Each school year is an exciting time for children to make new friends, learn new things, and for some, ride the school bus. Every day approximately 20 million students use school buses as transportation to and from school. Although school buses represent the safest...
Protecting your child against Bullies Compared to all of the things kids can become involved in this day and age, bullying behavior might seem to be insignificant. But, it isn’t. More than 160,000 kids skip school every day because of bullying. What is...
Mastering the fine art of doing Mardi Gras with kids can lead to a tear-free, giggle-filled day. Children love the process, so let them assist in getting ready for any parties, help decorate the house and plan what costume they want to wear, explaining the custom and...
Recent news events have cast Louisiana into the national spotlight as a result of high profile violent crimes against women in the state. “Southeast and Southwest Louisiana, in particularly, have been the primary settings of recent violent crimes against and...
We take them for granted, these marvels of technology. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) offer convenience to busy bank customers and greatly reduce transaction costs to banks. But, as is often the case, technology has its downside. As the production and use of ATMs...
Internet scammers casting about for people’s financial information have a new way to lure unsuspecting victims: They go "phishing." Phishing, also called "carding," is a high-tech scam that uses spam to deceive consumers into...
