Way off topic: U2 News Half Column Copy:peaceful Protest
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This campaign or protest is in no way endorsed by myself, irish-architecture.com or any of the organisations whose websites are hosted by irish-architecture.com. While Irish-architecture.com would welcome a proper statement from the jurors or indeed a juror, it is felt that this document and any protest that may occur will only muddy the waters and cause the DDDA to ignore calls for transparency. A small protest will be self-defeating as it will look like the only people interested in a fair decision are a handful in number.
Utilising proper channels such as the RIAI and RIBA are more likely to force a reply from the jurors. In addition to being members of the RIAI, at least one juror is a member of RIBA.
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This campaign or protest is in no way endorsed by pepe, While pepe would welcome a proper statement from the jurors or indeed a juror. It is felt that any protest that may occur will be attended by only those people who feel that a call for transparency is neccessary. A small protest may be self-defeating as it may look like the only people interested in a fair decision are a handful in number.
However a large protest might make a difference.
The documents above contain information from a variety of sources pertaining to the “U2 Tower Competition” By downloading them you are making a concious decision to view this information.
Much of the information has already been published in a wider form. The information is primarily there to enable you to make your own decision.pepe will not be held responsible for any actions of individuals who have viewed this information.
Your actions are your own.
Pepe seconds the motion that individuals should also:
Utilise proper channels such as the RIAI and RIBA to facilitate a full and public statement by the DDDA.
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EL ARCHITINO is happy to see a reproduction of his art on this campaign poster. although he doesnt care about anyone else but himself, EL ARCHITINO can see no repercussions for himself over this campaign. EL ARCHITINO is so wealthy and powerful that any attempts to sue him over aleged involvement would result in both the DDDA and U2 being crushed like the relatvie flies they are.
EL ARCHITINO hopes this protest turns into a nasty and degrading scuffle between protesters and security guards.EL ARCHITINO also hopes that there will be ample amounts of cheap wine at the opening.
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pepe would like to inform el architino that the exhibition of entries opened over an hour ago and that he should (as guest of honour) be supping the wine and working his magic on the lovely ladies.
we all acknowledge tht el archintino as executive producer of “pop architect” as directed by pepe will have his own scheme included in the proceedings. and will of course be the winner!
beating the other schemes including those proposed by mr fog
but we deny that any impropriety has occured on the parts of pepe or el architino and that whilst the schemes have already been published the anonymity of the competitors wil be of paramount importance.
and that the judging process will be held in a topsecret location (abandoned basement) and the panel will be made up of darren brown,david blaine and paul daniels.
We have thus been unable to contact uri geller but obviously once we do lacate hium he will be the chairman of the jury.
we will not pay the jury for their time, but we will offer them a magicians circle to be located as a halo floating above the statues head.
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EL ARCHITINO would like to add with dismay that he is unable to attend the opening of the exhibition due to it being high tide (which means he cannot get out of his offices situated on the banks of the poddle) he will however attempt to attend later today in a low key public appearance without his entourage of hookers.
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still in denial?
NEWS
U2 Tower Design Takes Centre Stage
October 7th, 2003Submitted as part of the international U2 Tower Architectural Design Competition, the 100+ shortlisted entries will be exhibited at the IFSC in Docklands from October 9th – 19th. The top 4 commended entries and the winning design by Burdon Dunne Architects/Craig Henry Architects of Dublin will also be on display.
The winner of the competition organised by the Docklands Authority to design a landmark tower development at Britain Quay in Dublin’s Docklands was announced in August. The winning design featuring a unique twisting tower was selected from well over 500 entries from across the globe. The proposed tower is to include an exclusive recording studio for U2 on its top two floors.
The Docklands Authority is currently reviewing development options for the proposed concept design and it is hoped that the tower would be developed during 2004/2005.
The jury specially commended a further four entries which will also be on display as follows:
• Simon Innes and Stephen Barton, architects, London, United Kingdom • Thomas P. Mont Alto, Mont Alto Architecture Inc., Ohio, USA • Niall Scott, architect, Scott Tallon Walker Architects, Dublin, Ireland • Hervé Tordjman, HTA – Architecture. H. Tordjman & Partners, Paris, France The competition, which was prepared in association with the RIAI, invited architects to submit concept proposals for a slim “point†block over four or more substantial floors providing recording studios, offices and ground floor bar/restaurant/entertainment venue. Entries were submitted to a jury put together by the Docklands Authority which included a member of the U2 band.
The exhibition will be housed in a temporary art gallery from October 9th – 19th on Excise Walk in the IFSC (opposite the Clarion Hotel). Opening hours are Monday – Saturday, 11am to 5pm and Sunday, 12 midday to 5pm.
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b ray:
The peaceful protest has been a great success.
Over 1000 people turned up with banners flyers and placards. Many made from the selection of information made available. Others created their own. Including Photographs of the Jury Members and Dublin Docklands Authority Figures.
It was wonderful to see such solidarity within the architectural and indeed the Dublin Community as a whole. Many people in attendence were not architects.
And it seems that the pressure to release information has pushed the DDDA into making a statement today.“Paul Clerkin
Irish-architecture.comRegistered: Mar 1999
Location: Dublin, IrelandThere is a statement being issued on Friday”
Heres one of the shots from the Quays.
Thanks to everbody who turned up.
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hey pepe did this actually happen or are you a sly hand at the old photoshop?
black+white, funny focuses, “opens in april“?
something smells fishy down at the docklands.
or else im just paranoid oh no the seaguls are laughing at me again!
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The camera never lies.
I assure you that this is an original photograph with no manipulation of any kind.
It was taken with my trust Kodak Brownie (Which you cannot to my knoweldge get colour film for) on 9th of October 2003 at approximately 1am.
Any lack of picture quality “funny focus” is entirely due to the conditions whilst taking the photograph.
AS you may be able to tell from perspective/viewpoint I am standing above the crowd on a 6ft high wall. I was physically removed by the “garda” who have it seems been tipped off as to my identity and spent the night in a cell. Having been released (with no charges) this morning I went straight to my darkroom and processed the film myself. I have the original negatives infront of me, but as you will appreciate I will not be able to offer any other proof of the authenticity of this (and the other images), unless you want to meet up. But at this point i would warn you that this could be extremely dangerous.
There are alot of people who are not happy about the level of outcry regarding these matters.
I am leaving Dublin for the weekend in the hope that things will cool down a bit.
I will be travelling my jamaican passport and am heading for warmer climes.
I do not understand what you are talking about “april” for and i suggest you visit your psychiatrist or optician to deal with some unresolved issues.
If anyone knows of a good lawyer I would like to make a complaint regarding my wrongful arrest. No records were logged by any of the police involved in my capture but I had a single shot of film left the resulting picture of me inside a cell can be used as evidence.
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EL ARCHITINO once spent the night in a jail cell also, what was his crime i hear you ask?
“intent to mass bugger”
EL ARCHITINO was dumbfounded by these allegations and protested that he was merely teaching all those guys a lesson that they would never forget. nevertheless the filthy police had the brazen faced cheek to throw a demi-god of EL ARCHITINO’s prowess into a stinking cell full of degenerants and itinerants. they stripped him of his gold suit and left him naked apart from his channel white suede 3-piece suit and his crocodile shoes.
but EL ARCHITINO was wise to this game. he had seen prison movies before and wasnt going to be anyones “bitch”. so EL ARCHITINO buggered them all senseless, and got some nasty desieses in the process.so the moral of the storey is, always carry small automatic weapons and/or high explosives on your person in case you see a policeman/woman.
EL ARCHITINO will send his formidable legal team to the high court this evening to demand the disbandment of the gardai with immediate effect, on your behalf pepe.
if EL ARCHITINO’s demands are not met he will be forced to accept an out of court settlement of 1.6 trillion euro.
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EL ARCHITINO is happy that this “peaceful protest” has had an impact and that the quality of life of those in charge of the DDDA may be significantly lowered for some time.
however if we are to really make our feelings known to the DDDA we must proceed with a campaign of unimaginable violence on a scale not experienced since WW2.
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Ok.
we got a “way off topic” rating. (Thanks Paul) do we get a gold star if we get the thread back on topic.
Anyway I will try my best.Violence of any kind is not the answer, And this is exemplified by pepe’s attitude towards the peaceful protest. Save for his own arrest there were no other problems at the demonstration. In fact whilst the nature of teh protest is a serious one. A good deal of fun was had by all. Free wine flowed like the liffey and ben elton cracked some good jokes.
The demonstration lasted well into the night. Although pepe was unable to witness it as he was in his cell. which was actually quite comfortable (and safe) all things considered.El architino should be reminded of the numerous atrocities that have occured since world war 2. And that whilst world war two succeeded in the defeat of an evil man and his troops. Many young men (and women) gave their lives to acheive this and their commitments should not be taken lightly or in vain.
Pepe does not advocate any form of physical violence, even “in self defense” there are always alternative options and even as a last resort one should employ techniques learned through monty pythons flying circus before even laying a finger on a single hair.
The Knights who say nee conquered huge swathes of europe without raising a single blade. And this demonstrates the power of persuasion and pyschological warfare. Their unfortunate name change to the Knights of echiechiechifetang whilst increasing their syllable count actually forms the basis for their disbandment, with many mis pronunciations leading to confusion and splinter.Their simple demands for shrubberies and Rockeries were often met with jeers. But these are things which actively improve the quality of life for people in the local area.
BAck to the Topic.
No statement from the DDDA it seems?
Continue Downloading.
Continue DemonstratingWe do not expect that the “original” winner will be reinstated.
But we do believe there should be a full and open enquiry into the issues at hand.
The main problem here is the deiberate with-holding of information.
Let it be free.
Pass the doobie.
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