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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For March 02 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For March 02 2010
1:
Undernews
For March 1, 2010
UndernewsTHE PROGRESSIVE REVIEW 96 Maine Street #255 Brunswick ME 04011 202 423 7884 news@prorev.com LATEST HEADLINES RSS FEED REVIEW INDEX UNDERNEWS ABOUT THE REVIEW EMAIL US
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00008.htm
2:
Troops
In Tough Weather Conditions in
Afghanistan
New Zealand Defence ForceWhile Kiwis in New Zealand are sweltering in a warm late summer, Kiwis with the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan are dealing with thick snow.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00016.htm
3:
Submissions
sought on Anti-Counterfeit Trade Deal
New Zealand GovernmentCommerce Minister Simon Power is calling for submissions on a range of intellectual property proposals in the digital arena to help develop the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00028.htm
4:
Background
Notes : Sudan (02/10)
US Department of State - Background NoteGeography Area: 2.5 million sq. km. (967,500 sq. mi.); the largest country in Africa and almost the size of continental U.S. east of the Mississippi River. Cities: Capital --Khartoum (pop. 1.4 million). Other cities --Omdurman (2.1 million), Port Sudan ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00024.htm
5:
Background
Note: Sierra Leone
US Department of State - Background NoteGeography Area: 71,740 sq. km. (29,925 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than South Carolina. Cities: Capital --Freetown (est. 786,900). Provincial capitals-- Southern Province, Bo; Eastern Province, Kenema; Northern Province, Makeni. Terrain: Mangrove swamps ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00022.htm
6:
Background
Notes : Mozambique (02/10)
US Department of State - Background NoteGeography Area: 308,642 sq. miles; slightly less than twice the size of California. Major cities: Capital --Maputo (pop. 1.094 million--2007 est.); Beira, Matola, Nampula, Quelimane, Tete, Nacala. Terrain: Varies from lowlands to high plateau. Climate: ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00023.htm
7:
’30,000
kids a day cut class’ – surprise?
Werner NaefToday’s DomPost front page deals with the issue of truancy by our teenagers. The measures the Government is readying aim at control and command such as automated computer systems emailing and texting parents to explain the whereabouts of their ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00013.htm
8:
Greater
Wellington issues mobility smart
cards
Greater Wellington Regional CouncilNew smart cards, being issued to Greater Wellington’s Total Mobility customers over the next few weeks, include a unique Braille feature – believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00034.htm
9:
Fonseka's
Case -- Sri Lankan Society the Loser
Asian Human Rights CommissionIn talking about Sarath Fonseka’s case and Prof. G.L. Peiris’ media conference some argue that justice should not only be done but must also be seen to be done. However, a course of action which is basically unjust cannot be made to seen as just ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00011.htm
10:
Sasha
Uzunov: ASIO’s Poor Record
Sasha UzunovThe alleged use of Australian passports by Mossad--Israeli intelligence—agents in a recent Middle East assassination suggest an impotent Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), which is responsible for our domestic safety. But ASIO has a ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00021.htm
11:
Infrastructure
Plan outlines large programme
New Zealand GovernmentThe National Infrastructure Plan, issued today, shows the large scale of the Government's infrastructure programme and highlights some future issues that may require action, Infrastructure Minister Bill English says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00025.htm
12:
More
SIA Routes to Feature New Cabin
Offerings
Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines’ Airbus A330-300 aircraft, featuring the airline’s latest product and service offerings, will soon operate on selected routes serving the Middle East, West Asia and North Asia.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00069.htm
13:
President
of Royal Society of London visits NZ
The Royal Society of New ZealandThe president of the world’s oldest and most prestigious scientific institution, the Royal Society of London, is visiting New Zealand in the 350th anniversary year of the Society’s founding.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00010.htm
14:
Suspected
P Lab in Invercargill
New Zealand PoliceAt 9am this morning Invercargill Police, including the AOS, executed a search warrant pursuant to the Misuse Use of Drugs Act at a motel in Tay Street, Invercargill.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00032.htm
15:
Spirituality
the solution to drink driving
Vision Network of NZNew Zealand Christian Network, vision network, welcomes the Government's intention to impose a zero alcohol level for drivers under 20.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00036.htm
16:
PM’s
Presser – Shootout in Kabul, Phil’s Folly
II
Rory MacKinnonNew Zealand servicemen are now officially fighting in Afghanistan, Prime Minister John Key confirmed Monday.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00012.htm
17:
Background
Note: Venezuela
US Department of State - Background NoteGeography Area: 912,050 sq. km. (352,143 sq. mi.); slightly more than twice the size of California. Cities: Capital --Caracas (metro. area pop. 3.2 million). Other major cities --Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracay, Merida, Ciudad Bolivar. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00021.htm
18:
Labour
Wellington MPs want to Axe the Tax
New Zealand Labour Party“Balancing your budget and having something left over at the end of the week isn’t easy for a lot of Wellington families and higher prices won’t make that easier. The National Governments proposed increase in GST will push many Wellington families ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00034.htm
19:
NGO
to Tongan PM : “culture is no
excuse”
Women and Children Crisis Centre TongaThe Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) is appalled with the final remark in the Tongan Prime Minister's statement at the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika Tragedy last week. The Prime Minister stated: "finally, counsel assisting ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00035.htm
20:
Disability
funding increase is just another cut
New Zealand Labour PartyTargeting funding and more restrictive criteria will save the National Government $9 million dollars per annum, but will cost many disabled New Zealanders much more then that, Labour’s spokesperson for Disability Issues, Lynne Pillay said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00029.htm
21:
Grow
Wellington jobs before we party, says
Yan
Jack YanWellington, February 3 (JY&A Media) Wellington mayoral candidate Jack Yan says he is surprised at the spending of Wellington City Council on its food and drink, revealed by The Dominion Post as six times higher than that of Porirua City Council. And, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00037.htm
22:
Books
are opened…but could opportunities
close?
NZUSATertiary students start classes this year amid growing concern at increasing threats to open access to universities.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00012.htm
23:
Benefit
and Super increases to more than a
million
New Zealand GovernmentPeseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, local MP for Maungakiekie, is pleased that the Government’s increase to beneficiaries, students and Superannuants will help more than one million New Zealanders.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00032.htm
24:
Minnesota
civic groups refute recount claims
Voting NewsVoting News: Minnesota civic groups refute recount claims, 2 NY counties seek more $ for voting systems. Iraq poor sell votes
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00039.htm
25:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ shares gain; PPL, GPG rise
BusinesswireMarch 2 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares gained after children’s clothing chain Pumpkin Patch posted a profit surge that beat estimates and Guinness Peat Group extended its advance on signs of recovery at its Coats unit.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00072.htm
26:
Driving
age could have been sorted long ago
United Future NZ PartyUnited Future leader Peter Dunne says the Government has wasted a lot of time in coming up with its proposal regarding lifting the minimum driving age.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00031.htm
27:
Air
Trainer Incident at Ohakea
New Zealand Defence ForceDuring training this morning two aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Red Checkers display team touched causing minor damage to one aircraft. The damaged aircraft subsequently landed safely at around 0930 hrs this morning.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00012.htm
28:
Critic
feature interview with Steven Joyce
CriticA self-made millionaire and the key architect behind National’s rise to power has been named the Government’s top man for the tertiary sector. In his first interview with student media since taking over from Anne Tolley earlier this year, Steven Joyce ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00016.htm
29:
Protecting
Whio in Tongariro Forest
Central North Island Blue Duck TrustThis month [March] is Whio Awareness Month. The whio, or blue duck, is one of New Zealand’s most endangered birds.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00008.htm
30:
New
Auckland Council’s Structure Too
Complicated
Rodney District Council“The Auckland region will end up going to the dogs with residents of the new super city possibly having to adhere to 19 different dog bylaws unless changes are made to its proposed structure,” Rodney District Mayor Penny Webster has warned.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00037.htm
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