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In article <54rrrs$7qb@nntp.ucs.ubc.ca>, shiraz@unixg.ubc.ca says...
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>This one goes out to Ryan Rahim, Sheldon Scott, and Larry Phillips.
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>Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1 is Corporate Butt-Kick Week at 
>UBC - a week dedicated to bringing awareness to campus of the evils of 
>corporatism.  All events will take place in the Conversation Pit of the 
>Student Union Building at UBC, unless otherwise noted.  Corporate 
>Butt-Kick Week is presented by the Culture Jammers at UBC (and not 
>sponsored by Coke).
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>Monday, October 28:
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>"Corporations & Indigenous Cultures:  Shell-Shocked in Ogoniland"
>11:30am - Film showing of "Delta Force"
>   A screening of the one-hour documentary, "Delta Force", which exposes 
>the environmental damage in Ogoniland caused by Shell's collusion with 
>the military regime of Nigeria.
>12:30pm - Dr. Owens Wiwa
>   Human rights activist, environmentalist, & brother of Ken Saro-Wiwa 
>will give a presentation.  Note:  this event will take place in the SUB 
>Auditorium.
>1:30pm - Encore film showing of "Delta Force"
>2:30pm - Workshop presentation on Shell in Nigeria
>   Exploring in detail some of the issues raised by "Delta Force" & Dr. 
>Wiwa's talk.  This workshop will be given by members of the Ogoni 
>Solidarity Network.  Information packets will be provided to participants.
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>*Information displays will be on the SUB concourse from 10:00am-3:00pm.
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>Tuesday, October 29:
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>"Welcome to Your Real Government"
>11:00am-12:30pm - Film showing of "Roger and Me" - Michael Moore
>   How General Motors shut down an entire US community.
>12:30pm-1:30pm - Seth Klein from the Canadian Centre of Policy 
>Alternatives speaks
>1:30pm-3:30pm - Film showing of "Manufacturing Consent:  Noam Chomsky & 
>the Media"
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>*Information displays will be on the SUB concourse.  These will include 
>information on:  the EYA (Environmental Youth Alliance), the auto 
>industry, the tobacco industry, Disney, Banned Herbs - Can a PLANT be 
>illegal?, MacMillan Bloedel (MacBloe Job), No to APEC (Asia Pacific 
>Economic Co-operation), the Center for Policy Alternatives, and the 
>Global Development Centre (GDC).
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>Wednesday, October 30:
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>"The Beauty Industry:  Lies, Myths and Fairytales?"
>12:30pm - an Anti-Fashion Show
>   A fashion show explaining what you're _not_ shown at the fall 
collections.
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>*There will also be information displays on the SUB concourse, and 
>videos shown in the conversation pit.
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>Thursday, October 31:
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>"McHellowe'en"
>11:30am-12:30pm - Videos in the Pit
>   The Simpsons episode in which Lisa becomes a vegetarian will be 
>shown, as well as several animals rights videos.
>12:30pm-12:50pm - "What's Wrong With McDonald's?"
>   A talk be SCAM (Student Coalition Against McDonald's) member Brian 
>Fuller will be given, highlighting some of the evils of the company in 
>question.
>12:50pm-1:00pm - March to McD's
>   Starting at the SUB Conversation Pit, students opposed to the 
>McDonald's at UBC, or opposed to McDonald's actions in general, will 
>march to McDeath's.  Everyone is welcome to join in.
>1:00pm-1:30pm - McHellowe'en Protest
>   Handing out "What's Wrong With McDonald's?" pamphlets, banner-raising, 
>and general Hallowe'en fun.
>1:30pm-2:00pm - McLibel Trial Information Session
>   Over two years ago, McDonald's UK sued two Greenpeace activists for 
>alleged libellous claims.  The case continues to the day, and having 
>gained much media attention, McDonald's is effectively the party on 
>trial.  Attend this session for the details and information.
>2:00pm-2:30pm - Casual Discussion & Debate
>  Something you disagree with?  Have a story of your experience working 
>for McDeath's?  Join in the informal discussion, or take this time to 
>browse the reading materials.
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>*Vegetarian food will be served in the SUB from 12:30pm-2:30pm.
>*Free desserts (and their egg and milk-free recipes) will be served in 
>the SUB.
>*Don't miss Ronald McDonald, Grimace or the Hamburgular!
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>Friday, November 1:
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>"Kicking Corporate Butt"
>12:30pm-2:00pm - Noam de Plum of Guerilla Media
>   Noam de Plum of Guerilla Media presents a workshop, speaking about 
>campaigns against DuMaurier and corporate sponsorship of sporting and 
>artistic events.  Active tactcs against corporate control will be 
>discussed.
>2:00pm - Corporate Butt-Kisser Election Results
>   Concluding Corporate Butt-Kick Week, the Corporate Butt-Kisser of the 
>Year Award will be presented, based on students' nominations throughout 
>the week.  Who will be the lucky winner?
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>*Display tables on the SUB concourse, including Adbusters, the Ministry 
>of Environment, as well as the Culture Jammers (whose display will be 
>present throughout the week).
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>For more information on Corporate Butt-Kick Week, contact the Student 
>Environment Centre.
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I bet that when shiraz here finishes university, he'll be whining about not 
being able to get a job. I always thought  you went to university to  study.

Silly me

Don WAgner