Current Events - November 2007

2007-11-09 03:05:08 · 18 answers · asked by Neil 7

As an Englishman and owner of many major US based companies I feel I must ask this.
I have recently put together an offer to buy Yahoo and all of its features.As part of my takeover bid, I would like to inform Yahoo answers users that as from 12/11/07 there will be a £1/$2 charge for each question.
I hope you all agree, this is a step forward for Yahoo answers and continue to use it.
Regards
The Boss

2007-11-09 03:03:30 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not tring to spark a political debated or tring to play a political roll. I have family members whom are military. I am confused. The media and certain public officials always complain about placing our troops in harms way. I always thought that when joining the army that was a given. You chose to protect our way of life and to put yourself into harms way to protect the citizens of the United States of America. It is only in recent years the Military is used as a scholorship for college. I want to know how you feel and your opinion. Please no badgering each other or being rude. Just a question.

2007-11-09 02:18:56 · 3 answers · asked by Poppy 2

Do you believe the u.s. government when they say "Al qaida" is planning another attack? U.S. "Intelligence" released details of a plot to target shopping malls this holiday, do you think the plot is credible or do you think it's more "scare tactics" from the Bush administration .

2007-11-09 01:41:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think O.J. Simpson is being targeted in his new case? Oj is being charged in vegas in connection to a robbery involving sports memorabilia, the FBI said they knew of a plan involving oj an they let it happen just to arrest oj. normally the FBI would try to stop the crime instead of letting it happen, but being it was oj do you think the FBI let it happen so they could arrest oj and finally put him bhind bars?

2007-11-09 01:34:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If he has nothing to hide, why is he reluctant to let the PJ know anything at all about the 14 messages that were sent the night Maddie mysteriously vanished?

And please don't give me any rubbish about "he has a right to his privacy" or "they're just trying to set him up", if he were truly innocent, there would be nothing to hide and he would clear himself of any suspicion by just volunteering the information.

2007-11-08 23:35:50 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1292174,00.html

A 13-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of Stephen Croft, whose body was found on a bonfire on Monday.
The boy, from Birkenhead, has also been charged with robbing Mr Croft.


What on earth is up with our kids? Jesus H Christ , this is vile.

God Bless Stephen Croft, poor fella.

2007-11-08 23:31:59 · 41 answers · asked by Zed 6

With the Government currently considering a proposal to increase the points on a licence for being caught speeding on camera, what exactly is the point when the cameras cannot distinguish between safe and dangerous drivers? I consider myself to be safe driver but am sick and tired of seeing maniacs on the roads who slow down for cameras, then immediately speed up again, swerving in and out of traffic while they do it. In my mind cameras serve no other purpose than to raise revenue, and cynically so. Would it not be better getting more traffic police on the road than what is being proposed?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7086290.stm

Drivers caught speeding could be given more penalty points on their licence depending on how much over the speed limit they are.

Ministers are looking at a scheme under which the worst offenders would get six points on their driving licence.

This raises the prospect that drivers could face being banned from driving for two speeding offences.

2007-11-08 23:16:52 · 13 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6

Why is it that when someone has an oppinion against Immigration they are automatically branded a racist?
All over the place Whole housing estates are being built with the intention of housing Immigrants only! Is England in danger of becoming a shanty town?
Am I the only one who is finding that this is getting seriously out of control? What happened to our rights as British citizens? Why are the great British public standing for it??

Serious question, honest views please.

2007-11-08 23:07:58 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 22:56:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 21:15:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 21:15:37 · 2 answers · asked by Aghzzi 1

to help stop iran from nuclear proliferation...or, what does afghanistan want to do to stop nuclear proliferation in iran?

2007-11-08 20:30:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 18:23:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Retailers Report Sluggish October Sales
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO,AP
Posted: 2007-11-08 11:11:34
NEW YORK (AP) - The outlook for the holiday shopping season grew bleaker Thursday after retailers announced disappointing October sales results due to consumers' ongoing worries about housing and higher energy prices.

The downbeat news came from all sectors including mall-based apparel stores like Limited Brands Inc. and department stores like Macy's Inc. Even upscale Nordstrom Inc. posted a rare sales decline while Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, posted sales below expectations despite its aggressive discounting heading into the holidays.

Warehouse club operators including Costco Wholesale Corp. and BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. were among the few standouts, a sign that consumers are searching for lower prices.

"Overall, the sales trend continues to slow," said Ken Perkins, president of RetailMetrics LLC, a research company in Swampscott, Mass. "I think the consumer is certainly feeling the (economic) pressure heading into the holidays."

Milder than normal weather also hurt sales, wiping out consumers' appetite for winter wear.

The International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS tally was up 1.6 percent in October, below the original 2.5 percent forecast, marking the slowest October pace since 1995. The tally is based on same-store sales, or sales at stores open at least a year, considered a key indicator of a retailer's health.

2007-11-08 17:59:07 · 4 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5

What do you think, should they just divide the country into two equal halves, or should the Israelis leave the palestinians in peace after 60 something years of baby killing, land stealing? Or do you find it normal what Israel is doing, and if so why.

2007-11-08 13:26:18 · 18 answers · asked by wendyegypt 2

Its getting rediculous. You might as well walk. Its getting too expensive to drive a car anymore.

2007-11-08 13:24:07 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 13:15:57 · 20 answers · asked by Reo 5

I can imagine the moveon.org's of the world will flip on this one. Liberals attack regardless of the situation or results. Iraq has shown significant progress yet that is brushed under the rug as liberals turn the screaming up. Why don't we all realize what a monumental challenge the war on terror is and band together, rather than attack George Bush while offering no solid alternatives other than to completely pull out and sit on our heels waiting to be attacked again?

2007-11-08 12:54:51 · 13 answers · asked by Moss's Minions 2

both don't respect the constitution of their countries, and both abuse their power, except one is our friend, the other is not?

2007-11-08 12:50:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 12:14:27 · 9 answers · asked by Lee Edward 1

Senator John Warner recently chose to end his 30 year senate career by taking on the challenge of global warming as his final legacy. Does anyone know exactly what he plans to do?

2007-11-08 11:41:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

im guesing he has make a racial slur, but did he say?

2007-11-08 11:15:45 · 17 answers · asked by theriskbasedapproach 1

No really...lol.

2007-11-08 11:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by Eric G 1

Aight, watever his name is i know him as dog the bounty hunter.People somehow found out that he said the "n" word in the privacy of his own house or sutin like that....He apologized in a heart filled letter and now went on T.V and apologized good!! but why is this made such a big deal i mean its not like he threatened to take someones life he said a word that dosent even mean what people think it means.....and my black frinds tell me i can call them the "n" word as long as its pronounced differently and if its just reffering to frinds.I think its great that he appologized but are people taking this way too seriously
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2007-11-08 10:50:33 · 4 answers · asked by Im 6'5" without shoes 2

2007-11-08 10:40:05 · 10 answers · asked by R J 7

some lovely person gives a thumbs down-what is the sense of that when no offense was given-we need a defense maybe!

2007-11-08 10:35:02 · 14 answers · asked by Plato 5

Is it a federally-run and owned system, or is it private airlines'? And what is the big deal about it lately?

Sources please!!!

2007-11-08 10:11:54 · 10 answers · asked by Star 3

does anyone else feel like American is on a decline? moraly, fincially, and even militarly, now im not one for big dooms day sceneriors but i want to know where you see America heading, and where we are going to be in the next 50 years as regards to the rest of the world...thanks

2007-11-08 08:19:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 07:33:13 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2