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Dear friends As I have previously announced, we are now “freezing” the blog.? We are also making archives of the blog available for free download in various formats (see below).?

offsite link What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker
by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are

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offsite link News Round-Up Sat Nov 30, 2024 01:30 | Toby Young
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ?climate emergency?, public health ?crises? and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
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offsite link ?Ulez Architect? and 20mph Zone Supporter Appointed New Transport Secretary Fri Nov 29, 2024 17:38 | Will Jones
One of the 'architects of Ulez' and a supporter of 20mph zones has been appointed as the new Transport Secretary?after Louise Haigh's resignation, raising fears the anti-car measures may become national policy.
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offsite link Assisted Suicide Set to Be Legalised as MPs Back Bill Fri Nov 29, 2024 15:07 | Will Jones
MPs have voted in favour of legalising assisted suicide as Labour's massive majority allowed the legislation to clear its first hurdle in the House of Commons by 330 votes to 275.
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offsite link Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s Fri Nov 29, 2024 13:43 | Rebekah Barnett
Australia is the first country to ban social media for under-16s after a landmark bill passed that critics have warned is rushed and a Trojan horse for Government Digital ID as everyone must now verify their age.
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offsite link Is Banning the Burps of Bullocks Worth Risking Our Bollocks? Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:32 | Ben Pile
Is banning the burps of bullocks worth risking our bollocks? That the question posed by the decision to give Bovaer to cows to 'save the planet', says Ben Pile, after evidence suggests a possible risk to male fertility.
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 March For Marian Price on International  Women's  Day
international / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday February 14, 2013 10:58 by BrianClarke   text 6 comments (last - saturday february 16, 2013 12:13)   image 2 images   video 2 video files
On the 4th of January, 1969 Irish civil rights protesters from People's Democracy which included the Price sisters suffered a brutal attack from around 200 lyalists armed with iron bars, bottles and stones at Burntollet Bridge in a march from Belfast to Derry. It is an important day in history in that for many, in that it was the start of the troubles in Ireland with a number of young women savagely beaten which included the price sisters. Beaten into the river, it was a baptism of fire for the two young teenagers. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 19:34 by TCD Infoman   image 1 image
Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 20th February

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Venue: Robert Emmet Theatre, Arts Building

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dublin / sci-tech / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 18:48 by Seomra Spraoi   text 1 comment (last - friday february 15, 2013 17:44)   image 2 images
Lessons for those interested in learning more about the world wide web!

Suggested donation of 5euro/10euro waged/unwaged read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 17:52 by IPSC   image 1 image
As part of international Israeli Apartheid Week 2013, there will be a night of boxing and entertainment in aid of the IRELAND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN, an independent, non-party political organisation, run by volunteers all committed to a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 17:41 by IPSC   image 1 image
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign cordially invites you to the launch of a new report on living conditions for children in Gaza.

Title: Children are in the Front Line of Israel’s Blockade of Gaza – A Report by Stephen McCloskey

Time & Date: Tuesday, 26th February 2013 from 11.00 am.

Venue: Culture Box, 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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antrim / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 17:28 by Jay   image 1 image
The Centre for Global Education and The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign cordially invite you to the launch of a new report on living conditions for children in Gaza.

Title: Children are in the Front Line of Israel’s Blockade of Gaza – A Report by Stephen McCloskey

Time & Date: Tuesday, 19 February 2013 from 11.00 am.

Venue: Room 232, St Mary’s University College, Falls Road, Belfast read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 17:14 by IPSC   image 1 image
In the wake of the recent attack on Gaza that left over 160 Palestinians dead, Ireland has assumed the six-month Presidency of the European Union. However the EU continues to reward and cosy up to Israel, even amid that state’s constant violations of the ceasefire terms, repeated violent provocations in the West Bank, and continued illegal settlement construction and colonisation.

Therefore, as part of Israeli Apartheid Week 2012, on Thursday 28th February, from 1-2pm the IPSC will be holding a lunchtime vigil outside EU House, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 to highlight the European Union’s ongoing facilitation of Israel’s apartheid policies and war crimes. read full story / add a comment
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limerick / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 17:02 by IPSC   image 1 image
To kick off Israeli Apartheid Week, we ask you to join us for a Boycott Israeli Goods day of action. Limerick IPSC will be hosting an infomation stall, making consumers aware of the presence of Israeli goods in local shops and explaining the connection between these products and Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Meet at the bottom of Thomas Street in Limerick city centre at 1pm. read full story / add a comment
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limerick / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 16:24 by IPSC   image 1 image
A deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. shot almost entirely by Emad Burnat, a Palestinian farmer, the Oscar nominated FIVE BROKEN CAMERAS is an extraordinary work of both cinematic and political activism.

The screening will take place as part of Israeli Apartheid Week 2013 in Pery’s Hotel, Glentworth Street in Limerick City Centre on Wednesday 27th February. The film starts at 8pm. read full story / add a comment
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national / animal rights / press release Wednesday February 13, 2013 11:47 by Bernie Wright   text 1 comment (last - wednesday february 13, 2013 12:00)   image 1 image
Good news from Northern Ireland . AFAR is delighted in The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) stance in updating the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 to ban any dog docked after this date from being shown in Northern Ireland. Dogs docked before this date may still be shown under current legislation.

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cork / arts and media / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 08:28 by Eric   image 1 image
Join us in Solidarity Books on Wednesday, Feb. 13th at 8pm for a showing of ‘News From Ideological Antiquity' (2010) 83 mins. Dir. Alexander Kluge'

Film description follows : read full story / add a comment
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cork / arts and media / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2013 08:15 by Eric   text 1 comment (last - wednesday february 13, 2013 08:26)   image 1 image
Join us in Solidarity Books on Wed. 20th Feb. 8pm for a showing of 'Antifa: Chasseurs de Skins' (2008) 65 mins. Dir. Marc-Aurele Vecchione'

Film description follows :

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international / anti-capitalism / other press Wednesday February 13, 2013 01:54 by Elric   text 4 comments (last - thursday february 14, 2013 02:05)   image 1 image
Black Bloc Batter & Burn Brotherhood. Islamists Offices in Flames. More hot news at link.

A new Egyptian opposition group has risen to the forefront, as the country marks the second anniversary of the ousting of former President Hosni Mubarak. The ‘Black Bloc’ is threatening Islamist authorities and sparking fears of a street war.

“This mysterious group appeared around the second anniversary of the January 25 revolution when they released a statement saying they would fight the Muslim brotherhood and strive for the goals of the revolution,” Cairo-based journalist Bel Trew told RT.

It’s around that time that the group developed a Facebook page, giving advice on street fighting. The Black Bloc has also taken responsibility for a number of acts of civil disobedience, such as stopping public transport and setting fire to some Muslim Brotherhood buildings.

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national / bin tax / household tax / water tax / feature Tuesday February 12, 2013 00:59 by twitter fan   text 8 comments (last - tuesday february 12, 2013 18:48)   image 4 images   video 3 video files
Press statement - Campaign Against Household & Water Taxes (CAHWT) 11 Feb 2013
Eyewitness reports of Garda violence at South Dublin County Council

19 year old protester hospitalised: plainclothes Garda ‘smashed my head on wall’

Campaigners against the property tax – who staged one of a number of peaceful protests at Councils today – have questioned why Gardai at South Dublin County Council used brutal and unnecessary force against them, including some plain clothes Gardai. Cannisters of pepper spray were also waved at locals who were manhandled and handcuffed. One is currently being kept in Tallaght Hospital for observation of his injuries. read full story / add a comment
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national / miscellaneous / other press Monday February 11, 2013 05:56 by Pro Choice Fem   text 1 comment (last - monday february 11, 2013 13:16)   image 1 image
This morning while having breakfast and just browsing youtube looking at videos I was surprised to see an advertisement on a video I was viewing. read full story / add a comment
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national / gender and sexuality / event notice Sunday February 10, 2013 19:05 by Ciaran O hUltachain   text 1 comment (last - thursday february 14, 2013 00:44)   image 4 images   2 attached files
The National Lesbian & Gay Federation (NLGF) - in conjunction with Dublin City Council Social Inclusion Unit and The Community Foundation for Ireland - invite you to attend the first national conference to address poverty and social exclusion in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered (LGBT) community. The event will explore how issues relating to poverty, economic inequality and multiple disadvantage impact upon LGBT people. The conference will also act as a platform for LGBT organisations and anti-poverty/community development organisations to discuss solutions to tackle poverty and inequality amongst LGBT people and promote social inclusion.
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international / public consultation / irish social forum / opinion/analysis Sunday February 10, 2013 09:37 by BrianClarke   text 2 comments (last - tuesday february 12, 2013 00:29)   image 8 images   video 1 video file
Unions, which organized the rallies, claimed more than 100,000 people attended, with 60,000 marching in Dublin. Demonstrators also protested in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Waterford.

"It would be fatal for people to believe this issue is now resolved and we can all move on," David Begg a supposed Union leader said. "At the onset of the crisis Ireland had one of the lowest debt to GDP ratios in Europe. The difference between then and now is due entirely to Ireland socializing bank debt at the behest of the ECB, to save the European banking system."

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dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Saturday February 09, 2013 16:45 by Seomra Spraoi   text 1 comment (last - monday february 11, 2013 13:12)   image 1 image
Farmers at Kilkenny Circuit Court after winning defamation case against hunt supremo
international / environment / press release Saturday February 09, 2013 14:34 by Farmers Against Hunting and Trespass   text 1 comment (last - saturday february 09, 2013 16:31)   image 2 images
Farmers against Fox Hunting and Trespass (FAFT) welcomes the outcome of the defamation case brought by two County Kilkenny farmers against a senior hunt official.

On February 4th, Hubert and Norman Daniels were awarded in excess of 30,000 Euro against Mr. Edward Norris of the Kilkenny Hunt in Kilkenny Circuit.

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national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday February 07, 2013 23:49 by T   text 1 comment (last - friday february 08, 2013 13:02)   image 1 image
The government inter-departmental committee setup to establish the facts into State involvement of the Magdalen Laundries was published on Tues 5th Feb in an attempt to deal with the issue for once and for all. What the findings show is that there was significant involvement and the laundries seem to have been used by a variety of state institutions for dealing for young women in terms of the justice system and social services that the state was unable or unwilling to deal with and the interface with reformatories and industrial schools.

In the aftermath the government has only offered a partial apology to the victims and they feel this is not good enough read full story / add a comment
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