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Forest City: Luxury utopia or ecological disaster?

Forest City: Luxury utopia or ecological disaster? Environmentalists protest the “eco-city,” which ironically entails ambitious land reclamation and may destroy marine ecosystems Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Bahru. Image credit: Stefan Fussan (Flickr)…

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Alaska’s Most Expensive House Is a Real Gold Mine

Alaska’s Most Expensive House Is a Real Gold Mine realtor.com When we last checked, about a year and a half ago, a 45-acre waterfront property with a German-style chalet was Alaska’s priciest property, with a $4,750,000 price tag.…

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My Pool Is Ruining My Social Life

My Pool Is Ruining My Social Life gilaxia/iStock.com When Smiljana Peros moved into a building with an outdoor pool 16 years ago, she imagined weekends full of swimming parties, poolside gossip and sunning with her friends. “It…

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