Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 19 November 2009
1: India:
Starvation in West Bengal
Asian Human Rights CommissionE.M. Parvati died yesterday. Parvati was a resident of Belgachhia Bhagar, a municipal dumping ground of Howrah in West Bengal. The doctor who examined Parvati's body certified that the cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis aggravated by severe malnourishment ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00658.htm
2:
Thailand:
Recommendations On The Justice System
Asian Human Rights CommissionSince three special laws have been enforced in the three Southern border provinces including the Martial Law Act B.E.2457 (1914) and the Emergency Decree on Government Administration in States of Emergency B.E. 2548 (2005) covering the provinces of ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00659.htm
3:
Werewolf:
California's crowded prisons
Rosalea BarkerCalifornia fails to cope with its crowded prisons Werewolf.co.nz September Issue Original Article by Rosalea Barker E very person in prison in California will one day be released. Take a deep breath and repeat after me: Every person in prison in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00213.htm
4:
Medical
Professionals Write Parliament an RX
Carolyn MeersMedical professionals representing the OraTaiao: New Zealand Climate and Health group delivered oversized prescription forms to Parliament today, urging lawmakers to reconsider the current changes proposed to the emissions trading scheme (ETS), changes they ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00214.htm
5:
Bangladesh:
Reform The Justice System
Asian Human Rights CommissionBangladesh's Minister for Home Affairs Ms. Sahara Khatun has reportedly said that "no 'crossfire' killing occurred since her party has assumed office" in January this year while she was speaking to the media yesterday, 17 November 2009.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00657.htm
6:
Paul
Buchanan: The Strategic Utility of
Terrorism
Paul G. Buchanan - A Word From AfarA Word From Afar: Paul Buchanan writes: One of the axioms of counter-terrorism is that the nastiness of the atrocity is inversely proportional to the terrorist’s chances of success. That is to say, the worse the act, then less likely that terrorist ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00192.htm
US Department of State - Background NoteGeography * Area: 43,094 sq. km. (16,639 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than Vermont and New Hampshire combined. Cities: Capital --Copenhagen (pop. 518,574 in Copenhagen and 1,662,189 in the Capital Region). Other cities --Aarhus (302,618), Aalborg (196,292), ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00633.htm
8:
Kiwi
Start-Up Makes Finals in SF Challenge
Global EntrepreneurshipWellington, 19 November 2009 – A kiwi company that has designed a fuel conversion system for cars made the final cut in the San Francisco based International Cleantech Open Ideas Competition – part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Nova Eco-Tech Ltd ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00629.htm
9:
Tom
Frewen: Today In Parliament 19.11.09
Tom FrewenMore criticism of Treasury's emissions trading scheme cost estimates, this time from their own minister, Bill English. Labour MPs take offence after Paula Bennett claims they are sick and tired of hearing about child abuse.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00215.htm
10:
Scientists
honoured with medals and awards
The Royal Society of New ZealandTop New Zealand scientists have been recognised for their work with the presentation of prestigious awards at the annual Royal Society of New Zealand’s Science Honours Dinner held in Auckland on Wednesday night.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0911/S00036.htm
11:
Final
voyage of the Japanese whaling fleet?
Greenpeace New ZealandInnoshima, Japan, 19 November, 2009 - Following a week of potentially crippling budgetary reviews and a high-profile visit from US President Barack Obama to Japan, shortly after 10am today the so-called ‘scientific’ whaling fleet crept out of port, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00211.htm
12:
Rhodes
Scholars Elect for 2010
Vice Chancellors' CommitteeThomas Hills, Alice Irving and Richard Stebbing have been selected as Rhodes Scholars following a selection meeting at Government House in Auckland yesterday. Tenable at Oxford University, Rhodes Scholarships constitute the pinnacle of achievement ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0911/S00083.htm
13:
Airman
Killed at Waiouru, Another Injured
New Zealand Defence ForceChief of Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott, has confirmed that at just after 9 am, in the Waiouru Training Area, an unexpected explosion occurred, causing instant and fatal injuries to Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster. A second Air Force Sergeant ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00213.htm
14:
New
Wheelchairs Incorporate iPhone
Dynamic ControlsDrawing on its tradition of engineering excellence Dynamic Controls has integrated an iPhone with its power wheelchair electronics – thus enabling power wheelchair users to enjoy all the benefits of an iPhone or iPod touch. The solution connects ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00631.htm
15:
Quintessence
Launches Online Health Consulting
QuintessenceSpecialists in natural health therapies during pregnancy, Auckland-based Natural Health Dispensary, Quintessence, this week launched New Zealand’s first live online natural health consultation and treatment service for pregnant women via its website, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00626.htm
16:
Santa’s
bandaged face too scary for Christmas
Newmarket Business AssociationThe bandage that’s tightly wrapped around Queen Street’s giant Santa Claus is upsetting children and too scary for Christmas, says the chief executive of the Newmarket Business Association Cameron Brewer. “This bandage is literally suffocating and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00619.htm
17:
Waiheke
Food and Wine Fest Returns in 2010
Waiheke Wine FestivalThe venue will be the same as in previous years – Isola Estate, home to the yet to be built five star Langham hotel – but the style of festival will be completely different. The island’s marketing and event management company, Let Me Out Ltd, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00340.htm
18:
Government
clearly boycotting Dalai Lama visit
Green PartyThe Government is clearly embarrassed about its ‘unofficial’ boycott of the Dalai Lama when he visits New Zealand next month, said Green Party MP Keith Locke today. Answering questions in Parliament this afternoon from the Green Party, Foreign Minister ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00281.htm
US Department of State - Background NoteGeography Area: 163,194 sq. km. (63,037 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Georgia. Cities: Capital --Paramaribo (pop. 242,946). Other cities --Nieuw Nickerie, Moengo, Brownsweg, Albina. Terrain: Rain forest, savanna, coastal swamps, hills. Climate: ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00632.htm
20:
Mr
Goff's Monetary Mischief
ACT New ZealandLabour Leader Phil Goff's belief that the Reserve Bank's role of focussing on inflation should shift to trying to address exchange rate concerns displays his poor understanding of basic economics and suggests that Labour's anticipated big spending may be funded ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00277.htm
21:
Disability
Clothesline Launched in Wellington
National Network of Stopping Violence ServicesNext week, in Wellington we are launching a project called Disability Clothesline, a project that encourages disabled people to tell their story of abuse and violence by painting a t-shirt.... and hang out their dirty laundry as part of their process ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00343.htm
22:
A
Grey Goldmine: Recent Developments in
Lithium
Council on Hemispheric AffairsAccording to Bolivian President Evo Morales, lithium is not only important to his country’s economic future but is “the hope of humanity,” as the lightweight metal efficiently stores energy capable of powering the eco-friendly cars of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00605.htm
23:
'Ordinary'
mother loses cool over climate change
Caritas AotearoaPort Chalmers mother of four, Nicky Chapman, is angry about climate change. So angry she’s launched a formal petition to Parliament, and within a few days has already gathered hundreds of signatures. “Climate change is hard to imagine. It’s not ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00207.htm
24:
Speech:
Key - Securing a Brighter Future
New Zealand GovernmentOn this day exactly a year ago, the 19th of November 2008, the new National-led Government was sworn into office. I remember the awesome feeling of responsibility as I took my oath that day. The sense of the huge challenges before us, the sense of opportunity ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00255.htm
25:
Speech:
Goff - Federated Farmers National
Council
New Zealand Labour PartyThank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. Back in September, the Labour Party had the pleasure of inviting Lachlan McKenzie to our annual conference to give Federated Farmers’ perspective on economic issues. It was the first time Fed Farmers ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00254.htm
26:
Goff
sad for victims of Waiouru explosion
New Zealand Labour PartyLabour Leader Phil Goff has expressed his condolences to the families and friends of military personnel killed or injured in today’s explosion at Waiouru Army Base. “As a former Minister of Defence, I am well aware of the dangers that our military ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00270.htm
27:
Changes
needed to NZ monetary policy - CTU
New Zealand Council of Trade UnionsNew Zealand urgently needs to change the way it operates its monetary policy and exchange rate, said CTU Economist and Policy Director Bill Rosenberg today. “The statement by Phil Goff that Labour is willing to look at alternatives to the current ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00215.htm
28:
Hmong
Refugee Crisis in Thailand, Laos
Deepens
Center for Public Policy AnalysisThailand's Army Commander, General Anupong Paochinda, as well as Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, have mobilized over 320 heavily-armed troops to the Lao Hmong refugee camp at Ban Huay Nam Khao, Thailand, and are reportedly preparing for the potential ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00581.htm
29:
National
Party member - "Why rush Climate
bill?"
New Zealand Climate Science CoalitionNow that Prime Minister John Key has joined US President Obama in realising that there is little chance a binding treaty will be signed at the forthcoming UN climate change conference in Copenhagen in December, the question arises why the Government ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00197.htm
30:
NZ
Ex-Hostage Returns to Iraq
Peace Movement AotearoaHarmeet Singh Sooden has joined an international human rights delegation travelling to Iraqi Kurdistan from 7 to 23 November 2009. Iraqi Kurdistan is a semi-autonomous region of Iraq administered by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG). The delegation ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00199.htm