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Old 10-18-2014, 04:38 PM
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It - access to water - is basically a technological challenge which I believe is not huge.
Tell that to people in LA, or those near what is left of the Aral Sea. Once the supply starts to diminish, it takes little time til it is gone. Witness the mighty Colorado as it roars into Mexico these days.
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Old 10-18-2014, 04:52 PM
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But the empty space is mostly poorly watered. Without water, land is so useless it might as well not exist. Really, it's just an obstacle that must be traversed to get to water.
Or a place for crazy ultra marathoners to get their kicks.

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Old 10-17-2014, 10:54 AM
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If this level of stewardship keeps up we might have to Rob!

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Old 10-17-2014, 02:56 PM
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Well said! Twice agreed in a week Tom

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