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offsite link Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
Alternative site: https://thesaker.si/saker-a... Site was created using the downloads provided Regards Herb

offsite link The Saker blog is now frozen Tue Feb 28, 2023 23:55 | The Saker
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

offsite link Moveable Feast Cafe 2023/02/27 ? Open Thread Mon Feb 27, 2023 19:00 | cafe-uploader
2023/02/27 19:00:02Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of

offsite link The stage is set for Hybrid World War III Mon Feb 27, 2023 15:50 | The Saker
Pepe Escobar for the Saker blog A powerful feeling rhythms your skin and drums up your soul as you?re immersed in a long walk under persistent snow flurries, pinpointed by

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Public Inquiry
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

offsite link RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony

offsite link Joe Duffy is dishonest and untrustworthy Anthony

offsite link Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony

offsite link RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony

offsite link Waiting for SIPO Anthony

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Human Rights in Ireland
Promoting Human Rights in Ireland

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Lockdown Skeptics

The Daily Sceptic

offsite link Is DeepSeek a Subsidised Ploy by the Chinese Government to Disrupt the Market? Wed Feb 12, 2025 19:00 | Andrea Monti and Raymond Wacks
Is DeepSeek subsidised by the Chinese Government? Is it as cheap as is claimed or is it a ploy to disrupt the market? Andrea Monti and Raymond Wacks look at these and other questions surrounding the arrival of Chinese AI.
The post Is DeepSeek a Subsidised Ploy by the Chinese Government to Disrupt the Market? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Christian School Worker Sacked for Sharing Social Media Posts Criticising LGBT Teaching Wins in Cour... Wed Feb 12, 2025 17:50 | Will Jones
A Christian school worker who was dismissed after sharing social media posts criticising LGBT teaching at her son's school has won a key Court of Appeal battle related to her dismissal.
The post Christian School Worker Sacked for Sharing Social Media Posts Criticising LGBT Teaching Wins in Court of Appeal appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Moderna Fined for Luring Children into Covid Vaccine Trials With Teddy Bears Wed Feb 12, 2025 16:24 | Will Jones
Moderna?has been found to have discredited the pharmaceutical industry and ordered to pay almost ?44,000 after 12 year-olds were lured to join Covid vaccine trials with the promise of teddy bears.
The post Moderna Fined for Luring Children into Covid Vaccine Trials With Teddy Bears appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Labour?s Demand to Spy on Apple Users Undermines the Security and Privacy of Us All Wed Feb 12, 2025 13:42 | Dr R P
Labour's busybodies have demanded that Apple allows them to spy on the data of users around the world. If Apple complies with this extraordinary request the security and privacy of all of us will be undermined.
The post Labour’s Demand to Spy on Apple Users Undermines the Security and Privacy of Us All appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Reeves Replaces Portraits of Male Former Prime Ministers with Art Commemorating Lockdown and Social ... Wed Feb 12, 2025 11:23 | Will Jones
Rachel Reeves has introduced artworks commemorating lockdown and social distancing in No 11 to replace portraits of her male predecessors and British monarchs as part of her clampdown on male art.
The post Reeves Replaces Portraits of Male Former Prime Ministers with Art Commemorating Lockdown and Social Distancing appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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national / miscellaneous / news report Friday July 29, 2005 18:08 by Miriam Cotton
An inability to read or write may not conform to some people’s idea of a disability but whatever your view about that, few would disagree that it is a very disabling circumstance to live with. In speaking to Bernadette Collins who manages the North West Cork Adult Basic Education Service, what is shocking to hear is that by the age of just 14 or 15 many people have decided that it is already too late. What follows is a life full of serious inconveniences and problems, compounded by deep-seated feelings of embarrassment – or even shame - about not being able to read or write. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / event notice Friday July 29, 2005 16:58 by ortem   text 5 comments (last - sunday july 31, 2005 10:01)
Some people believe that the government's proposed transport initiative for Meath is severely flawed.
Some people believe that there is an alternative development plan for Meath that would bring visitors and economy to the area.
Some of these people will be making presentations on Septembe 12th 2005 at Kilmessan Station House, Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Starting time and programme to be announced closer to date. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / event notice Friday July 29, 2005 15:51 by ortem   text 5 comments (last - wednesday august 10, 2005 19:04)
Gathering at Tara and the Gabhra Valley to highlight the 38 archeological sites under threat by the present government's inisistence on trying to construct a double tolled motorway through one of the most important archeological sites in Europe. read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday July 29, 2005 15:02 by M. Ní Sheighin   text 6 comments (last - thursday august 04, 2005 19:19)
Below is a link to a story from The Nation by Naomi Klein on how, among other issues, the resources of a country should be used to benefit the people of the country from which oil/gas is extracted, and how this has not been the case in Nigeria, Bolivia and elsewhere. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Friday July 29, 2005 14:15 by SP
The latest issue of the Socialist, monthly newspaper of the Socialist Party is now online at www.socialistparty.net read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / other press Friday July 29, 2005 13:42 by voldemort   text 3 comments (last - wednesday august 10, 2005 11:58)
Ariel Sharon's security has been stepped up a notch since a video was shown on Channel 2 this week. The video shows members of the extreme right settlers who are opposed to the pullout, some rabbis, engaging in a ritual called "Pulsa Denura".

The ritual is a death curse, its name is aramaic and means "lashes of fire" and was last said to be performed prior to the assasination of Israeli premier Yitzak Rabin in 1995. read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / event notice Thursday July 28, 2005 23:57 by Tracey Ryan & Niall Harnett
When: Saturday 30th of June - Bank Holiday Weekend.

Topics:
The national campaign (i.e. not local erris actions or legal situation)
Solidarity week of action, Erris, starting Mon 22 August till Sunday 28.

Represented: The families and enjoined landowners on pipeline route as individuals, 2 or 3 representatives from each other group and national campaigners.

Free camping and free food served. Bring camping gear, donations welcome. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 21:49 by Paul Connett
A scientist accused of covering up research, showing a link between fluoride in tap water and osteosarcoma, must be removed from the ongoing NIH study. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Thursday July 28, 2005 20:21 by NIFC
THE NATIONAL IRISH FREEDOM COMMITTEE

STATEMENT ON PROVO SURRENDER, JULY 28, 2005 read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday July 28, 2005 16:54 by Cearbhuil Fhionnghusa
San Jose de Apartado is the first peace community to be set up in Colombia. A massacre took place there last february 21st where 8 people were murdered. 2 leaders of the higher council of san jose are coming to Ireland on August 5th to try and get Ireland to support their peace initiative. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday July 28, 2005 16:06 by Chiara Lesevre   text 7 comments (last - thursday september 29, 2005 18:34)
Latin American Development Issues
Course
at
Ballsbridge College of Further Education read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 16:05 by -   text 1 comment (last - thursday july 28, 2005 16:09)
(((Its been a while since I've had ocassion to smile whilst collating news)))

here are the news report links to spanish, catalan, italian, german and french language newspapers and tv from Europe and the swiss (polyglot lot) to South america. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday July 28, 2005 15:07 by matt
IWU demand disclosure on Shell donations read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 13:15 by DV8
The number of attacks on Asians has risen significantly since the London bombings, police and Muslim groups say. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 12:48 by Dave
US unions call for troop withdrawal from Iraq read full story / add a comment
cork / health / disability issues / event notice Thursday July 28, 2005 12:10 by Miriam Cotton
A wine-tasting evening to be held at the Quality Hotel in Clonakilty in aid of children with special educational needs. Led by professional wine-tasters - fun and informative. Admission 10 Euro. Contact: Carmel on 028 3167 or Margaret on 028 31411. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Thursday July 28, 2005 01:10 by No logo just priciples   text 31 comments (last - monday august 01, 2005 14:35)
The line between advertising and just plain protesting and lending support? Have we lost the plot read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 27, 2005 23:43 by Ed   text 2 comments (last - thursday july 28, 2005 13:00)
injustice is being piled on injustice as deeper and deeper holes are dug. read full story / add a comment
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