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Can a remote uranium mining town become a retirement mecca?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by problogic

While more of an academic publication than a great literary work of non-fiction, Boom Town Blues: Elliot Lake remains an enlightening and useful read. The book summarizes what can only be described as the “great experiment of Elliot Lake, Ontario.” Now, … Continue reading →

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An artistic gem is saved in Detroit

Posted on January 3, 2012 by problogic

Great to read the story below from the Detroit News about one of Detroit’s classic and artistic skyscrapers being saved. The Whitney Building was designed by Daniel Burnham. Below is the weblink to the original story. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111229/BIZ/112290339/Detroit-gems-will-sparkle?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

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