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Minggu, 14 April 2013

Rochester's High-Tech Innovation

With Kodak in bankruptcy, the experts expected Rochester to crumble into urban decay. Instead, it has thrived and this week was named one of the ten most unexpected cities of high tech innovation by Techie.com. According to the article, there are 65,650 techies in the Rochester workforce, which rivals San Francisco and San Diego. You can check out the article in its entirety here: http://

Rabu, 20 Maret 2013

Five Biggest Mistakes When Getting a Mortgage

Once upon a time you didn't need money or a job to get a mortgage. In fact, you didn't even have to have a personal history of paying your bills and you could still get a mortgage. There are even rumors of deceased individuals getting mortgages as owner-occupants but I don't know if that was true or not. But since the mortgage melt-down of 2007-2009 there are much stricter guidelines to get

Minggu, 10 Februari 2013

NEW BLOG ADDRESS!

The Eviction Resistance blog has now moved from google owned blogspot to a more activist friendly host. The new site is:

www.evictionresistance.squat.net

We won't be updating this blog anymore so do make a note of the new address. There's quite a few new posts up too on the new site so check them out - it's been a busy few weeks!

Smell you later google.

E.R

Selasa, 08 Januari 2013

CAMDEN GARDEN CENTRE RESISTANCE

On Tuesday we went to support the second resistance of the year, this time in a much loved community garden project in Camden.

Derelict greenhouses, left to ruin for over 12 years, transformed into a thriving community garden and arts space. A really inspiring use of urban wasteland. More about this amazing project here:

http://www.squashcampaign.org/2012/12/put-property-to-productive-use/

A colourfully dressed resistance saw off the forces of darkness in true community style . Numerous vans of police, a dog team and a helicopter were peacefully deflected by the 80 strong resistance. An aggressive attack on the group locked on outside the front gates led to one arrest and a few minor injuries. Once the chain on the gate had been angle grinded off, those inside the perimeter fought back with heavy barricades and sheer community power. People clambered to the roof and those on the ground piled pallet after pallet against the gates. Much joy was had when, after a frenzied attack, the cops, bailiff's and security staff decided to call it a day. The residents of the Camden Garden centre sleep once again amongst their blossoming community garden.

Here's the pic's:

First cops on scene calling for backup

Cops quickly grew in numbers

Rooftop resistance

Cops and bailiffs suddenly charge at the resistance in front of the gate

Cops pulling and kicking at the peaceful resistance

Angle grinding the chain on the gate

One arrest for an alleged breach of the peace

People protecting each other from angry cops

Cops still unable to get in....

The resistance defiantly move back into position once the cops pull back

A song of success when the forces of darkness finally sulk off with their tails between their legs

FIRST RESISTANCE OF 2013 - COME ON THEN LETS 'AVE IT!

Well well well. 2013 arrived and with what style! The first week of the year kicked off with an EPIC 8 hour standoff between the forces of darkness and the resistance. A building owned by the crown estate, one of wealthiest property hoarders of the UK, was scheduled for eviction at 10.00am last Fri. However, as the property is awaiting planning permission (so it can be part-demolished and turned into - you guessed it! -Luxury flats!) the occupants saw no reason why they should be forced out onto the streets prematurely. A large group gathered in solidarity and there was a very fine display of resistance from all. Although the property was finally cleared, it took the forces of darkness pretty much the whole day to carry out their wrong doing. Several people were tweeting the action live as it happened; here are a few choice tweets/pics! Massive bigup's to all those involved.

‏@EResistance

rooftop standoff in Pimlico #eviction #resistance this morning. Riot police have just arrived #solidarity

‏@EResistance

Standoff continues between riot cops & #squatters.Longterm#emptybuilding awaiting demolition #housingcrisis #homelessness@BoardedBritain

‏@EResistance

Police have closed grosvenor rd as #riot cops prepare to storm building

‏@WolvoPingu

Police just opened random house door thinking it was another entrance into the squat #megalolz

‏@WolvoPingu

Roof occupation still going strong at the squat eviction

‏@EResistance

Grosvenor road finally cleared after an epic 8.5 hour #eviction#resistance.Bigup's to all those involved& keep #fightingthegoodfight

Jumat, 21 Desember 2012

Ho Ho Ho!

Holiday blessings to you and yours! And please don't hesitate to call or e-mail if I can assist you with your real estate plans!

Selasa, 11 Desember 2012

UKUNCUT HOUSING ACTION: 08/12

Last Saturday a few of us attended an action on Upper Street, Angel that was organized by ukuncut and housing for the 99%. Tax dodging Starbucks was the target of choice for anti cuts activists and a temporary shelter was set up in front of the cafe to highlight how government cuts are impacting those in vulnerable housing. Curtains were put up over the facade, much to the confusion of coffee sipping customers, and a dining table was positioned in front of the main entrance with a selection of house warming treats.

Although the original plan had been to set up inside Starbucks itself, this was prevented by a large police presence. The shop was forced to close though for approximately an hour as talks were held by the large group gathered outside. The action received an overwhelming amount of support from passersby and overall was a huge success. Here’s the pic’s!