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offsite link The Wholesome Photo of the Month Thu May 09, 2024 11:01 | Anti-Empire

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A bird's eye view of the vineyard

offsite link Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
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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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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link The China Syndrome: A More Sensible Approach to Nuclear Power Than Britain Fri Jul 26, 2024 07:00 | Ben Pile
While China advances with cutting-edge nuclear power, Britain's green zealots have us stuck with sky-high bills and a nuclear sector in disarray, says Ben Pile.
The post The China Syndrome: A More Sensible Approach to Nuclear Power Than Britain appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link News Round-Up Fri Jul 26, 2024 00:55 | Richard Eldred
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.
The post News Round-Up appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The Losing Battle to Get Public Sector ?TWaTs? Back in the Office Thu Jul 25, 2024 19:06 | Richard Eldred
Years on from Covid, Civil Service 'TWaTs' (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday office workers) are harming productivity and leaving desks empty. The Telegraph's Tom Haynes explains how this remote work trend affects us all.
The post The Losing Battle to Get Public Sector ?TWaTs? Back in the Office appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link ?Prepare to Go to Jail,? Judge Tells Just Stop Oil Art Vandals Thu Jul 25, 2024 17:00 | Richard Eldred
Guilty and about to face the consequences, two Just Stop Oil activists who hurled tomato soup at a Van Gogh masterpiece have been told to prepare for prison.
The post ?Prepare to Go to Jail,? Judge Tells Just Stop Oil Art Vandals appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Hundreds of Thousands Are Ditching the Licence Fee ? And It?s a Crisis for the BBC Thu Jul 25, 2024 15:00 | Richard Eldred
With an £80 million revenue drop and growing calls for a licence fee boycott, BBC bosses are struggling to prove that Britain's biggest broadcaster remains worth the cost.
The post Hundreds of Thousands Are Ditching the Licence Fee ? And It?s a Crisis for the BBC appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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Voltaire, international edition

offsite link Netanyahu soon to appear before the US Congress? It will be decisive for the suc... Thu Jul 04, 2024 04:44 | en

offsite link Voltaire, International Newsletter N°93 Fri Jun 28, 2024 14:49 | en

offsite link Will Israel succeed in attacking Lebanon and pushing the United States to nuke I... Fri Jun 28, 2024 14:40 | en

offsite link Will Netanyahu launch tactical nuclear bombs (sic) against Hezbollah, with US su... Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:09 | en

offsite link Will Israel provoke a cataclysm?, by Thierry Meyssan Tue Jun 25, 2024 06:59 | en

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international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Friday October 11, 2013 13:05 by Turing   text 1 comment (last - friday october 11, 2013 23:57)
Full story, images & vid at link.

At least 190 people were killed and more than 200 taken hostage by Syrian rebels financed by private Gulf donors in an August 4 military offensive in the Latakia governorate, according to a Human Rights Watch report. At least 67 of the victims executed had lived in government-aligned Alawite villages, HRW said in its report, “You Can Still See Their Blood,” released Friday, which saw the events as the first evidence of planned crimes against humanity perpetrated by opposition forces.

The killings took place when President Bashar Assad’s forces were overwhelmed by the militants, who then proceeded to enter the 10 Alawite villages nearby, sometimes rounding up and executing entire families, while taking others hostage. Torture and decapitations were also testament to the aggravated nature of the military offensive, proof of which was gathered by HRW through reports, witness statements, hospital records and materials recorded by the rebels themselves. read full story / add a comment
international / animal rights / news report Thursday October 10, 2013 15:41 by Chicken Rights   text 2 comments (last - monday november 04, 2013 20:36)   video 1 video file
Disease, boycott, health inspections are some factors in the decline in KFC sales and profits read full story / add a comment
kilkenny / anti-capitalism / other press Wednesday October 09, 2013 18:32 by Paul Ryan   video 1 video file
Video showing the support for the Doctors Strike in Co. Kilkenny

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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday October 09, 2013 14:10 by Rita Fagan
I hope you are well and fighting back where ever you are against these harsh policies of austerity being imposed on our people. I am writing to invite you to come out and join the Spectacle of Defiance and Hope as it once again takes to the streets along with the Dublin Trades Council to protest against the budget decisions that will come down hard on our people. read full story / add a comment
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international / environment / event notice Tuesday October 08, 2013 18:16 by T   text 2 comments (last - friday november 01, 2013 21:04)   image 5 images
On October 19, 2013, the Global Frackdown will unite concerned citizens around the globe to tell elected officials that we want a future lit by clean, renewable energy; not dirty, polluting fossil fuels. The journey to a renewable energy future will not be fueled by shale gas. Take a stand against fracking — find an event near you and join the Frackdown! read full story / add a comment
national / environment / press release Monday October 07, 2013 23:52 by p mc c
The amount of methane released into the atmosphere during shale gas drills is disputed, with one new industry-funded report suggesting it could be less than previously thought.

But asked whether there should be mandatory testing for methane leaks at European shale drills, Jos Delbeke, the director of the European Commission’s climate department told EurActiv: “We must know what the methane emissions are going to be.”

“Either the companies are going to put it on the table or a regulation is going to come at the European level,” he added. “I leave that open.”

Delbeke was speaking on 3 October at a presentation for a new methane emissions report by Dr David Allen, organised by the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) in Brussels.

Methane is a greenhouse gas at least 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a shorter 100-year period. Scientists believe that it could be particularly dangerous trigger for global warming feedback loops.

The issue of how to regulate it could be crucial, as Brussels weighs the wisdom of a legislative package for shale gas, ahead of an announcement planned for this December.

The EU executive could decide on a standalone instrument such as a new directive, amendments to existing legislation, or ‘soft guidance’ to industry in the form of voluntary obligations.

As a taster of what lies ahead, the European parliament will next week vote on forcing shale gas firms to undertake Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) before drills can begin. read full story / add a comment

international / crime and justice / news report Monday October 07, 2013 18:36 by Jennifer Tong
The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take the landmark debt case between Argentina and bondholders led by NML Capital, a hedge fund that buys the debt of countries in financial crisis. Argentina is expected to file a second petition in the coming months that the Supreme Court will review and decide again if it will hear the case. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Saturday October 05, 2013 00:46 by Turing   text 2 comments (last - saturday october 05, 2013 07:28)
More on Saudi involvement in false flag attack. Full text at link.

The August chemical weapons attack in the Syrian capital’s suburbs was done by a Saudi Arabian black operations team, Russian diplomatic sources have told a Russian news agency.“Based on data from a number of sources a picture can be pieced together. The criminal provocation in Eastern Ghouta was done by a black op team that the Saudi’s sent through Jordan and which acted with support of the Liwa Al-Islam group,” a source in the diplomatic circles told Interfax. The attack and its consequences had a huge impact on the Syrian situation, another source said. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday October 04, 2013 19:05 by IPSC   text 11 comments (last - monday december 23, 2013 04:41)   image 1 image   video 1 video file
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign is proud to host an evening with two esteemed experts on international law and the Palestinian/Israeli question, Shawan Jabarin of Al Haq and Dr. Michael Kearney of Sussex University. Mr. Jabarin is fresh from the Hague, where he was meeting with the International Criminal Court in an attempt to convince them to investigate ‘commission of crimes’ by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday October 03, 2013 14:37 by FUSION SUNDAYS   image 1 image
Dublin's only ethnic bazaar! Over 30 Stalls, Workshops, Live Music...

Dublin’s only world culture market, Fusion Sundays, will take place again on Sunday the 13th of October. The market can be described as a vibrant, multicultural event focusing on Ireland’s ethnic communities.

Fusion Sundays offers international stalls, live music, workshops, entertainment for kids and of course a great selection of delicious food from around the globe. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday October 03, 2013 02:05 by Dublin Film Qlub
Film Qlub
Season Four
“Burning the Closet: After Stonewall/the 1970s”

Sat 19 Oct, 2.30pm
The New Theatre
East Essex street
Temple Bar
Dublin 2

Doors open at 2pm
Day Membership: €8
(free tea & coffee)

WORD IS OUT
(STORIES OF SOME OF OUR LIVES)

Dir. Nancy Adair, Andrew Brown, Rob Epstein, 1977
English (with English subtitles) read full story / add a comment
national / environment / event notice Wednesday October 02, 2013 23:37 by anon
LEAF and Claiming Our Future invite you to participate in an event to discuss production and distribution of renewable energy and energy conservation. The intention is to identify priorities to include in a People’s Charter on Renewable Energy.

Our dependence on fossil fuels makes for an unsustainable economy and society. This dependence leaves our economy and all of us at the mercy of rising global energy prices. This contributes to an ever-increasing cost of living and people living in poverty find it increasingly difficult to meet their energy needs. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Wednesday October 02, 2013 23:25 by anon   image 1 image
Another Austerity Budget is looming: The government is currently discussing how to implement €3.1bn of austerity in October’s Budget (and another €2bn in 2015). The impact of previous budget cuts are devastating those on lower incomes and in poverty, the public health system, special needs supports, the unemployed, those in mortgage arrears etc. Austerity is destroying our society and economy.

Speakers: Michael Taft (UNITE Trade Union), Mary Murphy (COF) and Siobhán O'Donoghue (Migrants Rights Centre Ireland) read full story / add a comment
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national / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Wednesday October 02, 2013 23:12 by pbp   text 1 comment (last - sunday october 13, 2013 23:13)   image 5 images
Assembling at 1 pm on Saturday 12th October at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin, to march to the GPO.

The budget for 2014 is expected to take yet another €3 billion out of the economy, at a rate of two to one in favour of cuts over taxation. This will affect health, education, social protection and community services. It will not create one new job.

Alternative sources of revenue exist: read full story / add a comment
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international / consumer issues / news report Wednesday October 02, 2013 09:50 by Brian Clarke   text 5 comments (last - friday october 04, 2013 10:01)   image 2 images   video 3 video files
George W Bush economic adviser Dr Pippa Malmgren, speaking in Dublin yesterday, said Ireland faces 20 years of “no growth,” because of the European Central Bank She was speaking at a Davy Stockbroker conference in Dublin, saying Ireland should leave the euro and devalue the punt. Of course Irish politicians on the Euro gravy train will disagree. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Tuesday October 01, 2013 15:25 by Paddy Hackett
Below is a piece from me analysing the interview with Maurice Coakely concerning his recently published book Ireland in the World Order: A History of Uneven Development?

The interview was published on the website PoliticalEconomy.ie on March 28th 2013 read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / event notice Tuesday October 01, 2013 14:54 by ec
A sympathetic but searching exploration of the life of Frank Ryan (1902- 1944) - Irish radical, International Brigade volunteer in Spain and Nazi collaborator in Berlin. Our film employs the imaginative resources of the drama documentary to explore a human story of truly tragic proportions. read full story / add a comment
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wexford / history and heritage / event notice Monday September 30, 2013 23:22 by O.O'C.   image 1 image
One of the organisers of the inaugural Michael O' Hanrahan weekend has said that the event will offer something for every member of the family. Oisin O' Connell said that the weekend will include a memorial lecture which will bring diverse speakers including Professor Anthony Coughlan and writer Geraldine O' Connell Cusack to New Ross. read full story / add a comment
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westmeath / crime and justice / event notice Monday September 30, 2013 23:06 by T   image 1 image
Ellen Brown the author of the best seller book 'Web of Debt' will be in the Hodson Hotel in Athlone to present: The Public Banking Forum in Ireland and will talk about public banking and where money comes from and solutions to the crisis in Ireland. read full story / add a comment
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cork / crime and justice / event notice Monday September 30, 2013 22:52 by T   image 1 image
Ellen Brown the author of the best seller book 'Web of Debt' will be in the Imperial Hotel in Cork to present: The Public Banking Forum in Ireland and will talk about public banking and where money comes from and solutions to the crisis in Ireland. read full story / add a comment
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