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UK's left-wing press jubilant over the assassination of deposed Libyan President
21-10-2011 21:37
Pics #OccupyLSX Friday 21st
21-10-2011 20:55
Pics from OccupyLSX on Friday 21st including the emergency assembly to discuss the letter from the Dean where he took the extraordinary step to close the cathedral - when was the last time this happened? Wasn't it open throughout the blitz in world war 2?!
www.occupylsx.org
Occupy Nottingham: Day 7
21-10-2011 20:55
The occupation of Nottingham's Market Square has made it into its seventh day.
While the strain of a week without enough sleep is beginning to show, the occupation is still going strong.
The food market on the square had earlier taken place around the occupation, although this was over by the time I arrived.
There were lots of supporters milling around the camp and many curious revellers.
I didn't see anybody who was causing any trouble (and haven't all week), but I understand that there had been some issues with other users of the square who are rather the worse-for-wear.
If you can, get down to the square and support your local occupation.
This Week in Palestine week 42 2011
21-10-2011 20:55
St Pauls letter to #OccupyLSX +Statement
21-10-2011 20:55
Copy of the letter below - click to enlarge
At the emergency general assembly this afternoon at 4pm, it was stressed that the london fire brigade had confirmed they were happy with regard to fire and health and safety, and that the council had confirmed they had not been in any discussion with St Pauls with regard to any health and safety issues. The question arises then, from whom did St Pauls get the advice that they needed to close on these grounds?
In the light of this the OccupyLSX general assembly agreed that they will stay for the weekend and see if matters can be resolved.
This afternoon there was also a school service with hundreds attending, a quick straw poll of 20 families leaving saw none of them say there was, in their opinion, any issue around access.
Statement from OccupyLSX:We are disappointed to learn that that the management of St Paul’s have decided to close the Cathedral this afternoon, in their open letter regarding our peaceful occupation that aims to highlight and challenge the social and economic injustice in the UK and beyond.
Since the beginning of the occupation six days ago, OccupyLSX have tried hard to accommodate the Cathedral’s concerns in any way we can. Over the past 48 hours, we have completely re-organised the camp in response to feedback from the Fire Brigade and we have also accepted the presence of two large barriers to preserve access to the side door of the Cathedral.
Both of these measures were accepted by the General Assembly in order that the Cathedral’s normal operations should not be unduly impacted by our presence. This afternoon we have been told, in a telephone call, by the fire brigade, that they have not issued any new requirements above and beyond those already communicated directly to the camp. Therefore, there are no outstanding fire safety issues.
What outstanding issues there are appear to be concerned with, firstly, health and safety and, secondly, the Cathedral’s commercial concerns. We seek clarification from the Cathedral as to the precise nature of those health and safety concerns, so that we might address them directly. In the short space of time that we have been here, we have successfully liaised with the City authorities and outside bodies to coordinate recycling and sanitation.
As to the Cathedral’s commercial concerns, access to the restaurant has never been blocked by the encampment. The closure of the restaurant, by the Cathedral, has mystified us, especially as it came at the same time as we encouraged our people to use and support the restaurant. We would much prefer to eat there than in some of the nearby chains.
We believe the Cathedral is also concerned about their visitor numbers. We have endeavoured to ensure that our schedule does not conflict with the Cathedral’s, so that their normal operations are not impaired. Clearly, we have become another tourist attraction on the Cathedral’s doorstep – but, since we are not a commercial concern, we are struggling to understand how we have had any financial impact on the Cathedral’s revenues.
We also understand that some individuals were in the process of arranging for a contribution to be made to St Paul’s in recognition of their hospitality. It is a shame the Cathedral authorities have decided to take this action before those preparations came to fruition, as we expected them to in the next 12 hours.
Over the course of this week, we have done a huge amount to draw attention to the crisis of economic and political legitimacy experienced in the UK and mirrored in protests staged across the world. That awareness-raising exercise – and our attempts to provide a truly participatory and accountable forum in which to investigate ways forward – will continue.
Update – 4pmWe have been advised by Health and Safety Manager Rachel Sambal that the City of London’s Health and Safety Team have had no contact with St Paul’s Cathedral regarding health and safety issues at the site
http://occupylsx.org/?p=302
West Mids Vegan Festival, more details...
21-10-2011 20:47
From 11am - 5pm, featuring: 85 stalls, 20 talks/workshops, 5 cookery demos, FREE goodie bags for the first 200 visitors, all vegan bar, live entertainment all day, FREE food samples galore, push-up competition, Vegan Society Awards presentation, Best Vegan Cupcake Competition, after party till midnight and so much more...!! (see more details below)
All welcome, admission is just £1 (under 16's free).
http://www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk
News from Uganda
21-10-2011 20:09
A response to an article in Schnews 793 and informative information about the present situation in UgandaDefend the Factory Social Centre, Bristol - Wednesday
21-10-2011 18:43
Decoding the Battle of Syntagma Square as More Greek Austerity Bites
21-10-2011 17:48
UG#574 - Occupy Wall Street Special (Hip Hop Audiocollage)
21-10-2011 14:57
UG#573 - I Spit in The Face Of The Money God (Mike Ruppert, Collapsenik)
21-10-2011 14:48
UG#572 - Monopoly and Money (Contradictions of Capitalism)
21-10-2011 14:42
UG#571 - Mother Nature Knows Best (Masanobu Fukuoka, Helen & Scott Nearing)
21-10-2011 14:31
My further political crimes
21-10-2011 13:40
By the Guild of students Vice president Education (in exile) Edd Bauer.Article from the defend Birmingham blog on new allegations the guild have levelled against Edd Bauer, including and this is no joke, having other people write letters about his suspension.
This Exactly How PR works using Oxford
21-10-2011 12:50
Bell Pottinger's role in using Oxford Union to cover up the mass killing of Tamil civilians is up again through an establishment inquiryNARM BHM 2011 Programmes Highlight British Civil Right History
21-10-2011 11:52
Defend Grow Heathrow
21-10-2011 10:52
Students of Birmingham! Defend Education! 02 November
21-10-2011 10:45
Time: 02 November · 14:00 - 17:00Location: Clocktower University of Birmingham
This is it! Invite your friends, family, house-mates. Students of Birmingham defend education; Assemble 2pm by the Clocktower at the university of Birmingham.
If you want to be involved in planning the demo, come along to weekly planning meetings Mondays at 6pm on.fb.me/o2LPii
