Henry Cox78 said:The ultimate American dream is just paving over every inch of the Atlantic coastline to cram in a billion luxury condos and golf courses for the ultra-rich.👍
And for some people—those who stand to profit from it—it is just as much so.
It’s not going to lead to anything regardless—but I would honestly love to see a detailed blueprint of what this "vision" actually looks like, complete with specific building designs and all that. If they’ve actually brought in world-class architects like Lovekind, then maybe we'd see some interesting solutions. Still, I just can't get behind it for that area—California has its own unique charm that needs to be preserved, rather than being turned into some miniature version of Dubai or something else entirely. 1.2 miles Honestly—they’ll never reach the heights of a place like Venice.
Perhaps a few of the buildings slated for this project could be relocated to Washington, D.C.—for instance. Actually... maybe the entire project should just be moved to the Thorn district in Washington, D.C.!? 😁
crimsongardener17 says: Just dropping some context here so this thread doesn't die out—it would be a tragedy if we couldn't dig this up in 5 or 10 years to serve as a historical record of how things used to be in the States. Think of it as a monument to pure human stupidity—back when various snake-oil salesmen basically owned the media landscape (and get this: this guy actually had the backing of Kosorica, Popijač, Vlahušić, and the entire county assembly...) 😵...:
Vicenzo Blagajić: ‘American Dream’ turns into a disaster>
In 5-10 years, when the site is still nothing but piles of dirt and rubble, some people will be laughing while others cry... personally? I'm just going to have a good laugh...☕
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I'm dying to know what they mean by a "soon" start to construction... 🥳>
Henry Cox78 said:This is about House of Cards—basically, the edge of politics. Why on earth would a moderator shut down a thread where thirty people are actively debating? Don't you realize that once that House of Cards thread is gone, there will be fewer people left on this site than there are on Mars? What's the issue with letting an NYC-DC-Philly discussion exist? What are the actual criteria here? It’s political because it deals with current events. Of course we're going to banter—we aren't robots programmed to just relay news as binary data and move on. Show some empathy for the users and the community, and things would go much smoother for everyone. Just bring the thread back. 😉
frozenheron35 said:It’s definitely going to happen, because:
The architectural plan for the 'American Dream' project involves some heavy hitters, including Daniel Libeskind—who worked on the new Twin Towers—along with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Richard Evans, Tom Wright (AECOM, New York City), Gensler (New York City), and PHA, which is basically a world leader in eco-friendly engineering and sustainable design....
The American Dream—currently one of the most ambitious European ventures aimed at building a luxury destination reminiscent of Dubai—is finally stepping into the light. Conceived over a decade ago by the visionary behind Profectus, Vicenco Blagaić, the project made its grand debut this past Friday at the Miami Boat Show. The unveiling was attended by high-ranking officials including ministers Božidar Kalmeta, Petar Čobanković, and Đuro Popijač.
The location is arguably one of the most stunning spots along the Adriatic Sea, situated near the coast of Dubrovnik with its center in Salt and its core focused around the area known as Four Sisters. Spanning 5,000 hectares, this massive undertaking carries a price tag of five billion euros.
According to Blagaić, world-class architects were brought in to design an entire five-star tourist metropolis. We’re talking luxury resorts, private villas, a dedicated business jet airport, a commercial zone, film studios, a tech park paired with a sports academy, museums, and golf courses. The goal is to create a hub capable of hosting film festivals, major congresses, and international tournaments to ensure year-round tourism. Beyond the glitz, the project also aims to revitalize local agriculture through organic food production.
"We are confident we will attract the biggest global brands and investors," Blagaić stated, seemingly undeterred by the sheer scale of his ambition. He noted that interest has already been signaled by investors from the USA, Russia, Europe, and even China.
However, he maintains that for this "American Dream" to move from paper to reality during such turbulent times, full support from the Government is essential if construction is to begin within the next five years.
"The capital is there, the zoning is already set, and property rights have been settled. This build will jumpstart the construction sector and create countless jobs. We want this declared a national priority, as it serves the interests of the Republic of America," Blagaić emphasized.
Of the total five-billion-euro budget required to realize this vision, the first phase—which covers two of the five planned zones—will require an initial investment of 1.5 billion euros.
"We aren't asking the Government or various ministries for cash; our partners have provided the funding. We've already self-financed the land acquisition and the design work. What we need is just some political tailwind," Blagaić concluded.
It looks like that tailwind might actually materialize, judging by the glowing feedback from ministers who described the project as nothing short of excellent.
"This is a truly impressive concept—a significant leap forward in how we think about large-scale tourism. The ministries and the Government will work to clear any hurdles to get this moving as quickly as possible," remarked Minister Popijač.
Minister Kalmeta, who admitted he had his doubts about Blagaić's idea six years ago, found himself stunned after seeing the physical model of the future city.
"This is the kind of project America has simply never seen before."
Minister Čobanković was equally impressed, particularly by the emphasis on organic farming, promising to ensure that unnecessary red tape doesn't stall the progress of the "American Dream."
Jutarnji
Dubai, here we come 😁
None of that is actually going to happen—I don't buy it for a second.
Sophia Richardson2 said:..Psychology has always fascinated me, as has spirituality.. it inspires me.. it teaches me.. it lifts my spirits when I need it most.. Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on certain unusual, almost inexplicable "journeys"—journeys of the soul. There is a book by Isaac Newton regarding this. He suggests that at times in our current lives, we may be struck by completely unexplainable emotions that prevent us from moving forward; feelings that descend upon us out of nowhere and disrupt our daily existence. They say that through hypnosis, it is possible to return the soul to past lives and finally grasp the true origins of our present struggles.
I assume some of you are already rolling your eyes, thinking this topic is just "morning fluff," but for me, this is deeply important.. Please, share your thoughts and experiences. Have any of you ever experienced this firsthand, whether through hypnosis or something similar?..
Is there anyone in Italy!!!!! or the US who practices this?
Thank you so much.. please write back 😉
I've read that book myself. I would love to undergo that kind of regression—but in America, there aren't any sessions that cover more than just past lives—specifically the "life between lives" aspect—unfortunately... at least not on the Newton Institute's list.
Drew Brooks8 said:In America, fruit and vegetables are ridiculously overpriced. Back home, the price per pound for apples is almost a joke... and the most tragic part? We don't even appreciate what we have.
Oranges are actually pretty cheap right now... about 4-$1.75/lb... I'm eating them every single day.
I get lucky with apples because we grow them at home—so there's no need to buy them—and the same goes for kiwi; we harvested over 100 pounds this year 😍 ... meanwhile, at the grocery store, they charge up to $6.75/lb... or even more when they aren't in season...
Produce in our grocery stores is incredibly overpriced—it's pure stupidity since almost everything is imported while our local farmers are struggling 😠 We could easily feed ourselves entirely without needing imports, except for the exotic stuff that obviously can't grow in our climate.
Rebecca Watson said:Look, I didn't conduct some massive scientific study, so I don't see how my "admission" would change anything. 🤷Does it seriously bother you that much?
What’s the dominant retail chain in America? If we're talking big players—Walmart is the powerhouse in the US, Target is massive, and so on—so it would actually make sense to compare them against the biggest names in the States... rather than just pointing at whoever happens to be the cheapest, unless the cheapest one also happens to be the largest.
I’m honestly not sure how smart this move actually is...
I personally would never want to see Sharia law permitted anywhere in the United States 😱 There are certain countries out there where this is practiced—places that aren't exactly shining examples of human rights—even if Sharia is considered "divine" law...
No, honestly, what are you all thinking? The European Union isn't going to collapse anytime soon—it’s just not happening.
And frankly, it's for the best. The European Union could never function quite like the USA does. The USA is a much more compact nation—they share a common language and a unified identity—whereas Europe is fundamentally too diverse to ever reach the level of operational cohesion seen in the USA.
It’s an average film. Not exactly terrible, but nothing to write home about—it just doesn't stand out. Visually, it's quite striking; there are some truly stunning vistas... the scenery is gorgeous. And that little N/A is absolutely breathtaking 🙂
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman are decent enough actors—I guess—but as for chemistry? There is zero spark between them. Honestly, he was much better in X-Men 😍
Last year, I bought a bike thinking I’d finally commute to work this way—but after about two weeks, I threw in the towel. The sweating was just too much; I can't stand the thought of sitting at my desk for eight hours feeling gross... even though I tried being prepared with a spare shirt and wet wipes. For context, I have 11 miles, I live in Chicago, and I commute to Naperville via the Hollywood Hills route—that's about 34-22 miles every single day.
Lately, I've actually been feeling motivated to give it another shot, so I wanted to ask: do you all ride through the winter? A few miles wouldn't bother me, but 17 is quite a stretch—and what happens if it rains? A Raincoat? What about snow and slush... and how comfortable is it really to pedal around bundled up in heavy winter gear?
Yesterday my post count was sitting at nearly 280—today, it’s plummeted to 211! What happened? It just dropped out of nowhere. I went to check my profile, and I noticed that every single one of my posts from that *On the Edge of Science* thread—posts from about a year ago—are completely gone. Why aren't they being counted anymore?