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international / anti-war / imperialism / press release Friday June 29, 2007 21:48 by MichaelY
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The Irish Anti War Movement (IAWM) condemns in the strongest possible terms the unprovoked shooting of civilians by the Lebanese Army earlier today (Friday June 29th) during a peaceful demonstration on the road from the Beddawi camp to the Nahr Al Bared refugee camp in northern Lebanon. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-capitalism / news report Friday June 29, 2007 21:45 by iosaf
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3 years ago the state of Ethiopia began what would become a monumental struggle when they announced their intention to trademark their Coffee Bean. The Ethiopian highlands & the surrounding "horn of Africa" were the origin of the drink coffee as far back as the 9th century [common era]. Specifically the Ethiopian state wanted to assert internationally recognised intellectual copyright on a range of coffee beans which to this day are mostly cultivated in the east African state. Many welcomed the move as evidence that late 20th century capitalism which has seen ownership concepts extended to ideas, living organisms & even specific genecodes could be a game which the poorest states might play to their advantage as well. Then came the orchestrated response of the Seattle USA based multi-national corporation Starbucks. Earlier this month both the company and state came to a settlement. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / arts and media / event notice Friday June 29, 2007 19:20 by barra - Seomra Spraoi
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Directions: Coming from Capel St bridge, turn left at the Boar’s Head off Capel St, large grey-blue building on your right, old Melody Maker building. It is across the road from the “Capel Building” and Rhodes restaurant. It is on the Luas track. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Friday June 29, 2007 10:34 by redjade
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'Conspiracy Theorists' have been saying this for years, of course. Perhaps George is just helping Tony in his new job? amazing quote of the day: 'No matter how good the security, terrorists will always be able to explode a bomb on a crowded street.' - so much for the GWOT, now its all about image management. read full story / add a comment |
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