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North China CBM project gains over 80 mln USD of loans from World Bank

China.dot.org 20 Jan 2019

Shanxi Provincial Guoxin Energy Development Group applied for the loans from the World Bank in 2012 for the CBM project, which includes construction of six ......

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From Wartime Base To Modern Airport: England’s Stansted Airport Has Distinguished History

War History Online 20 Jan 2019

But others have been constructed in more recent, desperate times, projects that were mandated by England’s participation in World War II ... Construction began on it in 1942, when the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) decided to team up and build a base to house their pilots, air crews, and supplies....

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Helena Christian basketball programs hopes for centralized location to host scholastic activities

Independent Record 20 Jan 2019

The Rams, who compete in the Montana Christian Athletic Association, have yet to construct a centralized location to practices for the roughly 60-plus athletes who participate in school's athletic programs, or nearly one quarter of the school, according to Harlan ... construction."....

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Oh my gourd! New York's iconic 'Pumpkin House' with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River finally sells at a discounted $2 million after being on the market for two years

This is Money 20 Jan 2019

Exquisite detailing on marble mantles, original from the home's 1920s construction, is present in the main living room. Old world elegance, artistry and design are ever-present in this three-story home featuring magnificent Hudson River views. The home opens with a parlor floor, a 'sun-drenched' dining room with plenty of old-world charm....

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Interesting article on the wall from a construction journal

Democratic Underground 20 Jan 2019

Just now looking for information on the steel specs for the wall, and ran across this article in Equipment World, a journal for the construction industry. It's from last year, but an interesting take on their viewpoint ... ....

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Let us fulfill all of Dr. King's dreams

Daily Press Victorville 20 Jan 2019

... can be attributed to our unease with change that isn’t viewed as constructive.But for all its faults, whether you see them as few or many, America still stands as a beacon of hope and achievement among the world’s nations.One reason our country has [...] ......

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Theme-parks preview 2019: A look beyond Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ land

Honolulu Star-Advertiser 20 Jan 2019

Visitors will experience the world of characters seen in the Disney-Pixar film “Cars.” This will be a live-theater show inside the Sunset Showcase building near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — as opposed to the sprawling Cars Land attraction at Disney California Adventure ... WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANIMATION ... LEGO MOVIE WORLD ... Epcot, above World Showcase Lagoon....

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Nigeria’s Memorandum of Understanding on the BRI

This Day 20 Jan 2019

Emphasis was no longer placed on the use of ‘One.’ Emphasis was simply placed on the development of infrastructure and injection of fresh investments in various countries of the world ... And true enough, China often presents itself as a Third World country, and by so doing, consciously endearing itself to countries truly in this category....

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Judge delays ruling on dispute between Wynn, Resorts World

Las Vegas Review-Journal 19 Jan 2019

A judge has delayed ruling on a request for a temporary restraining order that could shut down construction at the Resorts World Las Vegas project on the Strip ... and Resorts World to attend a hearing Jan ... In a January response, Resorts World said its building would look dramatically different from Wynn’s properties upon completion....

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Tribals protesting at Statue of Unity baton-charged by Gujarat police, 140 held

Hindustan Times 19 Jan 2019

As this world’s tallest statue is fast emerging as popular tourist attraction, construction of bhavans has been taken up by other states to provide facilities like lodging and boarding to further boost tourism ... As this world’s tallest statue is fast emerging as popular ......

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World of Concrete coming to Las Vegas next week

Las Vegas Review-Journal 19 Jan 2019

When the more than 60,000 industry leaders and executives arrive Tuesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the four-day World of Concrete trade show, they’ll be able to see why Southern Nevada is looking forward to the future ... Resorts World Las Vegas ... “Concrete provides an efficient, cost-effective construction material.”....

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Built to Separate: Border Barriers Around the World

Democratic Underground 19 Jan 2019

... end of World War II, around half were constructed between 2000 and 2014. Below, a look at some famous and some lesser-known barriers across the globe....

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Unesco names Rio as World Capital of Architecture

Suryaa 19 Jan 2019

... de Janeiro as the World Capital of Architecture for 2020 ... As one of the oldest cities in Brazil, Rio has a mix of modern and colonial architecture, with world-renowned sites like the statue of Christ the Redeemer and contemporary constructions like the Museum of Tomorrow. ....