For the past ten years, I have worked on communications issues, representing the interests of consumers in the marketplace, and working to promote policies that address the evolving communications world.

The changing marketplace has always presented challenges to consumers.  However, with today's explosion of Web 2.0 applications - from online shopping, to social networking sites, to the millions of blogs that seem to have been created overnight - consumers confront new issues and obstacles.  While the Internet provides unlimited opportunities for communications and information applications, it also brings a growing need for easily accessible guidance and clear information.  This blog will attempt to help consumers navigate some of the more challenging Web 2.0 issues.

As an advocate for consumer interests, and as a parent, no issue is more pressing than that of online safety.  It is my intent that this blog become a tool and resource for parents, teachers, educators, community leaders, lawmakers, and other interested parties, to learn more about the challenges of evolving technologies- and most importantly -find solutions.

Welcome to my blog.