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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 22 October 2009
Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 22 October 2009
1: David
Lynch Frequently Tweets Bhagavad-Gita
Rajan ZedHere are some examples of Lynch’s tweets: “You have control over action alone, never over its fruits. Live not for the fruits of action, nor attach yourself to inaction”, “These bodies come to an end; But that vast embodied Self is ageless, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0910/S00292.htm
2:
the
oldest known victim of illegal
evictions
Anti Eviction CampaignEunice Nothemba Boyseen was one of the 150 people illegally evicted last year in Gugulethu alone. She was forcibly taken from her council home by police who came without a court order. Despite being a vulnerable 93 year old lady, the eviction ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0910/S00291.htm
3:
US
Daily Press Briefing - October 21
US State DepartmentMR. KELLY: Okay. Good afternoon. Just a few comments at the top about the Secretary’s schedule. You saw that we put out a notice about travel to Marrakesh, Morocco from November 2nd to 3rd. She’s going to participate in the 6th Forum for the Future. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0910/S00293.htm
4:
Top
Scoop Stories October 22nd 2009 News
Summary
The Scoop EditorLEAD STORY Gordon Campbell: Education Minister Pulls Resources From Front Line NZ POLITICS Self-Appointments: What Do You Call A List MP? This Always Ends Well: Shake-Up For The Health Sector
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00203.htm
5:
95bFM
Audio: Tony Ryall On Health
Centralisation
95bfmHamish Fletcher talks to Health Minister Tony Ryall about plans to rejig the public health system.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00204.htm
6:
While
you were sleeping: Dollar slips against
Euro
BusinesswireWhile you were sleeping: Dollar slips beyond US$1.50 per Euro Oct. 22 (BusinessWire) – The U.S. dollar sank beyond US$1.50 per euro for the first time in 14 months amid optimism the global economy is picking up pace and speculation the Federal Reserve ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00572.htm
7:
Senior
Buddhist Monk Arrested in Rangoon
Terry EvansA senior Buddhist monk was arrested in Rangoon on Friday after security forces raided his monastery, according to the Thailand-based Assistance Association for Political Prisoners—Burma (AAPP). Military intelligence officers raided the monastery in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0809/S00110.htm
8:
ACC
Reform Bill introduced next week
New Zealand GovernmentThe government today tabled the ACC Reform Bill in Parliament and will introduce it for its first reading next week, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00334.htm
9:
Tom
Frewen: Today In Parliament 22.10.09
Tom FrewenLabour renew their attack on Finance Minister Bill English's housing arrangements while Health Minister, Tony Ryall, reassures the Greens Sue kedgley that cellphone towers are perfectly safe. The Justice and Electoral Committee hears submissions ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00205.htm
10:
New
$477m Threshold Makes Sick Joke of
'Oversight'
Campaign Against Foreign Control Of AotearoaThe Government has announced a new Investment Protocol for Australian investors in NZ, under CER. One of the new provisions is a vastly increased threshold of $477m – up from the present $100m. Anything below this sum will not require any kind ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00332.htm
11:
Questions
for Oral Answer - 22 Oct 2009
Office of the Clerk# Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Does he expect all his Ministers to comply with paragraphs 2.50 to 2.96 of the Cabinet Manual; if not, why not? # AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: What are the financial challenges currently facing this ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00332.htm
12:
More
to this than the US dollar
Manufacturers and Exporters AssociationPolicy makers and officials are choosing to ignore the rise in the New Zealand dollar on the basis that it is a US dollar weakness story. That is simply an excuse for inaction say the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA). The ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00606.htm
13:
Govt
extends frequency payment terms for
radio
New Zealand GovernmentCommunications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced optional changes to the payment plan for radio broadcasters to renew their spectrum licences.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00346.htm
14:
Microsoft
lights up the PC with Windows 7
Microsoft New ZealandMicrosoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, launched today, at an exciting event in Auckland’s Queen Elizabeth Square. International rugby star and one of the world’s great number sevens, Richie McCaw, was onsite ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0910/S00051.htm
15:
Two
Kiwi chances to claim A$3m Cox Plate
TABThe prestigious A$3 million Group 1 Cox Plate is set to race in Australia this Saturday and New Zealand’s hopes of victory will be pinned on Nom Du Jeu and Sir Slick Nom Du Jeu and Sir Slick are the only two New Zealand trained horses in the 14-strong ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00616.htm
16:
Questions
and Answers - 21 Oct 2009
Office of the ClerkRecession—Government Actions for Economic Growth; Accident Compensation—Opening Scheme to Competition; Health Care—Policy; Youth Employment—Youth Opportunities Package; Accident Compensation—Impact on Health Budget; Emissions Trading Scheme—Effective ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00317.htm
17:
SH1
to manage return traffic through
Otaki
New Zealand Transport AgencyThe NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will be trialling initiatives to manage returning traffic through Otaki this Labour weekend in order to ease congestion that regularly builds on State Highway 1 at holiday periods. On Monday (26 October) NZTA plans to ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0910/S00333.htm
18:
Green
Party Displays 350 Banner In
Parliament
Alastair ThompsonGreen Party Co-Leader Metiria Turei today displayed a banner during Parliament's question time for the 350 parts per million movement - 350.org - which seeks to get nations to commit to a target of 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00193.htm
19:
Cuisine
Magazine Goes Wild Over Wild Earth
Cuisine MagazineCuisine Magazine has chosen Wild Earth Wines as the Top Pinot Noir for 2009 in New Zealand’s most prestigious wine tasting.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0910/S00380.htm
20:
Kiwis
will pay more and get less under ACC
Bill
New Zealand Labour PartyThe privatisation of ACC would result in higher levies and less cover for injured New Zealanders to pay for the profits of Australian insurance companies and lawyers, says Labour’s ACC spokesperson David Parker.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00340.htm
21:
Who’s
looking at the data says PEC
Productive Economy CouncilAs the dollar hits 76.4 cents to the US dollar, we are told there is nothing we can do to protect our own currency and that’s just not true. “Why are New Zealanders not being told the truth”, says Selwyn Pellett spokesperson for the Productive ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00615.htm
22:
Franklin
Lamb: Syria’s Golan Heights
Franklin P LambNationals from nearly one-third of the 192 member states of the United Nations met in Damascus last week to discuss the Return/Liberation of the Golan Heights. An estimated 5000 researchers, Lawyers, politicians, activists, victims of Israel’s 42 years ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00190.htm
23:
Port
Lyttelton is not for sale!
New Zealand Alliance PartyThe Alliance Party’s Conference, held in Christchurch last weekend, unanimously passed a resolution to: “...fully endorse the call by the Campaign Against Foreign Control to reject the Government’s proposal to liberalise even further the 2005 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00334.htm
24:
ERMLive
partners with eSavvy
ERMLiveERMLive has joined forces with eSaavy, its first Australian based distributor of ERMLive™ HR and payroll software. ERMLive™ is the most comprehensive solution for employee relationship management in Australasia . The solution was developed ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00614.htm
25:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Contact, ALF
drop
BusinesswireOct. 22 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares fell for a second day, retreating from a 14-month high, after Contact Energy avoided giving clear guidance on the outlook for earnings and investors fretted about Pike River Coal’s need for more cash.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00618.htm
26:
Entries now open for 2010 AUT
Scholarship
Sony EntertainmentAuckland, October, 2009: - Sony is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the annual AUT Creative Technologies Scholarship.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0910/S00099.htm
27:
ACC
Changes Will Harm Women, Says Refuge
Women's RefugeWomen’s Refuge has joined a growing number of organisations expressing concern at ACC’s proposed changes to funding of counselling and therapy for sexual abuse survivors.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00329.htm
28:
TEU
Tertiary Update, volume 12, number 36
Association of University StaffVICE-CHANCELLORS TOLD TO PAY FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE An independent review of the New Zealand Universities Academic Audit Unit (AAU) recommends that the Unit have greater independence from the New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0910/S00096.htm
29:
AusBiotech
conference presents speaker on GM
crops
AusBiotechThe benefits of genetically improved crops on global food sustainability are compelling according to Dr Harvey Glick, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs - Asia at Monsanto Company, citing the growing need to increase the world’s food production. Dr Glick ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0910/S00056.htm
30:
Tom
Frewen: Today In Parliament 21.10.09
Tom FrewenParliament back under urgency for 5th sitting week in a row, but breaks for Question Time as usual with almost half of the day's questions about the government's proposed changes to ACC.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00194.htm
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