Some 40% of adults have experienced online harassment, according to a study from the US Pew Research Internet Project. From name-calling to other threats, harassment is a common part of online life for many, its research suggests. While men are more likely to experience name-calling, women are more vulnerable to sexual harassment and stalking.
Girl Scouts are adding digital marketing to their formidable arsenal of charm, cuteness and perseverance to sell millions of boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas and other longtime cookie favorites. After years of prohibiting Internet sales, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., the group's national organization, has approved "Digital Cookie," a platform for scouts to sell and ship the colorfully boxed cookies to friends and relatives around the country.