Egypt News and Istanbul Pictures

Elections are a bit up in the air now, but we are crossing our fingers that they will happen on schedule (May 23 and 24; I leave on May 25).

Here are some interesting Egypt resources:

1. "Words of Women from the Egyptian Revolution," a series of interviews with women on YouTube in which they talk about their different experiences in and perspectives on the continuing revolution.
2. "Meet the Candidates" on Al Ahram, which gives basic information on each of the candidates running for president; at the moment, Moussa and Aboul-Fotouh are both doing well, followed by Shafiq and then Mursi and Sabbahi. 

Also, here is a rather unusual Aboul-Fotouh ad:  http://www.arabist.net/blog/2012/5/6/aboul-fotouhs-puppet-tv-ad.html

Also, Istanbul photos!