1945 - the Paso de Los Libres- Uruguaiana International Bridge, a rail and road bridge, opens, connecting Brazil and Argentina.
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A Canadian immigrant is breaking gender stereotypes on construction sites as she helps rebuild Quebec's largest interchange. Shengnan Li is helping make inroads for the massive five-year project by operating an articulated dump truck, transporting materials to and from the site. READ MORE
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Before you ever use a portable fire extinguisher, you better know the extinguisher to use for each fire class: ( A ) for fires involving combustibles like wood or paper ( B ) for flammable liquids and gases ( C ) for fires where electricity may be present ( D... read more →
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According to a report conducted by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton on behalf of the industry, there will be an average of 20,000 new jobs available each year for at least the next eight years. READ MORE
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Researchers have made what they believe is a major breakthrough in a possible replacement: aluminum-ion batteries. According to the team's press release, the new battery would have "twice the energy density as previous versions, is made of abundant materials, and could lead to reduced production costs and environmental impact." READ MORE
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3wK2W_iK4 The world's tallest modular hotel, with 168 guest rooms, is being prefabricated and fully furnished in a Polish factory before being shipped and stacked in New York.
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2006 - the 91-floor Eureka Tower in Australia opens after 4 years of construction.
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced this morning that it has awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to three scientists—John B. Goodenough, Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino—for their development of the lithium-ion battery. READ MORE
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Russian miners unearthed a gemological oddity—a type of rare diamond called a Matryoshka diamond. It is thought to be the only one on the planet and the first of its kind, but has not yet been assigned a monetary value, according to a statement. READ MORE
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The orientation or introduction of new employees to any organization is an essential process. Whether the employee is from another site or division, promoted and then assigned to a new work setup, or totally new to the company, the orientation is the first step to ensuring employee productivity, growth and... read more →