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Genie sued for harassment

A family in Saudi Arabia is taking a "genie" to court, accusing it of theft and harassment

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Boy-girl bullying in middle grades more common than previously thought

Much more cross-gender bullying – specifically, unpopular boys harassing popular girls – occurs in later elementary school grades than previously thought, meaning educators should take reports of harassment from popular girls seriously, according to new research by a University of Illinois professor who studies child development.

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Scientology Court Case Falls Apart

After months of stalling in the courts, the judge decided it was a stalemate. Scientology wanted to show an example of what it could to its enemy, Anonymous. Anonymous is unfazed.

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Bullying more harmful than sexual harassment on job

Workplace bullying, such as belittling comments, persistent criticism of work and withholding resources, appears to inflict more harm on employees than sexual harassment, say researchers who presented their findings at a conference today.

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Best Practices for Protecting Researchers and Research

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN), the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system, today released a new document to help improve the protection of academic researchers, including, but not limited to, those who face intimidation, harassment, and physical attack by fringe anti-animal research extremists.

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Mean Teens Online: Forget Sticks and Stones, They've Got Mail

Older Girls and Social Networkers Are Most Likely Targets of Harassment via the Internet

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Belarus Opposition Leader Accuses Traffic Police Of Harassment

The leader of the Belarusian opposition, Alyaksandr Milinkevich, accused the country's traffic police of harassing him during a campaign trip.

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Teenager accused of repeatedly meowing at his neighbor

A judge on Monday dismissed a harassment charge against the teenager, who was accused of repeatedly "meowing" at his neighbor, 78-year-old Alexandra Carasia. The judge reprimanded the boy, telling him he was immature and should have used better judgment, but decided no criminal charges were warranted.

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