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the tales to tell blog written by an aid worker in Gaza is LJ syndicated as [info]tales_2_tell

You may find this Ushahidi web tool useful, it tries to bring together news reports from all sides; also try Debategraph for a visual explanation of the issues & history around the Gaza conflict, and other topics too.

I find myself owning a small piece of land near Heathrow; just my luck that they want to build an airport on it. A shame the cabinet are divided on 'health and noise pollution' rather than the bigger issues, which they don't seem to think exist, but meanwhile George Monbiot hits the nail on the head on the so-called class aspects of flying.

In local news, I've spent the day installing underfloor insulation in my front room; guests may well find it less drafty, although whether I choose to heat it to a higher temperature is up to me...
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[User Picture]From: [info]bisonfish
2009-01-15 09:07 am (UTC)

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I've signed up to Airplot. When I find out how big my bit is, I'm going to build an aiport on it!
From: [info]mzdt
2009-01-15 05:14 pm (UTC)

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I very much doubt you'll have the space for an airfix kit, to be honest...
[User Picture]From: [info]damiancugley
2009-01-15 10:43 pm (UTC)

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I see empty runways once we find we can’t grow enough algae to excrete enough biofuel to power the jets any more.