Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 19 October 2006
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Stan Goff
In August 2003, I was interviewed on CNN as "the father of a soldier." Iraq had claimed only 270 American armed forces
members' lives. I called the conflict "a quagmire," bringing hoots of virtual laughter from right-wing bloggers the
following day. They ...
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines today launched its latest suite of cabin products that is set to be the new industry benchmark for
premium air travel.
David Swanson
Lewis Lapham, essayist extraordinaire and editor of Harper's magazine, asked Congressman John Conyers what he thought
the point was of publishing a lengthy report laying out evidence of Bush's impeachable offenses. Conyers' response was:
"to take away ...
Office of the Clerk
1. PETER BROWN to the Minister of Labour: What, if anything, is being done by the Department of Labour to ensure we have
a pathology workforce that is able to meet our needs?
Ron Law
French and Norwegian officials have condemned a meningococcal vaccine, injected into countless New Zealand children. The
Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been criticized by Norwegian and French pharmaceutical controls for their
production of ...
Democrats for Social Credit
PO Box 18-907, New Brighton, Christchurch Phone/Fax: 0064 7 829 5157 Email: nzdp.inc@xtra.co.nz Website:
www.democrats.org.nz
New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen noted that motormouth John Key finally fell over his own tongue in the House today.
New Zealand National Party
National has called on the Auditor-General to investigate massive overpayments by the Ministry of Health to problem
gambling intervention service providers.
Bradblog.Com
The BRAD BLOG has obtained an EXCLUSIVE partial transcript from a recent, unaired interview by a major broadcast
network with former U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) chair Rev. DeForest Soaries.
United Nations
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has made two helicopters available
for the use of the two contenders as they campaign in the run-off round of the country’s historic presidential
elections.
New Zealand National Party
The Police have cancelled a multimillion-dollar road safety sponsorship programme with McDonald’s in adherence to a
misguided ideology about commercial involvement, says National’s Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power. He is releasing a memo from ...
No WARP
The recipients of this year's D.I.C.K (Destructive Industry Connected to Killing) NZ and 'Guided Missiles and Misguided
Men' Awards were announced tonight at Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum, in Wellington.
University of Auckland
A law and commerce graduate from The University of Auckland is one of three Rhodes Scholars from New Zealand chosen for
2007. Selected after interviews with shortlisted candidates at Old Government House in Wellington, Eesvan Krishnan joins
an illustrious ...
The Maori Party
Tariana Turia today expressed frustration at the time-wasting tactics and mis-leading statements being initiated by
Labour list members about the Maori Party's Private Members Bill, repealing the Foreshore and Seabed Act.
Solid Energy NZ
Record sales of $570 million ((2005: $401 million) and record production of 4.67 million tonnes (2005: 4.46 mt) produced
a record after-tax profit for the year ended 30 June 2006 of $85.8 million for Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd. The company
paid ...
Vodafone
Best friends usually know each other pretty well. But how well do they really know each other? Do they really know their
mate’s childhood nickname or job title? How about whether they have a tattoo or what their favourite Kiwi food is?
Telecom New Zealand
Telecom New Zealand International (TNZI) is expanding its global operations with the opening of a new Singapore office
this week. TNZI is an established provider of telecommunications services including a choice of international voice
termination ...
Office of the Speaker
The Speaker, Hon Margaret Wilson, reported to the House today that all parliamentary parties, except New Zealand First,
had indicated they would reimburse the expenditure found to be unlawful by the Auditor-General.
Official New Zealand Music Chart
Rockin’ Rod Stewart makes the biggest leap to #1 of 2006 with a 29-place jump straight to the top of the NZ Albums
Chart. And it looks to be a world first for the veteran as Still The Same: Great Rock Classics Of Our Time is yet to
gain its UK, US or Australian ...
New Zealand Government
Internet governance, digital copyright and child safety are just some of the issues that could be tackled at the newly
established Parliamentary Internet Caucus.
Word of Mouth Media
The New Zealand midwives art exhibition open in Christchurch last night will raise funds to support fistula welfare in
Africa.
Australian Government
I am pleased to announce I have selected Victoria to be gifted the former Royal Australian Navy Guided Missile Frigate
HMAS Canberra for sinking as a drive wreck. Victoria was the successful bidder for HMAS Canberra following her
decommissioning in November ...
New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today announced the appointment of Nicole Hoey, and the reappointment of Paul Smith
to the NZ On Air Board.
Wellington Airport Limited
Air New Zealand’s initial reaction to Wellington Airport’s proposed increase of 3% in landing charges is unfortunate,
but sadly not a complete surprise. The annual increase, which amounts to around 30c, is modest compared to the
investment programme ...
Green Party
The prediction that total student debt will be $12.7 billion by 2014/15 in the Student Loan Scheme Annual Report tabled
in Parliament today is a grave reminder of the disservice being done to the current generation of students and
graduates, Green Party Education ...
William Rivers Pitt
"The 5 Stages of Republican Scandal." As follows: 1. "I have not been informed of any investigation or that I am a
target." 2. "I am cooperating fully, but this whole thing is a political ploy by the Democrats." 3. "I'm SHOCKED by the
mistakes made ...
Scoop Link
Iraq is sitting on a mother lode of some of the lightest, sweetest, most profitable crude oil on earth, and the rules
that will determine who will control it and on what terms are about to be set.
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Bolivian President Evo Morales’ plan to build a number of military facilities along the country’s borders – with
Venezuelan aid – has alarmed much of South America. Tensions have been particularly high in neighboring Chile and
Paraguay, Bolivia’s ...
Republic Of New Zealand Party
The Republic of New Zealand Party has called on the Government to resign so that the people of New Zealand can elect a
legitimate government
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“The CTU is delighted that the Court of Appeal has recognised the justice of the claim for lump sum compensation by
victims of asbestos diseases” CTU president Ross Wilson said today.