While Britain burnt, Turks behaved well, Brits wished for (Arab) Dictator or Army to crush rioting mobs

"I have been staggered by the response of some people in Britain to the unrest that is sweeping the country. The same people that shake their sorry heads when street protests across the Middle East are crushed by dictatorial regimes are calling for an army presence on the streets of Britain, and I have heard plenty say the rioters and looters should be shot. Even highly trained conflict transformation professionals who have cut their teeth on Afghanistan and Iraq are simply sighing – claiming that “these people” are just bad-guys."

"360 Cities has a collection of 360 degree panoramas of historic photos taken in August, 1945, after the US detonated a nuclear bomb in Hiroshima, Japan."

"Well, this is not the first time for King Abdullah II to go for close meetings with Jordanian youth, or for personal visits around the kingdom, but this time I was personally involved and sensed the spirit through my participation in King Abdullah II's meeting with 15 Jordanian youth last week, August 2, 2011. As I received the invitation to meet the head of the state, along with Jordanian youth, for 90 minutes where King Abdullah II is requesting our feedback on the current situation of the country, discussing problems and suggesting solutions, I have brainstormed quickly and came up with a quick list of problems and solutions we face to discuss with his majesty."

"The Citadel : [ Jabal Al Qal3a ] is by far my most favorite spot in the City of Amman , I always find inspiration & peace over there. So during the Holy month of Ramadan the Citadel Nights festival is running daily from 9 pm till 2 am."