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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For May 13 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For May 13 2010
1: Gluckman:
Medical, life sciences & social
research
Prime Ministers Science Advisory CommitteeSpeech at Auckland Medical Research Foundation: “Medical, life sciences and social sciences research: how they should be contributing to New Zealand's development”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1005/S00035.htm
2:
Speech
to 2010 NZ Hotel Industry Conference
New Zealand GovernmentThere is simply no over-stating how important the World Cup will be for New Zealand. It’s the third largest sporting event in the world, and our fantastic country will be in the spotlight for six weeks. We’re expecting at least 85,000 international ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00187.htm
3:
Damn
the science view riles internet voting
critic
Voting News"Damn the science,Damn the integrity; If it feels good do it! " attitude riles CTvoterscount.org - response to comments in NYT article on Internet voting...The EAC violated law in proceeding with Internet voting system guidelines says Voter Action. "If allowed ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00106.htm
4:
Microsoft
Delivers The Future Of Productivity
Microsoft New ZealandToday, Microsoft announced the worldwide availability of Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010, as well as Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010 for business customers worldwide. More than 90 million businesses can now deploy ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00381.htm
5:
Gluckman:
Speech at MAF Conference Wellington
Prime Ministers Science Advisory CommitteeI have no doubt that all of you will have seen the KPMG report of a couple of weeks ago which highlighted the fact that New Zealand has done well off its past investment in agricultural R&D. But it goes on to say that momentum has been lost and will have ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1005/S00034.htm
6:
Eden
Park Transport Plan critical to RWC
2011
Auckland City CouncilMaking public transport the easiest way to get to matches will be the key to moving fans to and from Eden Park during Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00114.htm
7:
Pitifully-poor
planning by Joyce
Green PartyVictoria University of Wellington's (VUW) decision to stop up to 1500 students from attending university this year is because of pitifully-poor planning by the Key Government, the Green Party said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00196.htm
8:
NZ/
Canada: Denying International Legal
Reality
Union of BC Indian ChiefsLike the Canadian government, the New Zealand government recently announced that it will adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within the bounds of its own legal and constitutional frameworks. The Declaration ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1005/S00261.htm
9:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ shares rise amid global
rebound
BusinesswireMay 13 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares rose, pushing the NZX 50 Index higher for only the second day in seven, amid global market gyrations on Europe’s ability to support its member states’ debt. Guinness Peat Group climbed after being punished ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00408.htm
Kourosh ZiabariA Harvard University graduate, a current Alexander F. Hehmeyer Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Duke University, and the director of Triangle Institute for Security Studies (TISS), Peter D. Feaver is perhaps best known for his mission ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1005/S00284.htm
11:
Pandemic
Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) -
Update
Ministry of HealthThe overall level of influenza activity in New Zealand continues to be low, and the number of people visiting a GP with influenza-like illness remains below baseline levels.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1005/S00068.htm
12:
Video:
Poi E – Before and After
The Scoop TeamTaika Waititi has just released a remix of the video for the 1984 NZ chart-topper 'Poi E'.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00100.htm
13:
Average
tax burden on workers’ earnings
fell
OECD11/05/2010 - Average tax and social security burdens on employment incomes fell slightly in 24 out of 30 OECD countries last year as governments struggled to shore up faltering economies amid the worst recession in decades. But whether this trend will continue ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1005/S00262.htm
14:
Vic
closes undergrad admissions
SalientVictoria University will not accept any new domestic admissions in 2010 following a decision made by the University Council today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1005/S00048.htm
15:
Detector
dog discovers smuggled tiger penis
MAF Biosecuirty New ZealandA Cambodian woman arriving at Auckland Airport from Singapore on Saturday 8 May was found smuggling what is suspected to be a tiger pizzle (penis) and a tiger gallbladder.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00122.htm
16:
PM’s
Promise on ‘P’ More Smoke and
Mirrors
NORMLJohn Key's latest promise of a reduction in ‘P’ by next year is just more smoke and mirrors from a Government that would rather amp up the ‘War on Drugs’ than take a considered look at sensible alternatives, says NORML New Zealand president ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00206.htm
17:
Whanganui:
Body found in dense bush
New Zealand PoliceAround 5pm last night (Wednesday, 12 May) police discovered a body in a rural location off of SH4 in Whanganui. It is too early to say whether the body is that of Marice McGregor.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00115.htm
18:
Judge
takes hot air out of three strikes
debate
New Zealand Labour PartyJudge Eugene Hyman, of the Superior Court of California, has provided real insights into the way the three strikes law is working in practice in that state, says Labour Law and Order spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00201.htm
19:
US
Judge Endorses Three Strikes
ACT New ZealandACT New Zealand Justice Spokesman David Garrett today welcomed California Superior Court Judge Eugene Hyman’s comments on the proposed ‘Three Strikes’ legislation, describing them as a refreshing and credible critique of the proposed law - rather ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00208.htm
20:
Key’s
“can’t do” Kiwi attitude
New Zealand Labour PartyThe directive given to KiwiRail to look for an offshore supplier to build the rolling stock required for Auckland’s rail network proves John Key is running a Government with a “can’t do” attitude, Labour’s Transport spokesperson Darren Hughes ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00202.htm
21:
Council
Early Learning Centres
Christchurch City CouncilThe Christchurch City Council is to continue “business as usual” at the Council’s Early Learning Centres at QEII and Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centres.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00119.htm
22:
Political
parties asked to promote Samoan
language
New Zealand Labour PartyThe Labour Party has unanimously agreed to promote Samoan Language Week in the New Zealand House of Representatives and will be seeking the support of other political parties, says Labour MP for Mangere and Associate Spokesperson on Pacific Island ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00193.htm
23:
Uni
doors closing signals end to the smart
economy
New Zealand Labour PartyThe failure of Steven Joyce to allocate adequate funding to tertiary institutions signals the end to all aspirations for New Zealand to grow through a smart economy, says Maryan Street, Labour’s Spokesperson on Tertiary Education.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00207.htm
24:
Hotel
Industry Conference positions for the
future
Hotel Industry ConferenceTourism’s role in helping New Zealand’s economy grow faster was recognized in Prime Minister John Key’s opening address at today’s 4th annual New Zealand Hotel Industry conference with the announcement of an additional commitment of $30 million ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00405.htm
25:
Pahiatua
Girl Guides Receive Funds from Award
TrustPowerPahiatua Girl Guides has received a $250 donation from the winner of the TrustPower Youth Community Spirit Award.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00120.htm
26:
Governor-General
to visit Singapore, Timor-Leste
Governor GeneralThe Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand are to make a State visit to Singapore and Timor-Leste.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00204.htm
27:
Speed
focused operation in Waikato
New Zealand PoliceWaikato Police have a clear warning for speeding truckers, not only do you face a hit in the back pocket if caught but you'll probably have your boss in your ear as well.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00118.htm
28:
South
Africa: documents for Robben Island
Museum
International Committee of the Red CrossThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will hand over historic documents concerning its visits to Apartheid-era detainees to the Robben Island Museum, off the coast of Cape Town, on 13 May. The documents date from 1963 and 1964. More recent ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1005/S00283.htm
29:
Paul
& Selwyn: What Tory Rule Means For
Britain
Scoop Audio95bFM Audio: Paul Deady & Selwyn Manning discuss what the Conservative/Lib-Dem Coalition Govt means for Britain, what caused the Lib-Dems to favour the Tories over Labour? Also, AUT's PMC & Red Cross are holding a free seminar on Reporting war and conflict.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00102.htm
30:
Emirates
Group marks record profit increase
Emirates AirlinesDUBAI, 12th May 2010 – The Emirates Group has posted a record profit increase of 248 percent, an outstanding result in a year fraught with worldwide market instability and economic uncertainty.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00400.htm
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