News & Events - February 2007

2007-02-17 02:47:32 · 5 answers · asked by strawberry 4 in Media & Journalism

these are excerpts from news stories

...out of the 55,000-odd autos that are present on delhi's roads...
...of the 50-odd men who work here...
...there are 110-odd teachers teaching...

and i'm not able to understand what does this 'odd' mean when added to a number, and why do reporters seem to be using 'odd' everywhere, wherever they have to write a number

2007-02-17 02:44:30 · 3 answers · asked by Rishabh Singla 2 in Media & Journalism

They laugh and report and grin and report and every half hour they report the same tired repetitive so-called news! It's almost as though there's nothing happening ANYWHERE except in "The Fight for Iraq" or Barbara whatshername from Washington with her breathless assessments re ongoing DC nonsense. Or, get this, further breathless two hour late 'exclusives' covering Anna Nicole Smith's take your pick 'baby's daddies, Stern Birkhead, ZsaZsa's hubby, and constant speculation from any number of legal 'experts' and 'probate' know it alls most of whom haven't got a clue as to what is going to happen in this matter.
Now they are presenting the same tired rhetorical news outlines during the week! What is wrong with these people? Are they getting ready to go off the air?

2007-02-17 02:23:12 · 4 answers · asked by rare2findd 6 in Media & Journalism

2007-02-17 02:16:54 · 6 answers · asked by rafranji 1 in Media & Journalism

2007-02-17 02:14:26 · 9 answers · asked by smp1969 3 in Media & Journalism

A lot of their stuff is rubbishy, and they are certainly NOT "the most trusted name in news" as they advertise. ( with the exception of Lou Dobbs and a couple of others.)

They seem to be catering to the lowest common denominator now.

It's not that important, I suppose, but lately it has become virtually unwatchable.

I would love to find a decent news network that is not so "it's all about us" in their coverage.

Any suggestions?

2007-02-17 02:07:11 · 8 answers · asked by kathjarq 3 in Media & Journalism

One man was unlucky,he throw out on the road through the glass window on a minibus. He lost a lot of blood in the accident.Other passengers were broke their hands and legs and they all feared to see a terrible scene.
Police asked questions to passengers and victims. They investigated and found to be cause happened accident of reasons.Police also tested drivers who is drinking how much of alcohol.
Someone around the accident discusssed about this event.They said minibus driver was driving very fast and passengers should use safty belt which is reducing dangerous.Reporters rushed to arrived accident place to interview policeman and victims.
Thanks a lot and please kindly give your e-mail

2007-02-17 02:05:16 · 7 answers · asked by maggie33 m 1 in Current Events

2007-02-17 01:54:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

What's the reason behind getting the public to focus so much attention on our celebrities?

2007-02-17 01:49:50 · 13 answers · asked by galaxy 1 in Media & Journalism

I don't like to be brainwashed by the media, but I like to know what's going on in the world. Where do you think I should check the news?

2007-02-17 01:25:31 · 9 answers · asked by urbanbard7 3 in Media & Journalism

2007-02-17 01:25:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

There's a programme on BBC2 tomorrow night about possible conspiracies on the events on 9/11. Do you believe that terrorists actually hijacked planes or weather the U.S government was behind it to justify the 'War On Terror'?

2007-02-17 01:10:55 · 26 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - News & Events

2007-02-17 01:04:48 · 3 answers · asked by Wise Guy 3 in Media & Journalism

First there was the tainted spinach in Cal, then there was the tainted lettuce at Taco Bell, and now Jiff Peanut Butter. Not to mention viruses going around that closed down a few hospitals in NC. Is it terrorism? nature? or just plain lack of care in processing food and health care?

2007-02-17 00:54:40 · 5 answers · asked by Newt 4 in Current Events

2007-02-17 00:35:02 · 1 answers · asked by rupsayardas 1 in Media & Journalism

Read about Indonesia's ban on sand... And from what i read, it's the ban on concreting sand?

How about sand for beaches? Are the sand used for beaches and golf courses the same type of sand? If the sand are different, then where do sand for beaches and golf courses come from? The sand are finer than the concreting sand i think? Found this topic interesting :)

2007-02-17 00:18:12 · 2 answers · asked by reg r 1 in Other - News & Events

2007-02-16 23:51:10 · 5 answers · asked by lucysmom 4 in Media & Journalism

Ok let me begin with a little background first. Any British people will probably know what im on about here. During the week I watched an episode of Top Gear involving the 3 presenters driving across the US in old cheap US made vehicles, eventually arriving in New Orleans to sell on their cars to the locals.

I am assuming the programme was recorded fairly recently ie within the last month or 2.

However to their horror and I would say the viewers horror upon arrival in New Orleans it appears that apart from the subsiding of the floodwaters New Orleans resembles the war torn streets of Mogadishu in Somalia!!!!!

My question is this - How can any American be proud of their country when their president and government has simply failed to act. If this was a predominantly 'WHITE' area i bet it would be totally rebuilt with memorials all over the place.

it is simply the most blatant act of Racism I have ever encountered & I am not easily shocked.

I feel sorry for you people !!

2007-02-16 23:17:55 · 6 answers · asked by Borat Sagidiyiv 2 in Current Events

Could it cause more heavy fighting in Basra if they knew that a UK Prince was posted out there?

2007-02-16 23:10:11 · 33 answers · asked by ? 2 in Current Events

2007-02-16 23:00:02 · 2 answers · asked by tucker 1 in Other - News & Events

I just woke up and read yahoo news and there in the headlines are 2 more suicide bombings, one in Iraq killing 9 innocent people at a market and another in Pakistan killing 15 people in a courtroom. What makes these people resort to such barbarism and why do they hold life in such low esteem?

2007-02-16 22:50:43 · 11 answers · asked by Steelhead 5 in Current Events

This link takes you to the BBC news article.......http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6370831.stm

2007-02-16 22:18:07 · 10 answers · asked by Pit Bull 5 in Other - News & Events

2007-02-16 21:06:10 · 3 answers · asked by wish I could... 1 in Other - News & Events

2007-02-16 21:03:20 · 5 answers · asked by wish I could... 1 in Other - News & Events

2007-02-16 20:52:44 · 29 answers · asked by cool and simple 2 in Current Events

They baked him in the oven while alive. They are going to jail. I think they need to be baked in the oven alive. Or better yet, while they're in jail, someone should give them the beating of their lives. I hope someday they realize what real pain is.

2007-02-16 20:29:44 · 12 answers · asked by pussnboots333 4 in Current Events

2007-02-16 19:35:05 · 2 answers · asked by lastmanstanding12 1 in Media & Journalism

What if someone moved with me after hurricane katrina because they dont know where their family is and they dont know any of their personal information what web site can i go on to get information on this person?

2007-02-16 19:27:02 · 3 answers · asked by Sandra M 1 in Media & Journalism

So is this it, is WW3 unfolding in front of us? The white house seems to be starting to sell another war all over again.

2007-02-16 19:26:12 · 10 answers · asked by eldeeder 3 in Current Events

It's a real problem in Sweden and Norway now.

2007-02-16 19:08:39 · 8 answers · asked by Isaac Newton (I'm back) 1 in Other - News & Events