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A boarded-up shop in a London borough has become a Post-It-powered beacon of community pride and respect.
“You’ve got situations where an employee has been identified (as participating in the riot) and the person who sits next door to him … is not feeling so fondly about that individual.” — DAVID LITHERLAND, managing partner for Summit Search Group BC, discussing the post-riot workplace environment in Vancouver, B.C. (via Vancouver Sun)
Loukanikos hates Greece’s austerity measures, corrupt politicians, and the plight of the Greek everyman. And, as a dedicated protestor, he is willing to brave riot police and tear gas for his beliefs.
Their passionate embrace was juxtaposed against a fierce-looking team of riot police. Which, of course, makes the couple the Internet’s latest sweethearts.
At this point it’s a tradition: the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Championship, the fans riot downtown.
The oft-times riot-tested LAPD are taking no chances with the potential of unrest in downtown Los Angeles after tonight’s Game 7 between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
