Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Random global news


Eminent domain obviously doesn't exist in China. Apparently, this person refused to sell their house to developers, so they effectively turned the house into an island. Imagine Ratner leaving a house in the middle of the Nets arena.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

That's an incredible picture.

Reminds me of the kids picture book I had as a young child called "Make Way For The Thruway" which was clearly written during the heyday of Eminent Domain in the US (for the Interstates, obviously).

Anonymous said...

photo and full article here:

http://www.dddb.net/CHINA2.gif

guyfromdobro said...

Thank you anon 9:30 pm
The post is linked to the original article. Just click on Random global news.