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(Photo by: www.times-helpful-tips.com) Is Bullying in Schools Really an Issue?
President Obama and the First Lady talk about bullying and the growing movement to stop bullying in schools.
On Thursday March 10,2011 the President and First Lady will host parents, teachers, students, community leaders and others at a White House Conference on Bullying Prevention
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Getty Images Obama’s 2011 State of the Union [VIDEO]
President Obama's 2011 State of the Union (titled "Winning the Future") focused heavily on all political parties working together -- Republican and Democrat congress members even watched in a mixed seating arrangement, rather than occupying separate sections of the House.
Starbucks Starbucks Introduces Gut-Busting “Trenta” Drink Size
Starbucks has been both lauded and lampooned for enforcing its own names for drink sizes -- the "Tall," "Grande," and "Venti." Now the coffee empire is offering a fourth size: the 31-ounce "Trenta," which will be rolled out across the country over the next few months. The National Post created a helpful diagram that compares the Trenta to the other size offerings at Starbucks and the capacity of the human stomach. Check it out after the jump:
Tiret Kanye West Buys $180K Custom Watch That Bears His Own Face
Kanye West plunked down $180,000 for a watch from New York blingmaker Tiret that depicts the rapper’s visage in 8 carats of diamonds. The custom-made watch took Tiret 5 months to complete — just in time for the release of his new single “H.A.M.” The jeweler previously created a custom watch for hip-hop star Usher.
Brazil Hit With Devastating Landslides and Floods, Hundreds
On the heels of Australia’s massive flooding, devastating landslides and floods have befallen parts of Brazil. According to Reuters, at least 443 people have been found dead thus far and Bloomberg is reporting that thousands have been rendered homeless.
