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Rejuvenating Hercules

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Middlesborough, England, grew rapidly with the development of the iron industry in the 19th century, and later depended on the steel and chemical industries. The town was hit by a decline in heavy industry before the 1939-1945 war, and has lost population during the 30 years to 1998. The town has a high unemployment rate and no hotels. There is potential to develop empty industrial land by a river. Middlesborough aims to improve its education record, and benefits from having a university in the town center.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Urban Planning Assistance, Urban planning, England, Middlesbrough, England

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Good neighbours

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Soccer stadiums were once seen as attracting hooliganism, yet they have become more popular, as has the sport itself. Local government is especially keen on stadiums built on the outskirts of cities, or in derelict areas. A plans for sports facilities for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England, has become part of a wider urban renewal program. There could be problems if attendance at soccer matches falls and the stadiums become less attractive as part of wider urban renewal programs.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Recreational Buildings, United Kingdom, Construction, Soccer teams, Stadiums, Recreational facilities

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Neighbours of Hercules: why Greek tunics are back

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The fact that some classics are being adapted as mass entertainments, such as the TV version of 'The Odyssey' and an animated film of 'Hercules,' is one aspect of the 1990s classical revival. In academia, enrollment in classical studies is up, due in part to interesting new translations of classic works.

Innovations, Popular culture, Translations and translating, Film adaptations, Movie adaptations, Canon (Literature), Classical literature

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