News Flash for people in the home country

Sorry, no snap to post today. Less than 72 hours from heading for the home country. I'm too tired to pack and clean, so I'm typing.

Big news in this region. Is it hype? Is it something to pay attention to? I don't know.

Please read the following:
http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2008/06/16/51590.html This article is the 'big news.' Work and the kids' school was buzzing today about it.

http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2007/10/30/41005.html I found this to be interesting.

http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2007/11/07/41346.html

http://www.alarabiya.net/views/2008/06/17/51645.html This article/opinion piece is something my readers in 'western' countries might be unaccustomed to seeing.

http://www.7days.ae/showstory.php?id=74521 The last few lines are what's interesting about this one.

http://news.scotsman.com/world/Terror--red-alert-.4190515.jp Again, more interesting tidbits I have not seen elsewhere in the press. Some of the inferences given here are what my colleagues think is the case. Certainly makes one stop and think.

Since the Americans tend to give the appearance of worrying more about this kind of stuff than other countries, I checked the American consulate website for the UAE. It contained nothing on any of this.

So, is this 'hype'? I don't know. The UAE is a lovely peaceful place. After traveling all over this part of the world (and listening to my husband who's traveled even more), I can truly voice the opinion that the UAE is a lovely place.

Sincerely, Peace.