http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1708287,00.html A whole heap of stuff is being built—somewhat improbably, given its history, climate, prospects—in Dubai. 21:45
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… zealots on camels — basically, Disney’s “Aladdin” in a nutshell. This Western interpretation of the Middle East is described as Orientalism, and, although I’ve never been to the Middle East, I’m certain it’s not very accurate. TakeDubaiin the United Arab Emirates, for example. Look at pictures of the Persian Gulf hub and you’ll quickly realize it’s the City of the Future. However, the influences of Soviet rule still seemed evident in some aspects of life in Yerevan. The majority …
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