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PAGODA Global Suppliers Conference Held in Hong Kong

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Architecture, Geography of China, Architecture of Nepal, Architecture of Vietnam, Korean architecture, Pagoda, Towers, Geography of Asia, Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 6, the 13th Asia Fruit Logistica (Asia Fruit Logistica) was successfully completed at Hong Kong Asia World-Expo Arena.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 6, the 13th Asia Fruit Logistica (Asia Fruit Logistica) was successfully completed at Hong Kong Asia World-Expo Arena.
  • As the largest and most internationally recognizedprofessional fruit and vegetable exhibition in Asia, this show has attracted exhibitors and buyers from more than 40 countries and regions.
  • Chinese fruit chain giant PAGODA was invited to participate in the exhibition, and it held the PAGODA Global Supplier Conference, which has wonpraise frommerchants around the world.
  • In the future, PAGODA aims to open more than 30,000 stores in China, with sales exceeding 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) and our membership surpassing 300 million.

PAGODA Global Suppliers Conference Held in Hong Kong

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Pearl River Delta, Geography of China, Architecture, Korean architecture, Buddhist architecture, Geography of Asia, Architecture of Nepal, Pagoda, Towers, Shenzhen, Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 6, the 13th Asia Fruit Logistica (Asia Fruit Logistica) was successfully completed at Hong Kong Asia World-Expo Arena.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 6, the 13th Asia Fruit Logistica (Asia Fruit Logistica) was successfully completed at Hong Kong Asia World-Expo Arena.
  • Chinese fruit chain giant PAGODA was invited to participate in the exhibition, and it held the PAGODA Global Supplier Conference, which has wonpraise frommerchants around the world.
  • In the future, PAGODA aims to open more than 30,000 stores in China, with sales exceeding 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) and our membership surpassing 300 million.
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    SOURCE Shenzhen Pagoda Orchard Industrial Development Co., Ltd

Landmark Global Legal Settlement Reached in Litigation Over Millennium Tower

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Millennium Tower, South of Market, San Francisco, Residential buildings, Skyscrapers, Earthquake engineering, Towers, Millennium Tower, South of Market, San Francisco, Residential buildings, Skyscrapers, Earthquake engineering, Towers

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --After months of negotiations, the Millennium Tower Association and other plaintiffs on Wednesday reached a global legal settlement that resolves construction defect litigation over the 52-story Mission Street building, which opened to residents in 2009.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --After months of negotiations, the Millennium Tower Association and other plaintiffs on Wednesday reached a global legal settlement that resolves construction defect litigation over the 52-story Mission Street building, which opened to residents in 2009.
  • "We can now put this legal chapter behind us and concentrate our efforts on the upgrade that will restore our building's reputation."
  • In December, the Millennium Tower Association filed a permit application with the city for the building retrofit, a plan called the "Perimeter Pile Upgrade."
  • In 2017, an expert panel convened by the City and County ofSan Franciscoconcluded that Millennium Tower is seismically safe and that settlement had not changed its "capability of resisting major earthquakes."

C Spire fellowship program at iconic Nokia Bell Labs enters third year

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Telecommunications, Towers, Companies, Nokia, CAC 40, Spire, Bell Labs, Architecture

The C Spire-Nokia Bell Labs Fellowship Program, now in its third year, offers college students majoring in computer science and computer or electrical engineering the opportunity to conduct relevant industry research alongside some of the world's leading scientists, engineers and technologists.

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  • The C Spire-Nokia Bell Labs Fellowship Program, now in its third year, offers college students majoring in computer science and computer or electrical engineering the opportunity to conduct relevant industry research alongside some of the world's leading scientists, engineers and technologists.
  • Bellevue and Grogan were hired by C Spire following their graduation in May.
  • They will be the third pair of C Spire employees to get a chance to work side-by-side with some of the world's leading researchers.
  • "These team members are some of our best and brightest and represent future leaders in our industry," said C Spire CTO Carla Lewis.

Big Ben’s Great Clock celebrates its 160th Birthday

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Friday, May 31, 2019
Towers, Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, Turret clocks, Clocks, Astronomical clocks

Find out more about the 160th birthday of Big Ben's great clock and the ongoing conservation works to the Elizabeth Tower

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  • Parliaments team of expert clock mechanics has taken the Great Clock apart piece by piece to undertake a complete overhaul of all the components, as restoration continues on the Elizabeth Tower.
  • Ian Westworth, Clock Maker in Parliament, said: After 160 years of near continuous use the clock mechanism is in remarkably good condition.
  • Essential conservation work is now underway to:
    Repair problems identified with the Elizabeth Tower and the Great Clock, which cannot be rectified whilst the clock is in action.
  • For further information on the Elizabeth Tower, the Great Clock and Big Ben visit our website here.

Big Ben’s Great Clock celebrates its 160th Birthday

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 31, 2019
Towers, Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, Turret clocks, Clocks, Astronomical clocks

Find out more about the 160th birthday of Big Ben's great clock and the ongoing conservation works to the Elizabeth Tower

Key Points: 
  • Parliaments team of expert clock mechanics has taken the Great Clock apart piece by piece to undertake a complete overhaul of all the components, as restoration continues on the Elizabeth Tower.
  • Ian Westworth, Clock Maker in Parliament, said: After 160 years of near continuous use the clock mechanism is in remarkably good condition.
  • Essential conservation work is now underway to:
    Repair problems identified with the Elizabeth Tower and the Great Clock, which cannot be rectified whilst the clock is in action.
  • For further information on the Elizabeth Tower, the Great Clock and Big Ben visit our website here.

Newly restored North Dial of the Elizabeth Tower revealed

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Towers, Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, Opal, Rotary dial, Clock face, Henkel North American Consumer Goods

Read about the newly revealed dial of the Elizabeth Tower

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  • Today [21st March] the first of the Elizabeth Tower's newly restored clock dials is revealed, as the conservation project reaches a major milestone.
  • The North Dial of the Elizabeth Tower, which faces over Whitehall and the Embankment, is now fully visible as scaffolding surrounding it has been removed.
  • The East Dial, which was previously visible, is now being covered to allow works to commence on it.
  • 324 pieces of glass in the North Dial were removed as part of the conservation, and replaced with new, expertly made pot-opal glass to match the Victorian original.

la Madeleine Founder Hosts Guest On Trip To France

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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Towers, Las Vegas Valley, La Madeleine, Madeleine, Eiffel Tower, Cities in France, Landmarks in Paris, Paris Las Vegas, Paris

The lucky winner was Cynthia Sheffield, a loyal guest from San Antonio, who had a lifelong dream to visit France.

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  • The lucky winner was Cynthia Sheffield, a loyal guest from San Antonio, who had a lifelong dream to visit France.
  • Over the weeklong trip, Cynthia and her dear friend, Rexy, toured Paris landmarks including Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower and Place de la Madeleine in addition to making a day trip to Versailles.
  • Dallas-based la Madeleine, founded in 1983 by Patrick Esquerr of Tours, France, is a convenient escape for guests no matter the time of day.
  • Walking into la Madeleine, guests are transported to France with beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, cozy nooks, airy patios and a traditional French bakery display.

Global Military Shelter (Deployable & Portable) Market 2012-2018 & 2023

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Friday, February 8, 2019
Queensland Heritage Register, Air raid shelter, Home front during World War II, Towers, Kangaroo Point, Queensland

What are the drivers and challenges in this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?

Key Points: 
  • What are the drivers and challenges in this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?
  • Q.5 What are the business risks and threats of this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?
  • Q.8 What are the new developments in the military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?
  • Q.11 What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years in this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?

The global military shelter market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 1.0% from 2018 to 2023

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Air raid shelter, Home front during World War II, Towers, Kangaroo Point, Queensland, Queensland Heritage Register

What are the drivers and challenges in this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?

Key Points: 
  • What are the drivers and challenges in this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?
  • Q.5 What are the business risks and threats of this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?
  • Q.8 What are the new developments in the military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?
  • Q.11 What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years in this military shelter (military shelter market, deployable military shelter systems market, military portable shelters market) market?