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HOSPICE TO OFFER INPATIENT CARE AT PALESTINE HOSPITAL 
Tyler Morning Telegraph - Aug 29 11:29 PM
PALESTINE - Hospice of East Texas has announced that it will begin offering inpatient hospice care at Palestine Regional Medical Center in September.AZERBAIJAN GOVERNMENT RENDERS HUMANITARIAN AID TO LEBANON AND PALESTINE AzerTag - Aug 30 2:16 AM
The government of Azerbaijan has rendered humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Palestine nations, which suffered destructions and human loss caused by Israel-Lebanon military conflict, public relations department of Azerbaijan Ministry of Emergencies said.Palestine Observer to UN: Humanitarian Aids to Gaza very Limited Palestine News Agency - Aug 29 10:34 AM
NEW YORK, August 29, 2006, (WAFA)- Riyad Mansour, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations asserted that the humanitarian aid that has reached the Gaza strip has been very limited due to the complete closure of the Karni (al-Montar) crossing point.Israel Cause Of Corruption In Palestine, Says MP Bernama - Aug 28 8:28 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The destruction and occupation of Palestinian land by Israel is the root of corruption in Palestine, according to Palestinian Member of the Legislative Council (Fatah), Prof Dr Najat Omar Abou Bakr.Cougars, Bears predicted to win in season openers Helena Daily World - Aug 30 4:18 PM
The Central Cougars, Barton Bears and Marvell Mustangs open their 2006 gridiron campaigns Friday night. Central and Barton hit the road to take on Marianna and Palestine-Wheatley respectfully.Football section inside today's T-H Forrest City Times-Herald - Aug 30 1:30 PM
Today s Times-Herald features the annual football section, covering many facets of the season which begins this weekend. For high school football fans, there will be information, including schedules, on the Forrest City Mustangs, the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots and the Hughes Blue Devils.Israeli army kill seven Palestinians in Gaza Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 30 10:55 AM
Palestine - Israel - Deaths Israeli troops killed seven Palestinians in two air raids and direct shooting in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinian hospital said.PA Sources Report 8 Dead in Gaza Israel National News - Aug 30 10:05 AM
(IsraelNN.com) PA (Palestine Authority) sources are reporting eight people were killed by IDF gunfire in the Sajayieh area of Gaza. IDF forces are continuing counter-terrorist operations in northern Gaza as part of the effort to halt Kassam rocket attacks into southern pre-1967 Green Line Israel.Israeli Company Blockaded for Second Time in Bid to Gain Ruling on Lawfulness of Trading with Colonies Palestine News Agency - Aug 30 5:49 AM
LONDON, August 30, 2006 (WAFA) - Palestine solidarity activists blockaded Wednesday the Israeli company Carmel Agrexco's UK headquarters as a part of a non-violent protest against recurrent breaches of human rights and international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).THIRD FRENCH EMPIRE: Can the UK stop it?!?!?! Strategy Page - Aug 30 2:21 AM
Wishing to write his name into the history books, Jaacques Chirac resolves to establish the THIRD FRENCH EMPIRE. He secures the agreement of some major Arab states (Lebanon, Syria and Palestine) to join a French commonwealth leading to a merger of states.Report Palestine properly, freed Gaza journalists say Ekklesia - Aug 27 6:25 PM
American journalist Steve Centanni, who was freed today with his colleague, New Zealander Olaf Wiig, has called on Western reporters to continue covering Palestine and the difficult life-issues the Palestinian people face. He was backed by Mr Wiig.Bush has a job to do International Herald Tribune - Aug 30 9:11 AM
President George W. Bush now has an opportunity to bring the Arab-Israeli conflict to an end.UN Delegations Congratulate Palestine's on new Treaty to Advance and Protect Rights of Persons with Disability Palestine News Agency - Aug 29 11:04 AM
NEW YORK, August 29, 2006, (WAFA)- Many official delegations visited the Palestinian delegation in the UN to congratulate them on their accomplishment of securing the insertion of foreign occupation in the new treaty to advance and protect the rights of persons with a disability.Board agrees to increase proposal for two workers Forrest City Times-Herald - Aug 29 1:15 PM
On Monday, the Palestine-Wheatley School Board reversed an earlier decision denying raises for two employees in the superintendent s office, and agreed to go ahead and give them pay increases.PALESTINE: Freed Fox scribes describe ordeal AsiaMedia - Aug 29 10:46 AM
Gaza City --- Two Fox News journalists freed by militants on Sunday described a harrowing two weeks of captivity during which they were blindfolded, tied in painful positions and forced at gunpoint to say on a video that they converted to Islam.US Cites Increased Attacks Against Volunteers by Settlers Israel National News - Aug 29 7:20 PM
(IsraelNN.com) An updated US Department of State travel advisory issued on Tuesday warns against remaining in Gaza and other PA (Palestine Authority) controlled areas.Gaza's economy is reaching rock bottom and needs a 'kick-start' - UN food agency Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 29 8:57 AM
UN - Palestine - Economy Describing growing poverty and destitution in Gaza, the United Nations food agency Monday called for the economy to be given a 'firm kick-start', warning that its own food assistance to the territory was only a temporary solution to the problem of declining livelihoods and nutrition, said a press release issued by the United Nations Information Center here on Tuesday.Freed Gaza journalist speaks out BBC News - Aug 30 10:18 AM
Olaf Wiig, one of the two foreign journalists kidnapped fro two weeks in Gaza, speaks to the BBC about his ordeal.Gaza Kidnappers Told New Zealander Nationality Made Him Safe Bloomberg.com - Aug 30 12:26 PM
Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Gaza kidnappers who held two Fox News journalists hostage for two weeks told one of them, New Zealander Olaf Wiig, that he would be freed because of his nationality, while his American colleague would be killed.Palestinian issue, Who Is to blame/ Is there any hope: interviews with peace ampaigners from Tel Aviv and Gaza News From Bangladesh - Aug 29 11:31 AM
Interview with Jamal Zakout, deputy head of National council of Palestine from Gaza on the effect of war against Lebanon on Palestinian question. Is there any hope for political solution?Palestine Participates in World Assembly of Religions for Peace Palestine News Agency - Aug 27 4:04 AM
KYOTO, August 27, 2006 (WAFA) - Palestine participates in a 4-day international conference on religions that opened Saturday in Japan. . Islamic Chief Judge Sheikh Tayssir Tamimi who headed the delegation of Palestine to the eighth World Assembly of Religions for Peace, briefed the conferees on the repercussions of the Israeli aggressions and siege against the Palestinian people, as well the NO MORE AMBULANCES FOR TERROR Michelle Malkin via Yahoo! News - Aug 29 7:03 PM
What kind of cold-blooded thugs use ambulances as killing aids or propaganda tools? Islamic terrorists, of course, have an unsurpassed history of using emergency vehicles as tools of their murderous trade. International charities and media dupes have gone along for the ride.Dove season begins Friday The Longview News-Journal - 30 minutes ago
Area hunters have been counting the days to get that chance to shoot at a live bird. That day arrives Friday with the opening of dove season.12 Mil Visits - Most Visited Museum in Australasia Scoop.co.nz - 2 minutes ago
Te Papa's Chief Executive, Dr Seddon Bennington, announced today that Te Papa has achieved the milestone of 12 million visits since opening on 14 February 1998.Gas leak road closures continue Scoop.co.nz - 2 minutes ago
- Road closures in place because of a central city gas leak are continuing. - Bowen Street is still closed to traffic between Lambton Quay and Tinakori Road with one exception.Perspective needed on migrant healthcare costs Scoop.co.nz - 2 minutes ago
The potential costs to the taxpayer in treating Zimbabwean migrants for HIV need to be put into perspective, says the New Zealand AIDS Foundation.IAG fined $127,000 over State windscreen repairs Scoop.co.nz - 2 minutes ago
IAG, the largest motor vehicle insurer in New Zealand and the parent company of State Insurance and NZI, has pleaded guilty to 30 breaches of the Fair Trading Act and has been fined $127,000 in the District Court in Auckland.Problem Gambling - We Gotta Stop! Scoop.co.nz - 17 minutes ago
Lil Tyrone in conjunction with Problem Gambling Foundation release: We Gotta Stop , to raise awareness among New Zealand youth about the effects of Gambling in their communities.Make sure you visit Martinborough Wine Village Scoop.co.nz - 17 minutes ago
Wineries in Martinborough are enticing wine lovers to explore the Martinborough wine village during its inaugural Cellar Dweller month which is to be an annual event.Screen Production Figures Wake-Up to Trade Negot'n Scoop.co.nz - 17 minutes ago
Screen production figures released today by Statistics New Zealand highlight the important contribution this sector makes to the New Zealand economy.CMJ traffic bulletin: 2 September til 7 September Scoop.co.nz - 31 minutes ago
Transit New Zealand would like to advise motorists of proposed closures for work on the Central Motorway Junction upgrade over the next week. Local Government to Get a Burst of Fresh Air Scoop.co.nz - 31 minutes ago
Sighted as the real government of the country, local government management steps into the spotlight this weekend in Nelson for a three day conference to the theme, 'Taking Care of Business.'Training staff is key to reducing skill shortages Scoop.co.nz - 33 minutes ago
The findings in a just-released labour market report highlight the benefits of employers investing in staff training as a way to help alleviate ongoing skill shortages, the Department of Labour says.Collect for 'blind independence' Scoop.co.nz - 32 minutes ago
Six years ago Neelu (then 16) woke up from a four month coma with such limited vision she is now legally blind and a member of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB).Govt Mishandling Health Contributes to Poll Slump Scoop.co.nz - 32 minutes ago
The government s mishandling of health policy is contributing to its dramatic opinion poll slump, said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today.Well-traveled QB Hamdan gets his shot with Niners The San Francisco Examiner - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Gibran Hamdan stepped back confidently and fired a hard pass into the end zone, skimming a defender's fingertips and falling perfectly into a surprised receiver's hands.A National Soccer Team - With No Nation! Scoop.co.nz - 47 minutes ago
A National Soccer Team - With No Nation! When a group of exiled Tibetans living in Denmark decide to set up a national soccer team, it seems like an impossible goal. After all, how can you have a national team without a nation?Does education shape society? Scoop.co.nz - 47 minutes ago
Does education shape society? Is NCEA working? How do we create a world-class education system? These are just some of the many questions up for debate as the University of Waikato continues its free public lecture series in September.New Otahuhu Recreation Centre a huge success Scoop.co.nz - 47 minutes ago
In the first four months of operation the new Otahuhu recreation centre has attracted nearly 21,000 visits, if this activity increases it will equate to over 62,000 visits per year. This is a 250% increase in participation as the old centre attracted approximately 24,000 visits per annum.Breast cancer treatments get a funding boost Scoop.co.nz - 47 minutes ago
Treatments for early breast cancer are getting a boost with a decision to fund the taxane drug paclitaxel for early breast cancer.Mitsubishi Grandis Gets Sporty VRX Package Scoop.co.nz - 48 minutes ago
Dual sunroofs, leather trimmed seats, heated in the front, alloy pedals and a new exterior trim and wheels are just some of the features of the new seven seater Mitsubishi Grandis VRX family vehicle.Visiting Lecturers bound for US Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Two leading New Zealand academics have been announced as 2007 Fulbright Visiting Lecturers in New Zealand Studies at Georgetown University s Center for Australian and New Zealand Studies (CANZ http://canz.georgetown.edu/).Book on Mäori newspapers provides insight Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
PALMERSTON NORTH - A new book by Mäori history lecturer Dr Lachy Paterson provides new insights into the views and attitudes of Mäori in the years following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.Colonial Discourses: Niupepa Mäori 1855-1863 Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
New Zealand historians have tended to dismiss nineteenth century Mäori-language newspapers as full of propaganda. In a new book, Colonial Discourses: Niupepa Mäori 1855-1863, historian Lachy Paterson shows that in fact studying these newspapers can illuminate a vital period in our history.Crane delivers Auckland Zoo's first spring arrival Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Auckland Zoo has been surprised with a pre-spring arrival. A brolga chick hatched on August 28, marking the Zoo's first 'spring' arrival for 2006 and signalling the start of a busy and exciting season at the Zoo.Commentary: Palestine question is the key Middle East Times - Aug 28 3:57 AM
-- "War," the Prussian military theorist Karl Von Clausewitz insisted some 170 years ago, is "a mere continuation of policy by other means."No public rentals exception for entertainment area Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Christchurch City Council today confirmed its policy about charging for private use of public space for things like tables and chairs on pavement outside bars and restaurants.Strategic Finance reports strong profit of $22.8 m Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Strategic Finance Limited has today reported an audited net profit after tax of $22.8 million for the year ending 30 June 2006. This compares with last year s net profit after tax of $25.5 million (This result was boosted by advisory fee income from two significant transactions).PALESTINE: Journalists freed in Gaza after nine-day ordeal AsiaMedia - Aug 28 11:46 AM
Two Fox News journalists appeared to be in good health after they were released yesterday, nearly two weeks after being seized by militants in the longest-running drama involving foreign hostages in the Gaza Strip.Stride Or Ride Series Steps Out to Promote Health Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
Molenberg has joined forces with Sarah Ulmer s SUB brand to create a new series of women s sporting events. The Molenberg SUB Stride or Ride Series begins on 12th November with the first run, walk or ride event at Lake Karapiro in Cambridge.Abbas to arrive in Gaza to discuss coalition cabinet: spokesman People's Daily - Aug 30 4:37 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Gaza to discuss the formation of a coalition government, a spokesman for the Hamas-led government said on Wednesday.Studentville... Coming to C4 Soon Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Studentville... Coming to C4 Soon. Tertiary Education is a must for those wishing to educate themselves to a level at which they can succeed in their chosen career.Bar Code opens at Britomart Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
If you fancy spending an evening surrounded by innovative architectural installations, pop down to Britomart on Friday 8 September.University employment agreements ratified Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
New collective employment agreements have been ratified for academic and general staff at seven New Zealand universities, with the result that the salary increases negotiated as a result of the tripartite discussions among unions, vice-chancellors and the Government can be implemented.Renaissance Sets New Benchmark in Animation Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Screenline Cinema in association with Magna Pacific will release the animated film Renaissance in New Zealand cinemas on October 19, 2006. The film will have a limited release and will screen exclusively in Auckland at The Rialto in Newmarket, in Wellington at the Paramount and in Dunedin at the Academy Cinema.Infinite Mixtape #37: Peter Bjorn & John: Young Folks [ft. Victoria Bergsman] Pitchfork - Aug 30 2:22 PM
Swedes do it better, especially when "it" is sun-kissed, whistle-while-you-frolic indie pop. Commaless trio Peter Bjorn & John (never to be confused with 70s schmaltz-pop wizards Tony Orlando & Dawn) serve up an exquisite slice of "it" with single "Young Folks" (from their Wichita UK release Writer's Block ), a superlative summertime ditty replete with maracas, happy-go-lucky bumbling bass, and Sufjan Stevens Pens Personal Essay for Topic Magazine Pitchfork - Aug 30 2:21 PM
Before Sufjan Stevens was an acclaimed sell-out-venues-in-mere-hours musician, he was a writer. But you knew that already.FileMaker Pro in Simplified, Traditional Chinese Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
Auckland, New Zealand August 31, 2006 -- FileMaker has announced that the recently released FileMaker Pro 8.5, the first desktop database to provide built-in integration with live web data (http://www.filemaker.com.au/products/fmp/index.html), is now available in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.Lily Allen Releases LDN Single, Again Pitchfork - Aug 30 1:56 PM
"LDN" was the first track most of us heard from Lily Allen 's recently released (in the UK), Pitchfork-Recommended Alright, Still , and aside from its blog popularity, this is probably because it was, technically, the first single from the album.Oxford Collapse, Chin Up Chin Up Tour Pitchfork - Aug 30 1:56 PM
In honor of their upcoming releases, both Brooklyn's Oxford Collapse and Chicago's Chin Up Chin Up will collapse upward on the road together, joining forces in early October for a trek across the U.S.James J. Zogby: If We Were Smart Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
The violence and chaos, the shattered dreams and the anger that have come to characterize much of the Middle East should, one might think, cause our leaders to pause and reassess the failure of their current policies.'Get the Msg!' Drug info for Generation Txt Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
The Drug Foundation and Run The Red mobile enablers, with the support of the Vodafone Graduates, today launched a drug information service using mobile phones.Full Year Net Profit After Tax $228.5 Million Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
Fairfax Digital Revenues Up 76% With Strong Earnings Growth EBIT Steady at $425.5 Million (Pre Non-Recurring Items) Final Dividend of 11.5 Cents Per Share Highest Ever Annual Ordinary Dividend of 19.5 Cents Per ShareSTAB 2006 Follows a Decade Old Tradition Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
Two secret shows will be announced to friends of BATS Theatre on September 7th in the mysterious Buffalo Lodge above BATS Theatre, celebrating the eleventh season of ground breaking shows that BATS commissions each year.MUSTAFA UNAL Zaman Online - Aug 30 2:13 PM
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Gul, completed his final discussions with regional countries that will shape the final decision on sending troops to Lebanon.Get the Msg! New Zealand's Txt Drug Info Channel Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 6:27 PM
Run The Red mobile enablers and The New Zealand Drug Foundation, with support from the Vodafone Graduates, are launching a new free text-based drug information service for the txt generation: "Get the Msg".Bush should not let Iran lead him on a TV dance icWales - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
PRESIDENT BUSH must receive a great number of invitations to the weddings of complete strangers.The Screen Production Sector Sizes Up Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 5:42 PM
Statistics NZ has today released the highlights of its new Screen Industry Survey of the screen production sector. Total turnover for the sector in 2004/05 was $2.6 billion, a figure that Statistics NZ has compared with the horticulture and forestry and logging sectors.ALI BULAC Zaman Online - Aug 30 2:12 PM
In this new age we are entering, civilians are deliberately and systematically being chosen as targets in war. Prior to September 11, the killing of civilians was considered collateral damage. Nowadays, the assailants even announce they are intentionally targeting civilians guilt-free.Screen Industry Gross Revenue Tops $2.6 Billion Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:57 PM
The New Zealand screen industry recorded gross revenue of over $2.6 billion in the 2005 financial year, Statistics New Zealand said today. Production and post-production work was the greatest contributor, earning $1.3 billion, with television broadcasting earning a further $1.0 billion.Table of the Elements Fest Hits Atlanta Pitchfork - Aug 30 11:20 AM
Featuring Rhys Chatham, Tony Conrad, Jonathan Kane, and more! Georgia-based experimental/modern composition label Table of the Elements will host its fourth festival this Labor Day weekend (August 31 through September 4) at Atlanta's Eyedrum venue, and boy do they have a shit ton of festive activity planned.The Foodtown Magazine welcomes new editor Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:42 PM
The Foodtown Magazine has a new editor. Sarah Beresford has been appointed to the role taking over from Jan Bilton who is leaving to pursue new business interests.Toni Solo: Globalization And Terror Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:27 PM
The bomb attacks in Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005 raised the issue of racism especially starkly for politicians in Europe as well as for their North American and Pacific allies.Constituents meet with Burgess The Little Elm Journal - Aug 30 4:56 PM
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (District 26) opened his town hall meeting Saturday morning with thoughts of home, but foreign issues abroad and national weighed on his and his constituents' minds.Oil industry character bows out Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:12 PM
After over six years at the helm of the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association (PEPANZ), Mike Patrick, executive officer, is moving on to semi-retirement in sunny Riwaka near Nelson.NZ risks cold shoulderfrom foreign admirers Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:28 PM
New Zealand Fashion icon Peri Drysdale believes the recent debate over Buy New Zealand Made shows New Zealanders are losing sight of the real issues facing this country.Godfrey Hirst cleared to acquire Feltex Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:12 PM
The Commerce Commission has cleared Godfrey Hirst NZ Limited (Godfrey Hirst) to acquire some or all of the assets of Feltex Carpets Limited (Feltex).Female president a first for disability group Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:12 PM
New Zealander Anne Hawker has been appointed president of international disability organisation Rehabilitation International (RI). It will be the first time a disabled woman has headed RI.New Director Brings Vast Experience To Role Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 4:12 PM
One of the country s top sports doctors is heading south to take on a new challenge as head of Capital & Coast DHB s Planning and Funding Directorate.New Scholarship For First Year Tertiary Students Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:58 PM
Mike Pero Mortgages has announced it is offering a new tertiary scholarship for first year students that will provide one successful applicant with $10,000.Debt recovery specialist is finalist entreprenuer Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:57 PM
Debt recovery specialist Christine Hyett has been named a finalist in the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is now in the running for New Zealand s only globally recognised business award.Anti-Spam Bill restrains porn Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:57 PM
United Future MP Gordon Copeland today endorsed the anti-pornography amendments included in the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Bill reported back today from Parliament's commerce committee.Spring Wedding Show to Raise Funds for Charities Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:43 PM
Your Day Trust is to present another Spring Wedding Show at Rydges Hotel Christchurch on Sunday 17 September 2006. Whilst helping the couples plan their 'big day', the Trust also helps two charitable organisations - the Royal Foundation of the Blind and Child Helpline.Peachey appalled by Principals Federation comment Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:42 PM
National s Associate Education spokesman, Allan Peachey, says he is appalled at the hostility of Principals Federation President Pat Newman towards parents of children with special needs.Key driver of economic growth neglected Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:42 PM
Despite this Government s rhetoric that science and innovation are critical to driving our prosperity , it has badly neglected research and development, National s Science spokesman, Paul Hutchison, told a conference of 300 scientists in Queenstown.100 Turkish government scholarships for NZ Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:28 PM
Up to 100 Turkish students will be eligible for places in New Zealand tertiary education institutions under a new Turkish-government sponsorship programme Tertiary Education Minister Dr Michael Cullen announced today.Ministry Welcomes Gamble Free Day Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:12 PM
Balloons representing the 100 000 New Zealanders affected by problem gambling will be released at Parliament this Friday and Downtown Community Ministry will be there to show its support.Glass workers strike for a fair share Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:12 PM
Workers at the Pilkington glass factory in Mt Wellington, Auckland, have walked off the job in a dispute over pay.Hone Harawira: Speech On Employment Bill Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:12 PM
Hone Harawira, Employment Spokesperson, Maori Party Mr Speaker, this House is considering a number of proposals for better relations with Australia, so I thought I d share a little story from over the ditch.KiwiSaver takes flight legislation passed Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 3:12 PM
The passing of the KiwiSaver Bill is an important milestone towards helping hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders secure their financial future, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.Largest ever Kiwi deployment underway in USA Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 2:57 PM
The largest ever deployment of New Zealand bush fire experts is in action in the United States assisting with hundreds of wildfires.Terrorism charges dropped, 3 men now face federal counterfeiting charges The Rowlett Lakeshore Times - Aug 30 4:53 PM
A family friend of two Mesquite men and another Dallas man arraigned on terrorism-related charges in Michigan says his neighbors are being targeted for their Arab descent.Ahmadinejad urges Europe to change policies on ME Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 30 2:38 PM
Iran - President - Europe President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed that the European countries by taking independent and logical policies can change public opinion in the Middle East in their favor adding they should not follow the hostile and wrongful policies of the United States of America.Symphonic Soloists Stand Out! Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 2:42 PM
Three orchestral works, each featuring a soloist, have been chosen as finalists for the 2006 SOUNZ Contemporary Award.Gardeners encouraged to celebrate 50 years as city Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 2:42 PM
The organisers of the Hastings District Festival of Garden Awards are encouraging local gardeners to celebrate 50 years of Hastings as a city by entering their gardens in this year s Festival. Hastings District Council and the Landmarks Trust are behind the Festival.Be a part of Wildlife Sanctuary's 500-year journey Scoop.co.nz - Aug 30 2:42 PM
Are you passionate about conservation? Good with people? Able to commit to at least one day a month? Wellington s award-winning Karori Wildlife Sanctuary is currently looking for Volunteer Guides and Hosts to help with its increasing visitor numbers, and would love to hear from you.Fox Journalists Released in Gaza Strip WTOL News 11 - Aug 30 5:56 PM
GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP (AP) -- Militants freed two Fox News journalists on Sunday, ending a nearly two week hostage drama.ZENIT - The World Seen From Rome Zenit News Agency - Aug 30 4:49 PM
"We Stand for Justice. We Can Do No Other" JERUSALEM, AUG. 30, 2006 ( Zenit.org ).- Here is "The Jerusalem Declaration on Christian Zionism" released Aug. 22. The statement was written by Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah of Jerusalem and other local heads of Churches in Jerusalem.Reward offered in park burglaries The Record-Courier - Aug 30 1:33 PM
Staff Reports A $500 reward is being offered for information on two burglaries at Valley parks sometime during the evening of Aug. 14. S. Yizhar Independent - Aug 28 4:59 PM
Yizhar Smilansky (S. Yizhar), writer, politician and Hebrew scholar: born Rehovot, Palestine 27 September 1916; Professor of Education, Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1969-84; Professor of Hebrew Literature, Tel Aviv University 1982-2006; married (two sons, one daughter); died Meishar, Israel 21 August 2006.