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money as an activists weapon of propoganda

22-10-2005 22:28

at today's anarchist bookfair, methods were discussed to promote awareness of the full implications of the government's plans to introduce the most draconian, intrusive, sinister system of id registration ever seen in history. using money (£5, £10, £20 notes etc.) to promote websites giving the full facts was an idea that someone introduced. simple, viral, and available to all.

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Archbishop Nicholls and the Catholic Education Service: An Apology

22-10-2005 13:45

The head of the Plater College Foundation apologises to Archbishop Nichols and the Catholic Education Service

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Crest Nicholson Plc Evicted Houseboat Family Open Letter of Appeal

21-10-2005 20:51

M V Picton Our Safe Home for 14 Years
On October 28th 2005 the Shalom Family will commemorate the second anniversary of being evicted from their own property and Houseboat Home of 14 years. Reproduced is an open letter from the Family of five children, to Crest Nicholson investors and associations.

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Art and media exhange

21-10-2005 13:45

poster
Loesje an international NGO is searching for creative activist from the UK for an exchange next month in berlin. 19th-26th of November.

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Call for Entries to CoLa

21-10-2005 10:45

LSC South Yorkshire has launched the Celebration of Learning awards, CoLas. They are looking for businesses in the region to nominate young people working for them who are also involved in learning.

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Social Economy Conference 2005

20-10-2005 09:56

Banner
The Social Economy conference is an important step in trying to marry real social change (through the social economy) with the illusionary arts of art, media and design. This is not to hoodwink people but make the social economy visible, thus allowing people to make an educated choice about what they want.

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Stirling Uni Students condem Isreali occupation

19-10-2005 15:50

Students at Stirling Uni yesterday voted on a motion to twin with Birzeit University in Palestine and to condemn the illegal occupation, wall and settlers.

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small WORLD interview w/Michael Stanat, “Doogie Howser” of International Marketi

18-10-2005 07:54

Interview with Michael Stanat, author of China’s Generation Y: Understanding the Future Leaders of the World’s Next Superpower.

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Anti-capitalist film now out on DVD

16-10-2005 11:29

The popular anti-capitalist film "Capitalism and Other Kids' Stuff" is now out on DVD priced £5.50 inc, p&p. The film can be still seen or downlaoded at www.socialist-tv.com

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Schwarzenegger Signs California Legislation - Kids & Teachers Are NOT Lab Rats!

15-10-2005 07:40

NO HUMAN EXPERIMENTATION ON CHILDREN!

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Peace Activist Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

14-10-2005 20:04



In his politics a proponent of peace, and in his art a master of silence, Harold Pinter has received his just reward from the Swedish Academy with their announcement of the Nobel Prize in literature. It was Pinter's adaptation of "The French Lieutenant's Woman" in 1981 that helped launch the careers of Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons. Pinter also began his career as an actor, and in the 50 years since has become one of the world's most widely respected playwrights, winning accolades from Tom Stoppard and Vaclav Havel. The occassion was true to form, by his own account: "I was called 20 minutes before the official announcement. The chair of the Nobel committee phoned and said, 'You have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature'. I remained silent, and then said, 'I'm speechless.'"

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Call for action: Pakistani Army goon to speak at Nottingham University

14-10-2005 19:04

Human rights protest
A representative of the Pakistani armed forces is speaking at the University of Nottingham. Action is needed because of the continuing militarisation of Pakistani society, human rights violations including attacks on labour and peasant activists and minority groups, and Pakistani army complicity in the US global torture gulag.

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Free Video Workshop this saturday

14-10-2005 15:29

The world famous oxford indymedia video doctor is coming to London!

Yes, it's that time again, rampART is the venue for the video doctors surgery and video shooting and editing workshop from 2pm Saturday 15th as part of the Real2Reel video activism event. Film screenings kick off at 8pm sharp, interspaced with presentations and discussion then live music.

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Gone with the Wind - the sequel!

13-10-2005 14:58

Dovey road meets Passey Rd
Well they said it wouldn't happen again- even I beleived them!

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European United Left to challenge Blair's "social model"

13-10-2005 14:46

A social model for Europe
GUE/NGL conference in London

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Reminder: workshop on facilitation and decision making

13-10-2005 14:30

Just a reminder:

A one day workshop on How to Facilltate Consensus Desisionmaking

Friday 14th october 2005 10.30-5.30 pm at the sumac centre, Nottingham (the day before the Autumn Gathering) Facilitated by Kathryn and matthew of seeds for change.

This workshop is for you if you want to build up yuor confidence and skills to facilitate dynamic and productive meetings in you co-ops, local action groups or at radical routes.

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Free courses in radio skills

13-10-2005 12:40

Cambridge's community radio station 209radio is offering free workshops in radio related skills

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A fund-raising evening for Cuba: report 2

13-10-2005 09:27

This is a slightly edited version of the presentation on Cuba given on 9 October by Sue Smith. She and her partner Ali will be going to Cuba towards the end of November, as members of the Northern Lights Choir taking part in the Santiago de Cuba singing festival. The event at the Friends Meeting House raised just under £200, and more details can be found at  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/oxford/2005/10/325328.html.

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WMD weapons of mass deception showing in London!

12-10-2005 18:35

Danny Schehcter's new film `WMD weapons of mass deception` will be showing this weekend in London. Here is some information along with a review and photographs.

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Halifax (Bank of Scotland) and Lloyds TSB Bank Targeted at Guildford

09-10-2005 09:36

Welcome To Historic Guildford
On Friday 7th October, two protests were conducted by one man at High Street, Guildford, Surrey. The Halifax and Lloyds TSB Bank received representation from the Shalom Family, evicted from their own Home and property in Wales, by Surrey based property developer, Crest Nicholson Plc.