News & Events - October 2006

This may seem like an irrelevant question, but I just noticed a newspaper article in the Houston Chronicle (Oct. 21) that had previously been published in the Washington Post (Oct. 13). The article was about oil in Angola. It is an Associated Press article. Is this common practice? Is all of our news recycled?

2006-10-24 05:09:47 · 2 answers · asked by Julie R 2 in Media & Journalism

Seeking picture and article about Hicswa & Farm

2006-10-24 05:04:55 · 1 answers · asked by joehicswa 2 in Other - News & Events

like sarah without the h

2006-10-24 04:57:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

Does your social life consist of eating dinner, watching 3 hours
of TV, having 30 minutes of obligatory sex with your mate, and going to sleep?
Doesn't anyone have a life or do anything anymore?

2006-10-24 04:54:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2006-10-24 04:52:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

New scam warning !

pass it on...



IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODES:
We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The
woman said "Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you--get back to us
quickly. I Have something important to tell you." Then she repeated a
phone number beginning with 809 "We didn't respond".

Then this week, we received the following e-mail:

Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 876

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER
DIAL AREA CODE 809

This one is being distributed all over the US . This is pretty scary,
especially given the way they try to get you to call.
Be sure you read this and pass it on.
They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a
family member who has been ill or to tell you someone has-been arrested,
died, or to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc.
In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since
there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return
these calls.

If you call from the U.S. , you will apparently be charged $2425
per-minute.

Or, you'll get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to
keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges.
Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged
more than $24,100.00.

WHY IT WORKS:

The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The
Bahamas).
The charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That'! s because you
did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone
company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and
will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for
the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that
argues they have done nothing wrong.

Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and
colleagues to help them become aware of this scam

Sandi Van Handel
AT&T Field Service Manager
(920)687-904

2006-10-24 04:49:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2006-10-24 04:48:36 · 9 answers · asked by Bob M 1 in Current Events

2006-10-24 04:48:36 · 22 answers · asked by Cowgirl Joe 2 in Other - News & Events

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern Technology is creating a single world culture. Use specfic reasons and examples to support your opinion.

2006-10-24 04:44:55 · 1 answers · asked by Spinywolf 4 in Other - News & Events

2006-10-24 04:44:08 · 2 answers · asked by kimhunz 1 in Media & Journalism

2006-10-24 04:42:12 · 2 answers · asked by Pran Nath 3 in Other - News & Events

2006-10-24 04:41:28 · 6 answers · asked by Patricia 1 in Media & Journalism

yesterday they said they had caches of weapons in europe and were going to attack soon

2006-10-24 04:36:15 · 13 answers · asked by Bob M 1 in Current Events

When George Bush visited New Orleans after Katrina, he was lead to a corner where a charityorganisation was giving away food. He started helping and also gave food to people. All the press where present, including a German TV-crew. What they saw was unbelievable; the charity stand was build in a few minutes, Bush & the press did their thing and everything was quickly disassembled and put away, it was all fake!
The complete organisation of this act was filmed and shown on German television. None of it was aired in the US.
Cooperating with these charades is misleading the public and taken as easy and convenient by US-press. Why are they so lame!?

2006-10-24 04:34:44 · 7 answers · asked by pigmeat1968 1 in Other - News & Events

Obama made a great speech at last Democrat convention in 2004 and became a media star. He is now being seen as potential President. IMHO, he is still raw and inexperienced. So far, we have seen a lot of hype and style and still has much to prove in terms of substance.
BTW, if you have not noticed, I am back after managing to stave off bankruptcy and avoiding sleeping on the streets ! If people like Dubya Bush and Obama can be President, I may considering running for President in 2008 also. If you support me, vote at TheErrandboy site :)

2006-10-24 04:18:11 · 10 answers · asked by TheErrandBoy 2 in Current Events

2006-10-24 04:02:54 · 6 answers · asked by Prince 1 in Other - News & Events

2006-10-24 03:56:41 · 10 answers · asked by kate 7 in Other - News & Events

The goats were ghosts that have been haunting me since i was 2. But this is the first time they acctually threated me! And I'm worried about Sanferisco! Yes people i no i spelled that wrong...
Anyways the goats names were: Goat, Goaty, and Ram.

2006-10-24 03:54:39 · 8 answers · asked by Bob The Blonde 1 in Other - News & Events

2006-10-24 03:53:40 · 1 answers · asked by Latica 4 in Other - News & Events

2006-10-24 03:47:03 · 12 answers · asked by tony r 1 in Other - News & Events

2006-10-24 03:14:44 · 31 answers · asked by artmartsmart 1 in Current Events

* he has expensive taste
*he cant work technical things
*it has to be thoughtfull

2006-10-24 03:13:51 · 16 answers · asked by han 1 in Other - News & Events

does anyone believe in ghost? happy holloween can the ghost true?

2006-10-24 03:09:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

2006-10-24 03:06:18 · 15 answers · asked by michael b 5 in Current Events

im 14 and live i the uk. i want people to know that not all muslims resort to violence and kill innocent people. i want them to know that the muslims who do resort to violence should not represent our religion but i just dont know how to do this!

2006-10-24 03:01:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Yes, you can get a monthly "Boob Bill", if you are so inclined.......
Every month, you can write a check out for your boobs.....
what a concept.....

2006-10-24 03:00:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2 ex naval persons think that this is not allowed

2006-10-24 02:59:32 · 2 answers · asked by peter d 2 in Current Events

2006-10-24 02:42:37 · 9 answers · asked by 79vette 5 in Media & Journalism

I think the answer is a resounding yes.
When you are young, being dumped on is a new thing, you are
supported by your folks, and the money isn't probably that great.
More so, you have no family to support.
As we get older, not only do we get more accustomed to putting
up with crap, but we progressively take on more responsibility.
Even if we are single, we have a rent or mortgage payment.
groceries, car payments, and insurance all add up.
Suddenly, we can't say "I QUIT" with the same relish as an
under-25 angry young chick or guy that still has that looseness
of life that lets them get away with it.
Suddenly, the 23-year-old sullen barista at Starbucks is 35,
with a family, a job she must keep to support the family, and,
if a single mother, must keep for her family to stay out of the
Salvation army thrift store and the shelter.
Suddenly, the 22-year-old "dude" at Jiffy Lube who quit in a huff
has three kids, and has to eat major s h i t from his union steward.

2006-10-24 02:39:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2006-10-24 02:34:01 · 18 answers · asked by plasticcow2003 1 in Other - News & Events