It would appear that last night there was very little unrest on the streets of the cities of England. Beefed up policing probably brought a halt to the anarchy. Many of the perpetrators of the unrest are likely exhausted, and in Manchester and Liverpool, the rain must have deterred many from venturing out to cause mayhem. The question that everyone will be asking today is: are the riots over, or are we witnessing a temporary lull? We will know soon enough.
Innocent lives have been lost; businesses, homes and livelihoods have been destroyed. What does this destructive explosion say about the state of Britain today?
Here are 10 explanations for the riots:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14483149
So, Are The UK Riots Over?
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The riots were pretty nasty, but it was very heartwarming to see a black man and a white man put their differences aside and work together, even if it was just for a moment.
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Yes. Yes. I admit getting a bit emotional at that example of racial harmony.
I think lefties call it a MLK moment..no child left behind..or some such.
Powerful stuff.
I think lefties call it a MLK moment..no child left behind..or some such.
Powerful stuff.
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Coming soon to Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver...
I'm glad I live in Sudbury. All of the minorities are still minorities- and they're learning how to fish, according to the local bait shop owner. Lots of people with guns in the town to fight off the hordes. Commodity prices rising creating jobs because fiat currency is crap.
See you soon in Sudbury Shangri-La!
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I'm glad I live in Sudbury. All of the minorities are still minorities- and they're learning how to fish, according to the local bait shop owner. Lots of people with guns in the town to fight off the hordes. Commodity prices rising creating jobs because fiat currency is crap.
See you soon in Sudbury Shangri-La!
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Well hopefully Sudbury keeps its minorities in the minority. We would hate to see that grand city end up looking like one of those cities full of brown skinned people like Dubai Singapore Hong Kong Doha and Kuala Lumpur. I like Sudbury's skyline just the way it i thank you very much.
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Looting has already moved to Ireland. This evening a Dublin lad smashed his computer trying to break into eBay.
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Silly media has got it all wrong again those were not RIOTS but TORCH RELAY TRY OUTS to see who could carry torches for the olympics and some people failed the test,accidentelly burning houses and the like.9,000 out in the first round 
The looting is going to be an olympic event and teams from all over the UK are in training for the big games.The Scandahoovians may be entering a specialist team for the pillaging.
Some 28,000 would-be torchbearers for the London 2012 Olympic torch relay have been told by email that they are through to the next selection round.
People have a one in 14 chance of success. Locog said 9,000 applications had been rejected in the initial stage.
In October, 12 panels across the country will examine the applications for 2,012 places to run from May 2012.
The 70-day relay before the Games will see 8,000 people take part, with 90% of places won through sponsors or Locog.
About 110 people per day will carry the Olympic flame from Lands End on its 8,000 mile journey around the UK to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.
Nominations for Locog's 2,012 places closed in June, but the public has until September to apply for sponsors' schemes.
Locog's selection panels are being set up in the nations and regions in the coming weeks, and will choose the people to carry the torch in their area from 3 to 14 October.
They will be judged on the contribution they have made to their communities and personal achievements.
The London organising committee said the 9,000 unsuccessful applications so far were ruled out because they were duplicates, incomplete or did not comply with the terms and conditions of entry.
It had planned to hold a ballot for the next round, if there were 15 or more valid applications for every place. Now, all 28,000 nomination stories will go through to be reviewed anonymously by the panels.
Nominees received an email on Thursday saying: "Congratulations! As you know, (person's name) nominated you to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer through our 'Moment to shine' campaign.
"We are delighted to let you know that you have made it through to the next stage of the process."
'Once in a lifetime'
Relay hopefuls have to confirm their details before 16 September. In the week beginning 5 December they will be told whether they will carry the torch.
Locog chair Sebastian Coe said: 'We are thrilled with the response we have had and would like to thank everyone who took the time to put friends, colleagues or family members forward for consideration for one of the 2,012 torchbearer places on offer through the 'Moment to Shine' campaign.
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"With the selection panels set to review an average of 14 nominations for every one available place, difficult decisions will need to be taken.
"However, we should be proud so many inspiring people have been put forward to carry the Olympic Flame next summer and receive recognition for their achievements.'
Sports minister Hugh Robertson said the relay would bring "the magic of the Games to communities up and down the UK and give local heroes a once in a lifetime experience".
The Olympic Flame is lit in Olympia, Greece, and it is due to arrive in the on 18 May 2012 for the traditional curtain-raiser to the Games.
From 19 May the torch will take a 70-day tour of the nations and regions before reaching the Olympic Stadium for the Games opening ceremony on
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14489840
The looting is going to be an olympic event and teams from all over the UK are in training for the big games.The Scandahoovians may be entering a specialist team for the pillaging.
Some 28,000 would-be torchbearers for the London 2012 Olympic torch relay have been told by email that they are through to the next selection round.
People have a one in 14 chance of success. Locog said 9,000 applications had been rejected in the initial stage.
In October, 12 panels across the country will examine the applications for 2,012 places to run from May 2012.
The 70-day relay before the Games will see 8,000 people take part, with 90% of places won through sponsors or Locog.
About 110 people per day will carry the Olympic flame from Lands End on its 8,000 mile journey around the UK to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.
Nominations for Locog's 2,012 places closed in June, but the public has until September to apply for sponsors' schemes.
Locog's selection panels are being set up in the nations and regions in the coming weeks, and will choose the people to carry the torch in their area from 3 to 14 October.
They will be judged on the contribution they have made to their communities and personal achievements.
The London organising committee said the 9,000 unsuccessful applications so far were ruled out because they were duplicates, incomplete or did not comply with the terms and conditions of entry.
It had planned to hold a ballot for the next round, if there were 15 or more valid applications for every place. Now, all 28,000 nomination stories will go through to be reviewed anonymously by the panels.
Nominees received an email on Thursday saying: "Congratulations! As you know, (person's name) nominated you to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer through our 'Moment to shine' campaign.
"We are delighted to let you know that you have made it through to the next stage of the process."
'Once in a lifetime'
Relay hopefuls have to confirm their details before 16 September. In the week beginning 5 December they will be told whether they will carry the torch.
Locog chair Sebastian Coe said: 'We are thrilled with the response we have had and would like to thank everyone who took the time to put friends, colleagues or family members forward for consideration for one of the 2,012 torchbearer places on offer through the 'Moment to Shine' campaign.
Continue reading the main story
London 2012 - Begin your journey here
London 2012: Latest Olympic news, sport, features and programmes from the BBC
"With the selection panels set to review an average of 14 nominations for every one available place, difficult decisions will need to be taken.
"However, we should be proud so many inspiring people have been put forward to carry the Olympic Flame next summer and receive recognition for their achievements.'
Sports minister Hugh Robertson said the relay would bring "the magic of the Games to communities up and down the UK and give local heroes a once in a lifetime experience".
The Olympic Flame is lit in Olympia, Greece, and it is due to arrive in the on 18 May 2012 for the traditional curtain-raiser to the Games.
From 19 May the torch will take a 70-day tour of the nations and regions before reaching the Olympic Stadium for the Games opening ceremony on
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14489840
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It is far from over....I don't whats going to happen next but its all wrong man.
If you want justice then let the court decide but don't take the law & order in your hand.
If you want justice then let the court decide but don't take the law & order in your hand.
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If you thought 2 billion for the 2010 olympics security was expensive watch out for londons' final tally
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That is probably why Brits are moving out as fast as immigrants pour in.Herleston wrote:It is far from over....I don't whats going to happen next but its all wrong man.
If you want justice then let the court decide but don't take the law & order in your hand.
Success in life is when the cognac that you drink is older than the women you drink it with.
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Justice ?
"There is no justice in this world.If there was Elvis would still be alive and all the impersonators would be dead" as the late, late night show Johnny Carson quiped.
"There is no justice in this world.If there was Elvis would still be alive and all the impersonators would be dead" as the late, late night show Johnny Carson quiped.
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I must admit it is the first time I see someone quoting Carson.
Success in life is when the cognac that you drink is older than the women you drink it with.
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“London rioters resent media image of hooded teen thug.”
Heh. The predators who feel entitled to thieve and extort also feel entitled to complain about how that makes them look.
Truly, we live in an age of wonders.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/ ... 6F20110810
Heh. The predators who feel entitled to thieve and extort also feel entitled to complain about how that makes them look.
Truly, we live in an age of wonders.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/ ... 6F20110810
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THIS WILL CONFUSE THE USUAL CROWD(most who look like wet zombies in the rain after a night of dancing) TRYING TO GET HAME ONRA SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH GEORGE SQUARE, IT MIGHT EVEN GET SOME OFF THE DRINK FOREFFER OR AT LEAST OFF RA LANNY
Filming starts in Glasgow for Brad Pitt zombie movie Brad Pitt has already filmed scenes for World War Z in Malta before the production moved to Glasgow Continue reading the main story
Parts of Glasgow are being turned into war-torn ruins for the next two weeks as filming for a new Hollywood blockbuster gets under way.
World War Z is a post-apocalyptic zombie movie starring Brad Pitt.
A cast and crew of about 1,200 people will be involved in shooting scenes in George Square and other city centre locations.
An open casting was held last month to recruit local people to star as zombie extras.
Although shot in Glasgow, the film is set in Philadelphia, so false shop fronts will be brought in and American cars will take to the city's streets.
Glasgow City Council said the impact of the production on the local economy is likely to be in excess of £2m.
Glasgow Film Office has been working with the production over the past few months to help secure locations in the city and co-ordinating arrangements with council departments and other public bodies to ensure minimal impact on normal business and access.
A number of roads in the city centre will be closed to traffic, with full details on the council's website, and there will be restricted pedestrian access.
'Great anticipation'
The location manager for World War Z said Glasgow had been chosen because of its architecture, wide roads and grid layout.
Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "We are ready to welcome the World War Z production to Glasgow.
"There is great anticipation in the city ahead of such a huge film coming here."
The film is based on Max Brooks' 2006 novel World War Z: An Oral History Of The Zombie War, which is set in Philadelphia in the aftermath of a war between humans and zombies.
Some filming for the Paramount Pictures movie has already taken place in Valletta in Malta and in Falmouth in Cornwall.
It is due to be released next year.
Filming starts in Glasgow for Brad Pitt zombie movie Brad Pitt has already filmed scenes for World War Z in Malta before the production moved to Glasgow Continue reading the main story
Parts of Glasgow are being turned into war-torn ruins for the next two weeks as filming for a new Hollywood blockbuster gets under way.
World War Z is a post-apocalyptic zombie movie starring Brad Pitt.
A cast and crew of about 1,200 people will be involved in shooting scenes in George Square and other city centre locations.
An open casting was held last month to recruit local people to star as zombie extras.
Although shot in Glasgow, the film is set in Philadelphia, so false shop fronts will be brought in and American cars will take to the city's streets.
Glasgow City Council said the impact of the production on the local economy is likely to be in excess of £2m.
Glasgow Film Office has been working with the production over the past few months to help secure locations in the city and co-ordinating arrangements with council departments and other public bodies to ensure minimal impact on normal business and access.
A number of roads in the city centre will be closed to traffic, with full details on the council's website, and there will be restricted pedestrian access.
'Great anticipation'
The location manager for World War Z said Glasgow had been chosen because of its architecture, wide roads and grid layout.
Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "We are ready to welcome the World War Z production to Glasgow.
"There is great anticipation in the city ahead of such a huge film coming here."
The film is based on Max Brooks' 2006 novel World War Z: An Oral History Of The Zombie War, which is set in Philadelphia in the aftermath of a war between humans and zombies.
Some filming for the Paramount Pictures movie has already taken place in Valletta in Malta and in Falmouth in Cornwall.
It is due to be released next year.
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Seems the Brit’s have developed a sudden interest in baseball... Baseball bat sales up 6000% in UK.
http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/09/technology/amazon_riot/
http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/09/technology/amazon_riot/
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How terrible,that is so un-British.These thugs have no respect .Any decent British thug should be using a cricket bat
