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‘Desperate’ proposal saves Susan's life, for now

Jackson told Susan he wanted to marry her, and she rhapsodized about their love before he add that it was just so he wouldn't be deported back to the wilds of Canada. She fumed for a while, being Susan, but eventually agreed. She didn't know it, but the decision saved her life. Creepy Dave was set to take Susan and MJ on a fishing trip to Bass Lake, and he planned to be the only one coming back alive. But when Susan and Jackson announced their whirlwind wedding, the fishing trip came off the hook.

Vote on anti-bullying Chicago high school delayed

Backers of a proposed high school touted as a haven for gay and bullied youth have pulled their proposal, saying they wanted to spend another year to finalize their plans.

School bully problem? Send in the clown

Marvin Nash — a.k.a. Starvin' Marvin — has been a professional rodeo clown for some 30 years, entertaining fans and protecting bull riders at great risk to himself. He routinely taunts bulls that outweigh him by more than 1,000 pounds.

Brazil Judge Bans Video Game -Bully'

A judge has suspended the sale of the video game "Bully" in Brazil on the grounds that its content is too violent for young children and teenagers, a prosecutor said Thursday.

Student Bully's Sign: 'Don't Be Like Me'

A seventh-grade girl got suspended from school for a week for bullying another student. Then Mom got involved, and things got worse for Miasha Williams.

Maker Defends School 'Bully' Video Game

The creators of the popular, but oft-criticized "Grand Theft Auto" games are set to release a new title in which players assume the role of a 15-year-old wannabe tough guy, a premise that drew outcry almost as soon as it was announced last year.

Judge to Weigh in on 'Bully' Video Game

A circuit court judge in Florida said he would review the unreleased video game "Bully" on Thursday to determine if it should be sold to consumers under age 18.

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Bill Collector Bullies: Widow Says Stress From Bill Collector Killed Her Husband
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In this economy, more people are in serious debt. Some bill collectors are getting more aggressive. Dianne McLeod admits her and her husband Stanley fell behind on their mortgage payments; but only after Stanley suffered a heart attack and was forced to give up his job.

Unless You're Willing to Confront Eminem, Leave Kanye Alone

We all cringed on Sunday night during the VMA's as we watched Kanye West rush the stage and interrupt Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for best female video.

Kanye West Told to Leave VMAs After Upsetting Taylor Swift
Source: FOXNews.com

Taylor Swift seemed pretty surprised herself to have won the VMA for Best Female Music Video on Sunday evening, but the real shock came when Kanye West suddenly burst onto the stage and rudely stole the microphone from the country crooner during her acceptance speech. "Yo Taylor …

What it means to wear a gun in public | Salon
Source: Salon.com

Yes, the gun has been transformed from a sport and self-defense device into a tool of mass bullying. Like the noose in the Jim Crow South, its symbolic message is clear: If you dare engage in the democratic process, you risk bodily harm.

Boy's testicles slashed for 20c
Source: Straits Times Interactive - SINGAPORE

ALOR STAR - A BULLY slashed his classmate's testicles with a blade because he was not satisfied with the 50 sen (S$0.20) he got from his victim, reported Harian Metro.

Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor a 'Bully on the Bench?'
Source: ABC News

After a day of questions aimed at determining whether Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor could remain objective in deciding cases, one Republican lawmaker switched gears and asked her pointed questions about her temperament as a judge.

Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace case
Source: USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday tentatively threw out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide.

O'Reilly sure has thin skin about 'personal attacks' -- mebbe because his whole show is built around them
Source: Crooks and Liars

excerpt: ""Yes, Bill O'Reilly, it really is a crappy thing when major public figures -- or pissant ankle-biters -- can outrageously smear other public figures as "racist" and do so with impunity and repeatedly. That's what BillO was on about last night, anyway.

Backlash: Women Bullying Women at Work
Source: The New York Times

It's probably no surprise that most of these bullies are men, as a survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute, an advocacy group, makes clear. But a good 40 percent of bullies are women.

Bullied schoolboy given minder
Source: austriantimes.at

A bullied schoolboy has been given his own special forces trained minder to protect him at school. The 11-year-old pupil's worried parents hired the bodyguard after teachers and education authorities failed to save the lad from violent thugs at his school.

With Their [60 Vote] Magic Bullet, Dems Have No More Excuses
Source: Truthdig

No longer can they blame Republicans for stopping bills to reform health care, tax, defense and trade policy.

My bullied son's last day on Earth
Source: CNN

Eleven-year-old hangs himself with belt because of school bullying.

Another 11-Year-Old Boy Commits Suicide After Homophobic Bullying
Source: Feministe

You've likely read about the tragedy of Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, an 11-year-old boy who committed suicide after being relentlessly bullied at school with homophobic taunts. But now, to make matters even worse in the only way they could possibly get worse, a second 11-year-ol …

ACLU sues Corona del Mar High School for cultivating 'homophobic' environment -
Source: The L.A. Times

The complaint cites the brief cancellation of a production of 'Rent' and a Facebook video in which football players threaten a female student. The district says the suit contains factual errors.

"I Won" Isn't Going to Close the Deal
Source: RealClearPolitics

The once eloquent and supposed centered President Obama appears to now be running his office as the ultimate bully pulpit.

Is Your Boss A Bully?
Source: Newsweek

Some executives find an aggressive style helps them claw to the top, but they often can't sustain their reign.

Good News Wednesday
Source: The Montgomery Advertiser

A high school girl is relentessly bullied by fellow students because of her epileptic seizures. But two teen-aged sisters reading the news account of this girl decide to help. It is a great story of students reaching out trying to help another student.

In Defense of Teasing - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

The momentary pain of being teased can lead to pleasure. Just don't bully. Very interesting article.

Eight arrested in Klan-related killing, police say - CNN.com
Source: CNN

Eight people were arrested Tuesday, one on a charge of murder, in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman at a remote Louisiana campsite during what police say was an initiation ceremony for the Ku Klux Klan.

Anatomy of a Noogie: Bandying About Bullies' Brains
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Remember that sociopath in elementary school — the overgrown mutant who would enjoy hanging you and the rest of your pre-pubescent buddies up by your underwear on the nearest fencepost or tossing you into a suitable hedge?

Protect Florida StudentsTake Action To Protect Students And Preserve Free Speech
Source: knowmyrights.org

During the 2008 session, the Florida Legislature passed the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act, which requires all Florida school districts to adopt a policy that complies with new state law requirements by December 1, 2008.

Over Caffeinated Joe: Scarborough Bullies as GOP Falters

GOP representative turned morning talk show host Joe Scarborough has turned a corner, a little each day, as the race for the White House has tightened. As the polls have begun to clearly break for Obama, the petulant child in him has come to the fore.

Florida Middle School student brutalized in bus hazing incident
Source: wptv.com

I heard about this incident from my sister, whose children were friends with the attackers. They thought it was quite hilarious. I dunno what's wrong with our kids when they think something like this is funny.

Who are your favorite pint-sized game heroes?
Source: msnbc.com

You don't need to be old to be wise, and you don't need to be big to take down a giant. When it comes to being a video game hero, the only size that matters is the size of your heart - and these characters prove it.

Brutal invasion of Georgia shows Russia hasn't changed
Source: The Mercury News

But the bombing, including areas near the capital of Tbilisi, is not merely disproportionate, it is purposely, studiously, coldly atrocious. ... This is the Russia of strong nationalism. This is the Russia whose version of manifest destiny has always included the Caucasus.

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