‘Overblown and sensationalized’: Author says bullying issue is more nuanced than black and white
In the emotionally charged dialogue about bullying that has grabbed headlines and changed laws in recent years, Emily Bazelon has emerged as a rare voice of reason. And so, of course, she’s often accused of victim blaming — the inevitable cost of studying a complex problem to find it’s not the tidy narrative we all crave. Last spring, the Slate.com editor and contributing writer to the…
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- 53rd Annual Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City, MI May 17, 2013Each May, Boyne City, MI fills with hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country who come seeking that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel. Found in nearby woods and clearings, morels are f...See it on Scoop.it, via TravellerSunish Sebastian
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- Tibet annexed by China: 23 May 1951 - This Day in HistoryChina formally annexed Tibet as an autonomous region on this day in 1951, giving rise to a Tibetan independence movement—led by the Dalai Lama, winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize—that continued into the early 21st century.More Events on this day:1934 : Bonnie and Clyde, notorious American outlaws, were killed in a police shoot-out near Gibsland, […]
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- Woolwich Beheading: Attacker was Preaching in Street Days Earlier May 23, 2013Knifeman accused of slaughtering British soldier was ranting in Woolwich town centre just days before attack.
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- Following Oman Success, GlassPoint Wants to be the Ikea of Solar May 23, 2013Last year Oman inaugurated a 7MW solar pilot plant that produces steam to loosen thick, stubborn oil. Petroleum Development Oman has since hailed the four acre complex of glass houses a scorching success, and the supplier GlassPoint is preparing to become the “Ikea of solar,” Forbes reports. Built for the Amal West Oilfield in the southern [...]Tafline Laylin
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- Political participation by indigenous peoples in Latin America still low - UN report May 22, 2013Indigenous peoples in Latin America have undergone an unprecedented mobilization in the past 20 years, but political participation, particularly among women, is still low, the United Nations said in a new report released today.
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- Facebook Joins Global Network Initiative May 22, 2013Freedom House welcomes the announcement today that Facebook will become a full member of the Global Network Initiative (GNI) after participating as an observer for the past year. GNI is a diverse group of nongovernmental organizations, technology companies, investors and academics that collaborate to promote freedom of expression and privacy in the informati […]
Middle East Forum :: Writings
- Questioning Riyadh's Nuclear Rationale May 22, 2013In the last few years, a marked shift in Saudi thinking on nuclear issues has become evident. Saudi princes have explicitly and publicly stated that a nuclear military option is something the kingdom is obligated to examine if Tehran is not stopped in
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- Cameron convenes British intelligence chiefs after suspected terror attack May 23, 2013Reuters
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- STC and partners increase enforcement against dangerous commercial vehicles using Blackwall Tunnel May 23, 2013STC and partners increase enforcement at Blackwall Tunnel
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- Security services knew Woolwich men May 23, 2013Prime Minister Cameron says the UK will "never give in to terror or terrorism", following the killing of a serving soldier in south-east London.
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- Financial blow for Alaskan volcano monitoringAs government funding ebbs, scientists launch commercial company to continue analysis efforts.Alexandra Witze
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- A lifeline for activists May 22, 2013Amnesty’s mobile alert system for activists among 10 finalists nominated for Google’s Global Impact Award. VOTE NOW – before 31 May – and make this big idea a reality. Nighat Dad of the Digital Rights Foundation on Amnesty’s Panic Button … Continue reading →Shiromi Pinto
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