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Still in lockdown.
Here's two 'eyes-on' reports
From about an hour ago -
About 2000 total rioters on the streets, broken down as follows:
~ 400 outside Jenners; riot police have been called in. Some property damage has occurred - smashed windows, broken pottery.
~ 1000 in various streets on the West End; still occupying a Standard Life building
~ 600 on The Mound and The News (steps)
From about half an hour ago:
Between 2000-5000 protesters, relatively peaceful.
The busses are running again, and so are the trains; it's safe to travel, but don't be stupid.
The second observer was wearing a fairly smart suit; she said that, with care, it took forty-five minutes to read the crowd and cross Princes Street.
The first observer said that Princes Street was a no-go area; he was dressed in jeans and a t-shirt.
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Damn, it's good to hear from you.
Just as I was reading your update, one of my 'news flashes' popped up on my screen to report to me about the stuff going on in Edinburgh (except it just said Scotland, so I was like "enh, whatevah"). [title: Concert over, activists concentrate on G8 meeting in Scotland - sounds a bit sedate compared to your report!]
If you survive this, you should definitely come visit us in Israel. None of that craziness here I tell you!
Posted by: Mara | July 4, 2005 5:08 PM