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August 1st, 2005
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Flickr Pick from Grenada
“May Day Procession (St. George's, Grenada)” by Caribeean Free Photo
Found this one among some old family photos and I’m assuming it’s Grenada because the inscription on the back said “May Day procession on Halifax Street”. No idea what year it was taken, though I’d think the late 1940s would be a safe bet.
Links for Mon, 2005-08
The Angry Arab News Service has a lengthy reaction to the death of Saudi King Fahd.
About Lebanon asks why wouldn't a South Africa-style reconciliation commission work in Lebanon?
Khalid Jarrar, the blogger who was arrested and then later released by the Iraqi secret police, writes about his experiences as a prisoner.
Daniel of Venezuela News and Views has a very hyperlinked post about the latest protests in Venezuela's capitol.
Juanson World has a good compilation of sources and reflections on Colombia.
Iran Hopes writes that Akbar Ganji's lawyer has been arrested.
Iran Scan reports that Masoumeh Shafie, the wife of imprisioned journalist Akbar Ganji, will be mounting a strike in front of the UN office this week in an appeal to save her husband's life.
Plan Colombia and Beyond takes a look at the Putomayo region of Colombia five years after the implementation of Plan Colombia and concludes, “the lesson of Putumayo should be that temporary surges in military activity, however ambitious, will not bring meaningful results on their own.”
To celebrate his birthday, The Brooding Persian has some birthday wishes and shares an allegory.
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