Nakheel-ed Over

After Asskickboxing at the gym this evening, I went upstairs for some treadmill action. (Yes, I'm a little crazy these days.) 20 minutes later I was so engrossed by what was on the TV screen above me, that I decided to "spin" on those bike things for another 15 minutes so I could see more.
I should preface this all with a reminder that I don't watch TV or read the news, so anything on the screen, from a tampon commercial to a Hitler biography, can captivate me immeasurably. I also tend to marvel at year old news.

First thing I learned was that off the coast of Saudi Arabia, there are 3 man-made, palm tree shaped islands being built. Plus something they're calling, The World. One island will be peaceful and relaxing, another will be exciting and fun, and you know, there is just too much to say about all of this, so read it here. I'm still learning myself, but it's getting late and my ass is once again, properly kicked.

Second thing I learned today was about how this island building business is financially possible, but I'm going to have to elaborate more on that another day because I want to learn wayyyy more about it first. I feel I've only scratched the surface so far. Something like a bunch of Arabs leaving the US because of terrorist threats, because of the discrimination after 9/11, and something about reinvesting Arab money back in to Arabia.

The third thing I learned today was that I need to learn more about United Arab Emirates, Nakeel, and how to get someone to buy me one of those apartments they've started selling.

And lastly and definitely leastly, Michael Jackson used to live on one of these islands, or near one or something, but he got kicked out and had to move to Ireland. Again, more on this later when I have more time to delve.

So I guess what I really learned today is that I'm probably not moving across town, but across the world. (just kidding mom)