BBC – Press Office – The Century of the Self

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One of the problems those fighting for action on climate change, consumerism and for a more democratic politics, is getting the general public to take notice.  This press release from the BBC, about ‘The Century of Self’, a TV series which explores Freud, the PR and advertising industries.  Describing how corporations and politicians have developed these tools to manipulate the public at large.

BBC – Press Office – The Century of the Self.

And of course, the political elite like to frighten people with the perceived threat from Muslim extremists, as an excuse for removing basic freedoms from the public.  The blog below looks into a recent press release from Europol, which seems to suggest there has been an increase in religious inspired terrorism in Europe.  Ylva Nilsson goes on the explain the report indicated, the increase in terrorism has been by separatists and left-wingers and not religiously motivated

http://blogs.euobserver.com/nilsson/2013/05/04/about-spin-and-diy/

Sparking Urban Renewal: Inclusivity and Innovation, Part II | Sustainable Cities Collective

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An article showing how a City can be improve with the full consultation of the local communities and not just some tokenism.  Also the is a lesson here for Manchester City Council, not only have proper local community consultations but also the investment in public amenities, such as parks, libraries, etc.  Also the need for an integrated transport system, something Manchester City does not have.  The Metro system has only disintegrated the local transport system and the privatised buses no longer run in some areas after peak times.  Manchester City Council has not learnt from it’s past failures, always blaming it on others.  A robust city can cope with changing economic environments, one built on hype will never survive, just as the former inhabitants of the Easter Islands:
http://sustainablecitiescollective.com/futurecapetown/146876/medellin-colombia-why-inclusivity-and-innovation-are-sparking-urban-renewal-pa?utm_source=scc_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&inf_contact_key=274b4e7624faa75dd178347a159ca2f239a3dbefacc412a8741a9f418f129c3b

BBC defends false claims linking Rachel Corrie to killings of Israeli soldiers

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The BBC has become so morally corrupt, it is no longer a news channel favoured by those seeking impartial news.  It is time it had its license to broadcast refused.

Hypocrisy, hypocrisy, ever where I look nothing but hypocrisy and not a drop of truth to quench my thirst for truth.  In acknowledgement to Coleridge. 

BBC defends false claims linking Rachel Corrie to killings of Israeli soldiers.

James Steele: America’s mystery man in Iraq – video | World news | guardian.co.uk

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A report into the USA’s sponsored death squads which operated in Iraq.

James Steele: America’s mystery man in Iraq – video | World news | guardian.co.uk.

Will the government’s benefit raid turn us all into April Fools?

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The list of changes to benefits and public services listed below, staying at home and not voting, is not an option.

Will the government’s benefit raid turn us all into April Fools?.

Council’s ‘Recent’ U-Turn on Park Plans Were Already in Place as Far Back as August 2011

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Manchester City Council make decisions without any consultation with local communities.  When they announce their plans, they then state they will have a consultation about their plans, which were decided months earlier.  They are not going to change what they have already planned to do and have already engaged contractors to carry out the work.  The council is so dishonest with its dealing with local communities, I cannot understand any company with a reputation deals with them.  Is it a case of  ‘profits before people’?

Council’s ‘Recent’ U-Turn on Park Plans Were Already in Place as Far Back as August 2011.

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On Tuesday (12/02/13) a protester was dragged from a tree by Group 4 staff, causing him to fall against those who had pulled him down. The police then arrested him for assault and detained him.   Also, felling continued within 10 metres of people, another breach of Health and Safety at Work Act. It has also been mentioned that all the timber has been sold to Westfields for £10,000. Some of the large mature hardwood trees would fetch more than that alone. So who is profiting from this destruction to a vital part of the City’s lungs?

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heron1There will will be a friendly candle-lit vigil around the pond on Sunday 17th 5.00pm – 6.30pm. For anyone who wants to quietly reflect on the trees that have been felled and who want to be surrounded by other understanding folk. This is a chance for like minded members of the community to unite in a peaceful way. Bring your candles, lanterns, and tea lights (small torches will come in handy too).
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A discussion with Nigel Murphy (Labour councillor for Hulme and the Environment)

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I was walking home (16:40, 6/2/13) from the 8th Day along Stretford Road, when I bumped into Nigel Murphy (Labour councillor for Hulme and the Environment).  He told me he was waiting for a bus into town because he had been walking all day, then asked how were things with me.  I mentioned they were not very good, (there are lots of things like Birley Fields and the lack of action by the council on climate change), especially with things like Alexandria Park.  He mentioned people should read what it is really about and not listen to the protesters who are exaggerating the number of trees being felled.  I said I had read the aborculturist’s report and that mature (maybe originally planted by the Victorians) were being felled when they were in good condition.  I asked about the old green houses, they were not be restored, so how is this restoring the park to it former glory.  Nigel replied that he remembered the greenhouses from a kid and walking in the park.  And that the park was unsafe to walk in at night, and that this work was to make it safe.  It was to make this park fit for today.  If that is the case, then surely they have obtained funds falsely from the National Heritage Fund?  The National Heritage Fund is about support the restoration of heritage assets and clearly this is not the council’s intention.  Those who agreed to the council’s proposals seemed to of forgotten previous projects by the council, such as Piccadilly Gardens.  Is that fit for today, what was done to Piccadilly Gardens?  Alexandra Park Trees

Democratic Manchester City Council!

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Manchester City Council continue to show, that they are overwhelmingly not acting in the residents best interests, once again ignoring it’s electorate. It has almost total control of the council and acts as a dictatorship. This is to ensure that Bernstein and Leese build their ivory towers, ensuring the City of Manchester, is all fur-coat and no knickers:  Mersey Valley warden service facing the axe.

manchesterclimatemonthly's avatarmanchester climate monthly

Two must-read articles about Alexandra Park, where the chainsaws are moving in… (See our previous editorial on the subject here).

From the Hulme Green Party, “Alex Park protesters take to trees to stop “Felling Vandalism”

Manchester Green Party Chair Deyika Nzeribe commented “The campaign group has done everything right. They got over 2000 signatures asking for the plans to be reconsidered, they got local experts to show how the councils plans to be altered to preserve trees and they have been in dialogue with both the Council and funders the Lottery every step of the way. They have been completely ignored.

To draw a parallel, last week Manchester City Council made a great show of how unfair the cuts to local budgets were and how the government were ignoring them. The council are acting in exactly the same way as the government to this local issue.”

From Nadine…

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Balcombe MP appointed Cuadrilla director to government

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Lord Browne was previously CEO of BP, and was responsible for the decline of BP’s reputation for safety.  With appointees such as this, is it any wonder the Government is pushing for widespread ‘fracking’, despite all the evidence showing it has harmful affects on humans and the environment?

Balcombe MP appointed Cuadrilla director to government.