Jun 182012
 
Perpetrators must take full ownership of their bullying ways

In mid-April, Kenneth Weishuhn, Jr., 14, of Primghar, Iowa, killed himself after being bullied.  Oftentimes, the parents of these victims do not realize the full extent of the abuse until they have lost their children. That was the case with Weishuhn’s untimely death. His mother, Jeannie Chambers, said to the Sioux City Journal, “When I talked to him, [...]

Apr 172012
 
The New Orleans Saints release their 2012 Regular Season Schedule

The New Orleans Saints have just released the game schedule for their 2012 season.  A printable PDF version is also available: New Orleans Saints 2012 Schedule Week 1 – 9/9: New Orleans Saints vs. Washington Redskins 1 p.m. EST, FOX Week 2 – 9/16: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 1 p.m. EST, FOX Week [...]

Dec 202011
 
Bradley Manning hearing – Tuesday 20 December 2011 as it happened


• Read a summary of the day’s main events

• Fifth day of pre-trial military hearing in Maryland
• Blogger Adrian Lamo called by prosecution
• Prosecutors say evidence links Manning to Julian Assange
• At Fort Meade: Dominic Rushe (DR) and Matt Williams (MW)
• At the Guardian in New York: Adam Gabbatt

Oct 052011
 
Hispanic Students leave Alabama Public Schools in Mass Exodus

Alabama – Recently, the Alabama Legislator passed a Bill, H.B 56, which will require all public schools to require proof of citizenship for all new students enrolling in the schools. The Bill will not require the schools to expel or deny any students an education, and is claimed to only be in place to gather [...]

Sep 202011
 
South Korea: The Diplomats Who Can't Speak English

It was revealed on September 13, 2011, that four out of ten South Korean diplomats find it nearly impossible to use proper diplomatic language in English, prompting the public to raise questions on the competency of Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials. It is not the first time the Ministry has embarrassed itself: in February 2011, hundreds [...]

Aug 102011
 
VIDEO: Senior Dougherty Gang member and stripper turned bank robber shot in Colorado

UPDATE: Video added at the end of this article. “I am a Floridian. Born and raised in Seminole County. I have a huge crazy family. I’m 28 but act like I’m 17 most of the time. I love to farm and shoot guys and wreck cars. I’m a redneck and proud of it. I like [...]

Aug 102011
 
Global balance of power: China sails new Aircraft Carrier to begin sea trials

In what could prove to be the most important military development for China since the discovery of gunpowder, the Chinese state run news agency Xinhua reports the launch of China’s first aircraft carrier took place early Wednesday morning.  The carrier departed Dalian port in northeast Liaoning province on a voyage to complete it’s inaugural sea [...]