A new Louisiana law is trying to keep pornography away from minors.Adobe.com A new Louisiana law meant to stop minors from accessing porn online went into effect at the beginning of the year. It is the first state to require a diver’s license or other government ID to ensure underage users of the internet cannot view websites with adult content.The law, Act No. 440, requires Bayou State residents to prove they are at least 18 by entering in their government ID to access pornographic websites. The age verification is required by all websites containing content with 33.3% or more pornographic material.The law requires third-party vendors to verify the age of users.The Louisiana legislature passed the law nearly unanimously, with 50...
There's a comfort to Scooby Doo's formula: Meddling kids (and one lovable dog) untangle a spooky mystery and unmask a villain. Rinse and repeat!Of course, there have been several variations on this theme. Since our introduction to Mystery Incorporated in 1969, countless spin-offs have tinkered with the main Scooby lore. Sometimes Mystery Inc. are kids, sometimes the supernatural threats are real, and sometimes Scooby and co. team up with Batman. But no matter the changes, it always comes back to the main premise of a good mystery and the plucky gang who solves it. SEE ALSO: Discover Velma's origin story with HBO Max's new adult-animated series Enter Velma, the latest Scooby Doo spin-off to hit our screens. An adult animated...
As we observe the birthday of one of the great Civil Rights leaders in the United States, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I wanted to share some of the Civil Rights sites that you should visit with your kids if you want to raise them to be anti-racist. N ot everyone can do a full on Civil Rights road trip along the Civil Rights Trail, like we did one summer. And, while the repetition really drives the message home, you also don’t need to visit every sight to teach the lesson that needs to be learned. So I thought it might be helpful to summarize some of the notable civil rights sights around the country — perhaps not too far...
From Lassie to Balto, pop culture loves stories of a dog coming to a person’s rescue. Anecdotally, people experience their dogs coming to their aid every day, like when one of us found herself “trapped” by her children under a pile of pillows only to be “rescued” by her noble collie, Athos.But is there any scientific evidence behind these sorts of tales?Researchers know that dogs respond to human crying and will approach people – whether their owner or a total stranger – who show signs of distress. We decided to investigate whether dogs would go a step further than just approaching people: Would they take action to help a person in need?Dog/Human Partners Come Into the LabWe recruited 34 pet...
This easy magic milk science investigation is fantastic fun for kids of all ages. All you need is whole milk, food colouring and a little dish soap to create crazy colour explosions. Older children can use this activity to learn about emulsions. The reaction that gives the colourful display is between the fat molecules in the milk and dish soap. This is why whole milk is the best to use. How to set up a magic milk investigation You’ll need Whole milk A shallow tray Food colouring Pipette Washing up liquid ( dish soap ) Instructions 1. Pour a layer of milk into your baking tray or plate. 2. Gently drip a few drops of food colouring onto the surface of...
