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Google is evil but copyright more evil still.

23-02-2006 14:51

A judge in the USA has ruled that Google’s search services breaches copyright by displaying thumbnail photographs, in a case brought by porn magazine.

"Google’s display of thumbnails in image search results pages would not be likely to fall within a “fair use” exception to copyright law,", Judge Howard Matz ruled.

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Fairford cases reach Law Lords, last day tomorrow

23-02-2006 14:01

This is probably too late for physical support, but the Fairford 5 could do with help towards expenses or just messages of support.

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Statement by the activists of Workers Left Unity Iran

23-02-2006 13:56

The economic policies of Iran's Islamic rulers, in over two and half decades in power have constantly been in pursuit of the interests of world capital. During the rule of successive presidents each with 8 years of government and under deceptive slogans such as 'period of reconstruction’, 'reform' ... the political economy of the Iranian state has been marked by a faithful obedience to neo liberal economic strategy in accordance with the policies of the IMF, the World Bank and in pursuit of a place in the World Trade Organisation, all this within the framework of a plundering corrupt system.

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Sheffield March For Jobs, Pensions, Services,

23-02-2006 11:00

At last issues that affect the ordinary person on the street are moving up the agenda, please support this demo.

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We will appeal!

22-02-2006 23:30

The Police Lie, says this caption from a main centre-right tabloid
After the aquittal of the cops, we can't just let them get away with what they did, we are appealing!

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Audio report recorded at the Anti Shell Pipe line Protest

22-02-2006 21:56

Audio
Listen to the a report recorded during the dynamic protest by Rising Tide which closed the Shell garage on upper Street for a whole four hours, hoorah!

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Oil workers strike in Basra, Iraq

22-02-2006 16:39

The IFOU is an anti-occupation, anti-privatisation and politically independent federation of Iraqi oil workers, who are fighting to resist both the corporations and the US/UK occupation forces. It is a non-sectarian federation that aims to unite all oil workers in Iraq, and has also worked to expel oil company bosses who were supporters of Saddam Hussein.

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Manchester City Council ignores public opinion in homes demolition decision

22-02-2006 15:13

On Feb 15th Manchester City Council proceeded with proposals to demolish the Kingsley Avenue Neighbourhood of Moston, despite public opposition from residents and stakeholders.

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Hunt Sabs attacked by Police

22-02-2006 14:47

7 North and East London Sabs are attacked then arrested by Sussex Police. Still being held after 28 hours in Hastings, no charges. The Police truncheoned the windows leaving one sab with glass in his eye.

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Anti-Tesco Tree Camp Loses in High Court as More Campaigners Target Tescos

22-02-2006 13:58

grabs from bbc pix
Wed Feb 22nd: Campaigners have been in the high court today over a protest camp in Shepton Mallet, where around 30 people have been defending trees against Tesco's plans to build a new supermarket.

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CRIMINAL DEMOLITION & DALSTON SELL-OFF BY HACKNEY COUNCIL

22-02-2006 11:02

DALSTON THEATRE / THE FOUR ACES / THE LABYRINTH…TOO LATE IN THE DAY? IT DOESN’T MATTER, PLEASE COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TODAY, THIS EVENING, TOMORROW!!!! GIVE IT A LAST SHOT AS THE BULLDOZERS ARRIVE. SUPPORT THE OCCUPANTS!
21st February 2006

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Day of action for anarchist prisoners Ruben & Ignasi - 24th FEB.

22-02-2006 03:08

Proposal for a coordinated day of action in solidarity with Ruben and Ignasi on Friday 24th February

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Dalston Theatre occupation - Update Tuesday 21st.

21-02-2006 19:13

Activists are still defending the occupation of the Dalston theatre and the two adjacent buildings from eviction.

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court tommorow for tree protest

21-02-2006 14:27

latest news from tree protest in shepton mallet

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possible eviction shepton mallet tree sit!

21-02-2006 12:35

possible eviction shepton mallet tree sit! security fencing going up 12 noon

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Solidarity actions with imprisoned anarchists in Barcelona

21-02-2006 03:02

Free Ruben and Ignasi!
On the 9th of February the anti-terrorist police arrested 3 people in Barcelona. One of them has been released, but Ruben and Ignasi continue to remain in prison, on charges of being involved with arson attacks and an unexploded bomb incident. The targets of the arsons were all involved in Spanish prisons, i.e: C.I.R.E - Which is a body involved in forced prison labour. In Spanish prisons torture is commonplace, especially in the beginning period of detention. Acts of solidarity with Ruben & Ignasi are essential.

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209radio: A Fly's Eye View...

20-02-2006 23:35

Some of the 209radio Team!
Well, my official disclaimer before covering this story is that I shall make no pretences towards BBC style impartiality, mostly due to my being involved in the project, but also because I still feel very strong emotions about it all. So, if I start the eqiuivalent of emotional 'gushing' in word from, please forgive me for my journalistic sins!

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Dalston Lane Theatre

20-02-2006 18:36

Action on roof
Today, Monday 20th of February, local activists from Hackney occupied the Victorian and Georgian buildings at 4-14 Dalston Lane, E8, in order to stop the threat of demolition.

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Students unite against Unite Group PLC

20-02-2006 18:04

Exchange Works
Sheffield students have had enough with Unite Group PLC

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ERMERGENCY CALL OUT. THEATRE BEING ILLEGALLY EVICTED NOW!!

20-02-2006 11:53

The council are trying to evict the theatre in Dalston lane now.
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