How urban development can be a sparkle for revolution

As Tunisia's leader Ben Ali fled, many Libyans were occupied with local government meetings, where, at least in theory, decisions about local problems are made. The proceedings of one such meeting in a remote western corner of the country, broadcast on Libyan television, were an improbable spark.

Postcard from Tripoli

The Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi has a habit of attending such meetings, dropping in unannounced at local halls. But when he arrived at this particular meeting in western Libya, the discussion quickly shifted to a rather difficult subject. A member of that local council pointed out that many people had no place to live.

Slow Urbanism and Out of the old box; Oilcrisis of the 70s

Latest news is exploding oilprises world wide because of the democration wave what hit the Arab countries lately. Eventough there still is enough production (Saudi Arabia easely compensated the absence of Libyan oil lately) emotions of more revolutions bring back to mind the days of the 70s of the previous century. Here a interesting video about a new oilcrisis.