Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics

Friday, 4 April 2003, 4:34 pm
Article: Alastair Thompson

TODAY’S TOP SCOOPS
On The Homefront Old Glory Becomes A Battleground
Award Winning America's Cup Photographs
The Real Deal About Enron
UQ Wire: Victims Of 911 Seeking Real Answers
Stateside: Rosalea's War Diary - Thursday
Behind The Veil: The Muslim Headscarf Explained
USA Coup: The 64,000 Tonne Grandma In The Corner Is Finally Noticed In D.C
Explaining America Is Not An Easy Thing To Do
Hard News Is There!
Scoop Link: Russian Iraq News Site
Dennis Kucinich: A Call To Stop The War On Capitol Hill
War Profiteering In The Home Of The Brave
Latest News From From Propaganda Central
The Lynch Rescue DoD's Full Coverage
Katya Rivas's Passion
Katya Rivas Special: Readings For Peace

OTHER NEWS (Just Politics)
NATS: We’re All For War But Ummm…
Peace Movement Aotearoa Links To Travesty
Life For A Life Says ACT
Asia 2000 Wild At Masterton SARS-Phobics
PM Speaks At Mangere Poo Ponds
Social Worker Accountability Will Be Enforced
Robson On USA/Pacific Arms Trading
In Honour Of Roger
No Need For GATS Rush
Govt Should Help Rid Us Of Frankencows
Maxim’s Isms Real Issues

On The Homefront Old Glory Becomes A Battleground

- The residents of an unassuming house, tucked away in a quiet corner of a small New England college campus, have found themselves at the center of a disturbing fight for the basic right to express their opinion as Americans. See... UQ Wire: Our Flag, Too [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00041.htm

Award Winning America's Cup Photographs

- The two award winning photos from the Air New Zealand America's Cup Photography Awards in small and big views. See... Scoop Images: Award Winning Americas Cup Images [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00036.htm

The Real Deal About Enron

- "If my years working on the clean up of BCCI and the S&L crisis taught me one thing that I would communicate today to the shareholders, retirees and employees who have been harmed, it is this: people like those on the board of Enron absolutely make money from insider trading, bid rigging and fraud, and they do so with help from the highest levels." – Catherine Austin Fitts. See... The Real Deal About Enron (Part 2) – Interview [1] EARLIER: - The Real Deal About Enron (Part 1) - Introduction [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00035.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00031.htm

UQ Wire: Victims Of 911 Seeking Real Answers

- "It has been said that the intelligence agencies have to be right 100% of the time and the terrorists only have to get lucky once. This explanation for the devastating attacks of September 11th, simple on its face, is wrong in its value. Because the 9/11 terrorists were not just lucky once: they were lucky over and over again." See... UQ Wire: A 9/11 Victim Asks For Answers [1] and UQ Wire: Voices of September 11 Calls For Answers [2] . See also... Complete Timeline Presentation To 911 Presser [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00045.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00059.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00029.htm

Stateside: Rosalea's War Diary - Thursday

- … do you remember Studio One? It was the talent quest that was recorded at WNTV1's Studio One in Wellington's Waring Taylor Street complex back when television was still young and in black and white. See.. Studio One Another [1] EARLIER ROSALEA: - Wednesday - Stateside with Rosalea: The siege of Baghdad [2] - Tuesday Stateside with Rosalea: Fury Logic [3] - Monday - Stateside with Rosalea: Monday, gloomy Monday [4]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00033.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00028.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00017.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00001.htm

Behind The Veil: The Muslim Headscarf Explained

- To a non-Muslim hijab or headscarf might mean very little, or in the other case, maybe it means too much. See... Behind The Veil: Women's Headscarves In School [1] See... Behind The Veil: Women's Headscarves In School [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00040.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00040.htm

USA Coup: The 64,000 Tonne Grandma In The Corner Is Finally Noticed In D.C

- As election officials rush to spend billions to update the country's voting machines with electronic systems, computer scientists are mounting a challenge to the new devices, saying they are less reliable and less secure from fraud than the equipment they are replacing. See... USA Coup Link: Washington Post Notices The Coup [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00042.htm

Explaining America Is Not An Easy Thing To Do

- It is a sad time in my country, as it is around the world. A few days ago I went with a few friends to see the Costa-Garvas film "Amen." Set in the second world war, the action centers around an officer in the hated SS and a Jesuit priest who try to convince the Vatican, Allied governments and the Germans themselves to intervene against the slaughter of Jews and others in the camps. See... Daniel Patrick Welch: The Road to Hell [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00039.htm

Hard News Is There!

-More than ever, the West and the rest of the world seem to be seeing very different wars in Iraq. While the western media fusses over the operational details of the war and a creepy - and possibly premature - note of triumphalism comes through America reports, the Islamic world is seeing, hearing and reading about dead and dismembered children. HARD NEWS 04/04/03: Our War And Theirs For the latest links to Public Address blogs see... HARD NEWS 04/04/03 - Strange World [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00038.htm

Scoop Link: Russian Iraq News Site

- Twenty-seven people were killed and another 193 were injured in Baghdad and its suburbs on Thursday morning, Iraqi Information Minister Muhammad Sa'id al-Sahhaf told a news briefing. See... Comprehensive coverage of the USUK Invasion [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00037.htm

Dennis Kucinich: A Call To Stop The War On Capitol Hill

- "Stop the war now. Before we send our troops into house-to-house combat in Baghdad, a city of five million people. Before we ask our troops to take up the burden of shooting innocent civilians in the fog of war." See... Kucinich Calls In US Congress For End to The War [1] .

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00040.htm

War Profiteering In The Home Of The Brave

- US Greens see extensive war profiteering by firms with White House and Pentagon connections, while Bush urges Americans -- especially troops and veterans -- to sacrifice. See... Wartime Contracts Favor Bush's Corporate Cronies [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00072.htm

Latest News From From Propaganda Central

- Forces in Commuting Distance to Downtown Baghdad [1] - Highlighting the Cruel Nature of Iraqi Regime [2] - President Vows Destination Baghdad, Nothing Less [3] - Coalition Land Forces Approaching Baghdad [4] - Post-War Iraq to Transfer Quickly to Iraqi Control [5]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00082.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00081.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00080.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00078.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00076.htm

The Lynch Rescue DoD's Full Coverage

– Joy and relief filled the Gregory and Deadra Lynch household in Palestine, W.V., today after learning overnight that their daughter, 19- year-old Jessica Lynch, an Army private first class, had been rescued from captivity in Iraq. See... Lynch Family Overjoyed by Rescue [1] , More Details on Lynch Rescue, 11 Bodies Found [2] and Missing US Soldier Rescued (with image) [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00077.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00051.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0304/S00038.htm

Katya Rivas's Passion

- I am on My way to Calvary. Those wicked men, fearing to see Me die before reaching the end, look for someone to help Me carry the Cross, and from the vicinity they seized a man called Simon. See... Katya Rivas: Jesus Is Helped to Carry the Cross [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0304/S00034.htm

Katya Rivas Special: Readings For Peace

- Today Scoop received the following letter from the Bolivian stigmatist and visionary Katya Rivas, it contains requests from Jesus for prayers and meditations as well as suggested texts for consideration. See... Katya Rivas: Readings From Jesus As War Begins [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00186.htm

NATS: We’re All For War But Ummm…

- Our worries are insignificant compared to the pain and suffering that's been inflicted on the Iraqi people. See... English Address: St Peters Cathedral Church Hall [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0304/S00096.htm

Peace Movement Aotearoa Links To Travesty

- Below the links to the excellent new article by Arundhati Roy; and a chilling photo of an Iraqi prisoner comforting his small son, with an article entitled 'Civilian deaths 'unavoidable' - how very bizarre… See... Arundhati Roy ... now the bombs are falling [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0304/S00032.htm

Life For A Life Says ACT

- If a wanton murderer gets only a 13 year minimum non-parole period, what sentences will be given for lesser murders under the Government's new Sentencing Act? ACT justice Spokesman Stephen Franks said today. See... Life Must Mean Life For Killer [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0304/S00098.htm

Asia 2000 Wild At Masterton SARS-Phobics

- The Executive Director of Asia 2000, Christopher Butler, has expressed regret that the organisers of the Sister City Convention in Masterton have asked Chinese delegates not to attend. See... Chinese Delegation looks to the future [1] ALSO: - NATS -MP makes a stand on Chinese delegation ban [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0304/S00031.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0304/S00097.htm

PM Speaks At Mangere Poo Ponds

- Today is a celebration of the completion of the 5 year, half billion dollar Project Manukau – Auckland’s biggest infrastructure investment in a generation. See... PM's Speech At Mangere Sewage Plant [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0304/S00090.htm

Social Worker Accountability Will Be Enforced

- Legislation passed by Parliament last night will offer New Zealanders better protection from poor social worker practice and ensure a high level of accountability in the social work profession. See... Social worker registration [1] ALSO: Govt - Social Workers Registration Bill third reading [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0304/S00088.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0304/S00089.htm

Robson On USA/Pacific Arms Trading

- In 2001 Tonga, a country with deep set social and political problems, was set to buy $10 million dollars worth of small arms from the United States. New Zealand helped to stop the sale said former Minister of Disarmament, Matt Robson MP. See... Action on small arms in Pacific imperative [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0304/S00085.htm

In Honour Of Roger

- Two Christchurch-based groups (CAFCA and GATT Watchdog) which organise the annual Roger Award say that TNCs are the real "government" of New Zealand; the public were invited to nominate the worst of 2002. The six finalists are: Tranz Rail; ... See... 2002 Roger Award Event… Auckland….2 May 2003 [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0304/S00030.htm

No Need For GATS Rush

- The New Zealand government's rush to meet last week's WTO deadline for tabling GATS offers wasn't necessary. In fact, it wasn't even a deadline, Dr Jane Kelsey from the Action, Research and Education Network of Aotearoa (ARENA) said today. See... Government's rush to GATS deadline unnecessary [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0304/S00028.htm

Govt Should Help Rid Us Of Frankencows

- GE Free (NZ) says Government should help fund MADGE challenge to GE cows GE Free (NZ) supports the decision of MADGE to seek a judicial review of the process approving new GE cows at Ruakura, and believe there is widespread public support for the move. ... See... Government should help fund MADGE challenge [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0304/S00037.htm

Maxim’s Isms Real Issues

- Contents: * Youth statistics revealing - what's happening to our young people and how to respond * PC and a cup of tea - a job advertisement might seem trivial but it exposes more serious issues * Why Marxism isn't 'Marx-wasm'… See... real issues. this week: No. Fifty-Seven [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0304/S00033.htm

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