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Tory offices in Nottingham smashed
18-11-2010 11:26
The Tory offices in Nottingham were last night visited by individuals who hate Tory scum. We smashed some windows, painted some messages including "Fight the cuts" and "Tory Scum".
We did this because we are sick of politicians attacking common people on behalf of the rich. Politicians who have no idea what the lives of common people consist of, and should have no control over their our lives.
We did this because we believe in acting autonomously with the rage in our hearts. And we did this in solidarity with those arrested for being at Millbank, and all people who are getting fucked over by the cuts and capitalism on a daily basis.
Solidarity for the 14 Arrested Anarchists in Chile
18-11-2010 05:23
14 anarchists arrested accused of "terrorism" by the Chilean state, around the mediatic "Bombs case", 10 are still in the Maximun Security Prisons, under Pinochet's ani-terrorist law.
INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY with the 14 anarchists kidnapped by the Chilean state
18-11-2010 03:19
Peaceful protest 8.12.10 begin the resistance!
18-11-2010 03:17
Falmouth town will see a demonstration against the cuts!8.12.10
Second Educational Communiqué from Sub-Commandante Malcolm Naylor
18-11-2010 01:59
Declaration from Otley #2:In To The Univeristies!
Then Back Out Again!
Then In Once More!
Solidarity with the r29 in Norwich
18-11-2010 01:47
We did some graffiti in support of the ratcliffe 29Dialect - My father's job... prosecuting Japanese war criminals
18-11-2010 01:22
plus how close did we come to nuclear war between India and Pakistan in 2008?Dialect Radio is a Bristol (UK) podcast produced by volunteers. Our main activity is our weekly current affairs and arts magazine programme Dialect, which is recorded at our Queen's Square studios and posted for download every week on Friday morning. Want to volunteer? Volunteering Bristol, Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue, Bristol. BS1 4GB Tel: 0117 989 7733. Listen on air: 93.2 FM (BCFM), Sundays at 12 noon. Or listen live on the internet at http://www.bcfm.org.uk/
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TIMINGS ON THE MP3 FILE
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Julian Cox has restored the wood and stone work such as sculpture and furniture of famous artists
11:00 - National Archive in Edinburgh - Anthea Page talks to Alison Rosy about Mary Queen Of Scots - part 1
17:30 - Local man Frank Maddix's father Craig Hallam was a war crimes trial prosecutor in Japan after World War Two
29:00 - Mumbai Hotel attack - a new game simulates war between India and Pakistan - but how close did we come to nuclear war back in 2008?
37:00 - A nomadic tale part 5 by and with Nick Payne
45:30 - Tim Burroughs - a poem about the surreal movement
48:00 - Classics Free Shop & the Emporium Art Gallery at 35 & 37 Stokes Croft plus 25th November poetry event.
49:30 - Jeff Sparkes' What's On Guide
54:00 - Credits
CREDITS
Presenters: Michaela Dennis & John Peters-Coleman
Reporters: Anthea Page & Tony Gosling
Studio Engineers: Michael Noyce & Lee Simpson
Producer: Jeff Sparks
Climate Change brought to you by Shell
18-11-2010 00:58
(From Latuff to UK students) Tory Cuts:Scissors BEATS paper, rock BEATS scissors
18-11-2010 00:02
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Stuart Parkinson: Arms Conversion for a Low Carbon Economy
18-11-2010 00:01
Tattoo Circus fundraiser
17-11-2010 22:22
a madcap diy prisoner support eventThe 2nd UK Tattoo Circus of the year, again in London, brings a diy ethos to fundraising for prisoner support groups/campaigns whilst having a wild and whacky time.
A number of campaigns are featured including the Justice for Gary Critchley Campaign, and the Thessaloniki 4 Solidarity Campaign, whilst Bristol ABC will be one of the groups providing info on political prisoners, campaigns and encouraging punters to actively support prisoners.
The Tattoo Circus is based around the idea of people getting tattoos from tattoo artists (who come from around the UK, including Bristol)...for a donation, that goes towards the campaigns. But there's much more craziness for all the family to enjoy as the concept of circus gets a serious twist. Check out the flyer for more details!
The fun kicks off at 11am and runs until 8pm. Then from 9pm to late there's an evening benefit event.
For venue details ring 07908 037170 or 07908 068724 after 10pm on Friday 19 November.
More info:
http://tattoocircuslondon.com/info2010.html
http://www.justiceforgarycritchley.org/
http://www.salonikisolidarity.org.uk/
http://www.thislifecambodia.org/This_Life_Cambodia/Home....html
Anti-cuts demo November 20th
17-11-2010 21:26
Saturday 20th November is when we must make the City and County authorities in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire aware of the strength of feeling that is growing against cuts to services, jobs, welfare and education. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a locally or centrally controlled budget, we can’t allow these cuts to go ahead without a fight.
We will be assembling at the Forest Recreation Ground from 11.30am and marching at 12.30pm to the Market Square in Nottingham City Centre for a rally. The event is ‘Demonstration Against the Cuts ‘ and we say “There is an alternative. Make the rich pay for the crisis.” Bring your banners and placards (otherwise some will be available from Notts SOS). Let’s make it as big & noisy as possible!
Unless we refuse to accept them, all these cuts will go ahead while the well off people who govern us remain unaffected. If services and welfare are taken away, many people with illnesses and disability will suffer. If education is cut children and students of all ages will suffer. Facilities will close or get reduced and many more people will suffer. Is this the kind of society we want to live in?
All this,
- while the banks remain bailed out with billions of pounds.
- while vast city bonuses are still being given to individuals.
- while private interests are being allowed to take over every aspect of life.
- while huge corporate tax bills, like those of Vodafone or Boots, are avoided by sleight of hand.
- while inequality of earnings is greater than ever.
- while food and fuel prices are rising.
- while billions of pounds are spent on weapons.
- while billions of the world’s poor remain poor or are exploited for financial gain.
- while the environment is ignored in the relentless search for profit and growth.
- while the cause of the financial crisis remains virtually unchanged.
There must be a better way.
We won’t change the world in a day, but we have to take a stand against austerity.
Let’s remind the politicians who the Big Society really is.
We call on all workers, benefits and pension recipients, community groups, arts organisations, charities, school and college students, to unite and show opposition to the cuts in our region. Campaigners from nearby areas are welcome to join.
Pear squishing!
17-11-2010 21:22
Kebele Permaculture Allotment & Royate Hill Community OrchardRegular bimonthly workday
Saturday 20th November
11am-4pm (drop in anytime but we usually start cleaning up around 3:30)
Gloves and gardening tools provided
No experience required
We'll brew some tea - please bring food to share (vegan, if possible)
There is plenty to do on the allotment and orchard but squishing of pears will feature heavily.
For more info:
https://we.riseup.net/kebelepermaculture
Leaked Document: City Council/stadium State Aid Complaint
17-11-2010 21:22
the council's latest favours to the richOn Monday, the Evening Post published the latest leak from the city council's Head of PR, Peter Holt to the paper's Ian Onions about Bristol City's new stadium. “A complaint has been made to the European Commission in an attempt to derail plans for a new stadium at Ashton Vale,” the paper thundered.
!-- End of Feature Image --> The Bristol Blogger Writes On Monday, the Evening Post published the latest leak from the city council's Head of PR, Peter Holt to the paper's Ian Onions about Bristol City's new stadium. “A complaint has been made to the European Commission in an attempt to derail plans for a new stadium at Ashton Vale,” the paper thundered.
As usual our local newspaper and the council's top PR man are completely out-of-the-loop and therefore unable to provide any details of this complaint beyond claiming, “It centres on two council-owned parcels of land given to Bristol City FC to allow the stadium project to go ahead. The complainant alleges the club secured an unfair advantage when the land was transferred.”
Now the Bristol Blogger can exclusively bring you the gory details of the complaint. In fact, attached is a copy of the actual complaint now in the hands of the European Commission.
It is indeed about the city council providing unlawful state aid to the football club by exchanging two parcels of their land - one at the club's existing Ashton Gate stadium, the other prime housing development land at Ashton Vale - for subsidised gym memberships at the new stadium and some limited use of their conference facilities.
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The specific issues in the complaint are:
- the valuations of the land were not independently produced
- the land was only valued by a council employee and only one valuation obtained
- the valuations of the land are lower than previous valuations and significantly lower than values that could easily be obtained on the open market
- the land was not offered for sale on the open market
- no other party has been allowed to bid to buy the land
- the benefits (ie. Gym membership) were not independently valued
- the benefits were only valued by a council employee and only one valuation obtained
- the benefits appear hugely overvalued
- the benefits were valued by the same authority who valued the land
- in fact the benefits were valued by the same man - Alun Owen, Director Special Projects - who valued the land
- the benefits were not valued by someone with expertise in the valuation of gym and conference facilities
- the authority has not informed the European Commission of its intention to provide state aid to Bristol City Football Club as required under Article 108 (3) of the EU Treaty, neither has the EU given consent to this aid.
The council insists it has done nothing wrong with these land deals and they claim they have followed the correct legal procedures throughout. And, we're assured, “council officials are privately confident that the complaint, made anonymously, will not unhinge the stadium plans.”
The club's chief executive Colin "the man of good judgment" Sexstone says, "the complaint looks like a complete non-starter."
If you say so mate.
City chairman, tax-avoider Steve Lansdown, meanwhile is said to be “furious”. But he may not be as furious as some people in Bristol are that the city council is giving up our land at knockdown prices as a favour to a tax avoider in the middle of a recession.
G20 (by Latuff)
17-11-2010 21:12
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Are top Lib Dems too yellow to come to Oxford, say chicken protesters
17-11-2010 20:31
Racailles e-newspaper number 59
17-11-2010 19:58
Racailles e-newspaper number 59 for free download here :
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LEAKED DOCUMENT: city council/stadium state aid complaint
17-11-2010 19:25
the council's latest favours to the richOn Monday, the Evening Post published the latest leak from the city council's Head of PR, Peter Holt to the paper's Ian Onions about Bristol City's new stadium. “A complaint has been made to the European Commission in an attempt to derail plans for a new stadium at Ashton Vale,” the paper thundered.
As usual our local newspaper and the council's top PR man are completely out-of-the-loop and therefore unable to provide any details of this complaint beyond claiming, “It centres on two council-owned parcels of land given to Bristol City FC to allow the stadium project to go ahead. The complainant alleges the club secured an unfair advantage when the land was transferred.”
Now the Bristol Blogger can exclusively bring you the gory details of the complaint. In fact, attached is a copy of the actual complaint now in the hands of the European Commission.
It is indeed about the city council providing unlawful state aid to the football club by exchanging two parcels of their land - one at the club's existing Ashton Gate stadium, the other prime housing development land at Ashton Vale - for subsidised gym memberships at the new stadium and some limited use of their conference facilities.
The specific issues in the complaint are:
- the valuations of the land were not independently produced
- the land was only valued by a council employee and only one valuation obtained
- the valuations of the land are lower than previous valuations and significantly lower than values that could easily be obtained on the open market
- the land was not offered for sale on the open market
- no other party has been allowed to bid to buy the land
- the benefits (ie. Gym membership) were not independently valued
- the benefits were only valued by a council employee and only one valuation obtained
- the benefits appear hugely overvalued
- the benefits were valued by the same authority who valued the land
- in fact the benefits were valued by the same man - Alun Owen, Director Special Projects - who valued the land
- the benefits were not valued by someone with expertise in the valuation of gym and conference facilities
- the authority has not informed the European Commission of its intention to provide state aid to Bristol City Football Club as required under Article 108 (3) of the EU Treaty, neither has the EU given consent to this aid.
The council insists it has done nothing wrong with these land deals and they claim they have followed the correct legal procedures throughout. And, we're assured, “council officials are privately confident that the complaint, made anonymously, will not unhinge the stadium plans.”
The club's chief executive Colin "the man of good judgment" Sexstone says, "the complaint looks like a complete non-starter."
If you say so mate.
City chairman, tax-avoider Steve Lansdown, meanwhile is said to be “furious”. But he may not be as furious as some people in Bristol are that the city council is giving up our land at knockdown prices as a favour to a tax avoider in the middle of a recession.
Refugee Raid Glasgow pics 17/11/10
17-11-2010 19:19
