The incredible 20th century!
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The most significant developments of the 20th century are outlined by decade. In the 100-01 decade, the first Spindletop oil discovery near Beaumont, Texas, is recorded, as was the first trans-Atlantic wireless transmission and the first motion pictures. The Wright brothers made their first flight at Kitty Hawk, and Standard Oil opened its first service station in Seattle. The first skyscraper, the Singer Building, opened in New York with its 47 stories. From the viewpoint of enhancing the quality of life, some of the most important developments include electric power service, motor transport, telecommunications, health care, food, materials, aviation, computers, space exploration, motion pictures, and comfort and convenience appliances.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 2000
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CEO confidential: it's 11 a.m. do you know how safe your facilities are?
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The experiences of many Florida CEOs during the Hurrican Andrew disaster should make other executives and entrepreneurs pause and plan ahead for other natural and man-made disasters. CEOs must assess which of the facilities are on seismic zones or exposed to tidal waves, nuclear plants or chemical factories. Recovery plans should be in place and disaster response plans must be continually updated.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 1992
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Warning: disasters ahead
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The different kinds of natural and man-made disasters that can affect the planet, and the development of a new scale, which can gauge the disaster risks, are discussed.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 2006
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