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1:
Questions
And Answers Tuesday 14 November 2006
Office of the Clerk1. Cancer—Radiotherapy 2. Public Broadcasting—Digital Technology 3. Ingram Report—Ministerial Review 4. Overseas Investment Act—Impact Forecast 5. Fraud—Zero Tolerance 6. Psychiatric Patients—Abuse Claims
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00261.htm
2:
UQ
Wire: Long Debunked Rumor Validated by
Giuliani
www.UnansweredQuestions.orgAs of this writing, June 2, 2004, the transcript of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's testimony to the 9-11 Commission during the May 18-19, 2004 hearings in New York is the only transcript of that hearing omitted from the Commission website. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0406/S00031.htm
3:
Reports
of the Death of Transatlantic
Relations
US State DepartmentAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingKurt Volker, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Remarks at National Conference of Editorial Writers Orlando, Florida November 13, 2006
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00261.htm
afterdowningstreet.orgThe evidence of impeachable offenses by Bush and Cheney is already public knowledge. There is no question that impeachment is needed. The question is why it hasn't happened yet. Investigations will reveal more details and move the process forward, but the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00229.htm
5:
Syed
Atiq ul Hassan: Is Saddam Hussein A
Scapegoat
Syed Atiq ul HassanOn November 5, Saddam Hussein was sentenced to death by hanging by a special tribunal, set-up in Baghdad, on the charges of killing of 148 men and boys. Saddam Hussein failed to defend the execution, which he claimed as a purported assassination attempt ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00284.htm
6:
The
Yes Men Strike Major US Business
Conference
Lyndon HoodAn activist impersonating a WTO representative at a major US forum on African business forum has proposing a formalised system of corporate slavery for the continent. This morning Scoop received the following press release from "World Trade Organization", ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00268.htm
7:
Stadium
decision time for Auckland City
Council
Auckland City CouncilThe government has asked Auckland to decide whether it would prefer a new waterfront stadium or a redeveloped Eden Park stadium for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0611/S00167.htm
8:
Privilege
- Robson-on-Politics/Hon Peter Dunne
Office Of Speaker Of ParliamentHon Peter Dunne has raised with me as a matter of privilege an e-mail newsletter “Robson-on-politics – e-news” published on the Scoop website of 1 November 2006. The newsletter discusses the role of the United Future Party as a support party ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00274.htm
9:
Timor:
Political Violence, Mob Stones
Journalist
Pacific Media WatchA local Agence France-Presse (AFP) stringer, Nelson da Cruz, was struck in the face with a stone thrown by an unidentified youth while on his way to report a riot in Dili on 9 November 2006.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00253.htm
10:
Public
Address 15/11/06 - Coddington Nation
HARD NEWS from Russell BrownFisking is its own reward - mostly because it's unlikely that it'll lead to any other sort of reward - but it is quite satisfying to deconstruct a work and rip its still-beating heart out as a trophy...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00286.htm
11:
Botswana:
President's State of the Nation
Address
Republic of BotswanaMr. Speaker, it is once again my honour to address the opening of this Third Session of our Ninth Parliament. As the dust from our richly deserved independence celebrations begins to settle, let us count our blessings and take an honest inventory of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00224.htm
12:
MOH
At Parlt. Discusses Paritutu Dioxin &
MeNZB
Alastair ThompsonScoop Audio: Ministry Of Health Q&A At Health Select Committee Discussion Of Paritutu Dioxin Contamination & MeNZB Vaccine Audio & Images by Alastair Thompson
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00271.htm
Asia New Zealand FoundationOn the road with future leaders ; AUT trio for Asia work placements ; Mahathir faces his twilight years ; FTA progress update at China forum ; New Zealand TV series launched in China ; Wellington artist to get Korea residency ; Korean media picks up on Christchurch ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0611/S00218.htm
14:
Daniel
Fried Interview with Baltic News
Service
US State DepartmentBaltic News Service: I would like to ask the first question about the President's visit to Estonia. What is the purpose of this visit and what would be his message?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00262.htm
15:
Official
NZ Music Chart & Chartbitz Nov. 15
2006
Official New Zealand Music ChartFoo Fighters hit #1 out of the box for the second time as Skin And Bones claims the top slot on the NZ Albums Chart. It’s the first live CD for Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel and Chris Shiflett who are joined by a further four musicians ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0611/S00182.htm
16:
NZ
joins fight against dangerous red fire
ant
New Zealand GovernmentMinister for Biosecurity, Jim Anderton today announced Cabinet’s approval for up to $10.96 million to be used in the fight against the imported red fire ants following their discovery at Whirinaki, in Hawkes Bay earlier this year.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00286.htm
17:
Ernest
Partridge: And Now What?
Ernest PartridgeIn July, 2005 I wrote that “ The GOP is Certain to Win in 2006, Unless...” “Unless,” that is, some extraordinary event intervenes; such as economic collapse, exposure of the election frauds of 2000, 2002 and 2004 complete with indictments and convictions, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00285.htm
18:
William
Rivers Pitt: The Carlyle White House
William Rivers PittIt was bad enough when the Carlyle Group bought Dunkin' Donuts last year, forcing millions of conscientious caffeine addicts to look elsewhere for their daily fix. Now, it appears Carlyle has added 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to its formidable portfolio ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00281.htm
19:
State
Dept. Daily Press Briefing November 14,
2006
US State DepartmentIRAN Iran's Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons Iranian Plans to Install Thousands of Centrifuges Iranian Plans to Expand Enrichment Capacity On-going Conversations at UN on Resolution / Secretary's Travel Chapter 7 Resolution / Economic-related Issues / Use of Force
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00263.htm
20:
Maori
student completes Masters degree in
science
ScionRotorua's Erina Hingston (Ngati Manawa, Ngati Porou, Tuwharetoa and Te Arawa) graduated recently at the University of Waikato with a Masters degree with first class honours in molecular biology.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0611/S00038.htm
21:
UQ:
In Honor Of Our Veterans, We Call For
Truth
www.UnansweredQuestions.orgAnniversaries cause us to instinctively pause and reflect, just as our leg jolts forward after a well-positioned tap on the knee. In honor of our veterans ‹ to whom we owe a debt we can never repay ‹ the least we can do on this Veteran's Day ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00283.htm
22:
Questions
For Oral Answer Wednesday 15 Nov 2006
Office of the Clerk1. MARTIN GALLAGHER to the Minister of Police: What reports has she received on public confidence in the New Zealand Police?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00270.htm
23:
Geographical
Indications for NZ wines and spirits
New Zealand GovernmentAssociate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard today announced a voluntary geographical indications registration system for New Zealand wines and spirits. The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration legislation passed by Parliament last ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00278.htm
24:
Wake
Up Auckland - The Stadium Debacle
Wake Up AucklandWe the rate-paying citizens of Auckland wish to make it clear to the Auckland City Council, the ARC and Central Government, that any loans made available to the Rugby Union for the construction of stands is by way of a loan and will be looked on as ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0611/S00173.htm
25:
Ceasefire
Needed in Darfur, Diplomacy
Intensifies
United NationsAll sides must stop fighting immediately in Darfur, the top United Nations peacekeeping official said today, as he outlined increasing diplomatic efforts over the next few weeks aimed at ending the spiralling violence and the “very tragic” situation ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00256.htm
26:
Regional
Approach Key To Fight Hiv/Aids
United NationsRegional Approach Key To Fight Hiv/Aids In Horn Of Africa, UN-Backed Meeting Told
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00259.htm
27:
A
Statistically Impossible Swing To The GOP In
OH
Bob FitrakisThe percentage of uncounted votes in the allegedly "fraud free" 2006 Ohio election is actually higher than the fraud-ridden 2004 election, when the presidency was stolen here. A flawed voting process that allowed voters to be illegally turned away throughout ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00280.htm
28:
Diabetes
Robs us of Our Future, Says Tariana
Turia
The Maori PartyTariana Turia, Health Spokesperson for the Maori Party, today reacted with concern at the headlines stating Maori are “facing extinction” from diabetes. Professor Paul Zimmet, will be presenting research findings at the Diabetes in Indigenous People ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00249.htm
29:
Eden
Park says costs and foundations solid
Eden ParkEden Park Development Committee Chairman Rob Fisher said today that Eden Park’s quantity surveyors WT Partnership had confirmed a cost estimate of $385m for a full completion of the Eden Park seating bowl, including a significantly lower roof and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0611/S00310.htm
30:
Eminent
engineer to lead New Zealand Wind
Energy
NZ Wind Energy Association“Helping the wind industry fulfill its potential to supply an increasing amount of clean renewable energy to New Zealand homes and industry, fits in perfectly with my values” says Gerry Coates, the new Chair of the Board of the New Zealand Wind ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0611/S00297.htm
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