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Tiananmen Square

The pro-democracy protests that culminated in Tiananmen Square in 1989 were sparked by the death of Hu Yaobang, the leader of the People's Republic of China from 1982 to 1987. Although no authority took claim of starting the protests, or coordinating the assembly, more than 100,000 people gathered in the square calling for democratic reform. Although peaceful protests took place throughout the country, Tiananmen Square became the site of a violent eruption that left 241 people dead, and 7,000 wounded according to the Chinese government.Frontline: The Memory of Tiananmen 1989

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Stone Veneer

StoneCasterStudio.com makes professional grade concrete stone veneer molds. Learn from the Pros!

updated 2010-07-17 22:54:23

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Burj Dubai Skyscraper

Construction work massive $20 billion skyscraper began in 2004. The cost of the development also includes the entire Downtown Burj Dubai area.http://www.kansascity.com/business/story/1662657.htmlhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703580904574638111667658806.html The structure was built with reinforced concrete, rather than a steel frame.http://www.torontosun.com/news/world/2010/01/03/12340261.html#/news/world/2010/01/04/pf-12339331.html The property developer, Emaar Properties, said that 12,000 laborers worked on the construction of the building each day. Most of the workers were migrant laborers from the area. The building's glass and metal spire alone cost an estimated at $1.5 billion United States dollars.http://www.torontosun.com/news/world/2010/01/03/12340261.html#/news/world/2010/01/04/pf-12339331.html

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Martha Stewart Homes

Martha Stewart Homes is a joint venture between Martha Stewart and KB Home. The three house designs are inspired by Martha Stewart's homes in Connecticut, New York, and Maine. There are currently eight communities across the country with Martha KB Homes.

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Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Net

A safety net preventing suicides from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is currently in the planning stages. After years of discussion and consideration, the board of governors voted 14-1 to erect a physical barrier.New York Times: Golden Gate Managers Vote to Build Suicide Net (October 10, 2008)

The barrier, which has yet to pass a final environmental review, includes a net made of wire rope covered with plastic. The net would extend 20 feet out from the bridge and hang 20 feel below the walkways on either side.New York Times: Golden Gate Managers Vote to Build Suicide Net (October 10, 2008)

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Whitestone Bridge

On May 31, 2005, a one-year, $136 million dollar rehabilitation project on the bridge made it quieter and more structurally sound. It also included new communications and fire standpipe sustems, as well as electrical upgrades and new lights for the tower and the road.The Queens Gazette: Bronx-Whitestone Bridge Rehab (May 25, 2005)

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London Eye

A tourist attraction which is the largest ferris wheel in Europe. It was the tallest ferris wheel in the world until May 2006, when the Star of Nanchang was built.

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Imagine Peace Tower

The Imagine Peace Tower was officially unveiled in Reykjavik, Iceland, on October 9, 2007, by Yoko Ono. If still alive, John Lennon would have turned 67 years old on the day of its unveiling. The tower is made using a single beam of light emitted into the night sky from its wishing well base. The tower is illuminated annually from October 9 to December 8, the anniversary of Lennon's death.

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Consol Energy Center

In April 2009, the Sports & Exhibition Authority and the Pittsburgh Penguins began to work on achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification for the Consol Energy Arena.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design provides a standard for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. If the new arena receives certification, it will become the first NHL arena to be LEED Gold.

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