You say you feel ill-informed on the ongoing conflict in Darfur? Have no fear! Google is here to help. If you have Google Earth, you can take a peek at the Darfur region of Eastern Sudan and see in high-resolution satellite photos what has been happening there.
You can also read this news story, or this news story, or this news story and see a photo of the service. I was personally shocked, despite a nebulous understanding of the topic.. My first thought was "Wow. That's a lot of red." You can also read more about it here.
Am I big on asking people to do things? Not as a general rule. But I would ask that you take a look, and if it moves you, tell someone else. This is a chance to use a tool that most people use to examine their own houses to see what is happening and has been happening to other people halfway around the world. Blog about it if you are so inclined, and pass the word on to others.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
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