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Published: Thu 29 Jul 2004 09:06 AM
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Yesterday’s top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
1: Scoop Video Link: George W. Bush’s Big Pick
While we are addressing the subject of fingers, noses and so-called world leaders . Scoop’s editors would be remiss not to notify readers of perhaps the most famous nose pick in Internet history. A quick search of Google will show you just how much ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0212/S00046.htm
2: Why Not Just Genetically Engineer Women For Milk?
MAdGE (Mothers Against Genetic Engineering in Food and the Environment) today launched a highly controversial billboard campaign in Auckland and Wellington to provoke public debate about the social and cultural ethics of genetic engineering in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0310/S00003.htm
3: Questions & Answers for Oral Answer - 27 July 2004
1. Economy—Reports 2. Sickness Benefit—Invalids Benefit 3. Sickness Benefit—Unemployment Benefit 4. Foreshore and Seabed Bill—Veto Powers 5. Food Safety—Contaminated Cornflour 6. Tertiary Education Commission—Growth and Innovation Question No. 7 to Minister ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00447.htm
4: Images: Departing LOTR Stars Meet Their Planes
The Lord of the Ring's stars come face to face with themselves on the side of Air NZ planes as they bid New Zealand goodbye at Wellington Airport before boarding the Air New Zealand 767 emblazoned with giant images of the characters Aragorn and Arwen.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0312/S00024.htm
5: Questions for Oral Answer - Wednesday, 28 July 200
1. GERRY BROWNLEE to the Deputy Prime Minister: Can he confirm that where customary rights recognised under the proposed foreshore and seabed legislation are in an area where a major infrastructure development is planned, for example part of the Auckland ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00458.htm
6: Breastfeeding Week It's OK To Breastfeed In Public
It's fine for women to breastfeed their babies in cafés and other public places. That's the message that well known actresses Theresa Healey and Robyn Malcolm want to get across. The women have taken a public stand for World Breastfeeding Week, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/GE0407/S00076.htm
7: New Queen’s Counsels Appointed
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Michael Ring, Harry Waalkens and Miriam Dean, all of Auckland, and Wellingtonian Francis Cooke as Queen’s Counsel.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00452.htm
8: Counterfeit Protégé in Port-au-Prince Bailed Out
After the Fact, the International Community Moves to Bail Out Its Counterfeit Protégé in Port-au-Prince
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0407/S00268.htm
9: Public Address 28/07/04 - Responses
The brilliant Michael Wolff has a great essay on "Kerry's Karl Rove" - senior campaign adviser Bob Shrum - in the current issue of Vanity Fair. Wolff was unable to secure an interview with Shrum, but he draws a fascinating and convincing picture of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00220.htm
10: Scoop Archive: Why Not Just Genetically Engineer Women For Milk?
MAdGE (Mothers Against Genetic Engineering in Food and the Environment) today launched a highly controversial billboard campaign in Auckland and Wellington to provoke public debate about the social and cultural ethics of genetic engineering in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/a4/6e/200310011051.a758ad73.html
11: PM's Presser: Spies, The CJ, Think Tanks & Zaoui
In This Edition: Israelis And Intelligence New New Zealand Public Policy Think Tank Justice Sian Elias's Comments To British Parliamentary Committees Zaoui's Place Of Detention And Diplomatic Cables Concerning His Case
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00207.htm
12: George W. Bush’s Lasting Legacy to America (3)
Oh how the incompetent fail when granted the keys to the world. It was just after 9/11 that all corners of the globe came together in support of America.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00208.htm
13: Brash Speech: To Local Govt New Zealand
Don Brash Speech: An Address To Local Government New Zealand By National Party Leader Don Brash
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00456.htm
14: Nandor to police: stop poisoning pot users
Green MP Nandor Tanczos said today that police were making a mockery of their duty to protect the public by poisoning outdoor-grown cannabis, which was still then available for distribution on the black market.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00454.htm
15: RMA: Ridiculous Metaphysical Act
The Thames poltergeist sham highlights the nonsense of allowing spiritual and metaphysical considerations to creep into our laws and judicial consideration, ACT New Zealand Environment and Conservation Spokesman Ken Shirley said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00459.htm
16: Full Coverage: Nicolas Berg Beheading
Firas Al-Atraqchi: Zarqawi Be Damned - Nicholas Berg screamed. He screamed when he saw the sword brandished in the hands of one of his captors. He screamed when he was pushed down on the ground and his held pulled back, ready for the slaughter. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0405/S00151.htm
17: George W. Bush’s Lasting Legacy to America (4)
Fundamentalist Islam’s Uncle Sam is George W. Bush, the perfect recruiting tool and poster boy for waging jihad against US interests throughout the world.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00222.htm
18: Alexander seeks planetary advice from Nandor
United Future law and order spokesman, Marc Alexander, is seeking information from the Green MP, Nandor Tanczos, as to what planet he hails from, following the latest advice from Mr Tanczos to the police concerning their anti-cannabis operations.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00468.htm
19: Film Fest “Lies” and Defending Coprophagia
Mr Bill Gosden, Director of the New Zealand Film Festival Trust (“the Trust”), who appeared before the eight member Film and Literature Board of Review (“the Board”) representing the Trust, failed in his bid to overturn the Office and Film and Literature ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0407/S00275.htm
20: Nats want end to spiritual nonsense in RMA
"The Environment Court fiasco over poltergeist claims by a local iwi relating to a Thames housing project only serves to make a mockery of the Resource Management Act,” says National Environment spokesman Nick Smith.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00455.htm
21: UQ Wire: Hopsicker - 9/11's Big Dirty Secret
Based on an ''investigation'' notable only for failing to interview a single firsthand eyewitness, the National Commission on Terrorism’s report will totally ignore the big dirty secret lying at the heart of the 9/11 coverup: elite deviants trafficking ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00199.htm
22: Questions & Answers for Oral Answer - 28 July 2004
1 Foreshore and Seabed—Infrastructure Development 2 Schools—Enrolment Scheme Legislation 3 Capacity-building Grants—Policy 4 Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment) Amendment Bill—Planning Process 5 Spring Hill Prison, Waikato—Iwi Consultation 6 Housing—Community ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00480.htm
23: UQ WIRE: The 9/11 Commission Report
Distribution via the Unanswered Questions Wire Sign up for the wire at: http://www.unansweredquestions.org/headlines.php Unanswered Questions : Thinking for ourselves.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0407/S00248.htm
24: UQ Wire: 9/11 Unanswered Questions Remain
Since the 9/11 report was released on 22nd July it has been poured over my more than a few reporters. While some have reported what they were supposed to report, others, including the following two reporters, from the Los Angeles Times and the Washington ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00210.htm
25: Images: Lord Of The Rings Exhibition At Te Papa
In anticipation of the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the central instalment in writer/director/producer Peter Jackson's epic trilogy based on the J.R.R. Tolkien masterpiece, Te Papa proudly announces a world exclusive and a bold ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/CU0210/S00234.htm
26: Helen Diana Winkelmann Appointed High Court Judge
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Helen Diana Winkelmann as a Judge of the High Court.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0407/S00453.htm
27: Noam Chomsky: The Rules Of Disengagement
In this article Noam Chomsky clarifies his position about Sharon's ''disengagement plan'', as well as the Geneva Initiative, binationalism and what should be the aim of activists in the short term.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00202.htm
28: Molesworth & Featherston - 27 July 2004
An update in the exclusive Molesworth & Featherston rolling poll of polls confirms the next government is Winston Peters’ call at the moment. You’ll find lots of political and media comings and goings, this week’s Cabinet decisions, the Reserve Bank prepares ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0407/S00221.htm
29: Bartercard $200m Member-To-Member Trading
AUCKLAND , 28 July 2004 - Bartercard New Zealand announced today that its innovative business approach has attracted members including Just Water Limited, and National Car Rentals, bringing trading between B2B members to around $200 million per year.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0407/S00340.htm
30: Workers from collapsed airline welcome money
The union that represented many of the workers who lost their jobs when Tasman Pacific collapsed in 2001 is welcoming news that they are to finally get some money, but says the saga highlights the need for change.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0407/S00280.htm
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