Archive for the 'Resistance' Category
Internet Remains Down in Egypt
January 28th, 2011In other news, Obama’s Internet ‘Kill Switch’ Bill Will Return Later This Year. Via: Telegraph: The Egyptian government’s action is unprecedented in the history of the internet. Countries such as China, Iran, Thailand and Tunisia have cut off access to news websites and social networking services during periods of unrest, as Egypt did when it […]
Egypt: Internet Down, Police Counterterror Unit Deployed; In Suez, Weapons Looted and Turned on Police
January 28th, 2011Via: AP: Internet service in Egypt was disrupted and the government deployed an elite special operations force in Cairo on Friday, hours before an anticipated new wave of anti-government protests. The developments were a sign that President Hosni Mubarak’s regime was toughening its crackdown following the biggest protests in years against his nearly 30-year rule. […]
And Now… Yemen
January 27th, 2011Via: Reuters: Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa Thursday to demand a change of government, inspired by the unrest that has ousted Tunisia’s leader and spread to Egypt this week. Reuters witnesses estimated that around 16,000 Yemenis demonstrated in four parts of Sanaa in the largest rally since a wave of protests […]
Police and Protesters Clash in Egypt
January 26th, 2011Video from Russia Today: Via: Reuters: Police fought with thousands of Egyptians who defied a government ban Wednesday to protest against President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year-old rule, firing tear gas at the crowds and dragging away demonstrators. Protesters burnt tyres and hurled stones at police as groups gathered at different parts of the capital Cairo. The […]
Jesse Ventura Sues TSA Over Pat-Downs
January 25th, 2011Via: KSTP: Former governor Jesse Ventura never shied away from a battle during his one term as Minnesota’s chief executive. Now, as a “television performer,” as he describes himself in a new lawsuit, the former pro-wrestler is trying to launch a legal smackdown against the agencies that are supposed to protect the flying public. In […]
A Self-Sufficient System of Farming Is Increasing Yields Across Hawaii
January 23rd, 2011“Now my rice growing is simply sowing seed and spreading straw, but it has taken me more than thirty years to reach this simplicity.” —Masanobu Fukuoka Via: Star Advertiser: Farmer Samson Delos Reyes reached into his bluejeans pocket to grab a phone call from a buyer and ended up smiling but shaking his head. The […]
Tunisians Drive Leader from Power in Mass Uprising
January 15th, 2011I’m not particularly sure of what actually happened in Tunisia. I’d like to think that the Tunisian people won’t go on to “freely elect” some U.S. puppet in the future, after throwing out the dictator who ran the place for over the last 23 years. Come on, Kevin, why piss on the parade? At times […]
Georgia Man Fined for Growing Vegetables
January 10th, 2011Via: Eat Drink Better: An Atlanta-area man is facing fines of up to $5000 for growing too many vegetables on his land. Steve Miller (not Steve Miller of classic rock fame), has had an organic vegetable garden on his property for years. He grows food for himself and has even sold some of his bounty […]
Almost 60% of New Zealanders Are Maintaining Vegetable Gardens
January 5th, 2011I was at Pak n Sav (Godzilla scale supermarket chain in New Zealand operated by public menace FoodStuffs) today and I just laughed at the prices for the whole range of vegetables. Although, I bought a kilo of those South Island cherries that were on special. The Farmlet website is woefully neglected these days, but, […]
Racial Factions in Prisons Unite for Large Protest Against Inhumane Conditions; Actions Coordinated via Contraband Mobile Phones
December 14th, 2010Via: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Corrections officials said the prisons on lockdown are Hays State Prison in Trion, Macon State Prison in Oglethorpe, Telfair State Prison in Helena and Smith State Prison in Glennville. However, advocates said inmates, at times, have shut down all activity at Augusta, Baldwin, Calhoun, Hancock, Hays, Macon, Rogers, Smith, Telfair, Valdosta and […]
