Editor - Sarah Brooks - Mendr The Basics. Location: Living the life in Denver, CO Life quote: “The mountains are calling, and I must go” – John Muir Fun facts: Has a corgi named Lucky, has traveled to over 30 countries, & has had a photo featured by Nat Geo. Day Job: The Sierra Club – an environmental organization that works to protect public land and resources. What do you love about editing? “I love editing personal photos because it’s largely an intimate experience. Why Mendr? “Mendr provides me with an outlet to exercise the creative side of my brain.” Sentimentality. Sarah Brooks. Mendr ID: sarahlbrooks
An Update on Alex Libby | Bully | Independent Lens A common theme in the numerous comments we’ve received to-date on the film Bully, centers on one of the film’s most moving characters, Alex Libby, a sweet-natured Iowa teen who had been bullied for years. Since many viewers were worried about him and were understandably empathetic, we thought it might be good to give you an update on Alex. First of all, to cut to the chase in the happiest of ways: this year Alex worked as an intern for the Bully Project itself, in their offices in New York City! Last year, Alex was featured on CNN, and as you can see from this clip he’s evolving into a confident young man passionately hoping to help others who are being bullied: Alex was also featured, along with Kelby Johnson, in a piece Anderson Cooper did on the film and bullying, called “The Bully Effect.” As his mother says in the clip above, the family eventually left their Iowa town for Oklahoma City, where they found a school they felt had a better environment for both their kids.
Cyberbullying | Teens Against Bullying What Is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is when someone uses technology to send mean, threatening, or embarrassing messages to or about another person. It might be in a text, e-mail, message, or in a post online. Cyberbullying can be anonymous, which can sometimes make it even worse. It also has a wider audience, and can spread quickly. Imagine a classmate posts a photo of themselves online. What can you do about it? Prevent It Here are some tips to protect yourself from cyberbullying, and to prevent yourself from bullying others: Never share your passwords, private photos, or personal data (such as address or phone number) online, not even with friends.Think before you post. If It Happens To You If you’re being cyberbullied, here’s what you can do: Tell your parents or another trusted adult. If You See It Happen If you see someone being bullied online, here’s what you can do: Don’t participate. Cyberbullying: More Questions Answered By Kids | PACERTalks About Bullying, Episode 16
Editor- Beau Moran - Mendr The Basics. Editor username: DatKidBeau Location: Living in Redondo Beach, CA Life quote: “Sic Parvis Magna” (Greatness From Small Beginnings) Life motto: All Eyez Open Day Job: Works with film/photography productions from inception to completion- in other words, living the dream. “While this may not be my best work, I do enjoy enhancing an image that is challenging to flex and hone my editing skills.” Where do you pull your inspiration from? “Inspiration takes many forms; my personal favorites are films, photos, music, paintings, short stories, sports, loving, and partying” Why Mendr? “Mendr gives me the ability to work on my own time within a setting that I am comfortable and allows the truest forms of creativity to flow through, leading to the best work possible.” Beau Moran. Mendr ID: DatKidBeau
Bullying Definition | StopBullying.gov Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include: An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their power—such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or harm others. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. Types of Bullying There are three types of bullying: Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Where and When Bullying Happens Bullying can occur during or after school hours. Frequency of Bullying There are two sources of federally collected data on youth bullying: See also "Frequency of Cyberbullying."
Cyberbullying For the Wikipedia guidance essay, see Wikipedia:Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of Information Technology to harm or harass other people in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.[1] According to U.S. Legal Definitions, Cyber-bullying could be limited to posting rumors or gossips about a person in the internet bringing about hatred in other’s minds; or it may go to the extent of personally identifying victims and publishing materials severely defaming and humiliating them.[2] With the increase in use of these technologies, cyberbullying has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers.[3] Awareness has also risen, due in part to high profile cases like the Suicide of Tyler Clementi.[4] Definition Legal definition Cyberbullying is defined in legal glossaries as Examples of what constitutes cyberbullying include communications that seek to intimidate, control, manipulate, put down, falsely discredit, or humiliate the recipient. Cyberbullying vs. Methods Used In Gaming
Top 10 Attractions in Las Vegas for FREE in 2018 [Infographic] Las Vegas is the place you’ll encounter world-class amusement and dynamic nightlife that is revolved around the well-known 24-hour clubs, lavish hotels and the strips’ attractions like imitations of the Venetian Grand Canal, the Egyptian pyramid, and the Eiffel Tower. Numerous local people and guests will concur that spending a day here can be expensive. In any case, on the off chance that you know where to go, you’ll have the capacity to visit and see a variety of stunning attractions for FREE, yes you heard it right, F-R-E-E! Envision having the ability to watch shows, exhibitions, performances and going to Las Vegas attractions for FREE! The lights and Water Show at the Bellagio – This is what you see in all the movies and tv shows of Las Vegas. The wildlife exhibit at the Flamingo – This is a great place to bring your kids when you come to Las Vegas. The Volcano at the Mirage – This manmade volcano starts erupting every night around 7 pm.
Bullying Statistics - National Bullying Prevention Center Effects of Bullying Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression (Center for Disease Control, 2015). Students who are both targets of bullying and engage in bullying behavior are at greater risk for both mental health and behavior problems than students who only bully or are only bullied (Center for Disease Control, 2015). Bullied students indicate that bullying has a negative effect on how they feel about themselves (19%), their relationships with friends and family and on their school work (14%), and physical health (9%) (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2016). Students who experience bullying are twice as likely as non-bullied peers to experience negative health effects such as headaches and stomachaches (Gini & Pozzoli, 2013). Cyberbullying Among high school students, 15.5% are cyberbullied and 20.2% are bullied on school property (Center for Disease Control, 2015). Bullying and Suicide
Online bullying: Tips for Prevention Between texting, social media, and online gaming, many children spend more time engaging online than they do interacting in person. As technology continues to revolutionize the way we communicate, it also presents new areas of concern. Even though it may not take place in person, the emotional and psychological effects of online bullying are just as destructive as physical and verbal bullying, according to Jennifer N. Caudle, DO, an AOA board-certified family physician from Philadelphia. Since digital communications are harder to track and monitor, parents should take preventive measures to minimize the effects of online bullying on their children. How Bullying Affects Kids "Kids who are bullied are likely to experience anxiety, depression, loneliness, unhappiness, and poor sleep,” explains Dr. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs, look beyond your symptoms to understand how lifestyle and environmental factors affect your wellbeing. Connecting With Kids Online According to Dr. Dr. Dr.
Editor Feature- Jonathan Saelens - Mendr The Basics. Editor username: Jon Saelens Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Life motto: Work hard, play hard, never give up. Quote to live by: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”- Jesus Christ Day Job: Professional Yo-Yo-er. Where do you pull your inspiration from? I find inspiration in various places such as photography, video games and movies. Why Mendr? I love the freedom to be creative and share my passion with others. Fun Facts about Jonathan Professional yoyo player Loves motion graphics video editing Loves to travel and landscape photography Jonathan Saelens. Mendr ID: Jon Saelens