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‘naked’ pedestrians sounds a bit terrifying to me.. while Holland has success with many liberal and forward thinking policies, English people just don't seem to have the common sense to let these things work
here's hoping tho
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4151047.stm
Road users mingle in naked scheme
Traditional traffic controls would be stripped away
A west London road may be stripped of its kerb, traffic lights and signs in an attempt to encourage pedestrians and cars to mingle.
Exhibition Road in Kensington could be the showcase for the "naked road" experiment - pioneered in Holland.
Organisers say the idea works as a form of psychological traffic calming which encourages drivers to be more considerate to pedestrians.
But an RAC spokesman said it may encourage drivers to be more reckless.
RAC Foundation executive director Edmund King said: "This is a form of psychological traffic calming which encourages drivers to slow down and think a lot more about pedestrians and other road users.
"We shall be following this trial very closely.
"In Holland, there have been places where a number of roads meet and no one has the automatic right of way. Although this might make drivers more careful, it could also encourage the aggressive motorist to behave more recklessly.
"We would certainly question whether this type of experiment should be implemented on a wider scale."
Exhibition Road, home of the Science, Natural History and Victoria and Albert museum, could have a maximum speed limit of 20mph and drivers will not automatically have right of way over pedestrians who will be able to cross anywhere on the road.
Happy New Year everybody! happy new year to every1 on partyvibe...
went to the SE UK party (Storm / Surge / Armada /ITsY bitsY & Toc / Oblivion * Karnage / IUC ) - excellent stuff besides the false starts and some skuffles/incidents (FFS why do people take their private disputes to parties? this will fuck us over more than the old bill ever could!)
was packed full though and all the usual suspects were there :D
I've only just woken up after the recovery sleep :)
PS: The bloke who fell off the swing at the end was taken into hospital for a check up but the ambulance crews said any injuries were non-life threatening - hopefully he wasn't busted up too badly...
UK : LDN : Haringey squatters have kit confiscated (2004-05) anyone know which crew this was?
Council stops marathon raves
Tuesday 25 May 2004
People living in Horsey Park Road, Malvern Road and Cross Lane enjoyed their first peaceful weekend in a month thanks to Haringey Council’s Noise Enforcement Officers.
A team of 21 council officers seized two vanloads of speakers and amplifiers from the Old Gas Works site on Friday 21 May 2004, following complaints from local people about marathon weekend raves lasting up to 36 hours.
Residents’ lives had been made a misery when squatters occupied the site at the end of April and started running unlicensed raves each weekend in May (1-2 May, 8-9 May and 16-17 May 2004).
A noise Abatement Notice was served on the squatters on 14 May 2004 prohibiting them from causing noise nuisance. The squatters disregarded the notice and one resident complained to the noise team that she had only had six hours sleep over the weekend of 15-17 May.
Following this rave, a warrant of entry was obtained.
A team which included the council’s Noise Team, Neighbourhood Wardens and the new Heavy Enforcement Team and two Police Officers arrived at the Western Road entrance on Friday morning (21 May). When squatters refused officers entry they had to force open the gates to the site before removing twenty seven items of sound equipment.
On entry to the site officers found that the conditions were unsuitable for public entertainment.The council is now applying to the Magistrates Court for a Forfeiture Order.
This will prevent the equipment being used for similar illegal activities in the future.
Cllr Ray Dodds, Executive Member for Environment, said: “This was a very successful operation to prevent any further noise nuisance to the residents living around the old Gas Works. The seizure required the coordinated efforts of a number of teams from across the council. This shows that we will act to prevent illegal public entertainment that causes severe disruption to the lives of local people or endangers people attending the rave.
I would like to thank the Police who were present throughout the operation.”
Media enquiries to Moira Mercer on 020 8489 2980
15/01/2005 PsyCommando’s 17th Birthday Celebration 15 - 16 January 2005 / Saturday - Sunday
Psy Commando's
17th Birthday Celebration
New year resolution working to Save The Children presenting a night of full on dynamic Psytrance in a fluffy enviroment with special guests from Brazil and Holland
Company Of DJ's kindly displaying their skills:
Dynamic Zone:
Psy Commando (Underground Sound Force)
Gil Mahedeva a.k.a Mukunga Umbura (Enzyme Records)
DJ Brion (Enzyme Records)
Luciano (Wild Things)
Cosmic Chuen (Cosmic Combination)
Carlos Santan (Atlantis / Wild Things)
Tim McGregor (Omniscience)
Big Dave (Atlantis)
Crusing Zone:
Tehomas (Technical Wizardry)
Medi (Technical Wizardry / Psi-Box)
Saturn 3 (Psi-Box)
Rob (Psi-Box)
Infolines: 07915 338 221 - 07986 809 480
Please call on the 15th January after 9PM for the location, party will start from 10PM
In production with Underground Sound Force, Mad Brother Visions, Psi-Box
Have a good one guys, blessings to you all, peace and love,
Psy Commando
15/01/2005 PsyCommando’s 17th Birthday Celebration 15 - 16 January 2005 / Saturday - Sunday
Psy Commando's
17th Birthday Celebration
New year resolution working to Save The Children presenting a night of full on dynamic Psytrance in a fluffy enviroment with special guests from Brazil and Holland
Company Of DJ's kindly displaying their skills:
Dynamic Zone:
Psy Commando (Underground Sound Force)
Gil Mahedeva a.k.a Mukunga Umbura (Enzyme Records)
DJ Brion (Enzyme Records)
Luciano (Wild Things)
Cosmic Chuen (Cosmic Combination)
Carlos Santan (Atlantis / Wild Things)
Tim McGregor (Omniscience)
Big Dave (Atlantis)
Crusing Zone:
Tehomas (Technical Wizardry)
Medi (Technical Wizardry / Psi-Box)
Saturn 3 (Psi-Box)
Rob (Psi-Box)
Infolines: 07915 338 221 - 07986 809 480
Please call on the 15th January after 9PM for the location, party will start from 10PM
In production with Underground Sound Force, Mad Brother Visions, Psi-Box
Have a good one guys, blessings to you all, peace and love,
Psy Commando
sarf lahndan society priorities… look at the order in which the two articles are shown - as someone born in South London and who spent a lot of his life there this doesn't surprise me...
http://www.partyvibe.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=67&stc=1
Thoughts regarding the recent fire at a free party in amsterdam… http://roundtheclocknetwork.com/
We feel it is important for all of us together to take a realistic approach to issues that have come up in the face of this tragedy. It is critical that we acknowledge the lessons at hand. We wish to do this with you, our audience, so that you can consider our point of view.
The tragic event last weekend where a fire broke-out at an underground squat party left one person killed, 6 in the hospital and most of us in sheer disbelieve and shock.
In a very short time, a series of events took place which left us thinking of a few important issues we would like to share with you. We hope that you give those some thought before ever attending to any future Zirk parties. There are important lessons to be learned, when we disregard the lessons the Universe poses, they have a way of re-appearing again, and again until we get them right. When we think we have learned the lesson, and we say: “ I got, I swear I do…” the reluctant universe seems to send a test…. Let us learn from this tragedy together. Let us move forward in a constructive way.
Squatting ….
We support the squatting law and squatters along with their ideals. We have been really lucky to have the opportunity and privilege to do some really cool parties in squats. We must remember that a squat is “a home” to a handful of our friends. Lets try to remember how we would like people to behave in the place we call home. The connection of parties and squats is not good for squatters. Although we do parties, we think that squats are for living first and an element of respect needs to be incorporated.
For some reason, it looks different in the news…
Most of the times when parties get cancelled by the police, is due to the inability of some party people to follow simple directions
For example: parking of bikes and cars, walking-through and hanging-out in the neighbourhoods where the party takes place. At our last party one of the police complains was that there were people in groups doing drugs in their cars; and asking at the nearest gas station were the party was….
Once at the party location, remember, keep entrances clear of your bike, it’s okay to walk just a bit to get there if necessary, most of the time we will give you instructions of where to leave your bike. Let the people in charge do their job, clear the area when the organizer says is time to go. Don’t insult the police on your way out, most importantly when an organizer is in conversation with the police, please don’t try to be the hero and save the party. The organizer is prepared to negotiate with the police, and your interference may just not be what is needed, specially if you just had your dose of trance.
Responsibility: for our things, ourselves and for those around us.
What each of us do, at any given time has an impact on others. Here are some good points we would like for you to consider:
We are pretty liberal about recreational drugs usage but there is fun and there is fucked up. Fucked up is not good. Be responsible in the amount of drugs you take. During a 500+ ppl event it is not only you who can suffer the consequences of poor decisions during an emergency made while high. Please remember it is not about getting fucked-up, it is about having fun.
Putting drugs in drinks or food of other people without their knowledge is not acceptable. It is disrespectful and abusive anti-social behaviour. Drugs are a personal choice and that is the way in needs to stay.
Getting arrested at a memorial is not okay. We don’t like the police any more than you do but throwing firecrackers or insulting the polite people is not okay. They are just people like you and I, doing their job. All of those things some people do have an impact on us as a whole, on how we are being regarded as a group. They also have an impact on our ability to do parties and have a good time. If we could ever continue to deliver fun parties you must consider this things. And maybe you don’t engage on this behaviour, but if you see some one that behaves in such a way, you can very well remind them that their behaviour is going to affect you, and all of us.
Things have a tendency to catch on fire really easy.
The most innocent cigarette on the floor can start a fire, so be aware of flammable things. Most importantly, no matter how cool a flame looks when your tripping, remember It is really easy for things to catch on fire. Fire spreads very quick and it has a way of not stopping.
And if your mother didn’t tell you …. electricity and water do not mix.
Don’t put your drinks in/on the electrical equipment!
NOW…. Why do you think is called the underground?
Let us help you….
Not the metro, not the tube…… But because it is NOT on the national news, let’s try to keep it that way. That’s what makes it special. The negative impact of being on the news.
Please consider…. you can be miss represented by the press at any time without you even knowing it.
In most cases whatever you were trying to say, can be miss interpreted & portrayed to fit in a specific political or someone else’s agenda. (most likely: not yours/ours) if you really want a career in the media, please go and get it. But don’t try to represent us. Besides people look awful when fucked up on TV. Our policy is not to speak to the press. We have done an article this year about underground parties. It was with a publication we trusted, we had the opportunity to meet and spend time with the reporter. She came here several times before coming to our parties. She guarantied us that she could provide us with her story before publication for our to review. It took time and preparation and a definite effort so that our activities were portrayed by the media in a positive manner.
After all, it is about a group that claims to have love, peace and compassion, so many beautiful qualities. We wouldn’t want anyone to miss-represent it.
Main concern with the future of squat parties. Or where are we going to party next?
We would like to take some time to re-group. Have some time to think what would be the best way for us to do what we do well and have the ability to do it safely. We wouldn’t want to have our life changed by the experience of having someone died during one of our parties. It is a huge fucking responsibility!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please understand and co-operate. Mostly, don’t push, because we will continue to do it. We just need a lil’time. It is a great opportunity to re-invent ourselves. That we will!
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Tough Trax Records Now Launched Tough Trax Records Now Launched!!!!!!
SIDE A :: UglyDave - Promises
A Toughtrancer fueled with Techno injected Basslines and Beatz sure to blow of any roof of any venue!.Mysterious vocals and dark basslines thump n roll to create this Hard as Nails Toughtrancer, but as the breakdown approaches it all unfolds into a very Euphoric Break beat Monster.Support From The Propa Little Madams.
SIDE AA :: Ben Kaye n UglyDave
UglyDave rounds up the troops for his first few releases,and joins forces (Release 001/Side AA) with the awesome Ben Kaye to deliver this full on Stompathon fit for the god's.Hoovers and Mashed up vocal stabs n leads everywhere break for the biggest Hands-in-the-Air Riff you've heard.Support from Justin Bourne.
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*SE Asian quake info* (TH/MY/IN/ID/LK) Sorry to put this up here in the festive season but I'm aware there are people on here who are either native to SE Asia or may be travelling there for a party in Thailand which is on our calendar
As you may have seen on the news a large area has been devastated by earthquakes and typhoons, there is extensive damage and it is affecting both natives and tourists alike
some of you may be worried about friends/relatvies in that area
for those in the UK the Foreign and Commonwealth office has published this emergency number
020 7008 0000 from the UK
+44 20 7008 0000 from any other country
unfortunately I cannot find any local numbers for these countries, anyone from SE Asia who is reading is welcome to post your local emergency services numbers if they will help.
SUBSONICA 1ST BIRTHDAY JAN 29TH WELL WE WILL BE PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS FOR THIS ONE
SUBSONICA 1ST BIRTHDAY PLUS ITS DAVIE'DEE's TOO
29TH JANUARY 2005
@LAKOTA BRISTOL 9pm-6am
TICKETS £11 MORE ON THE DOOR
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HaPPY New YeAr!!!2005.. hoPe you all had a good one!!! we did no boBBy prObs. . Just a WikeD TimE . . MaY thE suN shIne oN ya All . . TeKno SantA EnjoyED His NiTE Off. . n Off n off.. and so diD hiS ReinDeer EspEciallY thE One wiv The Red Nose!. .Catch Yous LateR. SysTem F8
Psst tA Ben foR saVing us From ThaT PriKallY SituAtion wiTh thEm SecatoRS..
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