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This Week in Palestine – Week 30 2008

25-07-2008 16:00 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | World

This Week In Palestine, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.IMEMC.org, for July 19th, through July, 25th, 2008.

It all ends with a T-shirt - Chavez & the King of Spain hug & make up.

25-07-2008 14:50 | Analysis | Culture | History | World

The Spanish speaking world gave the English speaking world a simple phrase to remember & as many millions did put on their mobile as a ringtone at the 17th Iberian Americas summit in 2007. Hugo Chavez speaking out of turn heckled the Spanish PM Zapatero gurgling away in fine form over how Aznar was a fascist. To which Zapatero (ZP) replied in exasperation that Aznar had been democratically elected (presumedly by the fascist half of Spain's voters). Hugo "the man" Chavez didn't stop his harrangue. Finally the King of Spain, Mr Bourbon shouted "porque no te calles" complete with upside down question and exclamation marks in the familiar form meaing "Why don't you shut up?!"

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The Story of Stuff

25-07-2008 14:15 | Ecology | World

The more you buy, the better person you are, we are told. Corporations obeying the law of profit depend on products breaking down and being replaced. Nature is our partner and foundation of future survival, not merely a free good, external or sink.

Rough Music Outlawed In Brighton

On 23rd July 2008 in Hove Crown Court Judge Hayward and two lay magistrates dismissed the appeal of an anti-arms trade protestor against his conviction under a council bylaw enforced under section 235 of the Local Government Act 1972 which makes it an offence not to desist from shouting, singing, drumming,or playing loud music in a street or public place when asked to do so by a police constable or anyone else. Marcus Wise is the first political protester in Brighton to be convicted under the bylaw since it came into force in 1998.

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Andy Stepanian's Birthday in 2 Weeks

Andy is serving 3 years for "conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Protection Act", which is basically a US version of Section 145 SOCPA, to "conspire to interfere with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation", although much broader to protect all animal abusing industries from democractic protest and criticism.

Happy Birthday Binyam! Party/Demo report

25-07-2008 07:20 | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

Binyam Mohamed turned 30 yesterday in Guantánamo Bay. Held illegally and without conviction for over six years, the British government wouldn't let Binyam come to his party, so we took the party to them!

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Intersex Shadow Report: "End forced genital surgery now!"

25-07-2008 05:14 | Gender | Health | Social Struggles | World

A shadow report submitted by the German "Assiciation of Intersexed People" to UN-Committee CEDAW in New York and published on the internet highlights worldwide human rights violations against hermaphrodites by forced medical treatments -- and a growing "Zwitter"-movement making itself heard.

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Settler-Extremists Attack W. Bank Town

25-07-2008 02:29 | Anti-racism | World

And regarding the source's Bias:

How to become an Israeli Journalist

http://www.lrb.co.uk/v30/n05/mend01_.html

You can see they've followed the guide to the letter.

A definite pattern of increasing attacks by illegal settlers is emerging.

The Shortwave Report 7/25/08 Listen Globally!

25-07-2008 00:47 | Analysis | World

A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Netherlands, Cuba, and Russia.

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London bus drivers demonstration 24/7/08

24-07-2008 21:43 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

London bus drivers march to city hall demanding pay parity among the private companies who run London's buses.

The 300-350 Show: Rolling Back Coal

24-07-2008 16:21 | Climate Camp 2008 | Climate Chaos | World

We continue our look at the campaigns against coal. This week we explore why the Department for Businesses compromise of "carbon capture ready" just isn't good enough. We also look at the impressive rollback of new coal developments in the US. Will there be a moratorium on unabated coal in the US by the end of the year?

Palestine Today 072408

24-07-2008 14:20 | Anti-racism | Palestine | World

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Thursday July 24th, 2008.

AIDS: Genocide of neglect

24-07-2008 11:01 | Globalisation | Health | Social Struggles | World

DAN JAKOPOVICH delves into the rich states' record on HIV/Aids.

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Anti-War Movement Successfully Pushes Back Against Military Confrontation With I

24-07-2008 10:38 | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

"Who says there's no anti-war movement in the United States? In the past two months, the anti-war movement has taken on one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the United States in an important fight. And so far, the anti-war movement is winning."

They will never tell us about our victories. That's up to us. General Joe

Raymond James & Staples Demos In DC

DC Continues to Hammer Raymond James and Staples
Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ZLmXWstQQ
Friday, July 11, 2008

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NYC Focus on Major HLS Investors

Following Divestiture of Eagle Asset WAR Focuses on H Partners & Spark
OPERATION IX3: Institutional Investor Insanity Continues, Saturday, July 19. 2008

Demo #1: Usman Nabi - HLS Investor - H Partners
Video:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=U4DtotjmdoE

Demo #2: Peter Laventhol - HLS Investor - Spark LP
Video:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OqB_Fh0fp74

Products expropriation from supermarket (Athens, 1/7/2008)

24-07-2008 09:14 | World

"Another novel robbery of foods was realised at Marinopoulos supermarket on Evdoksos street, Neos Kosmos. Unknown persons entered the super market as mere customers, filled their trolleys with foods and left the store without paying. Continuously, they distributed the foods at the people shooping in a nearby open market, throwing leaflets with slogans against costliness..."

Translation from:

http://athens.indymedia.org/front.php3?lang=el&article_id=887219

The Great Global Warming Swindle Swindle Confirmed

We already knew this but... media regulators today confirmed that the controversial Great Global Warming Swindle 'documentary' commissioned by Channel 4 film was a pile of misrepresentation and misleading crap. The long-awaited judgement from Ofcom said that Channel 4 had not fulfilled it's responsibilities and obligations in airing the documentary which claimed that global warming is not a result of human activities.

2 Years for Rescuing Dog, ALF Rescue More Animals in Retaliation

Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Rescuing Dog, “Terrorists” Rescue More Animals in Retaliation

Fresh and Wild : The "ethical" organic store is selling Nestle products.

23-07-2008 17:58 | Climate Chaos | Health | Social Struggles | World

Fresh and Wild in Camden and Soho are selling Nestle products. Nestle are unethical and not the type of manufacturer whose products expect to find in Fresh and Wild etc.

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World Newswire Archive

This Week in Palestine – Week 30 2008

It all ends with a T-shirt - Chavez & the King of Spain hug & make up.

The Story of Stuff

Rough Music Outlawed In Brighton

Andy Stepanian's Birthday in 2 Weeks

Happy Birthday Binyam! Party/Demo report

Intersex Shadow Report: "End forced genital surgery now!"

Settler-Extremists Attack W. Bank Town

The Shortwave Report 7/25/08 Listen Globally!

London bus drivers demonstration 24/7/08

The 300-350 Show: Rolling Back Coal

Palestine Today 072408

AIDS: Genocide of neglect

Anti-War Movement Successfully Pushes Back Against Military Confrontation With I

Raymond James & Staples Demos In DC

NYC Focus on Major HLS Investors

Products expropriation from supermarket (Athens, 1/7/2008)

The Great Global Warming Swindle Swindle Confirmed

2 Years for Rescuing Dog, ALF Rescue More Animals in Retaliation

Fresh and Wild : The "ethical" organic store is selling Nestle products.

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