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In between visits to the opera, I find time for my organic garden, and for Ecosocialst campaigning...which does make for a rather eclectic choice of subject matter, I admit!

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Europe-Wide Action/Strike Against Austerity, November 14












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Labels: 14 November General Strike, Coalition of Resistance
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  • dramma per musica
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    14 years ago
  • Il grand' Inquisitor
    Il Grand' Inquisitor verhuist - De firma die mijn website host, heeft een paar maanden geleden aangekondigd dat ze het hosten van websites niet meer als hun kerntaken ziet. Ik heb dan maa...
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    13 years ago
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    9 months ago
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    13 years ago

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