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2005-01-17 Africa: North

Mubarak says he cannot walk on streets after leaving office

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Posted by Steve White 2005-01-17 1:02:26 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Come a long ways in 5,000 years. Perhaps a massive engineering project will keep things on an even keel.

Big Ass Pyramids.... done that
Big Ass Lighthouse..... done that
Big Ass Dam.... done that
Big Ass Sewer System..... too expensive.

Posted by Shipman 2005-01-17 10:37:57 AM|| 2005-01-17 10:37:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Shipman -- they live in a gigantic litter box. Why mess with something that works? /snark

Actually, with all that ancient construction about, reverse engineering a modern sewage system would be awfully hard -- look at the difficulties the Europeans have in the hearts of their cities.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-01-17 3:04:36 PM|| 2005-01-17 3:04:36 PM|| Front Page Top