4/2/2005: Man-made islands in Dubai

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Let's see now, middle of the ocean but I don't see which one. No matter, the middle of ALL the oceans are really, really, really deep, so will it float? Or will they use Australia for fill?

And middle of the ocean, isn't that where those big storms routinely kick up 60 to 100 foot waves that sink navel vessels?

Anybody know what that big island laying across the bottom of the map is?

From the Yahoo picture link: "...has been started 4 kms (2.5 miles) offshore from Dubai in Gulf waters..." Looks pretty cool, feel bad for any coral reef they're going to be destroying. You can't just "rebuild" living habitats for thoursands of creatures.

[xoxoxoBruce]

My bad, Bullitt. I should had been specific, I was referring to "New Utopia" from the link in post #4.

[mrnoodle]

Some of my favorite bits:

Originally Posted by Prince Lazarus

The founders and charter citizens of New Utopia consist of an organized movement of like minded independent libertarian individuals, who have embraced the major political and philosophical principles expounded by the late Ayn Rand, Napoleon Hill, and Robert Heinlein. Absolute economic freedom; Capitalism in its purest form, shall reign supreme, in this new country, where earnings - the fruits of mankind's labors - shall never be subject to confiscation by the government. It is the purpose of the founding citizens to create, in New Utopia, the ultimate "heaven."

Originally Posted by Prince Lazarus

When you, as a person of "Good Character", make a contribution of $1500 USD or more to the New Utopian government and pledge loyalty to the Principality you, your spouse, and your children will be invited to become Charter Citizens.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Why am I not surprised this egotistical, royalty wannabe, quotes Ayn Rand.