It just ain't the same in other parts of the world.
Baltimore Substitute Teacher Attacked by Students
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A bullying incident at a Baltimore City high school is
now viral after being caught on video. But the victim of the bullying
is not a student–she’s a teacher.
Rochelle Ritchie has more on the disturbing video.
The incident happened two weeks ago at Digital Harbor High School. The video posted online is being played everywhere. Now the question begs to be asked–do teachers need protection from bullying?
For 44 seconds students inside a classroom at Digital Harbor High School watched as a substitute teacher was hit and cursed at by two female students.
They flicked the teacher four times, as classmates laughed in the background–but some students see nothing funny about it.
“That’s terrible. Why would they even do that?” asked one student.
The video shocked students at Digital Harbor High School, who say bullying should never be tolerated.
“I believe it’s terrible because no one deserves to be bullied,” said one student.
“After I saw the video I thought if I saw them I would say something to them–like that was really messed up,” another student said.
The students’ taunting is posted on YouTube. The substitute teacher who was harassed is considered a favorite for some.
“She’s really nice. I don’t know why they would do that,” Addison Butler said.
Baltimore City Schools released this statement about the bullying, saying:
“The administration has taken appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the student code of conduct.”
Students are asked to sign the code of conduct–which talks about bullying. The first principle says: “I will respect others and myself…” a principle lost in the video.
Students say the best defense against bullying is not to laugh, but to stand up against it.
“Really I don’t know if I could’ve done anything but I would have encouraged them to stop because it’s not right,” said Niverro Rodriguez.
The teacher has not pressed charges.
The school is not identifying the students in the video.
Rochelle Ritchie has more on the disturbing video.
The incident happened two weeks ago at Digital Harbor High School. The video posted online is being played everywhere. Now the question begs to be asked–do teachers need protection from bullying?
For 44 seconds students inside a classroom at Digital Harbor High School watched as a substitute teacher was hit and cursed at by two female students.
They flicked the teacher four times, as classmates laughed in the background–but some students see nothing funny about it.
“That’s terrible. Why would they even do that?” asked one student.
The video shocked students at Digital Harbor High School, who say bullying should never be tolerated.
“I believe it’s terrible because no one deserves to be bullied,” said one student.
“After I saw the video I thought if I saw them I would say something to them–like that was really messed up,” another student said.
The students’ taunting is posted on YouTube. The substitute teacher who was harassed is considered a favorite for some.
“She’s really nice. I don’t know why they would do that,” Addison Butler said.
Baltimore City Schools released this statement about the bullying, saying:
“The administration has taken appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the student code of conduct.”
Students are asked to sign the code of conduct–which talks about bullying. The first principle says: “I will respect others and myself…” a principle lost in the video.
Students say the best defense against bullying is not to laugh, but to stand up against it.
“Really I don’t know if I could’ve done anything but I would have encouraged them to stop because it’s not right,” said Niverro Rodriguez.
The teacher has not pressed charges.
The school is not identifying the students in the video.
IDF kills top Hamas commander; prepares for ground offensive
Israel killed the military commander of Hamas in an airstrike on the
Gaza Strip Wednesday, bringing the two sides to the brink of a possible
new war.
The attack came despite signs that Egypt had managed to broker a truce between Israel and Palestinian militants after a five day surge of violence which saw more than 100 missiles fired out of Gaza and repeated Israeli strikes on the enclave.
Islamist Hamas said Ahmed Al-Jabari, who ran the organization's armed wing, the Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, died along with his son after their car was targeted by an Israeli missile.
"The occupation has opened the gates of hell on itself," Hamas' armed wing said following the targeted killing of its commander.
Top Hamas terrorist Ismail al-Ashkar said, "The resistance's options are now open and they include suicide attacks and quality attacks in Israel cities."
The IDF said Jabari's assassination marks the beginning of Operation Cloud Pillar against Gaza terrorists.
As part of the operation, Israeli aircraft struck at least 20 rocket-launching pads belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Dozens of long-range rockets were destroyed, including Fajr-5 missiles. The destroyed rockets and missiles had a range of more than 40 kilometers.
The aerial strikes were accompanied by IDF tank fire at terror sites in Gaza. AFP reported that at least six Palestinians were killed in no less than 20 Israeli strikes in Gaza.
According to reports in Gaza, Israel also tried to kill Ra'ad al-Atar, another senior Izz al-Din al-Qassam commander. He apparently survived. The Palestinians reported that Israel attacked another top terrorist, but they did not release his name or say if he was killed in the strike.
Meanwhile, the IDF has decided to deploy additional infantry units in the south ahead of a possible ground offensive in Gaza. In addition, large IDF exercises have been halted and reserve soldiers have been called up.
Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence service confirmed it had carried out the attack on Jabari with the Air Force because of his "decade-long terrorist activity."
News agencies reported of additional attacks throughout Gaza. According to the reports, one of the strikes injured another senior Hamas commander.
At around 5 pm, shortly after the hit in Gaza, at least two rockets were fired toward the Ashkelon Beach Regional Council. The rockets' landing sites have yet to be located.
IDF spokesman Yoav Mordechai said the airstrike indicated the beginning of a campaign to target Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations in Gaza.
"The first aim of this operation is to bring back quiet to southern Israel, and the second target is to strike at terror organizations," Mordechai said.
"The purpose of this operation was to severely impair the command and control chain of the Hamas leadership," the Israeli military said in a statement.
"(Jabari's) killing sends a message to Hamas elements in Gaza that if they continue to promote terror activity against the State of Israel – they will be terminated," the IDF said in a statement.
The spokesman told Ynet that the
strikes in Gaza caused severe
damage to Hamas' ability to fire long-range missiles, adding that the attacks will continue in the coming hours and will target rocket-launchers aimed at Israel's southern region.
"By continuously smuggling weapons, Hamas and Islamic Jihad have turned Gaza into a frontline Iranian outpost," he said.
Immediate calls for revenge were broadcast over Hamas radio and smaller groups also warned of retaliation.
"Israel has declared war on Gaza and they will bear the responsibility for the consequences," Islamic Jihad said.
Israel is also operating on the diplomatic front. Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor filed his third complaint with the Security Council in the past three days following the continued rocket fire on Israel. "No country can accept terror attacks on its cities and citizens.
"The international community must realize that Israel will protect its citizens at all costs," he wrote.
Hamas has governed Gaza since 2007 and does not recognize Israel's right to exist. It has been emboldened by the rise to power in neighboring Egypt of its spiritual mentors in the Muslim Brotherhood whom it views as a "safety net."
Israel last staged a full-scale attack on Gaza during a three week conflict in 2008 and 2009 in which 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed.
Israeli military officials, speaking on condition of anonymity under army regulations, said Jabari was identified by "precise intelligence" gathered over several months.
Advocates say targeted killings are an effective deterrent without the complications associated with a ground operation, chiefly civilian and Israeli troop casualties. Proponents argue they also prevent future attacks by removing their masterminds.
Critics say they invite retaliation by terrorists and encourage them to try to assassinate Israeli leaders. They complain that the strikes amount to extrajudicial killings.
During a wave of suicide bombings against Israel a decade ago, the country employed the tactic to eliminate the upper echelon of Hamas leadership.
Israeli aircraft have previously assassinated the previous commander of Hamas' military wing, Salah Shehadeh, the movement's spiritual leader, Sheik Ahmed Yassin, his successor, Abdel Aziz Rantisi, and dozens of other senior Hamas military commanders.
The attack came despite signs that Egypt had managed to broker a truce between Israel and Palestinian militants after a five day surge of violence which saw more than 100 missiles fired out of Gaza and repeated Israeli strikes on the enclave.
Islamist Hamas said Ahmed Al-Jabari, who ran the organization's armed wing, the Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, died along with his son after their car was targeted by an Israeli missile.
"The occupation has opened the gates of hell on itself," Hamas' armed wing said following the targeted killing of its commander.
Top Hamas terrorist Ismail al-Ashkar said, "The resistance's options are now open and they include suicide attacks and quality attacks in Israel cities."
The IDF said Jabari's assassination marks the beginning of Operation Cloud Pillar against Gaza terrorists.
As part of the operation, Israeli aircraft struck at least 20 rocket-launching pads belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Dozens of long-range rockets were destroyed, including Fajr-5 missiles. The destroyed rockets and missiles had a range of more than 40 kilometers.
The aerial strikes were accompanied by IDF tank fire at terror sites in Gaza. AFP reported that at least six Palestinians were killed in no less than 20 Israeli strikes in Gaza.
According to reports in Gaza, Israel also tried to kill Ra'ad al-Atar, another senior Izz al-Din al-Qassam commander. He apparently survived. The Palestinians reported that Israel attacked another top terrorist, but they did not release his name or say if he was killed in the strike.
Meanwhile, the IDF has decided to deploy additional infantry units in the south ahead of a possible ground offensive in Gaza. In addition, large IDF exercises have been halted and reserve soldiers have been called up.
Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence service confirmed it had carried out the attack on Jabari with the Air Force because of his "decade-long terrorist activity."
News agencies reported of additional attacks throughout Gaza. According to the reports, one of the strikes injured another senior Hamas commander.
At around 5 pm, shortly after the hit in Gaza, at least two rockets were fired toward the Ashkelon Beach Regional Council. The rockets' landing sites have yet to be located.
IDF spokesman Yoav Mordechai said the airstrike indicated the beginning of a campaign to target Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations in Gaza.
"The first aim of this operation is to bring back quiet to southern Israel, and the second target is to strike at terror organizations," Mordechai said.
"The purpose of this operation was to severely impair the command and control chain of the Hamas leadership," the Israeli military said in a statement.
"(Jabari's) killing sends a message to Hamas elements in Gaza that if they continue to promote terror activity against the State of Israel – they will be terminated," the IDF said in a statement.
The spokesman told Ynet that the
strikes in Gaza caused severe
damage to Hamas' ability to fire long-range missiles, adding that the attacks will continue in the coming hours and will target rocket-launchers aimed at Israel's southern region.
"By continuously smuggling weapons, Hamas and Islamic Jihad have turned Gaza into a frontline Iranian outpost," he said.
Immediate calls for revenge were broadcast over Hamas radio and smaller groups also warned of retaliation.
"Israel has declared war on Gaza and they will bear the responsibility for the consequences," Islamic Jihad said.
Israel is also operating on the diplomatic front. Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor filed his third complaint with the Security Council in the past three days following the continued rocket fire on Israel. "No country can accept terror attacks on its cities and citizens.
"The international community must realize that Israel will protect its citizens at all costs," he wrote.
Hamas has governed Gaza since 2007 and does not recognize Israel's right to exist. It has been emboldened by the rise to power in neighboring Egypt of its spiritual mentors in the Muslim Brotherhood whom it views as a "safety net."
Israel last staged a full-scale attack on Gaza during a three week conflict in 2008 and 2009 in which 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed.
Israeli military officials, speaking on condition of anonymity under army regulations, said Jabari was identified by "precise intelligence" gathered over several months.
Advocates say targeted killings are an effective deterrent without the complications associated with a ground operation, chiefly civilian and Israeli troop casualties. Proponents argue they also prevent future attacks by removing their masterminds.
Critics say they invite retaliation by terrorists and encourage them to try to assassinate Israeli leaders. They complain that the strikes amount to extrajudicial killings.
During a wave of suicide bombings against Israel a decade ago, the country employed the tactic to eliminate the upper echelon of Hamas leadership.
Israeli aircraft have previously assassinated the previous commander of Hamas' military wing, Salah Shehadeh, the movement's spiritual leader, Sheik Ahmed Yassin, his successor, Abdel Aziz Rantisi, and dozens of other senior Hamas military commanders.
Great Sportsmanship Is International
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Windstorm Wheelies - No Biggie for a 747!
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storm. The strong winds created enough lift the nose of the jet comes
off the ground, sometimes for fairly lengthy durations...
Pietersen and Cook make English cricket history
Pietersen (186) and Cook (122) both scored centuries to move level on 22 hundreds with three all-time greats in Wally Hammond, Geoff Boycott and Colin Cowdrey as England's most prolific Test centurions.
President Obama's retail therapy trip to Virginia
Tony Blair: UK must stay at the heart of the EU
The former Prime Minister will tell gathered members of the business community that membership to the EU is more important than ever. A source close to Mr Blair said:
"Whereas the postwar argument for Europe was about peace versus war, he will make the point that the 21st-century case for Europe is about power versus irrelevance."
Hague: Government wants 'positive vision' for Europe
The Conservative MP said "deepening and widening the single market" would enable much needed growth in Britain's economy.
Rare Marilyn Monroe school graduation photo up for sale
A rare photo of Marilyn Monroe at her school graduation is to go on sale.
Amid a sea of fresh faces, the then innocent 15-year-old can be seen in the panoramic shot of the whole class year at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Los Angeles.
Redknapp: Beckham could still play in Premier League
"He's a top fantastic player."We had him training at Tottenham and it was amazing to have him round the place. He is absolute class."
Star of The Railway children dies
Flooding chaos: Parts of Somerset village submerged in water
Former Chelsea manager Dave Sexton dies
The FA's director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking said: "It is a sad day for English football. Anyone who was ever coached by Dave would be able to tell you what a good man he was, but not only that, what a great coach in particular he was.
"In the last 30-40 years Dave's name was up there with any of the top coaches we have produced in England - the likes of Terry Venables, Don Howe and Ron Greenwood. His coaching was revered."
Sebastian Vettel wins F1 drivers' world championship
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel has won the 2012 Formula One drivers' world championship after finishing the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in sixth place.
The race was won by Jenson Button, in a McLaren, ahead of Fernando Alonso and his Ferrari team-mate
Tough decision for PM when Leveson report released
Five days before Lord Justice Leveson releases his recommendations on press regulation, the newspaper claims the Prime Minister will defy the judge if, as expected, he pushes for state regulation of the press.
It's a big issue which will come to a head on Thursday - and is likely to mean the Press Complaints Commission will no longer exist in its current form.
18 months after David Cameron set up the judge-led public inquiry into press standards, following claims reporters had hacked the mobile phone of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, the Prime Minister faces a tough decision.
Does he implement Leveson's recommendations even if the report pushes for state regulation?
Or, does he back away from such a heavy-handed approach and seek a lighter form of press control?
If he chooses the latter option, Mr Cameron risks undermining the very public inquiry he set up.
The Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has made clear he thinks state regulation would threaten the freedom of the press.
The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, said today he would always "err on the side of press freedom."
And even though he is in India this weekend, Boris Johnson said, "if you want to keep the gutters of public life clean, you need a gutter press."
