News & Events - June 2007

This is the excuse which the Sheriff gave last week with regard to her release from prison.

Does anyone know what this medical condition is (apart from spoilt brat syndrome)?

2007-06-13 07:48:14 · 43 answers · asked by dougietrotter1945 3 in Current Events

I've just heard rumours that the police in Portugal have been tipped off regarding where Maddie McCann's body is buried.

Is this true?

2007-06-13 07:17:35 · 27 answers · asked by pagreen1966 3 in Current Events

Why is there a Culture of Death and Destruction prevalent in our World Today? What can be done to change this Self-Destructiveness against Ourselves and Others?

2007-06-13 05:29:26 · 9 answers · asked by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 in Current Events

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6747801.stm

What do you think? The Belgium reporter in the beginning comments that he has 'apparently had more then just water to drink'.

2007-06-13 04:53:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Why would Hurricane Katrina evacuees gut and trash the trailers provided for them to live in? Am I wrong to be angry over these people taking advantage of FEMA and the handouts they STILL receive almost two years after the hurricane? It lends to the opinion that some of these individuals do not want to find jobs and reestablish themselves. It lends to the opinion that these individuals wish to live off of government handouts and blame Bush and anyone else who supposedly conjured this hurricane. Nevermind that millions were affected, and the vast majority have found jobs and reestablished themselves elsewhere. These are MY tax dollars, too. I want to help, but I feel taken advantage of! How do you feel?

2007-06-13 04:47:20 · 16 answers · asked by Nymph 4 in Current Events

Anyone think this might be the end of it? Watch breaking news on sky, A letter has been sent saying she is buried under rocks 9 miles away. i hope this isnt true

2007-06-13 03:23:13 · 28 answers · asked by textkitten 3 in Current Events

2007-06-13 02:57:40 · 5 answers · asked by chic! 2 in Current Events

do you think this is right? I sure as hell dont!

If someone is castrated chemically or otherwise they are going to vent those supressed feelings into other ways such as violence. While castration may stop someone abusing children or another adult, I do think that more violent people are going to come out of this and I think that more child murders will arise because of paedos frustration in not being able to abuse.

anyone else share this?

2007-06-13 01:39:23 · 13 answers · asked by the troll 3 in Current Events

Arriving back in Praia da Luz it was great to see Sean and Amelie. I think they were happy to see us although have been very well looked after as usual.

Yep - always well looked after arnt they Gerry. Grr!!! I told myself i wouldnt post anymore McCann questions but when i saw this i just couldnt help myself. Is Gerry McCann trying to convice himself as well as us?

2007-06-13 01:26:23 · 23 answers · asked by LuLu22 2 in Current Events

Telephone company hires you at a certain weight to perform a job ( climbing poles) and you gain 200 lbs and cant perform your job duties. Do they have the right to fire you? or should the
supervisor require your co workers to take up slack for you.
Just reading an article that obese workers want disabled status.

2007-06-13 01:22:35 · 6 answers · asked by Grogan 5 in Other - News & Events

For example non-blacks will be racist for saying "N word" but blacks are always saying it and signing it

It's difficult to explain to my sister that she is "different" to others and can't use the "N word" despite regularly hearing it...

2007-06-13 00:53:39 · 24 answers · asked by K Assiri 2 in Current Events

Just when negative news about them is starting to hit the media they back off. A bit odd don't you think?
What' s the betting another sighting of Madeline in a few days just to deflect, or am I just cynical.

2007-06-12 23:47:21 · 5 answers · asked by Roisen C 2 in Current Events

To my understanding there were 9 people that night, 4 couples and 1 single lady. Is it not strange that the other 7 people have managed to keep themselves well away from the medias attention?
Would you not think that they would be coming forward with testemonials and open public support of the McCanns .
Or is it that they are keeping quiet for some other reason?

2007-06-12 22:09:32 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

John Reid is considering this for repeat offenders - but it won't be compulsory...!

In America, several states have compulsory chemical castration for paedophiles - surely this is far more sensible than what we might end up with, voluntary castration?? Nobody will opt for it.

What do you think?

2007-06-12 21:41:02 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Other than "are you Piltdown Man?"

2007-06-12 21:34:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

With regards to the online petition seeking the authorities to fully investigate Gerry and Kate's conduct the night Madeleine went missing.

"Last night Madeleine's aunt, Philomena McCann, 48, of Glasgow, said: "Gerry and Kate are unaware of the petition. We haven't told them as they have enough to deal with. At first I was very upset but now I just feel anger towards these people - from all the support we have received they are certainly in the minority.

"They are just adding continued sadness to the whole family. One sick individual has even taken to e-mailing me through the petition every day. "

What makes me laugh is how she wants it to turn into a popularity contest. She says they receive more letters of support so therefore they win. Well it doesnt quite work like that Philomena. If you commit a crime then you should face justice regardless of whether you have 'lots of support' or not.

Have another hamburger there love, that'll make you feel better ..... (sorry cheap shot!)

2007-06-12 21:14:25 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

was Seung-Hui Cho a virgin?, the guy who did the Virginia Tech Massacre, & what about Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold?, the Columbine Killers, I know these guys got picked on, & were social outcasts, did these guys ever have a girlfriend?, cause if they were virgins or no girlfriend for that matter, I would feel there pain deeply

2007-06-12 21:12:15 · 7 answers · asked by introvertedguy06 6 in Media & Journalism

I mean the people in Palestine should slowly realize that after 50 years of fights with Israel, the violence wont end if they dont start talking with Israel. So why does Hamas get so much influence?

2007-06-12 21:09:32 · 12 answers · asked by hotmail.stinks 1 in Current Events

If you go to his blog:

http://www.bringmadeleinehome.com/connect/blog.xml

and read through all his entries for the day its like reading a guide in the Lonely Planet or something.

Not once does he say 'God I miss her so much' or 'Seeing that child today reminded me of the time Madeleine and I were playing in the park.'

Nope instead we are treated to such gems as:

"We were surprised to learn that a 20 seat propeller plane was sent instead of the larger aircraft."

and occasionally criticising the papers for nicking his work.

"... very disappointed that the blog was lifted almost in entirety by one newspaper yesterday after expressly forbidding such an approach!"

Also I knew at the time he wrote this that it was never going to happen and I was right.

"For all trips we are assessing whether commercial flights can get us to our destination and back to Portugal quickly."

As far as I know,they never once took a commercial flight. How convenient for them huh?

2007-06-12 20:27:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

I wondered if anyone has donated to the 'fund'. If so, what does it pay for exactly? The balance on 11/06/07, the fund account current stands at £721,748.84.

2007-06-12 19:56:00 · 13 answers · asked by Angel D 4 in Current Events

me and I fail to understand their thinking. Can anyone help to clarify this for me?

2007-06-12 19:30:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

How many more must they kill before we can call the US a terrorist nation?

2007-06-12 16:45:41 · 10 answers · asked by Avatraz 3 in Current Events

MSN-Mainichi Daily News: Girl who gave birth in high school toilet charged with murdering baby.

NAGAOKA, Niigata -- A high school girl who gave birth to a baby boy in the restroom of her school and drowned him in a basin has been arrested for murder, police said.

What do you think about this?

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20070613p2a00m0na001000c.html

2007-06-12 16:24:38 · 11 answers · asked by jtmtocdqhmsnjvpy 1 in Other - News & Events

2007-06-12 16:21:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

What prompts this question are some of the answers to this McCann related question: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ai2z1Ro2OGw.dnTqi8cxs.cuLxV.?qid=20070612175045AAbBsN2

It seem to me that most of the negativity towards the McCanns is about them being "posh"; that Kate McCann is beautiful and elegant; that Gerry McCann is an articulate professional; they are both sucessful and respected doctors; that they have a stong and supportive family. Its almost as if some people are jealous and would happily let their kids be kidnapped in order to acheive the "fame" they perceive the McCanns as having. These are clearly people incapable of empathy, particularly for people who's lifestyles and ways of dealing with grief they can barely conceive of, let alone understand.

The McCanns took what at the time must have seemed an acceptable risk.The result of that mistake will live with them for the rest of their lives. Who do you really think you are to give your tuppenceworth?

2007-06-12 16:19:55 · 22 answers · asked by pwei34 5 in Current Events

journalism die a long time ago? I would think they would hate having to report on a useless story, but apparently they have no shame. What is your take on the death of "real" journalism?

BTW - "real" journalism is anything that normally does not report on celebrities for more than 30 seconds in any given week - NBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, FOX, The Times, The Post, ...

2007-06-12 16:17:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

If he is found guilty, I think that the very least he should be disbarred and never, ever, ever practise any kind of law ever again anywhere.

But if he really is guilty of knowingly withholding evidence and knowingly falsely accusing people of a horrible crime, then he should be held criminally liable and should go to jail.

2007-06-12 15:59:22 · 6 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Other - News & Events

you have to watch what you say every where you go. we say stop the the war did they listen to us. no

2007-06-12 15:29:07 · 18 answers · asked by taz 2 in Current Events

Do you feel this too? I have been developing a core, true hatred towards any anti-Americans. I am not the type of person to ever do anything drastic, but does hating these people make me a bad person?

I love America, but am I taking it to far?

2007-06-12 14:49:15 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

Seriously! Check out this url:
http://abc.net.au.newsitems.200706.999584001215588457.851154.html.macksfoto.com/s1942069.htm

Isn't that the craziest thing? Why would they want to start something like that just to get sued? Pretty amazingly ligit if you ask me.

2007-06-12 14:07:46 · 19 answers · asked by ashlyn absinthe 2 in Current Events