Subject: Urgent petition in support of indigenous peoples land rights in Roraima, Brazil

LegacyofColonialism : Message: Brazil: Urgent petition to support indigenous land rights in Roraima Dear friends, Brazilian campaigners have asked for urgent support of a petition in support of indigenous peoples in Raposa Serra to Sol, in the Brazilian state of Roraima. Over 18,000 indigenous people are at risk of losing their land rights, which had been formally recognised by the Brazilian government in 2005. Now, the state government, representing the interests of large farmers, has raised a case in the courts.

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Die Kunst des Krieges

Kaukasus-Krieg: „Reuters“-Fotos von angeblichen Opfern russischer Bombardements in Gori, Georgien, wurden von Schauspielern inszeniert. Gori, Georgien: Videos und Fotos auf youtube bringen die Nachrichtenagentur „Reuters“ sowie ihre „Kunden“ der Konzern- und Staatsmedien in arge Erklärungsnot. Angebliche Tote, schröcklich erschĂĽtterte Schauspieler, eine unsichtbare Regie auf georgischer Seite, sie bildeten ein ganz normales Foto-Shooting, auf der eine inszenierte Darstellung von angeblichen Opfern russischer Bombenangriffe auf Gori als mitleiderregende Pressefotos von georgischem Leid um die Welt gingen. Nun stellt sich heraus: sie wurden durch KriegskĂĽnstler gefälscht.

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How RFID Tags Could Be Used to Track Unsuspecting People

How RFID Tags Could Be Used to Track Unsuspecting People: Scientific American Average consumers may not realize how many RFID tags they carry around. The devices are embedded in personal items and even some clothing. If you live in a state bordering Canada or Mexico, you may soon be given an opportunity to carry a very high tech item: a remotely readable driver’s license. Designed to identify U.S. citizens as they approach the nation’s borders, the cards are being promoted by the Department of Homeland Security as a way to save time and simplify border crossings. But if you care about your safety and privacy as much as convenience, you might want to think twice before signing up.

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Radyo Inteligentaindigena 08-20-2008

Internet Archive: Details: Radyo Inteligentaindigena-08-20-2008 Transmitting from within the occupied Aboriginal territories of North America for Radio Free First Nations, this is Radyo Inteligentaindigena for 08.20.2008 This Dispatch: The Angryindian discusses the Russian-Georgian conflict, International Law, genocide and responds to readers/listeners letters and questions.

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