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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
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Welly Turns Out In a Riot of Red for
Burma
Kevin ListEvents took place in every major city in the world at 12 noon on Saturday 6th October, as part of the 'Global day of action for Burma'.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00082.htm
2: Giant Rugby Ball is officially opened in Paris
Tourism New ZealandThe Eiffel Tower, one of the world's most iconic landmarks, was today joined by the world's largest inflatable rugby ball.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0710/S00077.htm
3: PM's Speech At Giant Rugby Ball Venue Opening
New Zealand GovernmentAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingIt’s my pleasure this evening to welcome you to the New Zealand rugby ball venue here in central Paris.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00109.htm
4: Imperial Playground: The Story of Iran
Global ResearchIn recent months and even years, the United States and it’s close allies have been stepping up efforts to display Iran in a very negative light, labeling it as a terrorist nation bent on developing nuclear weapons to use against Israel and other ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00081.htm
5: 3 Bald Men complete world’s greatest beer delivery
3 Bald MenLeading hotel design company 3 Bald Men have created another first, when on Tuesday, the world’s wackiest beer delivery arrives in London after a 70 day journey at sea.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0710/S00112.htm
6: Giant rugby ball venue opened in Paris
New Zealand GovernmentPrime Minister Helen Clark today opened the giant Rugby Ball Venue under the Eiffel Tower in Paris which will showcase New Zealand trade and tourism.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00105.htm
7: New Defence Contracts Deliver Boost For Brisbane
Australian Defence ForceThe Australian Defence Force will receive enhanced capability and protection following the Government's selection of preferred tenderers for the supply of new field vehicles and trailers.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0710/S00174.htm
8: New Book Series: Asian Studies
chandosChandos Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of a major new series of books entitled Asian Studies: Contemporary Issues and Trends.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0710/S00018.htm
9: Anderton Opens New Animal Shelter
New Zealand GovernmentOpening a new RSPCA Animal Shelter in Christchurch today, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said the occasion was about more than the building itself. “We are paying tribute to the ceaseless job of making sure animals are treated humanely. It’s ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00104.htm
10: New Zealand to host new round the world yacht race
New Zealand GovernmentPrime Minister Helen Clark today announced that Wellington is to host a new round the world yacht race which starts in 2009.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00106.htm
11: Martin LeFevre: Why I’m Not a Buddhist, Part Two
Martin LeFevre - MeditationsMany Buddhists make the same argument for why they belong to their religion that followers of theistic religions make. They maintain that humans need tradition and ritual because human nature has a tendency to drift (or plunge) off in any number ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00087.htm
12: MPs go back on their word
GiveLife"MPs call for organ donor register:" "Govt wrong to reject organ donor register:" "Minister Wimps on organ donation: "Organ donation in too hard basket:” “Organ Donor Register to be Established:” “Labour Plumps for ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00084.htm
13: Transparent environmental reporting needed
New Zealand National PartyNational will introduce new environmental reporting laws to ensure New Zealand lives up to its clean, green image.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00103.htm
14: NZ accedes to cultural convention
New Zealand GovernmentNew Zealand today acceded to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) convention aimed to promote the diversity of cultural expression.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00107.htm
15: India ranks 72 in Corruption Index
Bobby RamakantThe 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Report in 180 countries merits India at rank 72. CPI Report looks at perceptions of public sector corruption, scoring countries on a scale from zero to ten, with zero indicating high levels of perceived ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00091.htm
16: Tax cuts, but not at the cost of social services
Business Council for Sustainable DevelopmentNearly eight out of every ten New Zealanders want a personal tax cut. But more than half would oppose tax cuts if they meant reductions in spending on health, education or welfare.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0710/S00109.htm
17: GOP Zogby Poll: Ward Casscells for President!
Bradblog.ComUnknown Guy Matches Guilliani and Thompson, Bests Rest of Field in 'Blind Bio' Poll... This is interesting. In a "blind bio poll" of Republican voters, conducted by Zogby, Ward Casscells polled as well as both Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson. Who the hell ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00083.htm
18: Clarke: Speech At Round The World Yacht Race
New Zealand GovernmentThe announcement I am making today is about which New Zealand port will host the SolOceans single-handed, round the world yacht race.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00108.htm
19: Uri Avnery: Two Knights and a Dragon
Uri AvneryTHERE ARE books that change people's consciousness and change history. Some tell a story, like Harriet Beech Stowe's 1851 "Uncle Tom's Cabin", which gave a huge impetus to the campaign for the abolition of slavery. Others take the form ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00092.htm
20: New computer hub for Timberlea community
New Zealand GovernmentThe Timberlea community in Upper Hutt is to have a permanent Information and Communitcations Technology (ICT) centre of their own, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00102.htm
21: Nigel Kirkpatrick to lead export drive
Regional EDANigel Kirkpatrick has been appointed as Chief Executive to Wellington's new economic development agency, Regional EDA Ltd.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0710/S00079.htm
22: Review: American Empire & the Commonwealth of God
Jim MilesBased solely on the title, this book appeared to be something that could have some strong revelations on the nature of the American Empire and its relationship with religion. Having read several books from the religious right, including the first ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00085.htm
23: Ports of Auckland workers want their share
Maritime Union of New ZealandMaritime workers at Ports of Auckland say their industrial action is about getting a fair share of the profit their hard work generates.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00083.htm
24: Stateside With Rosalea: Doco-diplomacy
Rosalea BarkerBack in 2005, public television broadcasters from around the world came together for a conference in San Francisco at which they showed their work to their peers and met both formally and informally to discuss the role of public broadcasting in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00089.htm
25: Nepal’s CA Polls Postponed
Mohan NepaliNepal’s six political parties have decided to postpone the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections scheduled for 22 November 2007. This information came from political sources affiliated to parties. As to the postponement, the Nepali Congress and the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00086.htm
26: Methodists battle George W. Bush
Bill BerkowitzMethodists battle George W. Bush over SMU Library & 'Freedom Institute' Despite an architect being chosen, money being raised, and Karl Rove in the mix, opponents claim that it can still be stopped
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00084.htm
27: Wow!Vodafone Have Chosen Us ...
Yellow Eyed Penguin TrustThe Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust is thrilled to be chosen again by Vodafone as a charity of their choice in their latest scheme ‘Donate live!’ a Vodafone Live based donation platform.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0710/S00082.htm
28: Entries now open for “different” type of Art Award
NZ Art GuildWith so many art exhibitions on lately, the NZ art community are slowly getting bored with the same old exhibition themes like “Coastal scenery”, “NZ Icons” or “Urban landscape”. The NZ Art Guild has recognised this boredom by devising ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0710/S00078.htm
29: Haider Abdul-Shafi: Passing Undefeated
Ramzy BaroudThe recent death of Haider Abdul-Shafi could not have come at a worse time. Bearing in mind the grim shortcomings of the Palestinian leadership and the lack of any serious attempt to rectify the situation, the loss of this unique and iconic leader feels ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00088.htm
30: Race To Cure Kids Raises Over $380,000
Accor Hotels and ResortsOctober 5 2007: The Accor $10 Queenstown Race to Cure Kids, won for the second consecutive year by Paul Forno of Auckland and his team mate Richard Cassidy, has raised a record $381,000 for medical research after three days of intensive racing from Auckland ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0710/S00081.htm
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