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The Destroyed Reputation of The United States Federal Government

04-11-2008 21:48

The United States Federal Government started destroying it’s reputation decades ago. Property confiscation and forced development because of taxes is "the norm" in the United States. It does not matter how long the property has been owned or who owns it, if you do not pay the government for it’s "new" taxable value, you will have it confiscated. I have watched as many people who have lived on their property for decades and even generations, have it stolen by the United States Federal Government.

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Subvertising: DWP ads.

04-11-2008 20:19

WE'RE DESPERATE FOR CASH TO SORT OUT OUR FUCK-UP//TARGETING POOR PEOPLE
Subvertising phoneboxes on Stockwell road.

These ads are horrible and everywhere.
Let's do them all!

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Get set for audio skillshare

30-10-2008 14:37

Get on the streets, silly!
On Saturday November 1st, Riseup! Radio are hosting a skillshare for making and sharing audio recordings. Here’s an outline of what the day will look –and sound like.

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Shell/National Theatre spoof gathers momentum

28-10-2008 14:39

'Nothing I could see could bring me joy' - Carrie MacKinnon
The spoof press release and leaflet claiming that the National Theatre is
seeking to use the opening of its Shell-sponsored 'Oedipus' to open a
debate on oil industry funding is gaining momentum. 'The Stage' has picked
up on it, people are approaching the NT about the situation and the NT
itself has written to Art Not Oil requesting that the spoof be withdrawn

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Manifesto "Dyudrok"

27-10-2008 20:52

We - the movement "Pop-Revolution" want to introduce you with a new direction in art and new philosophy - Dyudrok. The point is that it's not just a declaration. We have a clear plan promotion of these principles. We know how to do that people have moved to other realities!

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DIY Sex Toy Workshop Bristol

26-10-2008 15:11

Vegan Harness-Making
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7.30pm, Weds 12th November
downstairs @ Cafe Kino

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IMC EXCLUSIVE Yasmin Alibhai-Brown delivers 2008 Benn Journalism lecture

24-10-2008 13:28

Audio
BRITAIN’S MOST CONTROVERSIAL MUSLIM WOMAN COLUMNIST WAS BRISTOL’S 2008 JOURNALISM LECTURER - Benn Lecture 2008: Thurs 23 Oct, 7pm, Arnolfini, Narrow Quay BS1 4QA

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50 Years of CND - Peacemakers reunion gig...

24-10-2008 00:00

CND 50th Anniversary
Merseyside CND's very own big band the 'Peacemakers' make a return with their premier English folk/worldbeat. Jigs, reels, ska grooves, afrobeat horns.

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Liverpool & Athletico Madrid fans unite!

23-10-2008 12:03

an account from Wednesday (last night) of Liverpool fans in Madrid to see their team play Athletico Madrid (considered the 'working-class' football side in Madrid) brings back memories of working class unity and solidarity from Liverpudlian anarchists who arrived on Spanish shores to support the anarchist fighting forces during the Spanish Civil War!

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Industrial Workers of the World - New Website from Wales

23-10-2008 11:44

A new website has been launched with history and current informaion about the IWW trades union.  http://union-wales.org/iww_wales.html

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Benefit Gig - Support DPM - Saturday Night, Jamm, Brixton

22-10-2008 16:22

Flyer
The aim is to show support for a group of friends that have been incarcerated for graffiti and to raise awareness to the injustice of imprisoning people who paint graffiti. In a society where 'street/urban art' is exhibited on the walls of the Tate Modern, London and sold in auction houses around the world the messages are mixed.

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Manifesto "Dyudrok"

20-10-2008 21:43

In connection with the so-called global crisis art movement "POP-REVOLUTION" (with the partial assistance of ART-REVOLUTION) and the artist Artyom Suslov as well as several other free artists decided to create and implement the concept of promotion of new art "Dyudrok."

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The Power of Community in Birmingham - Film screening and discussions

20-10-2008 15:54

Transition City Birmingham will hold two events in the next few weeks, to raise the issues of how our communities can respond sustainable and democratically to the threats of peak oil and climate change.

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A film for Anti-McDonalds day

20-10-2008 11:54

Some tasty treats on the street, and a surprise in store for the McDonalds management in Manchester...

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Apocalyptic vision of the Hummer

19-10-2008 22:49

"Hummer"
A Hummer with wagon wheels features at a London art fare

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Art Not Oil / LRT visits Shell sponsored Oedipus

19-10-2008 13:57

Oedipus Action
On Wednesday 15th October Art Not Oil made it's first visit to the National Theatre to highlight Shell's sponsorship of the autumn production of Oedipus.

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Bonfire night benefit gig for prisoners in Oaxaca.

17-10-2008 18:46

3 awesome bands for just 3 quid.

+ Lotsa 'avin it RIOT PORN visuals from REEL NEWS.

+ All dub and ska tunes from DJ Captain Scarlet.

+ Indoor fireworks to celebrate the anniversary of that bloke who came close to solving the Parliament problem.

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Baby Show under fire over arms links

17-10-2008 17:13

Clarion Events, owners of the Baby Show which opens in London today, are facing a backlash against their involvement in the arms trade. One of their main sponsors has decided not to turn up, while many other exhibitors are voicing their opposition to Clarion's ownership of arms fairs.

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U.S. presidential race (by Latuff)

17-10-2008 16:06

McCain and Obama
Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

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More That Unites: An Iranian Photo Exhibition (21st - 31st October)

17-10-2008 12:52

Khalkhaal, a mountainous region in northern Iran surrounded by dense forests.
More That Unites celebrates Iran and its people, through stories told
by Iranian photographers. These are the images rarely shown in Western
corporate media: the humanity of everyday life in the Middle East.