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Trailer for New Documentary Film About Grenada

08-03-2006 22:57

View the trailer for Grenada: The Maroon Spirit, a new documentary film about the island of Grenada

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Sussex Uni occupied!

08-03-2006 22:33

Sussex University Library is under occupation by students

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Jean Charles de Menezes, innocent victim - BBC Panorama 9PM Wed 8 March 2006

08-03-2006 21:16

Watch the programme to see about the British police and UK government cover up in the Jean Menezes case.

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M1 widening to commence 2 weeks

08-03-2006 19:46

work to start

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Little London update: will an independent stand in May's council elections?

08-03-2006 18:39

For the past five years, the residents of Little London estate in Leeds have been treated appallingly by Leeds City Council. Local councillors ate failing their electors by all supporting the attempted PFI-gentrification scheme for the area. Time for a change?

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Lockerbie & the FBI: Fakes Bureau International!

08-03-2006 18:07

The FBI put pressure on the Scottish police to ensure evidence was 'swept under the carpet'. This way the FBI and CIA avoided any embarrassment in the framing of Libya in the Lockerbie 'trial', where according to the UK police evidence also was 'made by the CIA'.

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Cog in the Machine (tagging & tracking workers - which, and by who?)

08-03-2006 17:26

Tracking and tagging - a wearable computer
Tagging or tracking of workers using GPS (global positioning), RFID (radio-frequency identification, worn or implanted) or other wireless technology is becoming more widespread, but what kinds of workers are being targeted for this sort of dehumanisation, and what companies are involved? Here are a few examples.

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FBI ordered McKie case 'swept under carpet'

08-03-2006 16:38

"THE FBI met senior members of Scotland's forensic service to ensure the Shirley McKie affair was "swept under the carpet" and so avoid any embarrassment in the run-up to the Lockerbie trial, according to an investigator into the bombing." - todays Scotsman headline

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Church (ofE) Caterpiller Share Disinvestment - Ethics Committee Advises U-turn

08-03-2006 16:18

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After the recent Church of England vote to divest its £2.2 million shares from bulldozer manufacturer Caterpillar, the Church's ethical committee today advised the church to not sell their shares in Caterpillar... (unless sales resume)...

Interview with Joe Zacune from War on Want campaign
5 mins 33 secs, Mono MP3, 1.9MB @ 48kbps

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Gay Mexican Executive Clears Legal Hurdle, vs Coca-Cola Femsa

08-03-2006 15:49

The first and second phase of the civil suit brought by fired executive Roberto Mendoza vs Coca-Cola FEMSA, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, has resulted in a ruling for Mendoza, who accuses the company of discrimination due to his sexual orientation.

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Law Lords Rule DSEI Arms Fair Section 44 Terrorism Act Use Valid (Liberty Audio)

08-03-2006 15:42

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Interview update on today's law lords appeal ruling that use of section 44 of terrorism act during protests for stop and search is not a violation of the right to peaceful protest since its use did not deter protests and as such was valid, but that section 44 should not be used when police didn't believe the target of the search was likely to be a terrorist... hmmmm.

Interview with Alex Gask from Liberty and next legal steps
8 mins 11 secs MP3 mono 2.8MB @ 48kbps

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people still in trees at shepton mallet!

08-03-2006 15:24

stop the destruction!

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First contamination report reveals worldwide illegal spread of genetically engi

08-03-2006 15:16

GE contamination worldwide -report by genewatchuk and greenpeace international

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NAIL campaign make further 'banner drops' in Sneinton - piccys 2

08-03-2006 14:56

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concerned local residence did a further banner drop in a couple of street in Sneinton. The last being done in November last year, also being considered a great success.
Neighbours and local residence came out in support, to show that people in Nottingham prefer clean air and recycling to waste turned into pollution.

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NAIL campaign make further 'banner drops' in Sneinton - piccys 1

08-03-2006 14:48

concerned local residence did a further banner drop in a couple of street in Sneinton. The last being done in November last year, also being considered a great success.
Neighbours and local residence came out in support, to show that people in Nottingham prefer clean air and recycling to waste turned into pollution.

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McDonalds driven out of Newcastle

08-03-2006 14:33

McDonalds tried to film their latest ad campaign in Newcastle, but found themselves besieged by fat clowns and others determined not to let them use Newcastle as part of their brand. Shooting was gloriously interrupted in town, and they were completely prevented from filming on the Quayside.

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Iranian Fury in the SWP Meeting - 1st Mar 2006

08-03-2006 13:47

For a democratic and secular Iran and for peace and prosperity in the Middle East.

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Judith and Mariah's deportations cancelled!

08-03-2006 12:53

Great news: Both Judith and Mariah's deportation dates have been cancelled. Judith's removal was due on the 7th of March. Andy Love MP has 'made furthur representations' to Immigration Minister McNulty on civil claims grounds. However, they are not free yet. It is a short term victory, now we need to make it more permanent. Thanks a lot to everybody who wrote letters or took to the streets! Keep doing, it is working! The campaign to free Mariah and Judith continues!

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Brave Sid Williamson - Stalker By Proxy

08-03-2006 11:53

'The Saltdean Beast' wearing his 'medals'
Having previously shit his pants when the cops came to caution him about being an internet pest, the British People's Party's Sid Williamson is now trying to get other mugs to do his dirty work. Ever heard of 'incitement' Sid?

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Democracy Now! London visit

08-03-2006 11:37

Just a reminder: Democracy Now! the daily _independent_ current affairs show is in London this week.
Listen on 104.4 at 1530 (3:30pm) in London
OR download from  http://www.democracynow.org/streampage.pl from 1600 (4pm) daily