A very special friend of the CyberHood Watch, was awarded the Meritorious Certificate from the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police), California Federal Lodge 21, in recognition of her meritorious service.
In her own words:
It seems so surreal to me that I would be honored for something I felt so compelled to do without any notion it would lead to such reward. But it was special and something I will never forget. I will reflect on it with great appreciation and thanks always.
FYI, Karen has recently just finished a complete makeover of her FightingBackNow.com website, and she has also updated the site with a new blog format…. go here to read and find new daily insights from the Karen Lodrick Blog
You can also hear the interview that we did with Karen, on the CHWradio.com a couple of months ago…
She is also writing a book of her experience, so check back often and will update you as soon as the book becomes available…
This is what Brett said, when asked how can we break the Chains of Child Abuse, from the Abusers perspective…
I caught Brett Lechtenberg a little off guard, and that’s hard to do with a 6 degree Black Belt!!! Yes, I said SIX degrees… but to talking to Brett you would not know this, he is a very gentle man (Gentleman) who is even tempered and very smart and knowledgeable when it comes to the safety of our children!
So, why is this Martial Arts expert on the CHWradio.com show?
Listen to live interview here:
You can also download a companion pdf that Brett created special for the CyberHood Watch listeners here: Brett Lechtenberg Interview!
“Master Lechtenberg is the foremost expert in self-protection and personal development in the United States. His synthesis of traditional martial arts techniques and contemporary personal coaching will help you achieve your physical, mental and spiritual goals. He is dedicated to your success.”
- Grand Master Richard Na
Master Instructor and Success Coach - Brett Lechtenberg
Brett Lechtenberg is the visionary founder, President and Technical Director of Personal Mastery Martial Arts and Family Success Centers. He is one of the highest ranking students of Grand Master Richard Na and Master Lechtenberg was named the International Tae Kwon Do Association’s Instructor of the year in 2003. He was promoted to the rank of 6th degree by Grand Master Na in 2005. Master Lechtenberg holds various teaching credentials and certifications.
Master Lechtenberg has dedicated his life to researching, perfecting and teaching the Personal Mastery Martial Arts method. His goal is to preserve and expand this unique system and enhance people’s lives with its powerful life skills and lessons. His passion for inspiring others to unleash their potential has led him to have instructed thousands of men, women and children of all ages. Master Lechtenberg offers a lifetime of experience; the following are a few of his many achievements.
* Founder Total Success Technologies Inc. and Personal Mastery Martial Arts
* Creator of the “Personal Destiny” personal development training program
* Author of the Total Success Goal Setting Workbook
* Co creator and Founder of Situational Response Training (SRT)
* Graduate of Western Washington University
* Sandy, Utah’s Exchangeite of the year for charity work in the community for 2005
* Certified 6th Degree Black Belt
* Instructor of the year (2003) – International Tae Kwon Do Masters Association
* Certified Tactical Master Instructor of CDT (Compliance Direction Takedown)
* Certified Tactical Master Instructor of Last Resort Tactics
* United States Tae Kwon Do Won State President for Utah 2004 to 2006
* United States Tae Kwon Do Union State President for Utah 1999 and 2000
* Kukiwan letter of commendation in September 2000 * Certified Family Protection Instructor
* 3 time graduate of the International Training Commission bodyguard and counter terrorism school.
Please, Reach Out For HELP! if you’re a Victim, if you’re an Abuser, or if you’re a family member and/or a friend of one of these, because this is the only way to truly “Break the Chains of Abuse” we all have a moral obligation to be and to have “More Awareness” and that true knowledge begins when we:
Let these 3 scumbags be a reminder to parents that monitoring software like PC Pandora is essential in today’s Internet world. Thankfully no real minors were hurt here as far as we know – who knows who these guys got to prior to being arrested. These guys do exist and they are out there. Know what your kids are doing online and who they are talking to. Don’t be a passive and removed parent - be a powerful and effective one with PC Pandora.
Internet predator arrested in VB
By Kenneth Fry, Press Argus-Courier Editor, June 11, 2008
A Stilwell, Okla., man planning to take his family on a summer vacation early Saturday morning was instead an inmate at the Crawford County Detention Center.
Less than four hours before he was scheduled to leave for the beaches of South Carolina, David Wayne Fuson, 34, was arrested for computer exploitation of a child, according to Chief Deputy Ron Brown of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.
Read more at Ken’s Blog
Ken has been, and is one our most favorite people on the internet… he is always fighting the good fight, and shares this great information on his blog every Wednesday, his list of CyberCriminals and Internet Predators and Pedophiles… from the news and media stories from around the world and here in the US of A… and it’s hard to believe this would be one the freedoms that so many feel that they can abuse… Join US as we help each other learn how to be more of a Responsible CyberCitizen, and better neighbors in the online CyberHood…
Dave and Bill
Oh by the way, find out who Ken recommends as the best option on the internet for the PC Pandora products and services, and how to receive a special $10.00 dolor discount!!!
Listen to Ken our CHWradio.com live show yesterday to here all the details!!!
Where You Want To Be A Part Of The Hood! And Neighbors, Friends And Families Are The Best Part!
She will tell you her story, and it’s hard to believe this even happens in these days of plenty, in the USA!!!
But, I’m sure if we really know what happens with our children on a daily basis in the school systems we would be SO shocked to say the least…
Please listen to her story and download the accompanying pdf and share this story with friends and family and especially your children!
Please teach your children RESPECT…
Responsibility Enthusiasm Speaking with sincerity Popularity without pressure (PEER)
Entrepreneur you’re, your own boss! Closeness with all, use clarity Tell others to use RESPECT
The key to managing conflict is to bring participants together and ask them to listen to the other party’s perspective. Listening leads to understanding. I believe the human condition is one of compassion if there is more validation and less accusation. [Read More…]
Here are 2 of the 15 or so questions that Amy answered for our CHWradio.com interview!
1.) What comes to mind when you think of what a “Responsible CyberCitizen” would be and how would a responsible cybercitizen deal with CyberBullying?
There are so many different ways I can think of to describe what it means to be a “responsible CyberCitizen”. As a parent, I feel it is a necessity to know & understand computers well enough to enjoy their many benefits, while at the same time, to be aware of all the dangers associated with the internet, especially when dealing with youths. I personally do my best to model appropriate internet behavior with my children. I allow them limited access to the internet and they also know that our computers are filtered & that I can access the pages they visit at any time. My son is allowed to have a Facebook account but he has to provide me the password, it’s a trade off, he get’s to use my computers but I get to monitor his internet behavior. In doing so, I do not scold him when I feel he’s being unsafe or not using his head, instead we discuss why I’m not comfortable with his internet behavior, and work towards a mutual understanding of why that behavior is not acceptable (unsafe or hurtful).
I constantly discuss with my children the importance of being careful while on the computer, we talk about current events that concern teens/children & the internet, & are continually trying to stay on top of how easy it is to become caught up in something that you can’t easily get out of while on the internet. This goes both ways, I caution them about what they are putting out there as well as being cautious of others on the net, & on how to get themselves out of a difficult situation when needed.
The main thing about being a responsible CyberCitizen is to be AWARE & to spread AWARENESS across every platform possible.
2.) As parents, what is the single most important thing we should tell our teen about CyberBullying?
From what we experienced, as well as what I’ve learned since this experience, is that youths tend to be braver online than they are in person. A youth, young teens especially, tend to make very bold statements online that are public & draw quite a bit of attention. They often don’t know how to get themselves out of what they’ve started, so they either keep it going, or worse, they act it out in reality. I also think that they don’t understand how their words affect the person they are bullying. They often don’t really mean what they are saying or doing and they assume that everyone else is on board with them.
As a parent, & as a teacher, I do my best to talk with my kids & students about how teasing/bullying affects the one being bullied & about real life situations where this type of bullying has lead to real life tragedies. It is very important that out teens understand the severity of their actions, & how others are affected by them. To Read the Rest or to print, Click Here…
Thanks Amy, for teaching all of us that even when things seam like they all going against us that we can endure, and be a teacher for others, and especially our friends and families…
What an incredible guest on our show today, the 3rd of June… We were recently contacted to do an interview with author G.L. Sheerin about his brand new book called “Virus Games” so David and I jumped at the chance to help children gain a better understanding of the internal workings of the internet but also for us bigger kids as well to have some fun and re-live our Hardy Boys days and a chance to learn from a real internet security professional, as well. Gary shared why he wrote his brand new and this very interesting and “current topics” book about what he does everyday, for a living!
Fool-proof net safety, with author G.L. Sheerin… Today’s stomping grounds aren’t like the ones of yesteryear. In a world where kids would rather surf the net rather than the neighborhood, the burden to protect their kids online often leaves parents looking for net-safety solutions while trying to keep up with their ever-changing, tech-savvy kids. To help your listeners stay net safe and savvy, Internet technology professional and children’s author G.L. Sheerin uses his extensive experience as both an I.T. professional and a father to share insight on how to keep kids safe online. Sheerin is the author of the fictional children’s book “Virus Games” (Synergy Books, 2008) – part of the Peter’s Packet book series – and incorporates technology in a fun, light-hearted adventure story, while teaching children computer concepts. Sheerin has been a featured guest on “Tampa Bay’s 10 News this Morning” and syndicated radio show “Nexus Found.”
In our interview, Sheerin will discuss: - Staying net safe through the summer months - Parenting a generation of “digital natives” (kids who have never known life without cell phones, laptops and the Internet) - I want to be an IT guy: How to foster your kid’s tech savvy - How to encourage reading among young boys…
This young boy looks forward to finishing reading the book and as soon I as do, I will update this post and tell you how the book ended well OK, I will just give you my thoughts and review… if the book is 1/10th as good as the interview we had with Gary, then I am sure, I’m in for a real treat…
Please listen to this interview as Gary shares, his ideas and thoughts on security issues of the day, and his many years of experience in the world of internet security and big business…
We Would like to send a special thank you, out to Shelby Sledge, she is the Publicist for G.L. Sherrin and she works for Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists 2100 Kramer Ln. Suite 300 Austin, TX 78758 (512) 478-2028 ext. 227 ssledge@phenixpublicity.com, at www.phenixpublicity.com, she is the one that made this interview possible, and you can contact her, with the above information…
Many Thanks again, to G. L. for making this a great day, at the CyberHood Watch…
well OK, I will just give you my thoughts and review… if the book is 1/10th as good as the interview we had with Gary, then I am sure, I’m in for a real treat…
