News & Events - June 2007

How many are giving up or trying to give up this Sunday when the ban on smoking in public places comes into effect?

How many feel that because this government are trying to make you give up, with the ban and also the threat of not being treated by the NHS if you don't, that you won't give up?

Do you think that the 'total' ban will ever be overturned to become a 'partial' ban?

Me? I'm a smoker of 26 years. tried giving up many, many times in the past. Can't break the habit, no matter how hard I've tried, even had the dough-eyed look from my kids, and still find it hard. I would have supported a partial ban, smoke rooms in pubs (ie just lke 100 years ago), no smoking in eateries etc. Hate being made to feel like a criminal, when the real criminal was the newsagents who sold the bloody things to me when I was between 11 and 16 years old. Will try again soon!

2007-06-27 12:42:25 · 31 answers · asked by deadmeatuk2 4 in Current Events

2007-06-27 12:26:13 · 8 answers · asked by novapri39 2 in Current Events

Another "link" between the McCanns and Freemasonary? Why would Gorden Brown personally telephone Gerry McCann and say he would give him any pratical or personal help?



"The UK's Independent newspaper, reported that in the UK the Masons were an organization 800,000 strong, represented at the top of the police force, in the government, the House of Lords, the high court, banking, the boardrooms of the largest companies and every part of the establishment.

Gordon Brown is reportedly a freemason.

One lodge recruits only from the Ministry of Defense, among high-ranking officers, and the senior management of the arms industry."

2007-06-27 12:21:07 · 8 answers · asked by bb2002 2 in Current Events

I'm about to open a new site about news, articles and blogs. I would like some ways to get the initial articles/news (even before opening date) in my site so people don't run away because they don't find nothing to read.

2007-06-27 12:05:18 · 2 answers · asked by nekoendy 1 in Current Events

There are SO many people spouting off about how, "Bush Lied/People Died," that it puzzles me that maybe my fellow YAers are unable to think outside-the-box and consider perspectives different from what the media feed them every evening while they are sitting at their tables and eating their dinner.

Why is this?

Granted, it is explained to you that believing ANYTHING else makes you a shill for the administration to which MY response goes down the lines of, "Stick and stones..."

Come on, people. Do YA proud and QUIT toeing the media line. Give it a little thought and consideration and QUIT buying the pap that media like to feed you every night. Pap is a high-calorie high-cholesterol food too!

2007-06-27 11:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Media & Journalism

Suicide bomber takes out an Iraqi checkpoint along with men, women and children....where's the outrage? Suicide bomber takes out mosque full of men, women and children....where's the outrage? A bunch of Muslim guys get busted for planning to blow up Kennedy Airport where there are many innocent men, women and children....where's the outrage? Ok, I can go on and on....but WTF?

2007-06-27 11:25:12 · 19 answers · asked by Yea Yea 4 in Current Events

I'm just saying that the only poeple buzzing over her are the idiots reporting on her. The general public could care less. I actually think that there are far more important people, stories, and topics to discuss other than Paris Hilton. Get your priorities straight!! Remember, it is the MEDIA that fed into Anna Nichole Smith's sad, pathetic, and tragic lifestyle. You did nothing but glorify her acts. If those of you who's business it is to report the news, wake up in the morning and find someone like Paris Hilton newsworthy, trust me, stay in bed. Show some class and try setting a positive example for those who are following in your footsteps.. i.e., Larry King, Katie Couric, etc.

2007-06-27 10:35:24 · 3 answers · asked by YA GUY 1 in Media & Journalism

Madeleine's maternal grandparents Sue and Brian Healy, from Liverpool, asked for the service at the church in County Mayo. It will run from 8pm until midnight on Friday.

Still keeping the campaign going that does not find Madeline then? But sure gives her family celebrity status that they now need to hide the twins from the press so they can have a normal life. Do they think they are the Beckhams now?

2007-06-27 10:23:45 · 3 answers · asked by Roisen C 2 in Current Events

I am feeling guilty. My friend pays 4 grand a year for her daughters education. I have two aged 9 and nearly 7. We dont pay but they are happy. What is your opinion?

2007-06-27 10:21:39 · 15 answers · asked by babyshambles 5 in Other - News & Events

2007-06-27 10:19:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Just a hypothetical question. I don't even have a million dollars.

2007-06-27 09:49:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-06-27 09:25:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

Anyone else here happy to see the back of 'ol Teflon Tony? Also who thinks Mr Brown will be just as bad... if not worse?

2007-06-27 08:59:03 · 18 answers · asked by vampire_o3 3 in Current Events

i need at least three of them. Will you please paste the links to the articles on here. Thank you. i need three. Thank you for answers

2007-06-27 08:57:57 · 5 answers · asked by g s 1 in Media & Journalism

Protesters set fire to 12 gas stations

2007-06-27 08:51:50 · 3 answers · asked by gauss 1 in Current Events

2007-06-27 08:39:21 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-06-27 07:39:55 · 2 answers · asked by pete6356 1 in Media & Journalism

Isn't Al-qaeda a radical sunni organization? Are the hamas not shias?

2007-06-27 07:36:04 · 5 answers · asked by three6ty 4 in Current Events

If that's true, it explains why TV news is so lousy today compared to decades ago. Unfortunately, we assume TV news is about truth and important subjects. It's actually about getting more people to watch. We shouldn't make that assumption. TV news is no different than any comedy or dramatic series.

2007-06-27 07:31:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

http://www.jibjab.com/originals/big_box_mart

it is so true...

2007-06-27 07:27:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

I think israel and the palestnians lands should be wiped out. SO that theres no lands to grab.

2007-06-27 07:19:52 · 4 answers · asked by petersmith 2 in Current Events

Can anyone give me a basic idea of how to become a sports journalist.

2007-06-27 06:58:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

Tampa or Miami?

2007-06-27 06:56:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

I am an independent so this isn't a liberal voter being whinny - but if I were the republicans - I would try and make her go away. Meaning - stop having the limelight. She's a witch with a capitol "B"

She isn't doing anything to sway my vote and is only making the party lines wider.

2007-06-27 06:49:00 · 11 answers · asked by producergirl347 4 in Current Events

Just for laughs!!!!

2007-06-27 05:51:32 · 7 answers · asked by hotboy225 1 in Other - News & Events

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB222/index.htm

It HAS quit, hasn't it?

2007-06-27 05:50:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

What is the most disturbing thing that you've seen on the news in the last 10 years? Something that made you so mad, sad or disgusted that you couldn't finish the article or had to change the channel?

2007-06-27 05:48:08 · 29 answers · asked by foobarred 3 in Other - News & Events

She can tell about her horrific and horrible stay in prison.

2007-06-27 05:47:50 · 11 answers · asked by Steve C 7 in Media & Journalism

2007-06-27 05:29:46 · 3 answers · asked by Bogie 1 in Media & Journalism

2007-06-27 05:17:37 · 12 answers · asked by magpie 6 in Media & Journalism