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The ranks of the world's billionaires have yet again reached all-timehighs. The 2013 Billionaires list now boasts 1,426 names, with an aggregate net worth of $5.4 trillion, up from $4.6 trillion. 210 newten-figure fortunes are found out . Once again the U.S. leads the list with 442 followed by Asia-Pacific (386), Europe (366), the Americas (129) and the Middle East & Africa (103).

Three of the ten biggest power stations in China are hydro-based, including the gigantic Three Gorges Dam, while the other seven are coal-fired. Power-technology.com profiles the ten biggest Chinese power stations based on installed capacity. The Three Gorges power station located in Yichang in Hubei province is by far the world's biggest power generation facility.

In January this year Iceland's National Energy Authority announced it had created the world's first magma-based geothermal energy system after drilling 1.3 miles through the earth's crust and hitting magma - only the second time magma has ever been reached. We find out how the project is progressing six months on and whether the project could be replicated anywhere else.

Baltika, also referred to as NB 508, is the world's first oblique icebreaking multi-purpose emergency and rescue vessel being built at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, for the Russian Federal Agency of Sea and River Transport. Arctech Helsinki Shipyard and Yantar JSC received a €76m contract to jointly build the NB 508 vessel in December 2011.

The Peterhead power station, located in Aberdeenshire on the north-east coast of Scotland, will be the world's first gas-fired power station to host a full-chain carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on a commercial scale.

Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014, the world's biggest multinational maritime exercise, will be held from 26 June to 1 August in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands. The event will involve 23 nations, 48 surface vessels, six submarines, over 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel including representation from first time participants China, India and Brunei.

Oil rig or oil tanker accidents are behind the worst offshore oil spills in history, including the tragic Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010. Offshore-technology.com profiles the world's biggest oil spill disasters based on the volume of oil released.

From Qantas' QF7/QF8 to Cathay Pacific's CX 830/831, airport-technology.com lists the world's top ten ultra long-haul non-stop flights based on distance.

The contest introduced colour TV, intercontinental voting systems and uses the world's largest LED displays. The Eurovision Song Contest is a special occasion where countries like Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and many more come together under the same roof. The contest, originally created to unite Europe after the war, also started as a technological experiment.

From V2V communication to automated driving, these are the top five women and men building the smart fleet of tomorrow. In 2020, 20% of the world's cars will be dubbed as smart connected cars, a total of 250 million vehicles, according to Gartner.

David Williams, Sky News Online Jim Denevan's circles in the Black Rock Desert measure more than three miles wide and can be seen from up to 40,000ft.

The Hummel LNG Hybrid barge is the world's first environmentally friendly hybrid liquified natural gas (LNG) barge built by Becker Marine Systems. The vessel is a floating power plant providing clean and efficient cold ironing power to cruise ships. It also acts as a backup power bank to the local electric and power grid.

A collection of drink recipes for mango juice, with it's origin, ingredients, alcohol content, and view recipes with mango juice. Mangoes are a great tropical fruit that makes it into a number of cocktails. This recipe collection features the mango, either in fresh or near-fresh forms like juice or nectar, or via mango-flavored distilled spirits. One of the world's most eaten fruits has a very nice, yellow juice that goes well in drinks. A collection of drink recipes for mango juice, with it's origin, ingredients, alcohol content, and view recipes with mango juice. One of the most largest collections of Mango Rum drink recipes, with a list of the most Mix Gatorade Lemon-Lime energy drink and cherry limeade together in a cocktail glass collection And Add the pineapple juice. Collection of Fresh Mango, Mango Nectar and Mango Juice Cocktails Mango juice and nectar are the most common ways to get the fruit flavor into drinks and you can usually find both at your local grocers. Nectar is a slightly sweeter, thicker option and is sometimes easier to find than pure mango juice, so it can be used iplace of the juice. Some Mango Cocktail Collection are: Pineapple and Mango Rum Cocktails Mango Strawberry Swirl Daiquiri Frozen Mango Cocktail Strawberry Mango Margarita Fruit Cocktail Mango Rum drinks

Oil and gas rigs are some of the biggest moveable structures in the world. Modern rigs cost millions of dollars and can weigh up to 30,000 tons.

Oil and gas rigs are some of the biggest moveable structures in the world. Modern rigs cost millions of dollars and can weigh up to 30,000 tons. So what does it take to move these engineering marvels? We ask David Wells, CEO of consultancy, and rig-moving specialists, Aqualis Offshore.

Put these attributes on your hit-list. Last week saw the IFA technology show in Berlin, marking the second major opportunity (following Mobile World Congress in Barcelona each February) for the world's biggest technology firms to bring their latest products to show off on European shores.

Rare earth elements (REE) such as scandium, yttrium and 15 other minerals are sought after for their unique technology applications, but their scarcity means those countries lucky enough to contain them hold significant sway over global supply. Mining-technology.com profiles the eight biggest rare earth producers based on latest production and reserve data.

Caterpillar, Joy Global and OMZ produce some of the biggest draglines used in surface mining operations. Mining-technology.com profiles the ten biggest draglines in use based on bucket capacity. Caterpillar's Cat 8750 series draglines have a bucket capacity ranging from 76m3 to 116m3 (100 to 152 cubic yards).

The Serrote da Laje deposit owned by Aura Minerals is located in Alagoas, Brazil, which hosts five of the world's biggest iron ore mines. The installation license (LI) authorising the project construction was obtained in August 2009 and the definitive feasibility study was completed in September 2012.

Karma ErgoLite Lightweight Transporter Chair is a portable mobility solution that is lightweight and foldable so you can bring it everywhere.S-2501 ErgoLite is highly manueverable, providing convenient transport whether you are in class, visiting the doctor or just enjoying time with friends at the mall.

Karma Ergolite 2501 is designed for comfort and convenience,Ergolite has fixed armrests with padded troughs, fixed footrests with wider footplates and three pouches for storing personal items while you are out. If you want a mobility aid that combines a durable, low-profile frame with satisfying ergonomics, buy the Karman Healthcare ErgoLite Lightweight Transporter Chair from ActiveForever.The pressure-minimizing ergonomic seat means you can ride for an extended time and remain comfortable and safe from skin ulceration. The built-in seat cushion is treated with Aeigs Microbe Shield technology, rendering it permanently anti-bacterially active for added skin protection. This long-lasting transporter chair has aircraft-grade aluminum for a frame and rugged, 14" tires that never go flat. Karman Healthcare offers an unbeatable lifetime warranty on its S-ERGO line of chairs so you know you're getting a high-quality product.

Karma Ergolite 2501 Lightweight Transporter Chair Features:

18 pound transport chair is lightest available
S-style ergonomic seat minimizes pressure
Aircraft-grade aluminum frame
Flat-free tires
Backrest folds fo

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