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- Better Beware – ClickbaitBizarre and intriguing pictures and headlines are all over the internet, and they’re making money by stealing your time. Be aware, and beware!4 min
- Better Beware – Cybercrime
Hacking has reached “epidemic proportions” and it’s getting worse. Here are the best current ways to protect yourself, because the professionals can’t do it all.
5 min - Better Beware – Android, Instagram
Android phones urgently need to update their software to patch a huge hole that’s just been discovered, and Instagram users need to watch out for scammers and swindlers who are using this handy app more and more.
4 min - Daily Local News – August 24 2016
Indiana University Bloomington is denying that it violated Title IX in a case involving a former IU student and Delta Tau Delta fraternity member; Once again, Indiana University Bloomington is included in the Campus Pride List of the top lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or LGBTQ)-friendly colleges and universities; The Bicentennial Class of 2020 at Indiana University claims the highest grade-point average and the highest average SAT/ACT scores on record; The Indiana vaping lobby is turning up the heat on lawmakers they say put illegal restrictions on their business.
FEATURE
Fans of the maker movement, and those just curious about creative approaches to tools and materials, will find inspiration and entertainment this Saturday at Makevention, Bloomington’s annual maker fair featuring the work of area inventors, programmers, builders, and artists. The free all-ages event, now in its fourth year, takes place at the Monroe County Convention Center in downtown Bloomington, and is presented by local hackerspace Bloominglabs and Monroe County Public Library. WFHB correspondent Ryan Stacy, who is also a Writer and Online Content Specialist at the Library, has more. Among the highlights at this year’s maker fair are robotics and virtual reality demos, an outdoor human foosball table, and a 10-year anniversary exhibit by Trashion Refashion, Bloomington’s annual runway show featuring clothing made from discarded items. Makevention is 10 a.m.–4 p.m. this Saturday, August 27 at 302 South College Avenue in Bloomington. All ages are welcome, and admission and parking at the Convention Center are free. Local food trucks and other vendors will be onsite. More information about Makevention can be found at makevention dot org.BETTER BEWARE
Telephone ScamsHere’s how to handle unwanted calls and identify probable scammers with Caller-ID. And now there’s good news about those d*** robocalls!CREDITS
Anchors: Kelly Wherley and Janae CummingsToday’s headlines were written by Joe Crawford, Joshua Fleck and Cathi NortonAlong with Sarah Vaughan for CATSweek, in partnership with Community Access Television Services.Better Beware was produced by Richard Fish,Our feature was produced by Ryan StacyOur engineers today are Heather Perry and Rob SchoonOur theme music is provided by the Impossible Shapes.Executive Producer is Joe Crawford24 min - Better Beware – Telephone Scams
Telephone Scams
Here’s how to handle unwanted calls and identify probable scammers with Caller-ID. And now there’s good news about those d*** robocalls!
4 min - Better Beware – Automobiles
Modern cars are controlled by computers, and connected to the internet. Get into one, and you have no privacy. It could be stolen with a laptop. You could even lose control. Here’s what we know now.
4 min - Better Beware – Adulterated Food
The food industry – grocery stores and restaurants – has an astonishing amount of edibles that are either adulterated or substitutes. Here’s what to watch out for.
5 min - Better Beware – Contractor Questions
Anybody who needs to hire someone to work around their home or business needs to ask some important questions before agreeing. Here’s how to stay safe and confident.
5 min - Better Beware – Pokemon Go
The new “augmented reality” videogame is taking the world by storm, and creating problems for players and non-players alike. Here are some things everybody needs to watch out for.
5 min - Better Beware – Travel Scams
Lots of people are traveling this vacation-season, and there are lots of scams targeting them. Here’s some advice from the Indiana Attorney General that could save you a bundle.
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