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Tuesday 22 March 2016

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Elysee crisis meeting after Brussels blasts...epa05225202 French president Francois Hollande (C) speaks with Prime Minister Manuel Valls (R) and minister of defence Jean-Yves Le Drian (L) after they held a crisis defence meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 22 March 2016. A crisis meeting took place place following blasts in the departure hall of Zaventem airport and several metro stations in Brussels, Belgium, with media reporting at least a dozen casualties.  EPA/IAN LANGSDON

French president Francois Hollande speaks with Prime Minister Manuel Valls and minister of defence Jean-Yves Le Drian after they held a crisis defence meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris: photo by Ian Langsdon/EPA, 22 March 2016
 
Less easily cured than caught
more easily caught then cured
never tempted never tried
inside every unknown isolato
a humanoid aching to be aught

if waker care
if sodayne pale colour
speak without words
nails broken glass puzzle bits
left from a lost bigger picture

after the initial impact
a second blast
to test the structure
that should not be tried
and unknit again the knot
that should not slide 


 
In this photo provided by Georgian Public Broadcaster and photographed by Ketevan Kardava two women wounded in Brussels Airport in Brussels, Belgium, after explosions were heard Tuesday, March 22, 2016. A developing situation left at least one person and possibly more dead in explosions that ripped through the departure hall at Brussels airport Tuesday, police said. All flights were canceled, arriving planes were being diverted and Belgium's terror alert level was raised to maximum, officials said. (Ketevan Kardava/ Georgian Public Broadcaster via AP)

Two wounded women are seen in Brussels Airport, after explosions were heard: photo by Ketevan Kardava/AP, 22 March 2016

In this photo provided by Georgian Public Broadcaster and photographed by Ketevan Kardava two women wounded in Brussels Airport in Brussels, Belgium, after explosions were heard Tuesday, March 22, 2016. A developing situation left at least one person and possibly more dead in explosions that ripped through the departure hall at Brussels airport Tuesday, police said. All flights were canceled, arriving planes were being diverted and Belgium's terror alert level was raised to maximum, officials said. (Ketevan Kardava/ Georgian Public Broadcaster via AP)

Two wounded women are seen in Brussels Airport, after explosions were heard: photo by Ketevan Kardava/AP, 22 March 2016

Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain...Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose before taking part in a procession during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo

Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose before taking part in a procession during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain: photo by Marcelo del Pozo/Reuters, 22 March 2016

Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain...Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose before taking part in a procession during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo

Penitents of San Esteban brotherhood pose before taking part in a procession during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain: photo by Marcelo del Pozo/Reuters, 22 March 2016

Elysee crisis meeting after Brussels blasts...epa05225202 French president Francois Hollande (C) speaks with Prime Minister Manuel Valls (R) and minister of defence Jean-Yves Le Drian (L) after they held a crisis defence meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 22 March 2016. A crisis meeting took place place following blasts in the departure hall of Zaventem airport and several metro stations in Brussels, Belgium, with media reporting at least a dozen casualties.  EPA/IAN LANGSDON

French president Francois Hollande speaks with Prime Minister Manuel Valls and minister of defence Jean-Yves Le Drian after they held a crisis defence meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris: photo by Ian Langsdon/EPA, 22 March 2016


Injured women are seen in Brussels Airport in Brussels after explosions were heard. A developing situation left a number dead in explosions that ripped through the departure hall at Brussels airport Tuesday, police said. All flights were canceled, arriving planes were being diverted and Belgium's terror alert level was raised to maximum, officials said.: photo by Ketevan Kardava/ Georgian Public Broadcaster via Associated Press, 22 March 2016


Dozens killed in twin blasts during Brussels rush hour: image via Reuters Top News @Reuters, 22 March 2016


Aid groups withdraw from Greece refugee "hotspots" citing Turkey-EU mass expulsion operation: image via AJE News @AJE News, 22 March 2016
 

A soldier stands near broken windows after explosions at Zaventem airport near Brussels: photo by Francois Lenoir/Reuters, 22 March 2016


An injured man lies at the scene of explosions at Zaventem airport near Brussels: photo by Ketevan Kardava, 22 March 2016


A video screengrab shows metro commuters being evacuated from a subway train in Brussels, after an explosion at the Maalbeek station. A series of apparently coordinated explosions ripped through Brussels airport and a city metro station, killing at least 36 people in the latest attacks to target Europe.: photo by AFP, 22 March 2016


Police officers direct passengers in a smoke filled terminal at the Brussels Airport. Authorities locked down the Belgian capital on Tuesday after explosions rocked the Brussels airport and subway system, killing a number of people and injuring many more. Belgium raised its terror alert to its highest level, diverting arriving planes and trains and ordering people to stay where they were. Airports across Europe tightened security.: photo by Ralph Usbeck via Associated Press, 22 March 2016


A private security guard helps a wounded woman outside the Maalbeek metro station in Brussels after a blast at this station located near the EU institutions. Belgian firefighters said at least 31 people had died after "enormous" blasts rocked Brussels airport and a city metro station today, as Belgium raised its terror threat to the maximum level.: photo by Michael Villa/AFP, 22 March 2016


An unidentified traveller lies on the ground in a smoke filled terminal at Brussels Airport. Authorities locked down the Belgian capital on Tuesday after explosions rocked the Brussels airport and subway system, killing a number of people and injuring many more.: photo by RRalph Usbeck via Associated Press, 22 March 2016


Policemen stand guard near a security perimeter set in the Rue de la Loi near the Maalbeek subway station, in Brussels, after an explosion there: photo by NNicolas Maeterlinck/AFP, 22 March 2016


An unidentified traveller gets to his feet in a smoke filled terminal at Brussels Airport. Authorities locked down the Belgian capital on Tuesday after explosions rocked the Brussels airport and subway system, killing a number of people and injuring many more.: photo by Ralph Usbeck via Associated Press, 22 March 2016


A victim receives first aid by rescuers near Maalbeek metro station in Brussels, after a blast at this station near the EU institutions caused deaths and injuries: photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP, 22 March 2016


People are evacuated from Brussels airport in Zaventem following twin blasts. A string of explosions rocked Brussels airport and a city metro station, killing at least 31 people in apparently coordinated attacks, officials said. : photo by Dirk Waem/AFP, 22 March 2016


A young girl looks out of the window of a bus after being evacuated from Brussels airport. Authorities locked down the Belgian capital on Tuesday after explosions rocked the Brussels airport and subway system.: photo by Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Associated Press, 22 March 2016


A refugee boy holds up a placard reading "Sorry for Brussels" as refugees and migrants take part in a protest against the closure of the border at the Greek-Macedonian border near the Greek village of Idomeni: photo by Fedja Grulovic/Reuters, 22 March 2016


Belgian police officers carry out checks on people during an operation to limit the number of people allowed into the central Station in Brussels following co-ordinated attacks at the Airport serving the Belgian capital and its Metro system: photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP, 22 March 2016


Two women comfort each other as passengers and airport staff are evacuated from the terminal building after explosions at Brussels Airport in Zaventem: photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA, 22 March 2016


After Brussels attacks, Ted Cruz proposes police surveillance to stop Muslim radicalisation
: image via AJE News @AJENews, 22 March 2016


#Baseball, goodwill and communism. @POTUS #CubaVisit via @JohnSheaHey
: image via SF Chronicle Verified account @sfchronicle, 22 March 2016

 
And now they are releasing doves! They've certainly left the best till last on this trip.: image via Dan Roberts @RobertsDan, 22 March 2016  Cuba


Another spine-tingling moment of Cold War history ending as the stadium all rises proudly for both national anthems: image via Dan Roberts @RobertsDan, 22 March 2016  Cuba


Huge cheers from the Cuban crowd here as the Obama family take to their seats below us: image via Dan Roberts @RobertsDan, 22 March 2016
 

The crush getting into the big baseball game between the Cuban national side and MLB's Tampa Bay Rays was insane
: image via Dan Roberts @RobertsDan, 22 March 2016 


Serious crowd crush to get into stadium but Tampa Bay Rays vs Cuban national team already has the look of epic game
: image via Dan Roberts @RobertsDan, 22 March 2016

 
Packed Cuban crowd cheers Obama and the US national anthem at a baseball stadium in Havana
: image via AJE News @AJENews, 22 March 2016


Here’s how you know 2016 is already decided / AP Photo: image via Politico @politico, 22 March 2016


The Islamic State is threatening "dark days ahead" for the West / Getty: image via Politico @politico, 22 March 2016


Thousands of commuters in front of the Brussels North Station hoping to get a train home @Ruptly: image via bart biesemans @bart_bies, 22 March 2016


 U.S. cities ramp up security in wake of #Brussels attacks: image via CNN Verified account @CNN, 22 March 2016


Here's how to check on the safety of your loved ones in #Brussels: image via CNN Verified account @CNN, 22 March 2016


Prosecutor: Men in black "probably" suicide bombers, 3rd man wanted in #Brussels attack: image via CNN Verified account @cnnbrk, 22 March 2016


 
Politie verspreidt opsporingsbericht van verdachte met witte jas op luchthaven Zaventem: image via VTM NIEUWS @VTMNIEUWS, 22 March 2016


Another beautiful #sunset from #Berkeley #goldengate @NWSBayArea @berkeleyside #cawx: image via catherine @trynriley, 20 March 2016 

2 comments:

STEPHEN RATCLIFFE said...



". . . and unknit again the knot
that should not slide"

A beautiful poem Tom, plus as always photos -- the Penitents of San Sebastian say it all, as did Hamlet, once upon a time ("Since no man of aught he leaves knows, what is't to leave betimes?").

TC said...

Thanks very much, Steve. Something odd going on offstage, these days, for aught we know.