Chippenham & Beyond

Mosaic: World News from the Middle East covers the escalating crisis in Gaza, analyzing news reports from throughout the region. Mosaic reporter Jamal Dajani covers the crisis from the Israel-Gaza border. http://linktv.org http://visionon.tv

In December 2006 the government's National Physical Laboratory, contracted out its cleaning to Amey, a multimillion pound services provider. When they took over the contract there were 36, unionised Latin American cleaners earning

Protesters super-glued themselves to glass security gates inside BBC.They protested the lack of balanced reporting of the Israeli bombings on Gaza. http://www.undercurrents.org

Using survival skills we will show you how you can not only survive but even thrive in 2009. http://www.azbushcraft.com

it’s November 1999, and five days are about to rock the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Meeting. Among them are Django (Andre Benjamin), Sam (Jennifer Carpenter), Lou (Michelle Rodriguez) and Jay (Martin Henderson). Each has a unique story, but they’re united in a common desire to be heard and to make a difference in the world. For these four protesters, this is very personal and the stakes are higher than mere politics. A peaceful demonstration to stop the WTO talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot, and soon a State of Emergency is declared by the Mayor of Seattle. The streets are mayhem, and the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire of civil liberties and keeping the peace are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor (Ray Liotta), a riot cop on the streets (Woody Harrelson) and his pregnant wife (Charlize Theron). The choices they all make will change their lives forever. Writer/Director Stuart Townsend brings together this talented ensemble to intertwine different points of view – from protesters and police to delegates and doctors -- each of whom intentionally or accidentally find themselves on the streets of Seattle in those last days of the millennium. Townsend seamlessly merges footage of the real event with his fictional narrative. Ultimately, Battle in Seattle illustrates that even against incredible odds, ordinary people can change the world.

Well in the New Year lets make Media work (:

Activists from London coalition Against Poverty went to the head office of the Royal Bank of Scotland on Bishopsgate to protest against city bonuses.

Comparing the world media's coverage of the Bush legacy, including those famous shoes. http://linktv.org http://visionon.tv

Uranium mining is set to expand in Australia unless we actively oppose it. BHP Billiton wants approval to treble its production at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia, and plans for more uranium mines are underway. http://roxstop-action.org http://engagemedia.org http://visionon.tv

"Muto," a new short film by Italian street artist Blu brings his graffiti artwork to life. Blu paints his otherwordly creations on buildings and other public spaces, before animating them using stop motion techniques. Watch right as Blu's wild menagerie of characters morph and creep across buildings in Buenos Aires.

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The Facts Burning coal is a leading source of global warming pollution. "GHG Emissions and Sinks 1990–2006,” US EPA 2008 Burning coal is the dirtiest way we produce electricity. “Carbon Dioxide Emissions from the Generation of Electric Power in the United States,” US DOE 2000.; “GHG Emissions and Sinks 1990-2006,” US EPA 2008 There are no homes in America powered by "clean" coal. IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme CO2 Capture and Storage Database; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies Program at MIT, CO2 Capture and Storage Project Database CO2 emissions from U.S. coal-based electricity are greater than emissions from all the cars and trucks in America. “GHG Emissions and Sinks 1990-2006,” US EPA 2008 The coal industry is spending millions advertising "clean" coal, but not a single "clean" coal power plant exists in the U.S. today. “Big Coal Campaigning to Keep Its Industry on Candidates' Minds,” Wall Street Journal, Oct. 20, 2008; IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme CO2 Capture and Storage Database; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies Program at MIT, CO2 Capture and Storage Project Database "While you might have heard the phrase ‘clean’ coal during the presidential campaign, it's actually an oxymoron." Brian Williams, NBC News, Nov 18, 2008 There are roughly 600 coal plants producing electricity in the U.S. Not one of them captures and stores its global warming pollution. “Electricity Facts,” US DOE 2008; IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme CO2 Capture and Storage Database; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies Program at MIT, CO2 Capture and Storage Project Database "'Clean' coal is like a healthy cigarette." Blan Holman, attorney, Southern Environmental Law Center in Charleson, S.C. There is not a single large-scale demonstration "clean" coal plant in the U.S. today. IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme CO2 Capture and Storage Database; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies Program at MIT, CO2 Capture and Storage Project Database Virtually all the new coal plants that have been proposed will, just like their predecessors, release 100 percent of the CO2 they produce into the atmosphere, where it will linger—and contribute to global warming. "Coal Power in a Warming World: A Sensible Transition to Cleaner Energy Options," Union of Concerned Scientists. Oct. 2008. Although carbon sequestration has been the subject of considerable research and analysis, it has yet to be demonstrated in the form of commercial-scale, fully integrated projects at coal-fired power plants. “Coal Power in a Warming World: A Sensible Transition to Cleaner Energy Options,” Union of Concerned Scientists. Oct. 2008. An investment in wind power produces almost three times as many jobs as the same investment in coal power. And an investment in solar power produces almost four times as many jobs, and energy efficiency, almost thirty times as many jobs as coal power. Based on analysis of the new energy economy released by Earth Policy Institute, Nov. 2008 "We don't have a plant here in the United States today that has commercially installed carbon capture technology." Joe Lucas, Vice President of Communications, American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE). From: “Can Coal Be Clean? A Debate Between Michael Brune of Rainforest Action Network and Joe Lucas of American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity.” Democracy Now! The War and Peace Report, Oct. 2008 "Without the price on greenhouse gas emissions that is delivered by cap-and-trade mechanisms, CO2 capture and storage will remain a daydream." Jeroen van der Veer, CEO of Shell. July 2008 Madrid. Shell, “Delivering Energy for Sustainable Growth. The European Perspective," The 19th World Petroleum Congress Plenary Session, Madrid, June 30, 2008.

An Iraqi policeman returns to his country, only to be arrested and tortured. http://ivaw.org http://visionon.tv

How greedy US corporations threaten to end the level playing field of the internet, meaning some information will be more equal than others. Barack Obama has declared his commitment to net neutrality, but now he needs holding to that in the face of the lobbyists. www.foureyedmonsters.com/neutrality www.visionon.tv

The inside story on how Mark upset the U.S secret service by putting a bounty on President G.W Bush.The war on 'Terror', ID cards, animal rights,politicians and just about everything gets a look in during his inspired comedy. http://www.visionon.tv

At Cafe Oto, Ashwin Street, Dalston. The meeting includes the premier of Winstan Whitter's new documentary film "Save our Heritage"(some of you may have seen his brilliant film "A legacy in the dust"). The writer Iain Sinclair will describe his strange experience of being banned from Hackney Council's libraries and he will be reading from his forthcoming book "Hackney. That rose-red empire". There will be performances of poetry by Dalston's very own Michael Rosen childrens' laureate, writer and broadcaster. Our Olympic Legacy Followers of OPEN's campaign in Dalston will recall that, on appealing to the Secretary of State to call in the authorities plans for the demolition and redevelopment of Dalston, we received the reply that "the proposed transport interchange between the East London line northern extension, the North London Line and London Buses, is an essential part of the transport improvements required for the London Olympics 2012." Barratt's development of 10 to 20 storey residential towers on Hackney Council's Dalston Lane (South) site. Only 28 flats will be for social housing. These photos are of the Dalston transport interchange now under construction and the towerblocks with 550 flats and shops being built for sale to pay for it. TfL's £39 million concrete slab development for a bus turnaround above the Dalston Junction East London Line station where Barratt's are to build further residential towers of up to 20 storeys for private sale. The evening will conclude with information about the authorities plans for the demolition and redevelopment of over 20 more buildings in Dalston and a discussion about our Olympic legacy.

OPEN's objects are to promote excellence in the quality of the built environment, the provision of transportation and the provision of amenities, and to ensure that changes to these have proper regard to the needs of residents and businesses and the maintenance of a sustainable residential and business community. For more information please email info@opendalston.net

The World Naked Bike Ride, the world's biggest public naked event. Thirty cities across the world will be participating. Come protest car culture and have some fun at the same time.

Proposition 8 demonstration are all over the USA.

Iraq Veterans against the War performs military actions in Denver, letting delegates, citizens, lobbyists and celebrities in for the Democrat Convention experience what war is really like. http://ivaw.org/ http://visionon.tv