Sunday, 25 November 2012

The Media Waves: Old Berlin cabaret discovered under tonnes of rubb...

The Media Waves: Old Berlin cabaret discovered under tonnes of rubb...: Right in the heart of east Berlin, an old cabaret theater, dating back to 1905, has been discovered under 30 tonnes of rubble. A real esta...

The Media Waves: Report: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza to cost over $3...

The Media Waves: Report: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza to cost over $3...: The eight day strike by Israel on Gaza not only killed 168 Palestinians, most them civilians, but has also resulted in $300 million in eco...

The Media Waves: Mexico's decision on GM maize postponed until next...

The Media Waves: Mexico's decision on GM maize postponed until next...: A decision as to a widespread planting of genetically modified (GM) corn or transgenic maize in Mexico will not be made under the outgoing...

Saturday, 24 November 2012

Statue streaker in central London poses naked for 3 hours, waving at onlookers

Braving a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius, the man climbed the statue of Prince George in Whitehall, London, took off his clothes and proceeded to pose naked, waving at onlookers.


The incident, which happened at midday, brought London's traffic to a standstill for around three hours, as police feared the man might pose a security risk.Described as an inconspicuous man in his thirties or forties, he clambered up the bronze statue of Prince George, the Victorian-era commander-in-chief of the British Army, which is outside Whitehall, and houses the UK government and Ministry of Defence.

Striking various provocative poses, he even climbed on top of the feathered bicorne worn by the general, and attracted crowds of onlookers, taking photos with their mobile phones.

The incident attracted a response team of four police cars, two fire trucks, and four mounted policemen, who blocked off the area within 100 meters of the statue. This forced government employees to enter their buildings through alternative routes.

Eventually, after three hours, professional negotiators managed to urge the man to climb down. He was then detained under the Mental Health Act.

More images of the streaker can be viewed on RT.  Watch video of the incident at: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/337569#ixzz2D8DAaXV8

Thursday, 22 November 2012

Monsanto Co. wants to take over Mexico's heartland with GM corn


If their requests are approved by outgoing president Felipe Calderón, Monsanto Co. and DuPont will be planting 2,500,000 hectares (more than 6 million acres) of transgenic or GM maize in the heartland of Mexico.

According to ETC Group, the consequences will be devastating for the heart of the center of origin and diversity for maize, and also globally. 

Mexico is considered to be the global repository of maize genetic diversity, as scientists have identified thousands of peasant varieties of maize.

Should Monsanto's applications be approved, this would mark the world's first commercial-scale planting of GM varieties of a major food group, in it's center of origin.Basically this would wipe out all biodiversity, and all the various local varieties of maize, developed over around 7,000 years... read more and find out how you can help/sign petition.

Saturday, 17 November 2012

The Media Waves: Thousands of police protest in Madrid, Spain again...

The Media Waves: Thousands of police protest in Madrid, Spain again...: Between 5,000-8,000 police officers from all over Spain marched through Madrid on Saturday, protesting austerity measures and cuts. They e...

Friday, 16 November 2012

Breaking news: Explosion and fire on Oil Rig in Gulf of Mexico (video)

The Media Waves: Explosion and fire on Oil Rig in Gulf of Mexico (v...: Reports have surfaced that an explosion has occurred at an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Two people have died from the fire, four are inju...

Thursday, 15 November 2012

General strike in Europe on 14N - November 14 European action


There were literally millions of people out demonstrating on the streets of Europe yesterday in the largest European general strike ever held. One thing they all agreed on, "We have no future!" Includes videos.


In total, workers in 23 countries across Europe participated in the European Day of Action and Solidarity. As reported by Digital Journal on Wednesday, some actions were small and others were full-blown strikes. 
The Europe-wide strike action was coordinated by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and promoted on Twitter under the hashtag “#14N".. read more and watch videos.

Video: 'No one's safe, civilians terrified of war threat' in Gaza


The Media Waves: Video: 'No one's safe, civilians terrified of war ...: Documentary film-maker and activist, Harry Fear is right in the center of Gaza City. RT interviewed him on the current situation with the attack by Israel..... read more and watch videos.

Tuesday, 13 November 2012