Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 08 November 2009
1: World
Poll: Intl. Law Ahead of National
Interest
worldpublicopinion.orgA poll by WorldPublicOpinion.org finds that most people in 17 of 21 nations surveyed say their government should abide by international law and reject the view that governments are not obliged to follow such laws when they conflict with the national interest.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00224.htm
2:
The
Best Tribute To A Hero’s Mother
Embajada de Cuba Nueva ZelandaYesterday, Carmen Nordelo Tejera passed away. She was the selfless mother of Gerardo Hernandez Nordelo, a Hero of the Republic of Cuba who is unjustly serving two life-sentences plus 15 years of imprisonment.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00225.htm
3:
Governments
must deliver strong Copenhagen deal
UNFCCC(Barcelona, 6 November 2009) – The last negotiating session before the historic UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December concluded Friday in Barcelona, Spain.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00226.htm
4:
Noam
Chomsky: "Very Glad To See" Evolution
Éxpose
Scoop PublishingWe are greatly honored to be able to share the comments of MIT professor and beloved activist Noam Chomsky on the cover of Suzan Mazur’s book: The Altenberg 16 : An Éxpose of the Evolution Industry
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00097.htm
5:
Connie
Lawn: Shootings in Fort Hood, Texas
Connie LawnFort Hood Texas has suffered one of the worst tragedies in its turbulent history. An Army psychiatrist opened fire, killing at least 13 other soldiers until he was shot multiple times. At this writing, he is said to be in stable condition. He also ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00096.htm
6:
John
Chuckman Cartoon: Netanyahu's Puppet
John ChuckmanJohn Chuckman Cartoon: Netanyahu's Puppet Cartoon comment By John Chuckman ENDS
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00095.htm
7:
Weiner
Amendment Vote on Friday Will Fail
David SwansonWord is that the full House will vote on national single-payer Medicare for All on Friday. This vote is a cover for the removal of an amendment that was in the House "healthcare" bill until Pelosi stripped it out. That amendment would have made it ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00076.htm
8:
Stabbings
At Guy Fawkes Party
New Zealand PoliceAt about 12.45am on Saturday the 7th of November Police were called to an Inch Clutha address near Kaitangata where a man had been stabbed several times.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00143.htm
9:
AA
Petrol Watch – April 2004
Automobile AssociationAA Petrol Watch observed there were pronounced changes in fuel prices at the pump during the month of April, despite relative stability in the exchange rate and the international price for oil.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0405/S00007.htm
10:
Gareth Morgan calls for fair health
rationing
Dr Gareth MorganNew Zealand's health system is a political football, held together only by the high quality of our nurses and doctors, according to a new book from Dr Gareth Morgan being launched tomorrow.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00071.htm
11:
Poison Free New Zealand’s Nationwide Protest
Day
EnufisenufThe group Poison Free New Zealand are organizing nationwide rallies to protest the continuous, indiscriminate aerial dropping of the poisons 1080 and Brodifacoum on our so-called 100% Pure Clean Green Country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00070.htm
12:
Concern
Over Taranaki Rail Link Closure
Campaign For Better TransportTransport lobby group the Campaign for Better Transport today announced concern over KiwiRail’s decision last week to mothball the rail line between Taranaki and the Waikato.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00144.htm
13:
Chartbitz
Pead PRThis Is It Gin vacates the Albums Chart summit after a solitary week just as her set is certified platinum. Her sales remain buoyant, but it is Michael Jackson who is back for an encore performance.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00110.htm
14:
Dinosaur
Footprints Discovered In The South
Island
GNS ScienceThey are the first dinosaur footprints to be recognised in New Zealand and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the South Island. They were discovered by geologist Greg Browne of GNS Science.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0911/S00011.htm
15:
Extreme
shoppers are emerging this Christmas
Newmarket Business Association“With little more than six weeks to go until Christmas, now is the time to start putting presents aside, and that’s what many people have already been doing for some time,” says the head of Auckland’s leading shopping district.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00235.htm
New Zealand PoliceThis morning at about 0825am the body of a 26yr old man was recovered at the base of Chinaman's Bluff, an area popular with Rock Climbers, situated North of Glenorchy in the Dart River Valley.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00140.htm
17:
Mayor
welcomes Variation 11 decision
Wellington City CouncilWellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast has welcomed the decision by independent commissioners to recommend that the City Council adopt Variation 11 – the proposed change to the District Plan that would set the rules for the size and height of new buildings ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00142.htm
18:
Voting
News: DOJ probes Diebold sale
Voting NewsJustice Department Probing Diebold Sale, timing of sale is also of interest... Brad Friedman reports "Your Election Night 2009 'Hiccups' 'Glitches' 'Snags' and 'Snafus' Report"..Today's voting news report covers election problems in California, Florida, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00077.htm
19:
'Hiccups'
'Glitches' 'Snags' and 'Snafus'
Report..
Bradblog.ComWe're watching results as they're coming in tonight, while continuing to comb through various problem reports as they've been coming in throughout the day (the usual "hiccups" "glitches" "snags" and "snafus" reportage --- anything but the proper word for them ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00075.htm
20:
Michigan
woman imprisoned by Israel
PalsolidarityImprisoned American citizen and Michigan resident Ahlam Mohsen to be deported to the US after being arrested in a Palestinian home taken over by Israeli settlers in Occupied East Jerusalem.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00223.htm
21:
New
Party Pill Set To Rock.
StargateWell known drug policy activist and rock musician Matt Bowden said that Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne’s announcement to schedule natural energy pill ingredient DMAA as a Restricted Substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act was “welcome news.”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00069.htm
22:
Homicide
investigation is into day three
New Zealand PoliceDetective Inspector Malthus, Northland Crime Manager, advises that the scene examination is near completion, with forensic mapping of the scene being completed today. It is anticipated that the scene will be released to the next of kin tomorrow.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00141.htm
23:
Response
to inquiries about Harawira’s email
Human Rights CommissionThe Commission has fielded calls from the public who find the remarks reportedly made by Hone Harawira offensive and divisive.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00068.htm
24:
NATO
Missile Shield, Rehearsing War With
Iran
Rick RozoffThe United States and Israel have just completed the largest joint interceptor missile exercises ever conducted by the two nations and, in terms of scope and sophistication, possibly the most comprehensive joint live-fire anti-ballistic missile drills held ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00093.htm
25:
A
Statement by the Asian Human Rights
Commission
Asian Human Rights CommissionThe Pakistan army has imposed censorship by various means on the independent news coming out of the areas where the army is conducting operations against militants. Officers of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), are reported to have been ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00221.htm
26:
Key
Notes - Message From The Prime
Minister
New Zealand GovernmentIt was fantastic to visit Kaikoura yesterday for the first time as Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00094.htm
27:
Scoop
Top 30 Daily Ratings 07 November 2009
Scoop Daily Ratings1: World Poll: Intl. Law Ahead of National Interest worldpublicopinion.org A poll by WorldPublicOpinion.org finds that most people in 17 of 21 nations surveyed say their government should abide by international law and reject the view that governments ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00078.htm
28:
Palast:
TALIBAN = 9/11?? Afghanistan by
Hypnosis
Greg PalastOn September 11, 2001, my office building, the World Trade Center, was attacked by al Qaeda, a murder cult of Saudi Arabians, funded by Saudi Arabians. And so, in response to the Saudis' attack, America invaded ... Afghanistan. Like, HUH?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00081.htm
29:
Freedom
from avian influenza
Biosecurity NZBiosecurity New Zealand is increasing surveillance for avian influenza to meet new World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reporting requirements and demonstrate New Zealand’s freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0605/S00052.htm
30:
Picasso,
Dalí, Derain, Braque, Matisse on
display
Auckland City CouncilFive paintings, never before seen in New Zealand, were welcomed to Auckland today in an event held to thank the philanthropists who are gifting them to the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00109.htm