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Stop signs optional in Bucktown, Chicago

Posted on June 10, 2012 by mea
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Spindleless Rotary Veneer Lathe machine

Posted on May 25, 2012 by mea
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Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Tower to claim world’s tallest building title

Posted on May 22, 2012 by mea

Chicago-based firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill AS+GG has officially been announced as the design architects for the Kingdom Tower that is to be built in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Initially planned to stand one mile 1.6 km high and be … Continue reading →

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Red faces over monk mayhem

Posted on May 11, 2012 by mea

Red faces over monk mayhem This secretly shot footage shows supposedly abstemious Buddhist monks smoking, drinking and playing poker for big stakes at a luxury hotel. via Red faces over monk mayhem — chicagotribune.com.

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Korea plans hashtag-inspired skyscraper

Posted on May 7, 2012 by mea

The hashtag or “#” symbol has taken on a lot more use in recent years, especially with the rise of social media tools like Twitter, where it’s used to highlight popular topics. So in a way, it’s a fitting model … Continue reading →

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