What if We Occupied Language?

By SAMY A, The New-York Time, December 21, 2011.

Abstract : Returns to the social movement "occupy" and makes its historical. Explains how language can evolute contingent on the current affairs and cultural events


Extract : "In a very short time, this movement has dramatically changed how we think about occupation. In early September, “occupy” signaled on-going military incursions. Now it signifies progressive political protest. It’s no longer primarily about force of military power; instead it signifies standing up to injustice, inequality and abuse of power. It’s no longer about simply occupying a space; it’s about transforming that space."


Index terms : Occupy / Language / protesters / social movement


Found with : Twitter


Url : http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/what-if-we-occupied-language/?scp=5&sq=occupy&st=cse

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Spanish police remove 'indignant' protesters

By LOPEZ, P, Press TV, December 6, 2011.

Abstract : Describes a demonstration that happened in Madrid on December the 6th. Explains the reasons of it and the historic of the "indignant" movement.


Extract : "About 2,000 thousand people demonstrated in downtown Madrid to protest the eviction of the Hotel Madrid that, from October 15, had been occupied by squatters related to the 'indignant' movement and housed several families evicted from their homes for nonpayment. 
After reading a manifesto against the eviction of the Hotel Madrid and confronting the police in several occasions, the anti-capitalist protesters left Sol Square to take to the main streets of the city, where they cut the traffic and did several sit-in."


Index terms : Indignant / Spain / Madrid / Demonstration


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Url : http://www.presstv.ir/detail/214174.html

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Occupy Wall Street occupies Obama's 2012 campaign

By KLEINAT, E, The Washington Post, December 7, 2011.

Abstract : Recounts an electoral speech by Obama. Points up that he include in it some of the "occupy" protesters demand.


"Extract" : "There's much to say about this speech. It is, for instance, Obama's clearest attempt to weave an economic narrative that can carry him through the campaign. But perhaps the most obvious thing to say about it is that this isn't Obama's narrative. It's Occupy Wall Street's narrative. The speech is substantially about inequality."


Index terms : Occupy / US 2012 election / Obama / speech


Found with : Twitter


Url : http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/wonkbook-occupy-wall-street-occupies-obamas-2012-campaign/2011/12/07/gIQAZVN0bO_blog.html
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Occupy protesters block US port

The Telegraph, December 12, 2011.

Abstract : Explains how Occupy protesters blocked United-States port on December 12th. Summaries activities of the occupy movement since its creation last september.

"Extract" : "

It was one of several rallies taking place on Monday as Occupy protesters marched on a number of busy US ports seeking to disrupt cargo traffic.

By trying to hamper port operations, organisers hoped to call attention to US economic inequalities, high unemployment and a financial system they complain is unfairly tilted toward the wealthy.

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Index terms : Occupy / Port / block


Found with : Twitter


Url : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/8952320/Occupy-protesters-block-US-port.html

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Dozens arrested in Occupy D.C. protests

By GOWEN, A, GRAIG, T, The Washington Post, December 7, 2011.

Abstract : Describes the arrest of over 70 "occupy D.C." protesters in Washingtown on December the 7th. Recounts the condition in which the arrest happened: weather, mood of the protester. Explains the escalade of tensions between protesters and the police.


"Extract" : "This week marked the first large-scale escalation of tension between the Occupy D.C. protesters and police at the encampment at McPherson Square, where dozens have been living since early October. On Sunday, 31 protesters were arrested in a day-long standoff with U.S. Park Police after they began erecting a wooden structure in the park that they hoped would be their winter headquarters. The structure has been taken down."


Index terms : Occupy / Washington / arrest / police


Found with : Twitter


Url : http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/at-least-11-arrests-so-far-in-occupy-dc-protests/2011/12/07/gIQAy5f3cO_story.html

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Occupy San Francisco Starts Its Own Credit Union

By MARTHA C.W, Time Magazine, December 2, 2011

Abstract : Recounts the news project of "occupy San Francisco" : create a financial agencement and monetize the "occupy" movement in order to avoid the usual banks, and create new part time job to the city. The news was initially broadcasted on the official Facebook page of "Occupy SF".


Extract : "Occupy protesters as financiers? It’s strange but true: Some Occupy San Francisco members announced plans to create the People’s Reserve Credit Union. Are the occupiers ready to be bankers?"

Index terms : Occupy / San Francisco / Bank / Money 


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Url : http://moneyland.time.com/2011/12/02/occupy-san-francisco-starts-its-own-credit-union/


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Cinderella [Cendrillon]

By "Royal Opera House".

Thursday, 29 December 2011

Abstract : Presents Opera Room international in London, in England.

For the first time ever, The Royal Opera presents the story of Cinderella as told in Massenet’s opera Cendrillon.

Extract : "The production, new to the Royal Opera House, is by Laurent Pelly, whose previous work here has included the spectacularly successful La Fille du régiment, a heart-warming L’elisir d’amore and last Season’s stylish new Manon. Pelly brings his characteristic lightness of touch, wit and elegance to Massenet’s delightfully tuneful score against sets and costumes of fairytale charm. Joyce DiDonato takes the title role, with Alice Coote – just like the Principal Boy familiar from British pantomime – as her Prince Charming. And there has of course to be a fairy godmother, played by Eglise Gutiérrez, in this version of a tale that gained particular popularity from the published fairytales of Frenchman Charles Perrault. Musical highlights include the fairy godmother’s airy coloratura, the orchestral dances of the ball, the March of the Princesses, and of course rapturous duets between the Prince and Cendrillon. French music specialist Bertrand de Billy is the conductor for an opera of radiance and charm." 

Cast

• Cendrillon Joyce DiDonato
• Prince Charming Alice Coote
• Fairy Godmother Eglise Gutiérrez
• Madam de la Haltère Ewa Podles
• Pandolfe Jean-Philippe Lafont
• Noémie Madeleine Pierard
• Dorothée Kai Rüütel
• The king Jeremy White

Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes

Venue: Royal opera house, 41 Covent Garden PiazzaLondon, WC2E 8RF.

Index terms : Cinderella, Joyce DiDonato, London, operas, Royal opera house.

Found with : Newsletter "Royal opera house"

URL : http://cinema.roh.org.uk/content/cinderella-cendrillon

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