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14 December 2013

9:00 AM

14 December 2013

9:00 AM

Whose year is it anyway?

Some things which 2014 has been declared to be the year of:
— Year of the Horse (China)
— International Year of Family Farming (World Rural Forum)
— Year of the Brain (European Brain Council)
— Year of the Salamander (Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation)
— Year of Crystallography (UN)
— Year of Solidarity with Palestinians (UN)





Topping out

Some things due to be completed in 2014:
Melco Crown casino, Manila, £1 billion building with 240 tables and 1,250 slot machines
Marina 101 tower, Dubai, with 101 storeys, 1417 feet
Hampden Park stadium, Glasgow Football stadium being converted into dual use football and athletics stadium for Commonwealth...


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