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Third Session of Scottish Parliament (2007) Part 2 of 2
In June 2007, the Scottish Parliament began it's third session and to celebrate the Queen, Parliament and People of Scotland with a day long event beginning with the old Scots tradition of the Riding which in 2007 started at the top of the Royal Mile and continued down the Mile to Holyrood Park, outside the Parliament. The Queen gave an address to members of Parliament which was then followed by a outdoor music concert called 'Picnic in the Parliament' which was a free event attracting many people from Scotland. The day felt very Scottish and I felt proud to be there. I noticed however that the turn out could have been better but most people don't have so much connection with the Queen. I went along to film the event and to celebrate my country of Scotland. This film took a week to edit so I hope you like it as I put quite a bit more effort into this one. In June 2007, the Scottish Parliament began it's third session and to celebrate the Queen, Parliament and People of Scotland with... more
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Third Session of the Scottish Parliament (2007) Part 1 of 2
In June 2007, the Scottish Parliament began it's third session and to celebrate the Queen, Parliament and People of Scotland with a day long event beginning with the old Scots tradition of the Riding which in 2007 started at the top of the Royal Mile and continued down the Mile to Holyrood Park, outside the Parliament. The Queen gave an address to members of Parliament which was then followed by a outdoor music concert called 'Picnic in the Parliament' which was a free event attracting many people from Scotland. The day felt very Scottish and I felt proud to be there. I noticed however that the turn out could have been better but most people don't have so much connection with the Queen. I went along to film the event and to celebrate my country of Scotland. This film took a week to edit so I hope you like it as I put quite a bit more effort into this one. In June 2007, the Scottish Parliament began it's third session and to celebrate the Queen, Parliament and People of Scotland with... more
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LOL RNC Riot Cops: I can has intimidation?
The irreverent internet meme that first appeared as LOL Cats then morphed into LOL Bush and LOL McCain has made its way across the irony bridge to LOL RNC Riot Police. A blogger at PunditKitchen.com has uploaded photos of RNC police, including one of our own (pictured above), into the LOL generator to create a new RNC-themed meme, LOL Riot Police.
Want your very own LOL RNC Riot Police to have and to hold? Check out our Flickr photostream of images or our featured picture gallery, “A week on the street in pictures,” pick out your favorite RNC police pics, upload them to the LOL Builder, then post your LOL RNC Riot Cops in the comments section here (or email them to me at mpriesmeyer at minnesostaindependent.com). We’ll post our favorites, including some of our own, later. For inspiration, check out more images inside.
LOL RNC Riot Cops images from Pundit Kitchen: The irreverent internet meme that first appeared as LOL Cats then morphed into LOL Bush and LOL McCain has made its way across the iro... more -
Police raid headquarters of RNC protesters
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) -- Police raided a rental hall used by a group organizing protests at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday.
The RNC Welcoming Committee, which describes itself as "anarchist/anti-authoritarian," accused St. Paul police of trying to disrupt their protest planned for Monday, the day the GOP convention is set to begin.
Although no one was arrested, the group said police temporarily detained and photographed at least 50 people who were inside the building.
St. Paul Police spokesman Tom Walsh said they were executing a search warrant.
"The cause for the search warrant is not public at this time," Walsh said.
As many as 30 police officers entered with guns drawn, according to witnesses in the building.
"The convergence center is simply a gathering place and is not used for illegal actions -- it is a place for workshops and trainings," a statement from the protest group said. "Tonight, we were watching films and sharing food.
"We are now accused of a simple fire code violation," the statement said.
Oddie Miller, a 19-year-old from Fort Collins, Colorado, said it was "just a space to get food, free Internet, community organization."
"There were no bombs or anything in there," Miller said.
Video at link... ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) -- Police raided a rental hall used by a group organizing protests at the Republican National Convention in ... more -
DNC protesters turn on Fox News
Protesters in Denver turn on a Fox News crew pushing them behind police lines and condemning them for being, "the public relations for the government." Protesters in Denver turn on a Fox News crew pushing them behind police lines and condemning them for being, "the public relation... more
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New detentions, 6 US protesters missing, Tibetan protesters in Tibet reportedly sh...
They were all working in Beijing in different ways, as citizen journalists and activists. My opinion at this point is they are being held longer than other detained activists because they all had much more gear - macbooks, eee pc's, HD video cameras, digital SLR cams... standard stuff in most places, but I can imagine it raises a lot of eyebrows to the authorities in China, especially when related to protests and Tibet. They were all working in Beijing in different ways, as citizen journalists and activists. My opinion at this point is they are being h... more
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Women protesting eviction detained by Beijing police
At least two women who have protested being evicted from their homes ahead of the Olympics were taken to a police station amid ramped up efforts by activists to use the games to spotlight their causes.
Zhang Wei and Ma Xiulan, who have been vocal about the pain of losing their family compounds near Tiananmen Square to make way for Olympic construction, were taken from their homes late Wednesday and early Thursday, according to Ma.
Also Thursday, a Hong Kong lawmaker said immigration officials deported three U.S.-based Chinese pro-democracy activists after denying them entry to the territory, which is hosting the Olympic equestrian events.
The efforts are part of stringent security measures for the games by Chinese communist authorities determined that the Olympics should be an international showcase for the country.
With the world's eyes turned on Beijing in anticipation of the games, which start Friday, activists have stepped up their protests to publicize their causes.
The groups so far have been small and police have acted with relative restraint. No arrests were reported although the Beijing Olympics organizing committee condemned the demonstrations.
Ma said officers came to her door at 2 a.m. and bruised her arm while grabbing her. Reached by the AP on her cell phone, she said she was at a local police station with Zhang and a number of other residents but could not give any other details.
"The police are watching me and are restricting my phone use," Ma said. "They are not letting me talk to reporters, especially the foreign media. I'm here because I talked to the foreign media before," Ma said before quickly hanging up.
A woman who answered Zhang's cell phone said Zhang had been taken away a little before midnight by two police offers and one plainclothes security agent. She refused to give her name for fear of official retribution and would only say she was a family member.
Two officers who answered the telephone at the police station where Ma said she was being held said no one had been detained and refused to give any more information because they were not authorized to speak to the media. At least two women who have protested being evicted from their homes ahead of the Olympics were taken to a police station amid ramped ... more -
S. Koreans fire water cannons at Bush protesters.
Police fired water cannons at thousands of protesters Tuesday as President Bush got a volatile reception in South Korea at the start of his three-nation Asian trip.
Some 18,300 police were on high alert with riot gear and bomb-sniffing dogs to maintain order during Bush's brief visit, the National Police Agency said.
About 30,000 people gathered in front of Seoul City Hall for an afternoon Christian prayer service supporting Bush's trip. Large South Korean and U.S. flags were held aloft by balloons overhead along with a banner reading, "Welcome President Bush."
"I don't have anti-U.S. sentiment. I'm just anti-Bush and anti-Lee Myung-bak," said Uhm Ki-woong, 36, a businessman who was wearing a mask and hat like other demonstrators in an apparent attempt to conceal his identity.
About 70 demonstrators were arrested, police said, in addition to another 12 near the military airport where Bush landed.
Bush said he speaks candidly with Chinese President Hu Jintao about human rights, but he skirted a question about a pre-Olympics security drive by Chinese authorities. Police fired water cannons at thousands of protesters Tuesday as President Bush got a volatile reception in South Korea at the start o... more -
Living With Anarchists
An outsider's view of the daily life of a group of hardcore environmental protesters.
Curious about direct political action, and eager to discover the personalities behind the banners, the filmmakers set up home among the trees. They follow a protest against Wales' LNG pipeline - from unimpressive beginnings to its dramatic end. An outsider's view of the daily life of a group of hardcore environmental protesters. ... more -
Malaysian Olympic torch ceremony sees pro-Tibet protestor beaten with flags
Hundreds of Chinese students gathered at Independence Square to cheer for the Olympic flame as it began its four-hour relay through Kuala Lumpur today.
Following the tension that has surrounded the torch's global journey, heavy security was in place to protect the 80 runners carrying the Olympic torch along the 10-mile route through the Malaysian capital.
One protester wearing a "Free Tibet" shirt and holding a pro-Tibet sign, was allegedly mobbed by Chinese spectators who then began hitting her with small Chinese flags before she was carried away unhurt by a photographer.
"As soon as spectators saw what she was doing, they immediately mobbed her, hitting her with flags," said Brad Kesler, an American tourist who was there to watch the start of the relay.
It is reported that the Chinese Embassy drafted in 500 Chinese students who are studying in Maylasia to attend the event, with them also receiving transportation to the procession. Hundreds of Chinese students gathered at Independence Square to cheer for the Olympic flame as it began its four-hour relay through Ku... more -
Inquiry into Commons roof protest
Wish I did that. Funny. Police have launched an inquiry into how five anti-Heathrow expansion protesters managed to climb on to the roof of the Houses of Parliament. Wish I did that. Funny. Police have launched an inquiry into how five anti-Heathrow expansion protesters managed to climb on to the ro... more
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Peace March in Barranquilla, Colombia 4 Feb 2008
The "No Mas FARC" demonstration started on Facebook. The movement spread across Colombia and around the world.
It is the single largest demonstration of any kind in recent Colombian history. The "No Mas FARC" demonstration started on Facebook. The movement spread across Colombia and around the world. ... more -
Dinghy Dissent
Police vessels try and wrangle a few speedy green peace protesters. The protesters were found in the marine exclusion zone near the G8 summit at Heiligendamm. Police vessels try and wrangle a few speedy green peace protesters. The protesters were found in the marine exclusion zone near the G8... more
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