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Dubai
Bluh
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9/13/2008 12:37:23 AM
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Dubai
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Bluh
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9/13/2008 12:37:23 AM
Why don't we do things like that anymore?
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Lee
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9/14/2008 1:35:23 AM
Fascinating.
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TB
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9/13/2008 10:12:12 PM
Actually, its an alien invasion beachead.
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ER
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9/13/2008 1:59:42 AM
It may be that this is their plan for when they run out of oil.
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alcaray
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9/13/2008 2:53:54 AM
Flawed logic
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Bluh
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9/13/2008 7:09:09 AM
The trick is to build a thriving business/cultural center before the oil runs out.
(n/t)
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alcaray
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9/13/2008 8:06:53 AM
The super rich will always need security and privacy. And Dubai has to spend their money somewhere.
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Bowser
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9/13/2008 4:42:36 PM
re: "... and reasonable weather"
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Fox
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9/14/2008 1:35:31 PM
The super rich also need a place...
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ER
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9/13/2008 7:42:04 PM
Beats blowing yourself to smithereens to get the same thing!
(n/t)
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Bowser
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9/13/2008 7:49:09 PM
Mazeltov.
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ER
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9/13/2008 11:21:16 PM
You got me curious.
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Bowser
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9/14/2008 1:17:24 AM
HabitableZone — be civil, or at least entertaining.