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Dracula's Castle For Sale
The family in Bucharest, Romania that owns Bran Castle -- famous for its connection to the 15th century medieval ruler who inspired "Dracula" -- plans to sell the fortress to local authorities for $78 million.
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A Smart Growth Olympics?
Chicago area boosters are touting their plan for a "compact games" as they bid for the 2016 Olympics.
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The Katrina Cottage: A New Housing Type?
Architects and builders are rushing to design and build new simple but cozy homes for storm victims living in FEMA trailers.
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All Aboard the Atlantic City Casino Express
Long considered second rate versions of Las Vegas, Atlantic City casinos are looking to cash in on the high rollers from New York City by developing a direct train link to the Big Apple.
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Gas Expensive, So Subsidize Guzzlers?
GM responds to higher gas prices by offering those who purchase SUVs in California and Florida subsidies on their gas expenses.
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Hillary Clinton Supports Ethanol Use
New York Senator Hillary Clinton has revealed her plans to make ethanol use widespread by 2015. Is it a coincidence that Iowa, site of the first presidential caucus, is a leading producer of the fuel?
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Bi-Partisan Gasoline Tax Cutting Spreads Throughout U.S.
Eager to provide relief to hurting motorists, state legislators and governors do what they can to roll back price increases, despite being told the reductions may not be seen at the pump.
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The Country's Largest Eminent Domain Seizure?
A small Florida town is the center of another eminent domain controversy -- one that could displace nearly 20 percent of its population.
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Beautifying Iowa, One Vision At A Time
The Living Roadways Community Visioning Program has enabled over 100 small towns in Iowa to improve themselves visually through small urban design improvements that can make a big difference.
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Checkout Time For Katrina Victims
While some of the thousands of Katrina evacuees being evicted from their FEMA-funded hotel rooms have found other living arrangements, many others are facing homelessness.
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Dramatic Effects Of Global Warming In Alaska
Scientists addressing the Alaska Forum on the Environment described melting ocean ice, thawing permafrost, and unhealthy forests as effects of global warming.
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New Orleans' Preservation Blues
Preservationists are protesting the City of New Orleans' intentions to bulldoze historic homes.
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'Dream Team' To Shape Katrina Rebuilding
Peter Calthorpe and Andres Duany are among those involved in shaping the rebuilding efforts after hurricane Katrina.
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The Drawback of Skywalks
They seemed like a good idea at the time, but planners now find skywalks drain life from the streetscape below.
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Athens: The Olympics Are Over, And Traffic Is Back
Athens officials had hoped that the Olympic Games would shake loose a reliance on cars. Now that the games are over, traffic has returned.
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Cities Draw Attention To 'Brain Drain' Problem
While places like Michigan and Cleveland are investing millions of dollars to lure 20-somethings back, some demographers think expectations are exaggerated.
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China Abandons Long-Distance Maglev Effort
China has chosen to abandon its Maglev train effort for a 750-mile Beijing-Shanghai link.
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Your Own Personal Brownfield?
Scientists have begun measuring pollutants in our bodies and the results sound like a chemical clean-up site.
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