What science issue shall we talk about?
Select committees are almost the only place in parliament where MPs actually do what you’d naively hope they do all the time: sit down, hear a lot of evidence on an important issue, and then have a good hard think about it. The Science and Technology committee in particular have produced some fascinating and readable documents over the years. The report on the abortion act offered transparent, evidence based policy advice, package up in a very good piece of accessible popular science writing. (It also ended with a memorable tantrum from some christians). The House of Lords equivalent, meanwhile, did a very good piece of work on the public understanding of science in 2000, during the aftermath of GM and BSE.Now SciTech has merged into DIUS, and they are asking us, which means you and me, “the public”, for topics that deserve a good hard think.
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Nitin Parshotam promotes ARK at Wembley, Brent
The Greater London Authority (GLA) have recently produced a damning document critising the plans for ARK to build on the Wembley Park Sports Ground at Brent. However, some at Brent Council are still determined to drive this forward, in the face of enormous public opposition. The following demonstrates Nitin Partosham's role in this and his association with Shishukunj charity, with a logo 'Baal Devo Bhava'; 'Honour Baal as God'.[Full Story ]
Sussex occupation: Discussion on boycott of Israel Mon 7pm
Please join us to discuss the question of the boycott of Israeli produce and academic institutions tomorrow at 7pm in our occupied space: Arts A2.
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Sussex Uni still occupied!
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Sussex University occupation for a free Palestine DEMANDS
Yesterday evening Sussex university students occupied a main lecture theatre in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Please send statements of support or enquiries to
sussexoccupation@gmail.com
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The Romanian ‘orphans’, for whom ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) are now fundrais
Roelie Post’s book "For Export Only; the untold story of the Romanian ‘orphans’" isessential reading for anyone who has an interest in this issue. 'The reader is taken along on an eight year travel, and will be shown the story of the Romanian ‘orphans’ from a different light, where global politics and private interests compete with the rights of the child.'
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ARK (Absolute Return for Kids), EIM Group and Subprime Mortgages
Arpad Busson, chairman of 'charity' ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) is also chairman of EIM Group; involved in the Subprime Mortgage disaster which stripped so many people of their homes. He now sponsors Academy Schools in London to help the 'disadvantaged'.[Full Story | 2 comments ]
benefit 4 cowley
Help your favourite alternative Brighton social centre/caff/bar/meeting place out of a hole. Cowley Club on London Road needs funds![Full Story ]
New interactive online map reveals the extent of police brutality during protest
Sussex students arrested under anti-terrorism laws - Disabled student held in custody for 7 hours and denied access to doctor - Police set dogs on peaceful protesters[Full Story | 2 comments ]
Friday 14.11.08 anarcho students occupy ministry - report and photo's
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Prosecuting Bush and Blair for Genocide (21st November)
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Please support Ali Baher facing suspension from Israeli University
In early November, Ali Baher, Chairman of the Arab Students Committee at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, was detained for three hours, questioned, summoned to a hearing pending suspension, and evicted from his dorm room - all for refusing to shake hands with Israeli President Shimon Peres.[Full Story | 1 comment ]
Richard Gage AIA of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth in London (6th)
500 Architects & Engineers Demand a New Investigation into 9/11[Full Story | 1 addition | 2 comments ]
Prime Minister’s Question Time Evicted Houseboat Family Petition Downing Street
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As New Labour cuts student grants and numbers, Irish students show how to fight
As New Labour cuts student grants and slashes numbers, Irish students show us how to fightback. Join the call for a national student demonstration![Full Story ]
Richard Gage AIA of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth @ UCL
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SARC Street Stall in Gosport
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St Bonniface School Tooting
The discovery of a "Rat Run" for criminals running through a local school and the lack of co operation from the school to erradicate the problem.[Full Story | 2 comments ]
Student Climate Project June gathering
The Gathering is taking place at Sussex University, 5th June, from 2pm till 7pm.[Full Story ]
BNP nazi paedophile worshippers
Mark Collet, Griffins pet was apparently seen procuring 14 yrs old at a BNP conference a few years in Blackpool back by BNP members themselves. Sadie didnt resign over that& he is still Griffins favourite poodle.Bet his security team are proud to be protecting such a worthwile party, though maybe they thought the 14yr olds were asking for it just like the kids of anyone else who opposes fascism.
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