"Most people would agree that buildings represent a valuable record of any society's past, but controversy arises when old buildings stand on ground that modern planners feel could be better used for modern purposes. In such situations, modern development should be given precedence over the preservation of historic buildings so that contemporary needs can be served."
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'We live in terrible times.' Yet, given the choice... - A recently completed study shows that people dwelling in stairs-only apartment buildings (that is,
buildings without elevators) live an average of three... - The following is a letter to the editor of the Glenville Gazette,
a local newspaper. "Over the past few years, the number... - Modern society:
The lowest common denominator... - Claitown University needs both affordable housing for its students and a way to fund the building of such housing.
The best solution to this problem is to commission... - It's so stupid of modern civilization to have given
up believing in the Devil when he is the only explanation... - It's so stupid of modern civilization to have given
up believing in the Devil when he is the only explanation...
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same national curriculum until they enter college rather... - No matter what the situation,
it is more harmful to compromise one's beliefs than... - Most people choose a career on the basis of such pragmatic considerations as the needs of the economy,
the relative ease of finding a job, and the salary... - Most people live, whether physically or morally, in a very restricted circle.
They make use of a very limited portion of the resources... - Most important discoveries or creations are accidental:
it is usually while seeking the answer to one question...
