Protesting in London this week? Here's a useful map
C@rtographer | 07.12.2010 14:08 | Public sector cuts | Social Struggles
G20 map
Before most big protests last year, activists produced and distributed maps listing various locations that protesters might have an interest in. No-one seems to have done that for any of the student protests this time round, which is a shame. Having your eye on lots and lots of different places is a lot more sensible than just concentrating on one easily-guarded spot. I don't have the technical skills or the resources to research, design, print off and distribute such a map myself, but if any of you are able to, it might be a good idea.
Here's the original "Squaring up to the Square Mile" G20 map:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/03/425118.html
and these maps were produced before DSEi: http://www.dsei.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dsei_city_map_websmall.jpg
and Climate Camp: http://london.indymedia.org/articles/1920Climate
respectively. Obviously, none of them are entirely suited to protests about education, but they're still better than nothing. Might be worth having a look and seeing if anything catches your eye.
Here's the original "Squaring up to the Square Mile" G20 map:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/03/425118.html and these maps were produced before DSEi:
http://www.dsei.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dsei_city_map_websmall.jpg 
and Climate Camp:
http://london.indymedia.org/articles/1920Climate respectively. Obviously, none of them are entirely suited to protests about education, but they're still better than nothing. Might be worth having a look and seeing if anything catches your eye.
C@rtographer
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Riot shields as steering wheels
07.12.2010 18:21
When faced with a cop with a round riot shield in one hand and a bludgeon in the other and you feel in danger of being struck, try this.
The cop will most likely be holding the shield in their left hand so they can hit you with the right. Round shields typically have two straps on the inside, the cop puts his arm through one up to the elbow, and grips the other with his hand.
Grab the shield at the top and bottom, with your right hand at the bottom and your left hand at the top. Then turn it anti-clockwise, like using a steering wheel to turn left, and at the same time lift it.
(If the cop has the shield on his right arm, then turn it clockwise for the same affect.)
This should force the cop to bend to his right, his striking arm down, and give you time to get away or think what to do next.
Lifting at the same time gives the cop the option to cling onto the shield and be controlled, or let go, and you now have a useful shield against subsequent bludgeon blows.
Practice this with your mates using cardboard or wooden shields.
Let’s stay safe out there people.
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