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Charlotte Bidding On NASCAR Museum
City officials are making a strong case for NASCAR to build its Hall of Fame museum in Charlotte, instead of Atlanta or Kansas City.
A 'Must-Have Accessory' For Urban SUVs
Spray-on mud helps urban drivers give the impression that they have been driving through rugged wilderness in their luxury SUV.
Most Expensive Places To Drive
Sperling's Best Places examines 84 major cities to determine the ten most expensive places to drive.
Retiring Americans Discover Paris
With mortgage rates below 3%, Americans can buy a cozy corner in one of the world's most romantic cities.
Center City Gains Residents, But Not Jobs
The historic Philadelphia-area city has been part of a concerted effort to rebuild, but housing, not retail, is where the money is.
White House Official Edited Government Climate Change Reports
New York Times reports that an ex-oil industry lobbyist, now a White House aide, edited government reports to downplay links between greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
L.A. School District Kept Mum About Contaminants At New School
Parents are outraged that district have known about the contaminants for over two years.
Schwarzenegger Sets his Sights on Climate Change
In a departure from Republican Party rhetoric, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vows that his state will be "the leader in the fight against global warming."
Appraisers Forced Into Cheating Home Owners
Over 8,000 appraisers sign petition to force Congress to intervene in what they say is a case of widespread fraud.
Amazon Rainforest Is Major Source Of Pollution
Contrary to popular opinion, the Amazon is a source of pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Dodger Stadium Perfect Blend Of Modernism And History
Forget the retro-fitted stadiums of today -- L.A.'s venerable Dodger Stadium still stands the test of time.
The Ethics Of Brick
Giving priority to social equity can lead to surprising conclusions that subvert some of the widely accepted principles of green design.
Failure To Build NY Stadium Reflects Disturbing Post 9/11 Trend
The vote to axe plans for a West Side stadium only the latest indication that New Yorkers may be facing a 'culture of inertia'.
Top Ten Safest U.S. Cities
The Orange County Register analyzes FBI crime statistics and ranks the safest cities in the nation.
Sprawl Encroaching On Historic Civil War Countryside
The National Trust names the "Journey Through Hallowed Ground" corridor in its list of the most endangered historic places.
Price Of Buying Open Space Land Too Expensive For Florida Community
City of Pembroke Pines wanted to pay $11 million for a $1.2 million piece of land.
Preserving Hemingway's Havana Home
US preservation group wants to team up with Cuba in a controversial effort to save the author's residence.
100 Most Unwired U.S. Cities
Intel's 3rd Annual "Most Unwired Cities" survey ranks the top 100 U.S. cities and regions for the greatest wireless Internet accessibility
Mixing Cars And Pedestrians
'No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk...'
Fued Between China And Taiwan Over Enviroment Heats Up
China pulls out of the United Nations World Environment Day in San Fransisco, citing differences with Taiwan.
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