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Building barricades Protesters in Iran are usually quite skilled at erecting barricades from garbage containers and trash. Spontaneous efforts at creating barricades are seen on every larger occasion. Though very admirable, this is an art that can be greatly perfected.Why Barricades? Barricades are very effective in creating defense lines against oppresive forces. It will seriously hamper their view of the crowd. The barricade will also prevent the basij or police from directly charging into the crowd with vehicles. While burning barricades are better at blocking the direct view of the … Continued

In the spirit of the open sharing of resources and knowledge that must be a hallmark of a just world, I will teach Reiki classes and pass attunements for free to those who will commit to sharing it freely.  You may e-mail me at reikibell@yahoo.com.  Help will be appreciated with organizing classes in a public space and with reproducing materials. Love and Light to all, Susan 3126

greetings! y’all probably have all this pat down, but in case you haven’t seen this: Protestors Guide to Organize Demonstrations Amidst Repression (Handbook) it’s a great guide for today’s strike and all future protests: http://home.comcast.net/~krnpfunch/AnonymousRiotGuide.pdf also, an alternative to twitter and a great app for mobilizing large groups: http://www.betabeat.com/2011/09/29/vibe-the-anonymous-anarchist-version-of-twitter-being-used-at-occupy-wall-street/ sending heartfelt gratitude to all that you’ve done leading to this historical moment. alright, LET”S DO THIS! in peace light & solidarity, marie 3110

At its General Assembly on November 1, 2011, Occupy Las Vegas endorsed Occupy Oakland’s November 2 “General Strike / Day of Mass Action.” Occupy Las Vegas urges Las Vegas’s 99% to participate in the general strike in a variety of ways, including joining us at Area 99 (4700 Paradise Road, Las Vegas); walking out of classes; refusing to make any purchases from chain restaurants, gas stations, or big box stores; and declining to make any bank transactions, including using credit or debit cards.  Faced with the highest foreclosure and unemployment … Continued

Refresh with a reminder of what we’re doing here at a teach in Wednesday afternoon. We’ll include briefings on the economy, the structure of employment and unemployment across race lines, and how public funds are being allocated in California. Bring questions and burning issues to the Education tent at 2pm on Wednesday, November 2. Speakers include Ken Jacobs, chair, UC Berkeley Labor Center, and Steven Pitts, the country’s foremost scholar on Black workers.   3017