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“Ecuadorean demonstrators carry a Ronald McDonald statue to be burned in front of the U.S. Embassy during a rally protesting the war against Iraq in Quito, March 20, 2003. The demonstration were held to protest against the military strike on Iraq launched by the U.S.-led coalition.” REUTERS/Franklin Jacome

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‘Shock and awe’ under way

by Mike Browne on March 21, 2003

in old stuff

‘Shock and awe’ under way. More like Death and Horror if you ask me.

Here’s the CBC coverage (Canadian coverage). Especially interesting is the Canada’s Perspective section in CBC’s complete coverage.

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The Command Post

by Mike Browne on March 21, 2003

in old stuff

Some people are keeping a very close eye on the war and posting what they see on their blogs. One of note is The Command Post. Never in history has there been such ways for us all to communicate our feelings about and share information on a war with such immediacy.

This a definitely positive use of the web and high tech.

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Kuwait City Architecture

by Mike Browne on March 21, 2003

in old stuff

With all the attention to the Middle East right now and the war in Iraq people are taking notice of some of the strangely interesting architecture. Take for example Water Towers, Kuwait City, Kuwait

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