Plugged In Child Proofing Your PC and Online Safety
A columnist urges parent to secure home computers from curious kids with relocation, power controls, and cheap DIY solutions. It covers locking access with free tools, Internet filters, and best practice of placing a PC in a public area. It also notes risks of child use, recommends CyberPatrol for filtering, and suggests debt advice sections.
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Cyberpatrol
America Needs Reliable Energy Now and for the Future
Peggy Venable argues the United States faces a severe energy shortage not seen since the 1970s. She urges passing the SAFE Act to boost domestic energy production, diversify supplies, and reduce regulatory hurdles while promoting conservation and renewables, noting Texas energy use and opposition to CO2 caps.
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Lubbock hosts Texas Agricultural Policy Summit highlights
West Texas farmers heard from Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman and Rep Charles Stenholm on the next farm bill and emergency aid programs. Announcements included $5.5 billion federal aid, $20 million water project for Abilene, and cotton, cottonseed, wool and mohair payments totaling millions set to begin September 7 2001. Pesticide waste collection events are listed for August through October with multiple regional sites and conferences in Lubbock.
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Letters to the Editor Encouraged at Brownfield News
Readers urged to send thoughts with signature and phone number for verification to P.O. Box 1272 Brownfield Texas 79316 or via email at bnew sdoor.net to share opinions in the community paper.
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