Divided we fall
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An investigation conducted on the Minneapolis-St. Paul's Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge found that the collapse of the bridge was probably due to the buckling of one shoring tower. Investigations by Project Engineering & Management, Inc. find serious mistakes in the falsework designs which were not corrected internally or by the engineering firm which reviewed it. To avoid these mistakes, designing and reviewing should be done by one entity.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1995
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Central coasting
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The Caribbean destination of Costa Rica is an excellent vacation idea, as it offers beautiful landscapes, scenic beaches and warm weather. Among the other attractions of this region are the 2,000 species of butterflies, a vast array of life forms, and a great number of restaurants.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1999
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Garciaparra, Nomar
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The achievements of American baseball player Nomar Garciaparra, born in 1973, who plays shortstop with the Boston Red Sox, are described with focus on how a combination of talent and hard work have contributed to his success.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
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