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Friday, 7 March 2003, 4:51 pm
Article: Alastair Thompson

TODAY’S TOP SCOOPS
What's On Dubya's Mind? Not War Just Yet Anyway
Scoop Feature: Why We All Must Take A Stand
Babylon Express: The Littlest Terrorist
Why War Is Bad For The Economy
ZZZZzzzzt Scoop Has Feedback
Why Has This Book Been Censored?
Dennis Hans: George The Cowardly President
Howard's End: ACC's Day Of Shame Approaching Fast
Tube Talk: Telly, Where Modern Women Can Be Like Blokes
Europe’s Big Three Threaten To Veto USA War-Plans
Scoop Was In The House
Peace Pope Delivers Message To U.S. President
US Plans To Protect Iraq's Oil: But From Whom?
Peace Protests In Godzone – All You Need To Know
Daily Katya Rivas's Passion

OTHER NEWS (Just Politics)
Stand Up To Them Helen!
Pay Gap Between Men and Women Must Be Removed
Kinleith: We’re Out Brothers!
Let’s Give Johno Howard Indigestion
Is Cabinet Concealing GATS Document?
GATS Land Rules Unclear
ILO Backs Anti-Freeloader Policy
Maxim’s Real Issues
Is welfare Going Backwards Fast?
Wider Use of Sir Peter Blake Fund Called For
CER A Triumph For… Australia!
Select Committees : The Week That Was
Enhancing Judicial Independence
Are Sick and Tired Judges Squatting on the Bench?
Wilson’s Judiciary Enhancing Speech
International Women’s Day Celebrated
Cullen’s Speech To Int. Fiscal Assn
Anderton Talks To Papakura Businesses
This Week’s Marc My Words
Peter Dunne’s Great to be a Kiwi Speech
Yesterday’s Questions Of The Day Transcribed
Govt Must Act on Lake Rotoiti Polution
Paparua Is Just a Brothel: Mark
Mallard announces Prof Gerrard Appointment
Dignity in Death Debate Looms
Nats Urge Govt To Stay With British Privy Council
Mäori Health Scholarship applicants Called For
Racing Act Gallops In
Jim Anderton Talks to Quality Conference
Mallard Seeks Feedback on Keeping Govt Services Secure
Auckland Population Policy Required
Pokies Are Ok Ok!
TAB Welcomes New Racing Act
New Chair for Property Institute

What's On Dubya's Mind? Not War Just Yet Anyway

- U.S. President George W. Bush has just finished his opening remarks in a prime time (8pm EST) press conference in the White House announced with some fanfare this morning and broadcast live over the Internet and most U.S. TV networks. Speaking in an extremely calm tone, the President appeared to have nothing new to say on the crisis. See... Newsflash: Bush Announces Nothing [1] . Earlier... Bush Press Conference 2pm – Is It War Or Osama? [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00045.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00042.htm

Scoop Feature: Why We All Must Take A Stand

- Within this crisis, there is no middle ground to be crafted. Let us not be blinded by the rhetoric of religion, the politicizing, nor by the blind nationalism that springs en masse from the aggressors in this US-Iraq crisis. A healthier position would be to question ourselves on whether the willful and calculated slaughter of human beings is spiritually ordained, politically justified, or representative of the nations we each live in. See... The Diversion of Rhetoric Over Reason [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00038.htm

Babylon Express: The Littlest Terrorist

- Timothy Hudson, a resident of Cleveland St, Brooklyn, has outraged the Bush Administration by continuing to deny the existence of nuclear weapons in his bedroom. See... Scoop Satire: Timmy The "Littlest Terrorist" [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00043.htm

Why War Is Bad For The Economy

- How it is possible to be against this war, and the policies of the Bush administration, and also be for a free and globally engaged commercial republic. To put it more crudely, how can we make sense of the phenomenon of right-wing anti-war theory and practice? See... Lew Rockwell: War And The Economy [1] More War Vs The Economy - U.S. Economists - Statement by US Economists on Iraq War [2] - Chris Sanders: Clueless in Frogville [3] - Muscle Bound, Broke, And Spoiling For A Fight [4] - Disaster In The Global Equity Markets [5]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00041.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0303/S00097.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00031.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00021.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00018.htm

ZZZZzzzzt Scoop Has Feedback

- In This Edition: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul? - Wolfowitz, Lies And Deception - Israeli Defense Force - Is Nothing To Be Sacred . See... Scoop Feedback: Unemployment, Lies, IDF & Joris [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00046.htm

Why Has This Book Been Censored?

- A Scoop reader has contacted Scoop concerning a developing mystery, namely why the latest book by spook author Anthony Cave Brown has had its publication date put back three times so far, and then now has been mysteriously cancelled. See... Spy Book Mysteriously Cancelled From Publication [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00044.htm

Dennis Hans: George The Cowardly President

- Is there a more cowardly man who walks the earth than George W. Bush? Saddam Hussein has a political and human-rights record that makes him highly vulnerable to even a mediocre debate opponent, but our president is scared silly of taking up Saddam’s challenge to a debate. See... Dennis Hans: Bush the Fork-Tongued Scaredy Cat [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00040.htm

Howard's End: ACC's Day Of Shame Approaching Fast

- Demands for a Parliamentary inquiry into ACC over its alleged poor practices forms part of a list of grievances which claimants across the country are finalising for their nationwide "Day of Shame" on 18 March. Maree Howard writes. See... Howard's End: Day of ACC ‘Shame’ Looms [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00039.htm

Tube Talk: Telly, Where Modern Women Can Be Like Blokes

- The modern TV woman has it all – including the right to be as paranoid, self-obsessed and megalomaniacal as men. See... TUBE TALK - The Girls Are Back In Town [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00036.htm

Europe’s Big Three Threaten To Veto USA War-Plans

- France, Germany and Russia said today they will block any US attempt to get UN approval for war against Iraq. The announcement came after an emergency meeting in Paris and caused a diplomatic crisis between White House and Europe. See... Euro-Troika Threaten To Veto US War Plans [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00035.htm

Scoop Was In The House

- For yesterday's questions for oral answer and answers see... Questions Of The Day Transcript - 6 March 2003 [1] - Earlier Q&A - Tuesday's Q&A Transcript [2] - Wednesday's Q&A Transcript [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00113.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00037.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00072.htm

Peace Pope Delivers Message To U.S. President

- "I was privileged to have been sent by the Holy Father as his Special Envoy to President George Bush. I assured him of the Holy Father's great esteem and affection for the American people and the United States of America." See... Cardinal's Statement Following Meeting with Bush [1] MORE FROM THE PEACE POPE: - Jews and Muslims Join the Fast for Peace [2] - John Paul II - Peace Calls for an End to Injustice [3] - Reflection on Meaning of Prayer and Fasting - Pope [4] - Prayer and Fasting Are Weapons of Peace - Pope [5]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0303/S00099.htm
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[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0303/S00086.htm

US Plans To Protect Iraq's Oil: But From Whom?

- In light of past acts of eco-terrorism by the regime of Saddam Hussein, the Department of Defense has developed plans to extinguish oil well fires and to assess damage to oil facilities that might occur in Iraq in the event of hostilities. See... U.S. Plans To Preserve Iraq's Oil For Iraqi People [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/WO0303/S00096.htm

Peace Protests In Godzone – All You Need To Know

- These are the corrected times for events this weekend. See... Corrected Protest Against Howard Times: March 8-9 [1] MORE: - Wellington - Dont Let John Howard Enjoy His Lunch [2] - PMA - John Howard's visit [3] - Women Students Against War [4] - Greenpeace Cyberaction - Urgent New Security Council Action on Iraq [5] - GPJA - Global Peace And Justice Auckland Newsletter #25 [6] - IWD - International Women's Day 2003 - March 8 Saturday [7]

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[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00029.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00025.htm

Daily Katya Rivas's Passion

- “Love Him totally, He who totally surrendered Himself for your love.” Clare of Assisi See... Katya Rivas: Dedication [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0303/S00037.htm

Stand Up To Them Helen!

- Women students are calling on Helen Clark to take a stand against war on Iraq on International Women’s Day, 8 March. See... Women Students Against War [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00045.htm

Pay Gap Between Men and Women Must Be Removed

- In the week leading up to International Women’s Day, on March 8, the PSA launched It’s Time: Pay and Employment Equity Agenda, an ongoing plan of activities to remove the pay gap that exists between men and women. See... Pay gap undermining women’s options, says PSA [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00053.htm

Kinleith: We’re Out Brothers!

- Workers at the Kinleith pulp and papermill have walked off the job indefinitely, angry that their collective employment agreement still isn’t settled after two years of talks. See... Kinleith workers off job indefinitely [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00052.htm

Protest Details for Johno’s Visit

- Kia ora, below are the details of the Auckland and Wellington protests around John Howard's visit; comment from Global Peace and Justice Auckland and Peace Action Wellington; and a copy of the letter from Senator Bob Brown (Australian Senate) to Jeanette Fitzsimons, ... See... Protest Details for John Howard's visit [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00046.htm

Let’s Give Johno Howard Indigestion

- On Monday the 10th of March, Helen Clark is hosting a state banquet at Parliament for Australian PM John Howard. See... Dont Let John Howard Enjoy His Lunch [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00049.htm

Is Cabinet Concealing GATS Document?

- Claims by three Cabinet Ministers that they never received copies of the recent expose on what the GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services) means for New Zealand have been questioned by the group that produced the report. See... Are Cabinet Ministers misleading the House? [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00050.htm

GATS Land Rules Unclear

- The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society is calling on the government to sort out mixed messages over the possible impact of General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) on the regulation of coastal and other rural land sales to overseas interests. See... Confusion over GATS rules for land sales [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00042.htm

ILO Backs Anti-Freeloader Policy

- “Anti-freeloader provisions in collective agreements have been approved by the International Labour Organisation as entirely consistent with freedom of association principles,” Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. See... Union Anti-freeloader Proposal OK with ILO [1] ALSO: - Business NZ - Compulsory unionism - no way [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00047.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00041.htm

Maxim’s Real Issues

- Contents: * Public cash for cup The Government has committed $5.6 million to the next America's Cup challenge but serious questions can be asked about this decision. * PC resistance talks Visiting PC expert Dr Frank Ellis speaks out. See... Maxim Institute: real issues. this week: No. 53 [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00044.htm

Is welfare Going Backwards Fast?

- Steve Maharey's providing sole parents with an 18-year opt out clause from the workforce and some are bound to use it. See... Backwards step for welfare [1] ALSO: - ACT - Steve, You Must Be Joking [2] - Lindsay Mitchell - There Is No Plan [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00124.htm
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Wider Use of Sir Peter Blake Fund Called For

- Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons today welcomed the announcement of a memorial fund to Sir Peter Blake, but urged organisers to consider using the proposed $15 million on progressing Sir Peter's work. See... Wider use of Sir Peter Blake memorial funds urged [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00123.htm

CER A Triumph For… Australia!

- Green Co-leader Rod Donald today hailed the 20 years of Closer Economic Relations as a huge triumph - for Australia. See... Twenty years of CER: counting the cost [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00121.htm

Select Committees : The Week That Was

- Commerce Rotorua District (Easter Sunday Shop Trading) Bill (9-1) 2001/02 financial review of Mighty River Power Limited - Finance and Expenditure Budget Policy Statement 2003 (I.3A)- Government Administration Inquiry into the operation of the Films, Videos, ... See... Select committee business From 28 Feb to 7 March [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00119.htm

Enhancing Judicial Independence

- Public confidence in the judiciary and judicial independence are of fundamental importance in a democracy. See... Enhancing Judicial Independence [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00118.htm

Are Sick and Tired Judges Squatting on the Bench?

- New Zealanders deserve better from their justice system than a bench filled with sick and tired judges, who are there to make up the numbers, according to National Party Justice spokesman Richard Worth. See... Courts are no place for sick or tired judges [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00117.htm

Wilson’s Judiciary Enhancing Speech

- Public confidence in the judiciary and judicial independence are of fundamental importance in a democracy. See... Wilson Speech: Enhancing Judicial Independence [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00109.htm

International Women’s Day Celebrated

- A Bill making working life easier and more bearable for working parents of young and disabled children has been drawn up by Green Party MP and Women's spokesperson Sue Kedgley. See... Celebrating International Women's Day [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00116.htm

Cullen’s Speech To Int. Fiscal Assn

- Thank you for inviting me to speak to your twenty-sixth annual conference. Today I would like to touch upon a number of issues that may be of interest to those attending your conference: the economic outlook, developments in tax revenue flows, progress ... See... Cullen Address to International Fiscal Association [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00114.htm

Anderton Talks To Papakura Businesses

- 7:45 am Friday, 7 March 2003 Speech to Papakura business breakfast Thoroughbred Tavern, Great South Rd, Papakura See... Jim Anderton Speech: Papakura Business Breakfast [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00120.htm

This Week’s Marc My Words

- Until the end of last year it looked as though TVNZ was to continue as a cumbersome politically driven broadcaster propped up financially by profits from Transmission Holdings Ltd. There were to be three Boards, one for each operation, and one to oversee ... See... Marc My words - Vol. 5 March 1, 2003 [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00122.htm

Peter Dunne’s Great to be a Kiwi Speech

- That feeling all Kiwis get when, having travelled the globe, they get off the plane sums up United Future's vision for New Zealand. See... Peter Dunne Speech: NZ - "It's great to be home!" [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00115.htm

Yesterday’s Questions Of The Day Transcribed

- 1. MIKE WARD (Green) to the Minister for Sport and Recreation: Why has the Government offered funding of $5.6 million to Team New Zealand four years before the America’s Cup challenge, while Water Safety New Zealand only has funds for programmes to reduce ... See... Questions Of The Day Transcript - 6 March 2003 [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00113.htm

Govt Must Act on Lake Rotoiti Polution

- National MPs, Tony Ryall and Nick Smith are in Rotorua today to look into the pollution disaster affecting Lake Rotoiti. See... National MPs pressure Govt. over polluted lake [1] ALSO: - Govt - It is a pity that Tony Ryall and Nick Smith had not bothered to read the Ministry for the Environment’s submission on Environment Bay of Plenty’s Proposed Regional Water and Land Plan before firing cheap political shots, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs... See... Ryall and Smith playing fast and loose with facts [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00111.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00125.htm

Paparua Is Just a Brothel: Mark

- New Zealand First corrections spokesperson Ron Mark says Paparua prison near Christchurch appears to be run more like a disorganised brothel than a penal institution. See... Prison Or Brothel? Asks Nz First Mp [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00110.htm

Mallard announces Prof Gerrard Appointment

- Minister for Sport and Recreation Trevor Mallard is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor David Gerrard to Chair of the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Board and Justice Tony Ellis as new member of the board. See... Appointments to NZ Sports Drug Agency Board [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00108.htm

Dignity in Death Debate Looms

- New Zealand First MP Peter Brown will get the opportunity to debate his private members ‘Death with Dignity’ Bill in the House within the next month after it was selected in the ballot. Mr Brown, who lost two relatives after drawn out illnesses, is a long ... See... Death With Dignity Bill To Be Debated [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00107.htm

Nats Urge Govt To Stay With British Privy Council

- A call by the majority of Auckland lawyers to retain the Privy Council must put pressure on the Government to halt its plans to abolish the Council and replace it with a new local court, says National's Justice spokesman, Richard Worth. See... Government must pay heed to Privy Council support [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00106.htm

Mäori Health Scholarship applicants Called For

- Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia is urging Mäori to consider applying for this year's Mäori Health Scholarships, for study relating to health and disabilities. See... Turia calls for Maori Health Scholarships [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00105.htm

Racing Act Gallops In

- Legislation passed in Parliament today will see the TAB merged with the Racing Industry Board, says Associate Racing Minister Damien O’Connor. See... Racing Act Passes The Post [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00104.htm

Jim Anderton Talks to Quality Conference

- Although there was some recognition that there were problems with New Zealand management, or perhaps the policy settings, much of the Government contribution to the debate prior to 1999 was at a ‘macro-mush’ level. See... Jim Anderton Speech: Quality Conference [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00103.htm

Mallard Seeks Feedback on Keeping Govt Services Secure

- Minister of State Services Trevor Mallard today released a discussion paper seeking public feedback on a number of options aimed at keeping government services on the internet secure through online authentication. See... Government moves to keep e-govt services secure [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0303/S00102.htm

Auckland Population Policy Required

- Auckland Growth Issues: Population policy needed · · The ongoing urban sprawl issue in Auckland highlights the need for a population policy and an effective Sustainable Development Strategy says Forest and Bird. · See... Auckland Growth Issues: Population policy needed [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00048.htm

Pokies Are Ok Ok!

- The NZ Coalition for Gambling Reform’s hysterical claims about the increase in pokie numbers once again fails to give the full picture, says the Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ). See... Pokie Numbers Under Control [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00043.htm

TAB Welcomes New Racing Act

- The New Zealand Racing Industry Board (NZRIB) and the TAB have welcomed the passage of the Racing Bill through Parliament, reducing uncertainty and providing significant benefits for the industry. See... New Zealand racing to benefit from new legislation [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00040.htm

New Chair for Property Institute

- The New Zealand Property Institute today announced the members of its Auckland branch following recent elections at the branch AGM. See... Property Institute New Auckland Chair [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0303/S00039.htm

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