"Social Media Accounts of Violence in Cairo Challenge Official Narrative" - The New York Times

We have to develop tools that will allow us to better filter the cascade of information emerging as a result of social media use. This just is not good enough.

"Tunisian Islamists Riot Over Animated Film About Iran"

It's hard to talk about what you cannot see.

"Copts Clash With Egyptian Troops in Cairo, Leaving 24 Dead" - Businessweek

This is very troubling news.

"Arab Bloggers Discuss "Occupy Wall Street" Protest" -| PRI's The World

An interesting meeting, for sure!

"Is Egypt Losing Its Regional Power?" - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com

Join the debate!

"A State Is Born in Palestine" - NYTimes.com

The importance of Mediterranean history.

"In a Changed Libya, Schools Face New Challenges" - NYTimes.com

What could be more important than education all over the Mediterranean?

"Real Estate in Montenegro" - NYTimes.com

Another reminder of the need to understand better real estate all around the Mediterranean...not just the very expensive places, but where most people call home.

"Tunisia’s Interim Leader Essebsi Defends Gradualist Path" - NYTimes.com

Each country of the region must make terribly important decisions about the future.

"Greece’s Urgency Challenges European Union Efforts" - NYTimes.com

This crisis remains very much focused on the Mediterranean part of the Euro zone.

"Mosque Set on Fire in Northern Israel" - NYTimes.com

More reason why we need to understand so much better the religions of the Mediterranean.

"Tasting Humble and High Cuisine in Istanbul" - NYTimes.com

One of the reasons, I think, that Turkey is advancing in the region! What do others in the region think of Turkish food?

"High-End Dining in Italy" - NYTimes.com

How does one compare the food of Italy with the food of the rest of the Mediterranean? Is it a question of image or fact?

"In Greece, Barter Networks Surge" - NYTimes.com

I still think there are limits as to how far the Greeks and others can be pushed.

"Kobe Bryant To Italy: Virtus Bologna Scrambles To Finish Up The Deal"

There surely is very little of this sort of Mediterranean assignment for US sports stars.

"After Much Wrangling, General Assembly Seats National Transitional Council of Libya as Country’s Representative for Sixty-Sixth Session"

I think the official name of Libya is now simply "Libya".

"Turkey's Quiet Deal Keeps U.S. Close, Israel Not Far" - NPR

The continued rise in importance of Turkey.

"Kurdish Protesters Besiege Newspaper" - NYTimes.com

Among other things, I think this demonstrates the perceived power of the press.

"Group backing Basque separatists disbands" - TriCities.com

The relationship between newspapers and other media and interest groups, especially ones like ETA, is extremely important. The rest of us need to make sure those relationships are fully and transparently reported so everyone can judge ideas knowing who authored or paid for them.

"Les Portugais de nouveau dans la rue contre l'austérité" - Le Monde

A good example of why we need much more regional coverage around the Mediterranean about the economic situation, and especially the situation in individual countries, some of which we sometimes omit, like Portugal.