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Sheffield ESOL Demo Photos

21-04-2007 20:30

Protestors marched through the streets of Sheffield on 21st April 2007 to oppose the abolition of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

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Iraq’s education system on the verge of collapse.

20-04-2007 23:35

Only an end to US/UK occupation can stop the liquidation of Iraq's academics.

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10 Downing Street E-petition to abolish the Local Government Ombudsman

20-04-2007 13:42

Sir Geoffrey Chipperfield recommended abolition of the LGO because they were an unnecessary institution whose work could best be carried out by other bodies. His report was subverted by the interference of the then LGO and its allies. Since then the LGO has demonstrably failed to improve the system, and continues to exclude the public interest from their remit. Irrefutable evidence of its dishonesty and bias has been gathered by LGOWatch since 2003. The LGO is counter-productive to effective management in local government and a blight on the human rights of citizens looking to this publicly funded institution to act in good faith. On the rare occasions when it is found, the intervention of the LGO tends to entrench maladministration rather than put a stop to it. The continuance of this office is not in the public interest.

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'Government policy is racist!' says UCU head

19-04-2007 10:57

Alively Tower Hamlets Save ESOL public meeting, attended by over 100 people, heard from a wide range of speakers last night. Amongst them was Paul Mackney (Joint head of UCU) who pulled no punches about the governments proposals to end free entitlement to ESOL classess from September this year.

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Save ESOL London Public Meeting and Demo

17-04-2007 11:58

An advert for our SAVE ESOL public meeting and demo.

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Film Screening: A World Without Cancer

12-04-2007 01:13

On Friday, 13 April, 2007, local events organiser RINF.COM will hold a screening of A WORLD WITHOUT CANCER: THE STORY OF VITAMIN B17. The film will be screened at 7.30pm at the Gregson Arts and Community Centre, Moor Lane, Lancaster.

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Getting the tension right - fingering out the knitting

11-04-2007 00:15

police facing border arrest at nuke free state
News alert:

Nuke Free State Established at Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment

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The sling as the ultimate lightweight weapon

10-04-2007 12:52

The Sling is the only complete manual on this ancient weapon. It shows how to make slings and how to use them. Six different slinging techniques are taught in illustrated detail. You'll find information on ammunition (from stores to Molotov cocktails) and practical uses for the sling, including a section on modern guerrilla warfare.

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Date Rape Drugs as weapons

06-04-2007 19:42

I don't agree with judicial attitudes to drugs, I think all drugs should be legal. I just don't agree with rape, with drugs being used as weapons. I hate the insecure 'macho-men' who feel they can take who they want by force, but still need to spike drinks. Anyway, apologies, but this is going to sound like like a lecture by your mum or your local neighbouhood copper, or worse, like a Guardian editorial. I can't avoid that.

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Mother of imprisoned youth Shaquanda Cotton on Uhuru Radio Sunday

05-04-2007 21:51

Shaquanda Cotton in prison
Talk Live with Creola Cotton about her successful campaign to free her daughter, 15-year-old Shaquanda from juvenile prison in Texas.

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Spring into Action’s Climate Camp , Day 1 at JB Spray factory

05-04-2007 20:44

Welcome
Spring into Action’s Climate Camp first day of workshops at the JB Spray building Russell Street, Radford, Nottingham

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NCPA: Corporate Profits - Supercede Cancer Care Needs

04-04-2007 22:11

In the current system of drug development, if a promising compound can't be patented, it is highly unlikely ever to make it to market — no matter how well it performs in the laboratory.
The development of new cancer drugs is crippled as a result, says columnist Ralph W. Moss.

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School burnings

04-04-2007 09:31

The last item to appear on IndyCymru told why children burn schools.

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University project wants YOU to help spot suspicious behaviour on CCTV

31-03-2007 13:44

Appearing around Nottingham University around the weekend, a leaflet offering 4 quid for 30 mins volunteering tells you to email Anthony Carse,  epyyamc@nottingham.ac.uk or phone mobile no. 07921 706 198 to take part.
"Absolutely anyone is suitable to undertake the experiment". "WHY NOT SEE IF YOU ARE UP TO THE CHALLENGE"

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Photos - Police, student protesters clash in Chilean capital

30-03-2007 16:23

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Santiago, March 30, 2007

The government said 159 students had been detained shortly after noon and some clashes continued.

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African Student Leadership Conference coverage on Uhuru Radio

30-03-2007 13:24

African Student Leadership Conference
This Sunday from 11:00 - 14:00 (U.S. Eastern) Uhuru Radio brings you in-depth coverage of the historic African Student Leadership Conference taking place March 30 - 31 at the Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama in the U.S.

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Occupation against academy in Brent

28-03-2007 20:00

Sponsored by a tax exile
Over the weekend anti academy protesters occupied and camped out on the Wembley Park Sports ground, site of a proposed academy. They have erected tents and intend camping on the site permanently until the proposal is dropped. The protesters include local residents, sports ground users, teachers and parents.

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Compulsory Medical Admission Exam a Disaster

27-03-2007 10:10

I will try to bring to light some of the problems faced by medical applicants today. Apart from being expected to obatin amazing grades, we have to pay hundresds of pounds to do an IQ test that will decide our future.

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Seed saving

26-03-2007 16:35

dwarf French beans from Slovakia
Seed saving is something we can all do to help safeguard our genetic heritage.

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Silent Disco at Nottingham Uni

25-03-2007 20:41

A room full of people dancing to music that only they can here. Obviously, they're students.