Photo: The Eyes See

istanbul Originally uploaded by سامراء. A procession marking the martyrdom of Imam Husayn in Turkey, a predominately Sunni nation.

sunset light and the minaret Originally uploaded by DarkFrame. Just a lovely photo. Allahu Akbar.

I found this military intrusion into civilian affairs and subsequent events worthy of note. Especially since this is the type of conference that I might have attended had I been in Austin at the time.