News & Events - December 2007

Here is todays Straw Poll on AOL:
http://news.aol.com/political-machine/2007/12/21/straw-poll-dec-21-jan-4/?ncid=NWS00010000000001

2007-12-22 13:20:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

Hey all,

I am a college freshman and an aspiring journalist (I write for the UCLA Daily Bruin). In the interest of reading more news and becoming a better writer myself, I asked my parents for a subscription to a national newspaper as a holiday present. Instead of just blindly getting one for the LA Times or New York Times, I'm trying to see if there is a general consensus on which national newspaper is the best. By best, I mean the one that has the least biased/partisan coverage of national and international events. I'm sure a lot of you are seasoned news readers so please share with me what you have learned about the newspapers out there. Thanks so much!

2007-12-22 13:10:47 · 9 answers · asked by maximd123 2 in Media & Journalism

2007-12-22 13:01:56 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

now under suspicion herself for her glaring inconsistencies in her account.


"A model who claimed she was raped at the Manchester United Christmas party may be charged herself, it was claimed last night.

Police sources say there are glaring inconsistencies between the written, audio and video statements by the 26-year-old woman. "


IF this woman lied, she should receive actual jail time for this.

a) She is completely undermining genuine rape victim cases

b) She had the potential to destroy a mans life and reputation.

c) Wasting police time that could have been spent investigating REAL crimes.

Should she not receieve an appropriate sentence for this? And Im talking about actually sitting in a jail, not some suspended sentence rubbish.

2007-12-22 13:01:01 · 29 answers · asked by dave s 2 in Current Events

"Kate's father Brian Healy, 67, added: "Kate wishes it wasn't Christmas."

2007-12-22 12:54:05 · 22 answers · asked by dave s 2 in Current Events

2007-12-22 12:53:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

When you think of the year that has gone by, do you feel sad, that another year is over, hopeful, that the new year will be better, how do you feel?

2007-12-22 12:42:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-22 12:37:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AFP) - Israeli guards beat five demonstrators, including one dressed as Father Christmas, during a protest on Friday against Israel's separation barrier in the West Bank, organisers said.

About 50 Palestinian, Israeli and international peace activists attended the rally in the village of Um Salomona, near Bethlehem, the Biblical birthplace of Jesus that is preparing to celebrate Christmas.

Israeli border guards armed with truncheons briefly detained one activist and beat another five during the rally, the organisers told AFP, adding that one was wearing a Santa Claus costume.

An Israeli army spokesman said there had been disorder at the protest and that several demonstrators who were briefly detained were subsequently released.

Israel says the massive barrier of electric fencing, barbed wire and concrete walls built across the West Bank is needed to stop potential attackers from infiltrating the country and attacking Jewish settlements on Arab land.

The Palestinians say the project is aimed at grabbing their land and undermining the viability of their promised state.

In 2004, the International Court of Justice issued a non-binding ruling that parts of the 650-kilometre (410-mile) barrier criss-crossing the West Bank are illegal and should be torn down. Israel has vowed to complete the project.

2007-12-22 12:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by openyoureyespeople! 5 in Current Events

not to be vulgar....it's just a theoretical question

do you think a real assignation attempt will be put upon him by a fringe hate group or twisted individual? i not talking about you're typical empty threat which every president and leader gets no matter what their politics are from the looney bin. sadly, there's a John Wilkes Booth, Nathuram Godse, Charlie Guiteau, Gavrilo Princip, Yigal Amir, and Lee Harvey in every generation so-to-speak.

i mean, you look at these rallies in Iowa and interactions at N.H. and it seems as if any one of these people if they were so inclined and demented could seriously get away with such an nefarious action. i know there's security, screening, and the Secret Service involved, but there's no such thing as a sure-bet in terms of safety.

2007-12-22 12:02:06 · 9 answers · asked by peapatchisland 2 in Current Events

you would think that the current events section would be people having a sensible debate? but no it childish behaviour most of the time,
well i for one have had about enough of it,
so it's bon voyage from me,
merry x-mas.

2007-12-22 11:52:47 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Has Tony Blair seen the error of his ways in a dream....?

2007-12-22 11:38:31 · 13 answers · asked by openyoureyespeople! 5 in Current Events

2007-12-22 11:31:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-22 10:43:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

on the news last nite there was talk of removing Pelosi and Harry Reid. Whats involved in that proscess. What do they have to do to get that done ?

2007-12-22 10:39:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

Anybody else think Obama is making a big mistake associating himself with former Clinton workers?
Honestly, why would you want former Clinton workers praising and endorsing you and then pointing this out?

1. The Clinton government is not considered all that great in retrospect. Just because the Clinton years are considered "somewhat better" than the current Bush government run at the White House does not make you worthy of a vote or even consideration.

2. You are basically saying "Hey, look at me, I'm Bill Clinton version 2.0 because I'm going to do the same things he did with people like this around me." You're also saying that you really are no different than your main rival Hilary Rodham Clinton. The only differences ,being superficial, between you two is that she is a caucasian female and yourself a male of white and black ancestry.

3. You're scaring or making independent voters apprehensive bringing in the allusions to Clinton and his big time players and supporters.

2007-12-22 10:24:20 · 2 answers · asked by peapatchisland 2 in Current Events

I'm 14 and am flying from Heathrow to new york to spend new years there. What are the chances of a plane hyjacking or other terrorist attack around new years, i am worried sick that my plane will get hijcked. I know it sounds stupid but i am really frigtnd.

2007-12-22 10:07:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

2007-12-22 10:05:45 · 22 answers · asked by willow 6 in Other - News & Events

Be real folks, we are closer to getting the first female president, thanks to G.W., than we ever will be, but a Muslim, even excluding 9/11, most of them still want us to die, why, becuase we are free. Don't forget.

2007-12-22 09:52:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Mine was the original Transformers and Lego.

2007-12-22 09:34:29 · 37 answers · asked by Kev 7 in Current Events

the Internet-Crash?




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4vDClhnJjs

2007-12-22 09:23:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

Put these words to the tune of winter wonderland.pmsl
Lacy things -- the wife is missin',
Didn't ask -- her permission,
I'm wearin' her clothes,
Her silk pantyhose,
Walkin' 'round in women's underwear.

In the store -- there's a teddy,
Little straps -- like spaghetti,
It holds me so tight,
Like handcuffs at night,
Walkin' 'round in women's underwear.

In the office there's a guy named Melvin,
He pretends that I am Murphy Brown.

He'll say, "Are you ready?" I'll say,"Whoa, Man!"
"Let's wait until our wives are out of town!"

Later on, if you wanna,
We can dress -- like Madonna,
Put on some eyeshade,
And join the parade,
Walkin' 'round in women's underwear!

Lacy things... missin',
Didn't ask... permission,
Wearin' her clothes,
Her silk pantyhose,
Walkin' 'round in women's underwear.

Walkin' 'round in women's underwear,
Walkin' 'round in women's underwear

2007-12-22 09:09:07 · 10 answers · asked by Killer Bee 5 in Current Events

I personally am a Capitalist.

But what are you and please give reasons for your belief.

2007-12-22 08:49:47 · 15 answers · asked by Alistair 6 in Current Events

2007-12-22 08:33:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-12-22 08:16:52 · 2 answers · asked by ABC 3 in Other - News & Events

Despite what we all know that business on the High St has been in decline for the past few years. My guess is they will be doing what most people in business do time after time.

Claim they are doing well when they aint.

2007-12-22 08:09:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Insult?

2007-12-22 07:54:07 · 35 answers · asked by Su Do Crem 5 in Current Events

A jumbo jet is about to depart these shores and never to land.
It may have been taken by aliens or disappeared into the stratosphere. Either way, it is never returning to earth

You have been chosen to select 5 individuals (from anywhere in the world) to take a seat on that plane.

Who's it going to be. (apart from me of course)

2007-12-22 07:50:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Now even Hispanic Americans fed up by the discrimination they suffer dislike you.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=T6mkju5GNcw&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LVwI-wJa29s

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0222/p99s01-duts.html

http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Americanism-America-Caribbean-Explorations-International/dp/1845451422

2007-12-22 06:17:42 · 16 answers · asked by King Of Utopia 2 in Other - News & Events

This is not really a subject for the other faiths except for the one he was christened into and the one he has just been allowed into - but all are free to comment. As a Roman Catholic i feel badly let down that this lying toadying toe rag has been allowed into the Church. I could not believe my eyes a couple of years ago when i saw him go to the altar and receive holy communion with his family. As a non-catholic he was not allowed to do that, but did so for the cameras! What does that tell any of us who are trying to bring up our children properly ? If you are the Prime Minister of Great Britain you can lie and cheat your way into and out of anything and everything? That is just how it feels!!

2007-12-22 05:46:13 · 36 answers · asked by Helen S 7 in Current Events