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Never Trust A Celebrity Philanthropist

10-10-2006 21:43

Air Transport Emissions
It seems a bit harsh to be saying this, but I don’t trust anyone who publicises the donation of money. Not to say there is anything wrong with having money, or giving it away, so long as the recipient is happy to receive it, and the giver isn’t about to launch an attack on the fabric of our natural environment.

The issue I have is when the giver wants everyone to know about it.

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Art of War : Diebold

07-10-2006 18:18

Diebold

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Personal information on the internet

06-10-2006 13:13

IF people put themselves in position in public spaces where photos can be taken of them to prove an untruth, they only have themselves to blame.

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Call for cyberspace protest against 'Redwatch'

04-10-2006 08:33

Direct action needs to be taken against right-wing extremist website 'Redwatch'.

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i the film - indymedia exposed - european screening tour starts 10th Oct, London

03-10-2006 09:47

“i” positively vibrates with the energy and creativity of the movement it documents. Beautiful, intellectual, riotous, it fits in no box — and no blurb! Just see it! — Naomi Klein

“i” is an excellent introduction to the ideas of autonomy, horizontal social movements, networks, media and their interrelation in today’s corporate-driven global marketplace...

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Electronic-Voting and the U.S. & Brazilian Elections

03-10-2006 04:49

Exit Polls vs. Election Results (Traditional & Electronic)
Whenever these machines have been used, there is a surprisingly strong showing for conservative candidates regardless of the exit polls ,
These electronic voting machines can be altered in minutes to throw elections

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Dolgellau Bus Users Surgery

02-10-2006 22:14

Bus Users UK brings together transport passengers and company representatives in an informal environment to address issues of concern and help improve Britain's bus services as part of an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.

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Indymedia at the Camp for Climate Action 2006: Report & Personal View

02-10-2006 18:12

Front view of the IMC Public Access Point

During the Climate Camp, the field IMC media centre was open for a minimum of five hours each day (two and a half each morning and evening), with these limited opening hours primarily aimed to conserve power. Some days it was open longer, and it ran fully all day for two days until about midnight during the main day of action.

Mostly the imc ran on bio-diesel, but there was also a renewables power feed and some battery capacity. Twelve P1 laptops running via an LTSP server from Bristol Wireless provided the core public access, plus varying at different times up to five more modern laptops were running.

Two tents provided the main structures, one for the main imc / Public Access Point and one more as storage and kitchen. Chairs came from a social centre in Manchester, and table tops were donated by TRIM timber recycling of Manchester. 6 tables were set up balanced on top of hay bales (looking very rustic) while another 6 table tops had very sturdy legs masterfully constructed from scrap timber. The satellite dish providing connectivity from Psand was similarly balanced on top of four hay bales, but was in fact rock solid once ratcheted down - again a nice mix of rustic charm with hi tech.

Around 145 pictures were published direct from the field IMC, including two mobile phone pics (non-automated). Dispatch had over 50 phone reports on the main day of action. Several audio interviews and video clips were published. One freelance videographer was arrested and had their footage seized by cops. There was lots of good filming going on, and on the Friday night, over one hour of rushes were screened in two different tents to an appreciative audience! Several different sections of these are now fully published in IMC UK's Climate Camp page.

A big well done to all involved in setting up, running, participating and taking down the centre!

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OFFER: 27 computer monitors (Mansfield Road Nottingham)

29-09-2006 14:51

We have 27 computer monitors that we don't want to throw out, available for anyone who can collect (we are on Mansfield Road, opposite House of Fraser). Various sizes, all good condition.

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An open letter to motorists who dislike cyclists.

29-09-2006 08:24

Thank you for all the little ways that you cooperate.

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Bus Users Surgery at Barry, Glamorgan - 23rd November 2006

28-09-2006 20:58

The National Federation of Bus Users (Bus Users UK) brings together passengers and representatives from Bus Companies in an informal environment to discuss services and transport issues.

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Radiation smoke detectors..

25-09-2006 09:00

radiation time bomb?
About the potential health risks of this devices:
See the link:

 http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=ionisation+smoke+detector&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images

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Climate Change Question Time - belated report with audio

24-09-2006 13:45

Audio
On Friday 15th September, Swindon Climate Action Network held a climate change question time event, which was attended by around 100 members of the public. The panel consisted of the leader of Swindon Borough Council, the two Swindon MPs, author Mark Lynas and climate scientist prof Julia Slingo.

A write-up of most of the questions and answers, with audio.

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The Problem With...Plastic

22-09-2006 23:14

There are few substances that provoke so much ire amongsts environmentalists as plastic, but is that a fair reputation for such a useful material, or does the problem go much deeper than just litter and landfill?

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Defy-ID National Gathering - Nov 25th, Nottingham

22-09-2006 09:49

Nottingham Defy-ID are holding a Defy-ID National Gathering on Saturday 25th November 2006 from 11am onwards at The Sumac Centre in Nottingham, to discuss opposition to ID Cards and the National ID Register.

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Minutes of Manchester NO2ID Meeting, Wednesday 13th September 2006

22-09-2006 07:35

Manchester NO2ID Logo
Manchester NO2ID met to discuss the Labour Party Conference and the overall shape of our campaigning infrastructure.

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Manchester University Students Oppose National Identity Register

21-09-2006 09:21

Manchester NO2ID Logo
Students at Manchester University have sent a clear message to the Government ahead of the Labour Party Conference by forming a society opposed to the National Identity Register and Identity Cards.

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WOS4: The Creative Anti-Commons and the Poverty of Networks

17-09-2006 01:07

The Wizard of OS conference is currently underway in Berlin, as is to be expected, the fourth edition of this biannual gathering of proponents of free software, free culture and alternative economics has brought together a fascinating group of presenters and participants.

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Biometrics in Yorkshire Schools

15-09-2006 01:14

See this Indymedia feature on fingerprinting students:

 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/08/349348.html

Read on for a Yorkshire Post article:

Primary schools fingerprinting children as young as five

Inquiry is urged over 'Big Brother' in the classroom

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the myspace con !

07-09-2006 14:26

Misguided by the web