LA Largesse

"Four hundred trees had to be cut down to make way for Endeavour's wingspan. The city has promised to plant 1,000 replacements" BBC News 

Well, at least we don't have to worry about retired space shuttles being rolled down our leafy streets!

This item on today's BBC News made me smile:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19935264