News & Events - December 2007

me? im trying to share the computer chair with my cat.....shes fighting me for it, like serious claws into by butt cheek......

2007-12-23 10:49:26 · 9 answers · asked by NicoleY. 5 in Other - News & Events

Ministers last night faced calls for a fresh inquiry into the suspension of the bribery probe into BAE Systems' Saudi arms deals after it was revealed how Tony Blair intervened in the decision.



Newly released secret documents show the then Prime Minister begged his Attorney General to scrap a Serious Fraud Office inquiry, fearing it would jeopardise future fighter-jet contracts.

When the SFO controversially abandoned its investigation into the Al-Yamamah arms deal, Mr Blair insisted the decision had been taken on security grounds.



But a letter from Mr Blair to Lord Goldsmith, then Attorney General, just six days before the suspension was announced, shows that he also highlighted the "critical difficulties" the probe could cause to the sale of Typhoon aircraft to the Saudis.

The document, dated December 8, 2006, has been released to the High Court during a legal action brought by anti-corruption campaigners.

In the letter, Mr Blair acknowledged an international agreement preventing the consideration of national economic interest but nevertheless referred to "concern" over "damage" being done to relations with the Saudis.

2007-12-23 10:27:25 · 13 answers · asked by openyoureyespeople! 5 in Current Events

...on BBC3. Do you think that's fair?

2007-12-23 10:24:58 · 42 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in Current Events

im not trying to offend anyone (sorry if i have!) but the terrorist's on 911 killed in the name of allah? and i dont understand why? if that is your god why would you kill in the name of him isnt that a sin?

2007-12-23 10:03:24 · 12 answers · asked by Lostgirl 1 in Current Events

John Titor?
Do you believe he is a time traveler from the year 2036 or a fake?
Interesting link: http://www.johntitor.com/

I am going to have to say he is real and time traveling is possible. It's just my opinion.

2007-12-23 09:52:37 · 3 answers · asked by Nazarius 2 in Media & Journalism

...which one would it be? Or would you rather just top yourself than face choosing?

2007-12-23 09:51:05 · 31 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in Current Events

...that you'd care to share with everyone?

2007-12-23 09:36:46 · 6 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in Current Events

should he still be in prison?
do you think he is guilty. or is he an idol?

2007-12-23 09:32:57 · 4 answers · asked by WILLIAM W 1 in Media & Journalism

...and then look at old photos of yourself and find you were?

2007-12-23 09:26:47 · 17 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in Current Events

Merry Christmas to you all! And wish me luck I am cooking this year x

2007-12-23 09:17:27 · 22 answers · asked by Su Do Crem 5 in Current Events

on here before Christmas.
Can i just say
Have a Bloody Good 'n'
Be safe and remember: Taxi's are there for a reason,if you are going to drink.don't drive.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS XXXXXXXXX

2007-12-23 09:09:22 · 42 answers · asked by Killer Bee 5 in Current Events

During Sadam's rule, Iraq had an autocratic democracy of sorts, but near top prosperity and education among Arab states and relatively unopressed women, fashionably dressed in European cloths.

Now, with the British leaving and the US getting ready to do the same, Iraq has Shia domination by terrorist groups, hardly living conditions and the women are being ordered to cover up under the hijab, or die.

When the US leaves it will surely be another Muslim hell like Iran and Afganistan.

After all that loss of life and money, have not Bush and Blair made it worse for them and us?

2007-12-23 08:54:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-23 08:35:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-23 08:26:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

There is currently a lot of talk about a phenomanon called Emo,can anyone enlighten me to what it is?

2007-12-23 08:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-23 07:51:57 · 9 answers · asked by scott j 1 in Media & Journalism

2007-12-23 07:45:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-23 07:36:27 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-23 07:13:57 · 8 answers · asked by hog b 6 in Media & Journalism

Once they approached the subject with an open mind.
I'm talking about people with a grasp of the laws of Newtonian physics, nothing fancy, just being familiar with the agreed laws of physics and mechanics.
By the way, what was the Popular Mechanics thing about? I read it, and was bemused that its physical sophistry was so clumsy.

2007-12-23 07:10:33 · 18 answers · asked by hog b 6 in Media & Journalism

2007-12-23 07:01:38 · 29 answers · asked by darao512@verizon.net 1 in Current Events

mine was 1999 i was fit then and a whole flock of ladies following me everywhere :)

2007-12-23 06:58:54 · 31 answers · asked by Artrock 1 in Current Events

2007-12-23 06:58:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Is there REALLY any candidate worth a damn why doesn't anyone care anything about the working class american (tax payers) anymore and have some real issues like building better roads, the economy,better jobs (bringing back some industry) I'm so sick of hearing about health care and world peace (other countries problems) when are we ever going to have a person give a damn about the american people!

2007-12-23 06:55:41 · 3 answers · asked by concerned Illinois 2 in Current Events

Poland, Great Britain, Australia...are all leaving Iraq...why? I believe they are mad at us b/c our pres. lied. What's your opinion w/o bashing please. Why is this not huge headlines in our media? But, it is for the rest of the world?

2007-12-23 06:19:25 · 6 answers · asked by ignorance_intolerant 2 in Current Events

Is it right that evidence given under torture be used for the good of the western world.

Here's an example, you are a senior member of the Home office and information is given to you that a bomb attack is planned for parts of London.
However, this information was gathered from a suspected terrorist who was being tortured.

The information given would allow you to arrest the culprits before the event even though it may be classed as unethical.

The chances are that any case against the would be bombers would be kicked out of court due to the source of the evidence.
The liberal brigade would be berating you for using such evidence and accuse you of compliance with torture techniques.
The media would stir the public into screaming for your resignation and the opposition would make hay with your reputation.

You could potentially save hundreds of lives.

What would you do?

2007-12-23 06:02:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Let,s try to be nice to each other for a few days ...it,s Christmas !
and it,s my birthday tomorrow.

2007-12-23 05:53:33 · 31 answers · asked by Bonnie 6 in Current Events

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denying the existence of homosexuals in Iran?

or

George Bush acknowledging the existence of homosexuals in the U.S. but not giving them equal rights?

2007-12-23 05:48:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Okay I was just wondering where jason dolley lives because i was looking up ppl on myspace and i already have like 4 famous ppl......so i was looking for him and there are 4 so i was wondering where he lived so i would knw if its actually him!

2007-12-23 05:40:09 · 2 answers · asked by Me 3 in Other - News & Events

2007-12-23 04:18:29 · 8 answers · asked by hog b 6 in Current Events