[The D’Alliance] Death in Singapore [The D'Alliance] Death in Singapore
Tuong Van Nguyen, a 25-year old Australian, will soon be put to death by hanging for smuggling 396.2 grams of heroin out of Singapore.
His mother made a heartfelt plea for his life, but Singapore President S.R. Nathan has refused to grant him clemency.
Despite ongoing legal maneuvers, it looks like it may be too late.
The totalitarian element of America's drug war extremists must be giddy. After all, their drug war can't be fought without casualties or collateral damage.
The legacy of Mao Zedong lives on. His government's policy of mass incarceration and execution of drug offenders probably provides the sordid inspiration for Singapore's policy. Personally, I think the only tangible value of Mao today is as an icon used in kitschy art.
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[In the News] All of Us or None Working to Bring Down Barriers to Prisoner Re-Entry in San Francisco [In the News] All of Us or None Working to Bring Down Barriers to Prisoner Re-Entry in San Francisco
An October vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors puts the city closer to ending hiring discrimination against people with past convictions. The board voted unanimously in support of a resolution to "ban the box" - a check box on city employment applications that asks, "Have you been convicted by a court?" The resolution was part of a campaign by All of Us or None, an organization of formerly-incarcerated people, prisoners and their families.
This question on the public employment application proves a barrier to people trying to find employment after they leave the penal system, even when their conviction may have nothing to do with the job they applied for, and even in cases where the conviction is many years old. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times cited research by a Princeton sociologist showing that checking a felony box on a job application reduced applicants' chances of getting an interview by at least 50%.
The All of Us or None campaign seeks to end discrimination against former prisoners and people with past criminal histories. In addition to "banning the box," the campaign also calls for limits on background checks of job applicants to ensure that such information is collected at an appropriate point in the application process and only on convictions relevant to the job. The Alliance sent a letter of support on the resolution to the San Francisco Human Rights Commission in May 2005.
All of Us or None has pushed San Francisco to focus on the issue of discrimination against people with criminal backgrounds as part of a massive city civil service reform effort. A review revealed that though the city has an existing policy of considering applications on a case-by-case basis, it is not being carried out. Linda Evans, an organizer with All of Us or None, explains, "According to their own policy as it exists now in San Francisco, there should be no disqualifying convictions except those that are legislatively mandated. For example, if you want a job in law enforcement, California law dictates that you cannot have felony convictions. If you want to work in California schools, you cannot have certain types of sex offenses."
In reality, convictions that have nothing to do with the job do have an impact on the city's consideration of job applicants. To address this problem, All of Us or None proposes that criminal background checks be performed only at the final hiring stages, when job candidates have made it through the interview process. Evans says, "What we're asking for is equal opportunity in employment -- an end to discrimination, and that's not happening. And it cannot happen if they are collecting information at the first stage of the application procedure."
Now that the Board of Supervisors has urged banning the box, the next step for All of Us or None is to work with the civil service commission, the city's department of human resources and the city attorney to set and implement policy. The civil service commission will have a hearing on the issue on December 19.
For more information on the campaign or to get involved, please contact Linda Evans with All of Us or None at linda@prisonerswithchildren.org.
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[In the News] Public Health Groups to Hold L.A. Hepatitis C Summit [In the News] Public Health Groups to Hold L.A. Hepatitis C Summit
The Alliance and other public health groups are teaming up to hold the third annual Hepatitis C Summit in in Los Angeles on November 17.
The summit will provide a forum for education and discussion among local elected and appointed officials, community-based organizations, medical experts and consumers on the emerging hepatitis C epidemic and the impact of the disease on infected individuals and at-risk populations in Los Angeles County.
"Our aim in this third year is to raise awareness about a potentially deadly disease that lacks community and media attention," said Alliance Southern California regional director Alberto Mendoza, who is also the Los Angeles County Hepatitis C Task Force co-chair. "We will educate the public, honor key leaders and share the latest information on this disease through this important summit."
The California Department of Corrections estimates that half of the female prison population and 40 percent of male prisoners are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Coinfection with HIV, especially among injection drug users, is a significant problem, with some estimates suggesting that as many as one-quarter of people with HIV are coinfected with HCV. HCV infection is more serious in HIV-infected persons, leading to liver damage more quickly and possibly affecting the treatment of HIV infection.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Supervisor Gloria Molina will co-chair the summit, which will also be attended by Assemblymember Paul Koretz (D-West Hollywood), who will receive an award for his work to combat hepatitis C through sound public policy. The keynote address will be delivered by L.A. City AIDS Coordinator Stephen David Simon.
The general public is welcome at the summit and attendance is free, but space is limited so advance registration is advised. For information on how to register please call (213) 381-0515.
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[In The News] Online Registration for Alliance Conference Ends Monday! [In The News] Online Registration for Alliance Conference Ends Monday!
With the 2005 International Drug Policy Reform Conference kicking off next Wednesday, online registration will close at 9 AM PST Monday. Register now to avoid higher on-site registration fees!
To get ready for the conference, check out the updated program! You can also do your last minute travel and hotel coordination via SpaceShare. With SpaceShare you can look for people with whom to share a ride to the airport or share a room, and you can also let people know if you have space available.
We can't wait to see you in Long Beach!
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[In The News] San Francisco Seeks Patient Protection in State Medical Marijuana ID Program [In The News] San Francisco Seeks Patient Protection in State Medical Marijuana ID Program
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging the city to delay its implementation of the statewide medical marijuana ID card program. Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi introduced the resolution in response to vocal concerns around confidentiality from medical marijuana activists.
Implementing the statewide program would mean the end of the local ID card program San Francisco has run for several years. Stakeholders are gravely troubled by the failure of the statewide program to protect the anonymity of patients, caregivers and physicians. The Statewide regulations require the San Francisco Department of Public Health to maintain paper records of applications and medical documentation; currently the local program returns all documentation once the application is verified. The mandate to maintain records imposes an unacceptable risk of subpoena or seizure by federal officials.
San Francisco was slated to join the statewide program in early November; however, following the Board’s resolution the Department of Public Health delayed implementation until January. Delaying implementation provides medical marijuana advocates time to petition the state to modify the protocols of its program to better protect patients and caregivers.
The Drug Policy Alliance played a critical role in this important local victory through working with officials at the San Francisco Department of Public Health to organize a community forum informing the public of the confidentiality issues at stake in the implementation of the statewide program. The Alliance helped recruit local stakeholders to attend the forum and followed up with a letter to the Board of Supervisors summarizing the disturbing flaws with the State ID program and urging the Board to take action to protect and promote physician, patient and caregiver rights. In response to the community forum and Alliance's communications, the Board unanimously passed a resolution directing the county health department to refrain from implementing the State ID program pending further hearings. The Alliance is now using this momentum to create a coalition of counties and advocacy organizations, including the ACLU Drug Law Reform Project, to pressure on State officials to modify their ID program rules and procedures.
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Baraka, 12th Sept, Oxford, Psy Trance feat Voice of Cod
Baraka is proud to welcome back to Oxford those dashing gents from Organic Records’ Voice of Cod! Colin and Andrew’s tunes will be going off big style…
Baraka presents the Voice of Cod
Saturday 12th November @ The Coven, Oxpens Road, Oxford
10pm- 3am
Hear these guys (muzik):
10:00 - 11:30 Skipp (Project Mayhem)
11:30 – 01:30 Voice of Cod (Organic Records)
01:30 – 03:00 Phill Shikasta (Baraka)
See these guys (visuals):
ODL
Tom Bull
Plus:
A breathtaking 10k Funktion 1 Sound System
The slinky, sexy, fantabulous Ozmaid dancers
Awesome immersive UV decor by Under The Influence
Complimentary provision of fruit, biscuits and various munchables along with steaming flagons of sweet chai…
Hookah pipe chill-out
Projected visual stimulants
and...
...2,300mw of retina-eating pure green laser power!
Entry = Members: £7 all night
Non-members: £7 before 11, £8 after
More info can be found at www.barakasphere.com
Shabba!
[In the News] All of Us or None Working to Bring Down Barriers to Prisoner Re-Entry in San Francisco [In the News] All of Us or None Working to Bring Down Barriers to Prisoner Re-Entry in San Francisco
An October vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors puts the city closer to ending hiring discrimination against people with past convictions. The board voted unanimously in support of a resolution to "ban the box" - a check box on city employment applications that asks, "Have you been convicted by a court?" The resolution was part of a campaign by All of Us or None, an organization of formerly-incarcerated people, prisoners and their families.
This question on the public employment application proves a barrier to people trying to find employment after they leave the penal system, even when their conviction may have nothing to do with the job they applied for, and even in cases where the conviction is many years old. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times cited research by a Princeton sociologist showing that checking a felony box on a job application reduced applicants' chances of getting an interview by at least 50%.
The All of Us or None campaign seeks to end discrimination against former prisoners and people with past criminal histories. In addition to "banning the box," the campaign also calls for limits on background checks of job applicants to ensure that such information is collected at an appropriate point in the application process and only on convictions relevant to the job. The Alliance sent a letter of support on the resolution to the San Francisco Human Rights Commission in May 2005.
All of Us or None has pushed San Francisco to focus on the issue of discrimination against people with criminal backgrounds as part of a massive city civil service reform effort. A review revealed that though the city has an existing policy of considering applications on a case-by-case basis, it is not being carried out. Linda Evans, an organizer with All of Us or None, explains, "According to their own policy as it exists now in San Francisco, there should be no disqualifying convictions except those that are legislatively mandated. For example, if you want a job in law enforcement, California law dictates that you cannot have felony convictions. If you want to work in California schools, you cannot have certain types of sex offenses."
In reality, convictions that have nothing to do with the job do have an impact on the city's consideration of job applicants. To address this problem, All of Us or None proposes that criminal background checks be performed only at the final hiring stages, when job candidates have made it through the interview process. Evans says, "What we're asking for is equal opportunity in employment -- an end to discrimination, and that's not happening. And it cannot happen if they are collecting information at the first stage of the application procedure."
Now that the Board of Supervisors has urged banning the box, the next step for All of Us or None is to work with the civil service commission, the city's department of human resources and the city attorney to set and implement policy. The civil service commission will have a hearing on the issue on December 19.
For more information on the campaign or to get involved, please contact Linda Evans with All of Us or None at linda@prisonerswithchildren.org.
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[In the News] Public Health Groups to Hold L.A. Hepatitis C Summit [In the News] Public Health Groups to Hold L.A. Hepatitis C Summit
The Alliance and other public health groups are teaming up to hold the third annual Hepatitis C Summit in in Los Angeles on November 17.
The summit will provide a forum for education and discussion among local elected and appointed officials, community-based organizations, medical experts and consumers on the emerging hepatitis C epidemic and the impact of the disease on infected individuals and at-risk populations in Los Angeles County.
"Our aim in this third year is to raise awareness about a potentially deadly disease that lacks community and media attention," said Alliance Southern California regional director Alberto Mendoza, who is also the Los Angeles County Hepatitis C Task Force co-chair. "We will educate the public, honor key leaders and share the latest information on this disease through this important summit."
The California Department of Corrections estimates that half of the female prison population and 40 percent of male prisoners are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Coinfection with HIV, especially among injection drug users, is a significant problem, with some estimates suggesting that as many as one-quarter of people with HIV are coinfected with HCV. HCV infection is more serious in HIV-infected persons, leading to liver damage more quickly and possibly affecting the treatment of HIV infection.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Supervisor Gloria Molina will co-chair the summit, which will also be attended by Assemblymember Paul Koretz (D-West Hollywood), who will receive an award for his work to combat hepatitis C through sound public policy. The keynote address will be delivered by L.A. City AIDS Coordinator Stephen David Simon.
The general public is welcome at the summit and attendance is free, but space is limited so advance registration is advised. For information on how to register please call (213) 381-0515.
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Online Registration for Alliance Conference Ends Monday! Online Registration for Alliance Conference Ends Monday!
With the 2005 International Drug Policy Reform Conference kicking off next Wednesday, online registration will close at 9 AM PST Monday. Register now to avoid higher on-site registration fees!
To get ready for the conference, check out the updated program! You can also do your last minute travel and hotel coordination via SpaceShare. With SpaceShare you can look for people with whom to share a ride to the airport or share a room, and you can also let people know if you have space available.
We can't wait to see you in Long Beach!
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Need contract law advice Can anyone help me here? My work has screwed me over. Breakdown:
Initially with 2 part time jobs, i left one to become full time at my current place when another fella left. Initially my contract was 25 hours per week (part time remember) and requested my boss to uprade the contract to match the full time hours I was now doing (40). She said she'd do it. This was in Feb '05.
Came into work last week and my hours have been cut to 25 because that's what management say is on my contract. They've virtually made me redundant. I done some research and found this in a GNVQ paper:
'The purpose of a contract, or statement of employment, is to set out the legal basis of the relationship between an employer and employee. A contract itself comes into force as soon as an offer of employment is accepted, even if the agreement is only verbal. It does not necessarily have to be written to constitute the formulation of a contract.'
But I can't find this on the Employment Right Act 1996. Does anyone know where it is or can give me advice regarding my treatment? Also a girl I work with who had 25 hours on her contract was given a full time contract last week even though she hasn't signed anything and started the same week as I.
Yes people, Holeydel is not a happy bunny. Any help will be fab!
Jerome Hill @ Dark & Digital , 19th nov , liverpool SORRY BUT THEIR HAS BEEN A CHANGE - DEAN RODELL * ROWLAND THE BASTARD ARE NOW ON JEROME WONT BE MAKEING THE EVENT
Dark and Digital present .....
@ hevn n hell , 5-7 fleet street , liverpool saturday 19th november
8pm - 3am £8 OTD
Dark and Digital presents.......
DEAN RODELL *LIVE*- Subdivision/ Unknown Forces/ Compund/ Drumworks
www.subdivisionmedia.com / www.unknownforces.co.uk
ROWLAND THE b*st*rd - Bionic Orange / Infected Recordings / www.rowlandthebastard.co.uk
SCOTT KEMIX - Giveway / Kick the Drum / More Punk Than Funk
A.P. - Kick the Drum / More Punk Than Funk / Compressed
MUCKY BEATS - Compressed / Nuclear Audio / www.fatcollective.com
VENOM - Jasbof / Oblivion
NICK ANARCHY & MATT DUNCAN - Dark & Digital / Audio Inteligence / www.thefaction.co.uk
Door Tax £8 Dresscode = NO TRACKIES OR CAPS
info nick_anarchy@hotmail.com / 07791303602
*for future bookings bring a cd to an event *
www.thefaction.co.uk www.fatcollective.com
ONE NIGHT IN HACKNEY RHYHM COLLISSION NOV 20TH AN ECLECTIC NIGHT OF CUTTING EDGE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SHOWCASING RAGGA DANCE HALL FUNK ELEKTRO ACID HOUSE BREAKZ DRUM N BASS AND WONKY BEATZ
TRASHMAN RAGGA/DANCEHALL , GEEZER PSYCHADELIC FUNK, LUSINDA BREAKS/OLD SKOOL DRUM AND BASS, SYBER SYMON ELEKTRO BREAKZ/WONKY BEATZ, BEN JAMMIN ELEKTRO BREAKZ/WONKY BEATZ,GIZELLE ACID HOUSE/BREAKZ AND JEROME HILL CLASSIC OLD SKOOL SET
UPSTAIRS BAR AT HACKNEY CENTRAL AMHURST RD E8 UNDER THE STATION 7PM TILL LATE THREE POUND B4 10 30 FIVER AFTER INFO BERIO303@HOTMAIL.CO.UK
NO HATS HOODS OR TRAINERS NO ATTITUDE
DJS GIZELLES NEW NIGHT WHICH COINCIDES WITH MY BIRTHDAY ON THE 21ST:bounce_:bigsmile:
Saturday 19th November – Re-Rave-All Saturday 19th November
Re-rave-All
@ the Mass,
St Mathews church, Brixton, London SW2 1JF
3 Rooms of Techno, Old Skool/Nu Skool and Drum`n`Bass.
Room 1 Techno[b/]
Ben Long and Jamie Bissmire AKA the Space Djs, London (Potential Recordings, 50hz)
Phil Kieran (Skint/Soma)
Egebamyasi (Binary Bassline Records, Rotterdam Records)
Saytek (Colnsole/Kingsize)
Russell Skellon (Motronic)
Steve Strawberry (Tilted Disco/Dice People/3 Deck Funk)
Miss Daisy (Malfaiteurs)
Room 2 Old Skool/Breaks
Stu Allen
Demolition Crew (Eruption/Raindance)
Search and Destroy (Destructive)
Demolition Crew (Eruption/Raindance)
Phuture Sonic (Sonic Sound System/Re-Rave/All)
Louise Plus One (Re-Rave-All, Malfaiteurs, Interface)
Jerome (Don`t)
Nikki Dimensions (Vinyl Touch/Raindance)
Artem (Re-Rave-All)
Room 3 Drum`n`B hosted by DNAudio
80 percent MC Free
D Bridge (Exit Recordings, Bad Company, Metal Heads)
Chase and Status (Renegrade Hardware, Breakbeat Kaos, BC)
Vicious Circle (Renegade Hardware, Defcome, 1210)
Silent Witness (DN Audio)
Break (DN Audio)
Squire (DN Audio)
MC Bassline (Ruud FM Tectonic)
Info 07970 229 274
23:00 to 07:00
£10 before midnite £13:00 after
Advance tickets £8 plus booking fee available from
www.accessallareas.org 0207 267 8320
Decksterity Records 0208 265 2000,
Kenetic Records 0207 323 5303,
Silverback Records 0207 4049456
On Saturday the 19th of November Re-Rave-All will take over the whole of the legendary Mass nightclub to bring you a truly spectacular 3rd birthday event. With a line up that’s second to none, Re rave all will be taking the cream of the crop from todays techno , breaks and dnb scenes and throwing them into the melting pot. With top DJs, music and atmosphere from UK’s raving heyday, this event will be sure to break the boundries and fuse the best headlining and up and coming acts in the British rave scene.
Re-Rave-All has already gained massive popularity among whipper snappers and raving stalwarts alike, making it an essential part of the dance calendar. However, this event promises to raise the bar in terms of music, atmosphere and production, with the fusion of dance culture in the most stunning venue and intense surroundings. So put on your raving shoes and be part of the best of today’s thriving rave culture!
The techno room is headlined by the Space djs, well known for their hardhitting style of techno and loved for their breathtaking skills on 4 decks. We then have the pleasure of announcing, that a rare London appearance, by Belfast producer Phil Kieran will take place at this event. Phil Keiran will be sure to twist up and fuse the sounds of techno, electro and house, which are at home on the play lists of radio 1's DJ's Zane Lowe and Annie Mac. Also in the spirit of Re-Rave-Alls celebration of the new, the up and coming and the classic, there will also be an exciting live set from Old skool acid maestro Egebamyasi, and the rising star, known as Saytek.
Room 2 sees a rare blend of old skool hardcore and new skool breaks. On the old skool tip, the one dj all you old ravers will know and love is Stu Allen, finally making it to London, backed up by Remanisce radio's Demolition Cru and Nikki Dimensions from Raindance. On the nu skool side of things we have hot new duo Search and Destroy, who blend dnb, electro, dubstep and grime, Re-Rave-All's very own 5 piece live pa Phuturesonic, incl 2 vocalists, scratch dj and Groove Armadas very own percussionist Patrick Dawes. Also from Re-Rave-All, the highly respected underground dj, Louise PlusOne, who will be playing a mix of old skool techno and breaks. Also the incredibly talented Jerome Hill well will be playing a very rare old skool set.
Last but not least, The DNAudio crew play host to one of the best drum n bass lineups of the year. Headlined by D Bridge, best known for his part in the legendary outfit, Bad Company, and, part of the Renegade Hardware family. Chase and Status, with their devestating new sounds and also tearing up dancefloors all over the place, Viscious Circle. As well as this and DNAudio crew bring you their very own Silent Witness, Break and Squire, who are steaming into the dizzy height of the dnb music scene.
We at ReRaveAll are very proud to admit that this is no ordinary event and very rarely do you get a chance to see such a wide variety of djs and live acts spanning the entire history of British dance music. So whether you are new to the scene and want to get a taste of what it was like back in the day or whether your a veteran, wondering whatever happened to Stu Allen, come and be a part of the rave revival.
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