Monthly Archives: May 2012
PCS union backs Bradford Occupy Westfield protesters (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
PCS union backs Bradford Occupy Westfield protesters (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus).
Palestine Airlines Resume Flights After 7 Years – International Middle East Media Center
Palestine airlines are finally back to business in Jordan following seven years of being grounded. via Palestine Airlines Resume Flights After 7 Years – International Middle East Media Center.
Serco investigated over claims of ‘unsafe’ out-of-hours GP service | Society | The Guardian
Serco investigated over claims of ‘unsafe’ out-of-hours GP service Exclusive: Firm set for NHS contracts allegedly massaged data • NHS watchdog inspection after whistleblower tip-offs • Serco says concerns about service are without foundation via Serco investigated over claims of … Continue reading
Waterstones deal with Amazon puts Kindle and ebooks instore | Books | The Guardian
Waterstones has announced a surprise tie-up with Amazon that will enable shoppers to pluck ebooks as well as physical books from its shelves. The companies did not reveal the terms of the deal, but Waterstones said it was planning a … Continue reading
Alain Badiou: a life in writing | Culture | The Guardian
Love, says Frances greatest living philosopher, “is not a contract between two narcissists. Its more than that. Its a construction that compels the participants to go beyond narcissism. In order that love lasts one has to reinvent oneself.” via Alain … Continue reading
Israeli exports to EU down 16% – Israel Business, Ynetnews
Israel’s exports are experiencing a downturn, the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEI) said Tuesday. A new IEI report said that Israel’s exports came to $10.9 billion in the first quarter of 2012 – a 6.5% drop from Q4-2011 … Continue reading
Political lessons from Bradford’s ‘second Spring’ | UK news | guardian.co.uk
The recent sale of the listed Victorian swimming pool in the deprived inner-city ward of Manningham for a paltry £67,000 to a private developer has become emblematic of a party that appears to have long forgotten the social justice agenda. … Continue reading
Martin Scorsese breathes new life into gangster classic Once Upon a Time in America – Features – Films – The Independent
Once Upon a Time in America has now been “reconstituted.” Next week in Cannes, audiences will have the chance to a savour a new 245-minute cut of Leone’s gangster masterpiece. Twenty-five minutes of extra footage will be included. The 2-disk … Continue reading
Scotland Paedophile Ring: Operation Algebra Sees Eight Men Guilty Of Sex Offences | UK News | Sky News
Eight men in a Scottish paedophile ring have been found guilty of a series of “horrific” sex offences against children and babies. One of the men was convicted after he posed for a photograph while attempting to rape an 18-month-old … Continue reading
Bradford PSC calls off solidarity fast
Apologies! This message was not completed when it was sent. The full version follows: Bradford’s 24-hour fast in solidarity with Palestinian hunger strikers is OFF – because the Israeli authorities have granted the prisoners most of their demands. The Palestine … Continue reading
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