will as well, please the complete show above:

I highly recommend this book for everyone to read, and especially to all our #CHWR listeners, The CyberHood Watch followers and yes some fans!!

Learn IT, DO IT, Teach IT, Share IT, BE IT

Your CyberHood Watch Partner

Bill Wardell

 
Radio Security Journalist

© 2006 – 2012 CyberHood Watch® Blog

[Think IT Won't Happen To You? Homework: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Out Without Freaking Out!!]

Go to The CyberHood Watch on iTunes to listen to over 400 world-wide professionals & experts helping parents everywhere, by Keeping Our Children Safe online, click below to learn how-to protect yourself!!!

Jon Hansen a fellow Blog Talk Radio Host joined Dave & Bill on the CyberHood Watch Radio to share his thoughts on issue facing the future of the Internet. SOPA/PIPA and Net Neutrality continues to be a topic of concern.

The future of the Internet is all of our concern and we should not only be mindful about these issues, which threaten the freedoms of the Internet, but refuse to allow our peers to become complacent.

Jon understands the power of communication and awareness and making sure others are aware of the issues that may potentially affect the lives of his listeners. Jon is truly a voice that empowers his audience to make informed decisions.

Jon began blogging in 2007 and currently contributes to thirteen blogs. His mode of operation is in the power of what he calls his Three C’s… Content | Context | and Contact, which he elaborates in more detail throughout the show. However, he does point out that traditional media is finally becoming less fearful of the new digital media and the citizen journalist.

We covered several interesting topics that parents and concerned adults should discuss…Are our children losing real meaningful relationship development because of social networks and mobile devices? How are the lack of interaction and the overwhelming information overload affecting our kids.

Did you ever wonder how an Internet stranger could convince your child to commit suicide over the Internet? It happened and Jon shares his thoughts on the Internet’s suicide killer.

Jon quoted Scott Cleland as saying, “Net Neutrality was the solution in search of a problem whereas online piracy was a problem in search of a solution. Jon raises the questions are we relinquishing control of the Internet”. Jon’s position on Net Neutrality remains open for further discussion and discovery before deciding.

Jon believes the Internet is very powerful tool that represents freedom and power…for example, it use in the Iranian election using Twitter.

The family boardroom…The dinner table, seems to have been abandon and it seems more and more today family core values have diminished over the years. Unfortunately, the family discussions are vital to the development of our children, and their core values seem to have been replaced with technology and social media values.

Consequently, when a critical moment arises and our children are faced with making that sound life-changing decisions based on years of discussions shared around the dinner table, unfortunately, have never been internalized and are unavailable.

Jon points out that we cannot focus solely on technology as the culprit of our problems, a great deal has to do with parenting. When we allow 52% of eight year olds access to mobile devices that connect to the Internet, as parents we are risking our child’s innocence.

I know this is nothing new and you have heard it before, but it was bought in our conversation, and it is worth mentioning again…

Read to your children…

Create healthy attitudes towards the Internet…AND

Remember…Society is judged on how it takes care of its elderly and those who are weak within it…

  Be sure to listen to the show below ==>

Your CyberHood Watch Partner,

DigitalDave

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Radio Security Journalist

Once Upon A Time on CHWradio, Mariana Williams Tells A Story to the CyberHood Watch Partners, Dave & Bill...

No doubt, after listening to the live interview with Mariana Williams, pianist, singer, author, and storyteller, maybe the, “should have asked question” should be, “When are you going to tell or write your story about Paul Williams?”

I would imagine without each other, Paul would write about the blues, while Mariana sang the blues.

Mariana is this year’s 2011 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER Chick lit…Click here to find out more about Mariana’s accomplishments as an author. Mariana’s new novel, Stars or Stripes 4th of July is scheduled for release October 31, 2011. Previous novels include “Happy New Year Darling”

What better way to post about an interview with Mariana Williams, storyteller, than by telling a story…

As I scanned the CHWradio station’s dashboard, Mariana appeared in the queue. “She’s on Bill, let’s bring her in”. “Hi, is this Mariana?” Bill asked. Yes it is….” After our initial hellos and introductions, we chatted before the interview went live. I sensed that Mariana Williams was not only interesting, but also interested in sharing with our listeners her years of storytelling and the best way to tell a story.

Mariana described her years of entertaining in the U.S. and abroad playing piano and singing in the finer hotels and establishments. Throughout her performances, Mariana discovered that her audience would invariably share personal stories, without any solicitation…thus the catalyst that began filling the coffers of great material for Mariana Williams’s storytelling.

Mariana Williams Stops By CHWradio to Share Her Thoughts on Storytelling...

Bill and I listened as Mariana shared her stories. Mariana noted that the art of storytelling is becoming more and more popular. When Mariana said that, I couldn’t help but recall how Christi, my wife, shared a similar experience when she was a flight attendant. She recalls how after buckling into her jump seat, nearby passengers would begin sharing his or her personal unsolicited stories, like those shared around Mariana’s piano. For some unknown reason it appears there are certain environments conducive for loosening the lips and hearts of strangers wishing to share their personal stories.

I agree with Mariana, there seems to be a movement in the art of storytelling. Hal Cannon and his wife Teresa are part of the storytelling movement. I had the pleasure this summer of attending, Hal Cannon’s  first performance debut of his newly released CD, a collection of all original songs. Hal uses storytelling to introduce each song, moreover; his wife Teresa (Jordan) Cannon (also an author, artist, and storyteller), entertained the audience with a childhood story involving a cold bottled of soda, her dad, and growing up in Wyoming on the family ranch.

Mariana Williams shares with everyone the power of storytelling and how the CyberHood Watch® partners, Dave & Bill could adopt these principles of storytelling to teach children to make better-informed digital decisions. Applying these principals will help parents to better connect with his or her child about living a safe and secure digital life in a fast moving mobile market.

“We will go live in five – four – three – two – beep…Blog talk Radio!”…

Listen to the interview now or download now and listen to it later:

Discover how long a good story should last, how to structure a good story to create interest, and what not to do at the end of your story.

Your CyberHood Watch Partner,

david c ballard

Radio Security Journalist

Dave and Bill interviewed Yalda T. Uhls, Parenting In The Digital Age she stopped by The HOOD today to share her thoughts on and especially advice to all The CyberHood listeners and followers!

What We Learned from the show: Rule #1 Model what you preach. Rule #2 Keep Media in Public Places (in front of everyone) Rule #3 Balance Media with other Activities. Please click the play button… and LEARN!

Yalda T. Uhls, Masters in Developmental Psychology from UCLA, M.B.A.

She is a developmental psychology student, getting a PhD at UCLA, while also conducting research with the Children’s Digital Media Center @LA.

It’s the perfect blend of the old (see below) and the new, She did research technology and media… She then learned how it affects children and shared this knowledge with others.

She was a media starved childhood in which she felt left out in the cold as friends discussed the latest TV or movies, she made up for lost time by going into a career that required watching TV, films and reading scripts 24/7. She climbed the ladder starting at Sony, moving on to New Line, then to Artisan and finally ending up as a Senior VP at MGM. Along the way, She schmoozed, had power lunches, attended Sundance and Cannes more times that she care to admit, and made some movies she is proud of (and many more that she is not so willing to admit to).

What a fantastic show and Yalda T. Uhls shared so much in a very short time… Please make sure to take time to listen to this interview, there were 3 tips every parent should be aware of and start the communication with their children today!!!

Thanks Yalda, and we look forward to you joining us again

Learn IT, DO IT, Teach IT, Share IT, BE IT

Your CyberHood Watch Partner

Bill Wardell

Radio Security Journalist

We had a DREAM!!

To create a weekly radio show… different than any other radio show in the world, and 3 years later we have done just that and it is called: CHWR

The CyberHood Watch Partners want to thank all of our guests, listeners, supporters and followers… and especially Anissa @ The Publicists Assistant for all her hard work on our behalf… and the publicity people, personal assistants and all the good folks who make our weekly show a reality!

and… today’s show was a perfect example of what Dave and I have been doing for the past years… please listen to Rodd’s interview:

Baaaaaaah Baaaaaaah Baaaaaaah Be A Clever Sheep!!!!!

Rodd Lucier joined Dave and Bill today… Rodd is a teacher and edu-blogger who works to create a more relevant learning environment for so-called ‘digital natives’. You can see the range of topics he blogs and podcast about, here at: Lessons From The Rink or Greatest Gift

We really liked the Lessons and how they can apply to parents and their children, teachers like Rodd are a bit harder to come by than they used to be. So please listen to hear how he does it, and how you can learn to be a better educators and/or parents!

Also, learn from Rodd’s Blog: The Clever Sheep Blog or @thecleversheep
and his edu-podcast on: iTunes or his educational app called: The Clever app

please don’t be a follower, use your mind to lead, control, direct, write and orchestrate your own LIFE!!

Learn IT, DO IT, Teach IT, Share IT, BE IT

Your CyberHood Watch Partner

Bill Wardell

Radio Security Journalist

as discussed on todays show, here are couple of links to see what is in store for your technology furtures:

John Brandon is a tech contributor at Inc Magazine and an Editor for Inc Technology (technology.inc.com). Before starting his writing career, he led a design and writing team at a large consumer electronics retailer.

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and also: TED’s future of Communication or watch the video below:

Read… Dave’s TED’s post: “In 10 Years We Will Be Here With The Ultimate ‘Sixth Sense’ Brain Implant”

November is nearing its’ final minutes, and so does the Pepsi Refresh Everything grant. The CyberHood Watch partners, Dave & Bill, are looking forward to one of our greatest holiday seasons. We received our holiday gift early, which was all the support we received from everyone who showed his or her trust in The CyberHood Watch by voting on our “good idea”, some voted often, and others voted every day throughout November.

As soon as Pepsi approved us as a good idea, we knew then we won. We may not have won the grant, but we won the attention, and support of many others as well as a continued commitment from those already familiar with The CyberHood Watch and our message.

Be assured as a finalist for the $250K grant, and approved by Pepsi as a good idea, The CyberHood Watch partners will continue to have a positive butterfly affect throughout the Internet. Our good idea will produce a ripple effect that will unfold soon, due in part to the kind support we received from our new, and continued loyal readers and listeners…Thank you.

Your CyberHood Watch partners sincerely thank everyone who took the time to vote for our good idea. We would not have done well without you. Moreover, we welcome all our new CyberHood Watch partners, another gift we received this holiday season.

We are radio security journalists and tireless advocates for the safety of children, families, & businesses in the digital age…We provide solutions for a secure digital life.

Your CyberHood Watch Partners,

Dave Ballard & Bill Wardell
Radio Security Journalists

“Help me Jerry” were the only words his daughter needed  to utter, but never heard.

Today on CHWR (CyberHood Watch Radio), The CyberHood Watch partners, Dave & Bill, had an exclusive interview with Jerry and Janet, parents of a young woman who sadly became the victim of human trafficking.

Michelle Bart On CHWR With Dave & Bill

In addition, to Jerry and Janet were Michelle Bart from Soroptimist International (Best of Women) and the chair of the annual Northwest Conference Against Trafficking (NWCAT). As well as, Suzanne Stafford from My Internet Safety Coach, she educates on Internet safety… And, how parents can oversee their child’s Internet surfing habits and especially when to make it your business to whom they are corresponding with.

This particular human trafficking case did not involve kidnapping. What parents need to understand is this human trafficking case was the kidnapping of a young woman’s free will and complete control over her self-governing behavior. Too many individuals think human trafficking exists in some developing country; unfortunately, the developed countries are a much bigger problem.

Be assured, human trafficking is in the backyards of small town America.

The young woman in question lived in a loving home, well provided for, and looking towards a bright future in medicine. While interviewing the parents, Janet and Jerry, I could not help wonder how this could have happened to such a bright child surrounded by a loving family.

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For anonymity purposes, we interviewed the parents as Jerry and Janet. As we talked with Jerry, he told our listeners that his daughter had gone online and entered a dating site Jerry called, “Plenty of Fish”, where his daughter met a man approximately ten years her senior, and who turned out to be a registered sex offender.

Jerry’s daughter arranged to meet Anthony at the theater, and unfortunately, for Jerry and Janet’s daughter, he showed up. As Jerry went on to explain, in the end, Anthony groomed their daughter using drugs, fear, and coercion, which ultimately lead to her addiction, submission, and enslavement to her trafficker.

Anthony is in prison, but what should haunt every parent is how Anthony, a trafficker and registered sex offender got around a loving and caring family. Bill and I have stated before how sophisticated predators are online, and they are certainly no match for a child.

Earlier, Suzanne brought up the point how the first thing a predator has to do is build a trust-bridge relationship. Previous guests have talked about how often children and young adults seek the attention and/or approval of another. The predator, trafficker, or pedophile understands this, and are masters of recognizing it in their victim. Once they have his or her victim’s trust, the grooming process has begun.

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There is another side to trust that parents should be mindful about. I used to tell my kids “Do not think you are clever because you pull the wool over my eyes and get away with something. The only reason you can do that is because I trust you, and that is worth keeping. Do not give it away.” They seemed to appreciate that thought…Maybe they were pulling the wool over my eyes.

Janet and Jerry’s relationship with their daughter is based on years of trust, and it was at an appropriate time for their daughter to push away and prepare to go out on her own, commented Janet. She was becoming independent; nonetheless, circumstances occurred allowing her trafficker to meet through a dating service.

Some of what was happening behind the scenes that Janet and Jerry did not realize was that Anthony had taken control of not only their daughter’s phone and answering her text messages, but the control of their daughter leaving her void of any rational thinking. A psychologist friend of Janet and Jerry called it a case of “classic victim ambivalence.”

A point regarding technology and something Bill and I have discussed on previous shows are the opinions of those who consider the use of monitoring software as spying on his or her child or young adult. As Janet pointed out in her daughter’s case was Anthony’s use of monitoring software to know exactly what their daughter’s, his victim, every move or comment was regarding her digital communication.

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The Internet is a prime example of how technology can be used for nefarious purposes or for greatness. Parents need to be mindful that the intent of monitoring his or her child is to keep his or her child out of harm’s way. One of the first steps in an investigation by law enforcement when a child goes missing or involving an internet predator is to check his or her online activity. Law enforcement is looking for a trail and leads to clues and the safe return of a missing child.

It is evident from Janet’s comment that criminals as Anthony understand the value of technology to control his or her victim. Another critical point that Janet brought up for parents to understand is how Anthony manipulated her daughter. Not everything was belittling or degrading; Anthony would treat her respectfully and do what normal loving couples would do, so that her daughter would believe he actually loved her.

We closed the show with Jerry sharing a few of his ideas to improve what he believed would effect a positive change in the system. Jerry’s first observation was not to release anyone back into society with a homeless status. Doing so, does not allow authorities to track efficiently the status of an individual on probation. A concern that Jerry’s daughter voiced was incarcerating a sex offender among like-minded criminals. The reason stems from Anthony’s comment that he will be able to hone and perfect his techniques for when he is eventually released. Jerry’s final comment was he wished he had been aware of organizations such as Michelle Bart’s Soroptimist International and the Northwest Conference Against Trafficking (NWCAT).

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Radio Security Journalist

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As our guest today discussed the tremendous problems facing ALL Americans and the free world… Bob first shared with Dave and I some really disturbing facts about a little known organization called:  North American Man/Boy Love Association… Nambla.org and to find out just how organized they really are, check this out.

as one of our listeners in the chat room said: “this is one scary group of people and one scary organization”

You need to listen to the live show here:

Listen and find out who are the Enemies Among Us, with Bob Hamer and The CHW Partners – Dave and Bill…

Bob Hamer spent twenty-six years as a “street agent” for the FBI, many of them in an undercover capacity. In assignments lasting anywhere from a day to more than three years, he successfully posed as a drug dealer, contract killer, fence, pedophile, degenerate gambler, weapons dealer, and white-collar criminal.

Enemies Among Us: A Novel by Bob Hamer

The Last Undercover: The True Story of an FBI Agent’s Dangerous Dance with Evil

Bob worked undercover against such diverse groups as La Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian Mafia, Mexican Mafia, Russian Mafia, Asian organized crime groups, and Los Angeles-based street gangs. His successful infiltration of NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association) resulted in the arrest of what one defendant called eight members of the “inner circle.”

He received numerous awards throughout his career including the FBI Director’s Award for Distinguished Service, four United States Attorney Awards for Distinguished Service, and numerous letters of commendation including one from then U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani.

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Your CyberHood Watch Partner

Bill Wardell

Radio Security Journalist

There are Enemies Among US and They’re Trying To Steal Your Freedom… Please Don’t Let Them Succeed!

Be PRO-Active!

What a HONOR for Dave and I to to have one of the top security professionals in the world on today’s CHWR show, David Perry – Global Director Of Education For Trend Micro to announce their brand new product called:

Titanium

David talked about some the MIND Boggling Statics that we the consumers deal with on a daily basis in protecting our own PC’s and not really understanding or knowing how big the problems really are, that they the internet security companies of today deal with 24/7 such as 100,000,000 new threats to keep us all safe from!

Folks it’s very alarming to say the least, you need to listen to the this interview now, so do it today don’t wait!!!

And, please get yourself protected TODAY!!

David says that at least 1/2 of the worlds computes are infected with some type of virus, malware, Trojan, or malicious code!!!

That is 50% of the worlds populations Personal Computer’s are compromised, right now…

So, what does that mean well if you like me and have more than one computer in your HOME then at least one them is letting the cybercriminals steal your ID, or grooming your child, sharing your banking information to the Cyber-underworld for profit!!! or for just plain old fun by causing disruption, conflict or CHAOS!!

DON’T Wait and be a part of the Problem… BE A Part Of The Solution!

You can get a 30 day free trial here: 30 Day Trial – TITANIUM

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• Cloud technology — leverages the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network plus real-time antivirus scanning to provide always-on Internet protection to keep you safe from the latest and ever-evolving malware threats
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• Simple installation — it takes just a few clicks
• Streamlined interface — it is easy to understand and simple to manage

We want to thank David Perry for taking time out of his hectic schedule to stop the CyberHood today and share his news with The CyberHood Watch and all of our supporters, listeners and followers, and CHWR friends

Learn IT, DO IT, Teach IT, Share IT, BE IT

Your CyberHood Watch Partner

Bill Wardell

Radio Security Journalist