September 24, 2013

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World’s largest oil, energy and mineral exposition taking place in Houston, Texas

Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 83rd Annual Meeting Xinhua HOUSTON- Energy giants all over the world gathered Monday in the U.S. oil hub of Houston to attend the world’s largest geophysics and energy exploration meeting. The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) annual conference and international exposition, which lasts through Friday, is held in […]

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September 23, 2013

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Expo 2020 bid cities -World’s Fair

Ajman Department of Economic Development (DED)supports Dubai Expo 2020 bid Expo would support the country’s efforts in developing the business environment Gulf News DUBAI- The Ajman Department of Economic Development (DED) confirmed its “continuing support” to the UAE and Dubai’s Expo 2020 bid in a press release on September 18, 2013. The Ajman DED stated […]

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September 20, 2013

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How racially diverse are American cities? Check these maps out

How racially diverse are American cities? Check these maps out The Map This map is an American snapshot; it provides an accessible visualization of geographic distribution, population density, and racial diversity of the American people in every neighborhood in the entire country. The map displays 308,745,538 dots, one for each person residing in the United […]

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September 20, 2013

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3rd-tallest building coming to Boston-58-story Back Bay tower approved

3rd-tallest building coming to Boston-58-story Back Bay tower approved The 691-foot (210.6m) condominium and hotel tower will add another major peak to the Back Bay. By Casey Ross The Boston Globe BOSTON- Boston regulators on Thursday approved construction of what will be the city’s tallest residential building, a 691-foot condominium and hotel tower that will […]

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September 19, 2013

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KENYA: Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport receives full funding for a new terminal and second runway

Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport receives full funding for a new terminal and second runway Reuters NAIROBI — Kenya’s airport authority has received full funding offers from three banks to build a new terminal and second runway at its main airport, hit by a massive fire last month, that will cost $653 million, the […]

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September 18, 2013

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GDP by Metropolitan Areas in 2012 -Release September 17, 2013

Economic growth widespread accross metropolitan areas in 2012 Advance 2012, and Revised 2001–2011 GDP-by-Metropolitan-Area Statistics U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis Real GDP increased in 305 of the nation’s 381 metropolitan areas in 2012, led by growth in durable-goods manufacturing, trade, and financial activities, according to new statistics released today by the U.S. […]

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September 17, 2013

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Australia: Sydney commuters to get 1000 more train services

Australia: Sydney commuters to get 1000 more train services Jacob Saulwick Sydney Morning Herald Sydney train users will have access to about 1000 extra train services a week under a new timetable to begin next month, the state government announced on Tuesday. But the new timetable fails to meet a number of election promises made […]

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September 16, 2013

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London ‘needs more than 800,000 new homes’

London ‘needs more than 800,000 new homes’ More than 800,000 new homes need to be built in London by 2021 to keep up with housing demand, according to the body that represents the capital’s councils. BBC News London Councils, which represents 33 local authorities, said London’s “future status as a global city” was at risk […]

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September 13, 2013

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Thomas Bach has been elected the next president of the International Olympic Committe

Thomas Bach has been elected the next president of the International Olympic Committe (IOC) His appointment has sparked concern from Jewish groups as the new Olympic chief heads a German-based organization that helps companies guarantee their products do not contain anything from Israel. Deutsche Welle Favorite Thomas Bach has succeeded Jacques Rogge to become the […]

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September 12, 2013

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‘Significant’ signs of oil found off Israel coast

‘Significant’ signs of oil found off Israel coast Hoping to produce up to 227 million barrels of high-quality oil, Shemen Oil and Gas Resources has nonetheless cautioned that signs found at its well ‘do not attest to a discovery.’ Israeli Shemen Oil and Gas Company reported indications of “high quality of oil” following offfshore drilling […]

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