Tag Archives: 2011

Inside Story Americas – Will Colombia’s protesting workers be heard?

A group of former General Motors workers have stitched their lips shut in a hunger strike outside the US embassy in Colombia demanding justice alleging unfair dismissal for reporting on workplace injuries. Are the rights of workers in Colombia adequately protected under the US-Colombia Labour Action Plan of April 2011? Guests: Austin Robles, David Bacon, [...]

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Lessons for London: Can 2011 riots reignite?

This summer, London is revelling in its role as Olympics host – but it was a different story exactly a year ago when the city was engulfed by mass street violence and looting. Riots shook the British capital for almost a week, undermining the authorities who failed to restore control. RT’s Laura Smith looks at [...]

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Shelved & Banned? London riot docudrama struggles for air

The BBC is considering making an appeal against a court order which stopped it from broadcasting a dramatized film on last year’s riots in London. The film, which features actors portraying anonymous rioters sharing their experience of the events, was due to be broadcast on Monday evening, but was banned by a court order hours [...]

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CrossTalk: Sudanese Spring

What are these anti-austerity protests in Sudan all about? Is it another uprising in the works? Will the Arab Spring visit Sudan? Is the al-Bashir government solely to blame for the discontent? Or is it the partition of the state that left thousands of people homeless and desperate? Are we seeing two failed states under [...]

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Top 10 New Species of 2012

The top 10 newly discovered species of 2012: 10. Pterinopelma sazimai – A breathtakingly beautiful blue tarantula at risk of extinction due to habitat loss and exploitation by the pet trade. 9. Diania cactiformis – An ancient, spiny creature nicknamed the “walking cactus” that may have used its bristly legs to capture prey. 8. Crurifarcimen [...]

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March 2012 was Warmest EVER in US

More than 15000 records for warming were set across the United States for March 2012, yet another sign climate change is very much real and here to stay. Read the full story here: www.businessweek.com Add TDC to your circles on Google+ plus.google.com Join the conversation on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow The Daily Conversation on Twitter www.twitter.com

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March 2012 was Warmest March EVER

More than 15000 records for warming were set across the United States for March 2012, yet another sign climate change is very much real and here to stay. Read the full story here: www.businessweek.com Add TDC to your circles on Google+ plus.google.com Join the conversation on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow The Daily Conversation on Twitter www.twitter.com

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Top 10 MILITARY BUDGETS

These are the world’s largest defense budgets, broken down by total spent and percentage of world total by continent. Read the full International Institute for Strategic Studies’ report: www.iiss.org Take the poll: What percentage do you think the US could safely cut from its $739 billion military budget? ywtv.tv Add TDC to your circles on [...]

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Reboot! RoboCop remake 2013 trailer is here

www.nma.tv RoboCop fans are drooling over the franchise’s upcoming 2013 reboot, even though there isn’t even a trailer out yet. Set in a dystopian future, the original 1987 film told the tale of Alex Murphy, a slain Detroit cop who is brought back to life when the evil OCP corporation turns him into a crime-fighting [...]

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Dave Chappelle joins Twitter, mounts comeback?

www.nma.tv Comedian Dave Chappelle has joined Twitter as “@chappelledavidk,” much to the delight of fans of Chappelle’s Show and Half Baked. The first tweet from the account was posted Tuesday morning, however, fans appeared to be skeptical if it was actually coming from Dave and not an imposter. Whereas some celebrities amass thousands of followers [...]

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Top 10 Largest Military Budgets

These are the world’s largest defense budgets, broken down by total spent and percentage of world total by continent. Read the full International Institute for Strategic Studies’ report: www.iiss.org Take the poll: What percentage do you think the US could safely cut from its $739 billion military budget? ywtv.tv Add TDC to your circles on [...]

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After the Tsunami – Japan

Radioactivity concerns hang over tsunami anniversary To see more go to www.youtube.com Follow us on Facebook (goo.gl or Twitter (www.twitter.com On the 11th of March last year Japan’s worst ever natural disaster killed almost 20000 people. This report reveals the controversy surrounding it and the pain of rebuilding under the fear of radioactivity. Around the [...]

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