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Video games are an evermore frequent element in the lives of children. Is that good or bad?
Some say they help develop children’s imagination, other say they do exactly the opposite.
Studies have shown that latest types of video games, particularly Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on November 5, 2008
Sarah Palin
Marc Antoine Audette, a Canadian comedian, has decided to make a prank call to none other than the Republican candidate for vice-president, Sarah Palin.
He telephoned the Alaska Governor and pretended to be the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, calling to congratulate her for the campaign and wish her good luck at the elections. Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on November 2, 2008
Italian Riot Police
Last week, the Italian authorities, acting as per Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s instructions, have made major education cuts.
This law has not remained without an answer. Tens of thousands of people affected by it (teachers, students, even parents) have demonstrated against it on the streets of Italian cities like Milan, Turin, Venice, Naples and Rome. Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on November 1, 2008
Students of Vasquez High School
The Vasquez High School, in Acton, California, witnessed the death of yet another bullying victim. Teenager Jeremiah Finton Lasater, of 14, committed suicide in the boys’ restroom, on Monday, 20th of October.
The boy was a junior varsity football player, but his learning disability and his stature (he was 6-foot-5), made of him one of his colleagues’ favorite bullying targets. Even his fellow special needs students laughed at him and made pranks on him.
Students who remember having seen Lasater on the day of his death say Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on October 22, 2008
Enduro Africa Poster
South Africa’s Port Edward was the starting point for the 1,000-mile long charity rally, called Enduro Africa 2008. The eight-day long adventure started on Saturday.
Amongst the most notorious participants are Great Britain’s princes William, 26, and Harry, 24. The two will be competing with more than 80 other riders who are willing to put their effort into raising money for charity. Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on October 20, 2008
Homecoming Queen and King Crowns
In Chicago, a 17 year old girl with Down syndrome has been crowned Homecoming Queen this month. Anne Jennings is probably the happiest person in Libertyville High School, as she has been chosen as their queen this year.
She and her best friends are now crossing the hallways with the largest smiles ever, and with the pride of knowing Anne is one of the most loved persons in the school.
She was elected queen on the 3rd of October and ever since her life has changed; it has been an enormous boost of self-confidence for her, and Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on October 20, 2008
Child Porn Computer Screen
Last week, the Ohio police arrested a 15-year-old girl for having sent nude photos of herself to several people in her classroom. Specialists say she most likely was not aware of state legislation regarding the publication of explicit sexual material over the Internet, and she was probably just trying to enhance her popularity quota.
Going from particular cases to the general context, psychologists are really worried about this fast developing, extremely harmful ‘trend’ which more and more teenagers follow by posting nude pictures of themselves on the Internet. Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on October 16, 2008
Beauvoir School, Washington
A few months ago, the Beauvoir School, located on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, has been the scene of a child pornography investigation.
The accused was Eric Toth, aged 26, who had apparently taken pornographic photos of young boys with one of the school’s photo cameras. The whole scandal broke out when a fellow teacher accidentally found the pictures and went to the school direction and then the police. Read More…
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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on October 16, 2008
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