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The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Chinese: 萬佛寺) is a Buddhist temple in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, located at 220 Pai Tau Village. Despite its name, it is not a true monastery as no monks reside there; it is managed entirely by laypeople. Both the main temple and the pagoda are listed as Grade III historic buildings by the Hong Kong Government.Construction began in 1951 under Yuet Kai and his followers, and the monastery was completed six years later. It was closed for three years at the end of the 20th century after a caretaker was killed in a mudslide due to poorly maintained slopes nearby.The journey up to the monastery is itself an attraction, with golden Buddha statues lining both sides of the path, each unique and in different poses. The monastery actually contains nearly 13,000 Buddha statues, far exceeding the 'Ten Thousand' suggested by its name. The path leading up to the monastery includes 431 steep steps surrounded by statues of arhats—Buddhist saints who have achieved enlightenment—crafted by artists from Yunnan and Guangdong provinces. These statues are modeled after those at a temple in Kunming, Yuet Kai’s hometown.The creation of these statues led to a dispute with local authorities in 2001, as they were installed without prior government approval. Authorities raised concerns about safety and potential landslide risks. After a safety assessment, the statues were allowed to remain, and they continue to line the route up to the monastery.The complex spans over 8 hectares and is spread over two floors. The upper level contains four halls dedicated to Kwun Yam and other Buddhist and Taoist deities, while the lower floor features another hall, a nine-story pagoda, a tower, and two pavilions. Several Buddha statues at the monastery date back to the Tang dynasty.

Le Ber-Le Moyne House, or Maison Le Ber-Le Moyne in French, is Montreal's oldest intact building, constructed between 1669 and 1671. Situated in the borough of Lachine along the Saint Lawrence River, between the Lachine Rapids and Lake Saint-Louis, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada on June 19, 2002. The house and its archaeological collection have also been recognized as heritage assets by Quebec’s ministère de la Culture et des communications since 2001.Originally built as a fur trading post between 1669 and 1687, the house was constructed on land once owned by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle. Wealthy merchants Jacques Le Ber and Charles Le Moyne purchased the property in 1667 to control the primary trade routes around Lake Saint-Louis. Records suggest that the building ceased to serve as a trading post between 1680 and 1685, making it the last surviving structure associated with Charles Le Moyne’s career.After Le Moyne’s death in 1685, his widow, Catherine Primot, sold the property in 1687 to Guillemot dit Lalande, who abandoned it in 1689 following the Massacre of Lachine. Marguerite Chorel, wife of Guillaume de Lorimier, acquired it in 1695 and resided there until her death in 1736. Her family continued to occupy the house until it was sold in 1765 to Irish innkeeper Hugh Heney, who modernized it but never lived there himself, leasing it to tenants instead.By 1844, the property was significantly diminished due to the expansion of the Lachine Canal. It was acquired by retired Colonel Edward P. Wilgress, and during this period, several artworks captured its transformation, including Frances A. Hopkin’s 'Wilgress House and Garden, Lachine' and J.E. Taylor’s 'The Cottage, Lachine.' The house became the summer residence of the Curie family after merchant William Curie purchased it in 1901.In the 1940s, Lachine Mayor Anatole Carignan recognized the historical importance of the Le Ber-Le Moyne House, leading to the City of Lachine’s purchase in 1946 for $25,000. The building was converted into the Manoir Lachine Museum, which opened to the public on June 24, 1948. A fish hatchery with rearing ponds and aquariums was added to the site in the early 1950s, drawing public interest, but the hatchery closed in 1962.The museum underwent major restoration in the 1980s to reveal the original stone walls and beams, removing 1950s additions and restoring the house to its 17th-century appearance. Archaeological digs conducted between 1998-2000 and 2009-2010 by the firm Archéotec unearthed around 32,000 artifacts, documenting various phases of the site’s history, including pottery shards and tools that confirm a Native American presence dating back 2,000 to 2,500 years.Today, the Le Ber-Le Moyne House is part of the Musée de Lachine, which includes the heritage site, an archaeological collection, 17th-century buildings, and a sculpture garden known as the Musée plein air de Lachine. The garden, one of Canada’s largest, features works by artists such as Bill Vazan, Ulysse Comtois, Marcel Barbeau, Michel Goulet, and Linda Covit. In addition to historical exhibits, the Musée de Lachine also hosts contemporary art exhibitions each year.Located 6 kilometers (4 miles) from Angrignon Metro station, the museum is accessible via the 110 and 195 buses operated by the Société de transport de Montréal, with a travel time of approximately 40 minutes.The Le Ber-Le Moyne House exemplifies French Colonial architecture, notable for its cedar-shingled roof and absence of dormers.

The Ernest Cormier Building is a heritage structure situated in the Old Montreal district of Montreal. Constructed between 1922 and 1925, it was designed by architects Ernest Cormier and Louis-Auguste Amos and served as the third courthouse in the city.Since 2005, the building has housed the Quebec Court of Appeal, and the 'Société québécoise des infrastructures' also operates from this location. Historically, the building was used for criminal cases from 1925 until the 1970s. It then accommodated the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec in Montreal from 1975 to 2001. Following restoration work from 2002 to 2005, it was repurposed to house the Quebec Court of Appeal.On November 13, 2014, the Ernest Cormier Building was officially designated as a heritage building by the Ministry of Culture and Communications. Architecturally, it features classical simplicity, highlighted by an imposing colonnade. An inscription in Roman letters on the architrave reads: 'FRVSTRA LEGIS AUXILIVM QVAERIT QVI IN LEGEM COMMITTIT,' which translates to 'He who breaks the law seeks its help in vain'.

Hawarden is a village located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, within the Rural Municipality of Loreburn No. 254 and Census Division No. 11. As of the 2016 census, the population was 52. The village is situated on Highway 19, north of Strongfield, Loreburn, and Elbow.Named after Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, Wales, which was the country home of British politician William Gladstone, the village features several key facilities, including a post office, Hawarden Hall, a playground, and a bar. Over the years, it has housed an elementary school, Perry Industries, an indoor skating rink, a bank, gas pumps, an arcade, two churches, two convenience stores, a surplus store, four grain elevators, and a café. Hawarden incorporated as a village on July 16, 1909.The Canadian Bank of Commerce opened in 1909 but was destroyed by fire on December 12, 1911, along with much of Gladstone Street. A new building was erected in 1922 and remains one of only two known structures of its architectural type in Saskatchewan.On July 5, 1988, a tornado caused significant damage to the village, uprooting trees and knocking boxcars off the railway. According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Hawarden's population decreased to 50, residing in 30 of its 33 total private dwellings, a decline of 3.8% from the 2016 population of 52. With a land area of 1.12 km² (0.43 sq mi), the population density was 44.6/km² (115.6/sq mi) in 2021.The 2016 Census reported a population of 52 living in 33 of its 36 total private dwellings, reflecting a 3.8% increase from 50 in 2011. Since 2001, the Hawarden Winter Warriors have organized the Annual Hawarden Vintage Snowmobile Rally, featuring a 97 km (60 mi) trail for newer snowmobiles and a 32 km (20 mi) trail for vintage models. The event begins at Hawarden Hall and includes many vintage snowmobiles, snow planes, and various prizes and raffles.Additionally, since 2001, the Bert's Boxing Day Classic, a recreational hockey tournament in memory of Brendan Ringdal, was held annually in Hawarden until 2010 when it moved to Kenaston due to the closure of the local rink. The village celebrated its 90th Anniversary in 1999 with a parade, local talent performances (including the Whistlers), and fireworks.

Percival was a hamlet in Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the Trans-Canada Highway between Broadview and Whitewood. Designated as a place by Statistics Canada, it had a population of two in the 2006 Census, a decline from 15 in 2001.

The museum building, constructed in 1906 by one of the district's first merchants, served as an R.C.M.P. barracks from 1952 to 1968. The Esterhazy Museum Society was established in 1969, and in 2001, the museum was relocated from its original site on Veterans Avenue to a central spot in the Historical Park.In addition to its museum exhibits, the building also serves as the area's tourism office and plays a role in promoting the town. Tours are available for school classes, seniors, organizations, and visiting groups, with seasonal and specialty displays enhancing local interest.To book tours, contact the Visitor Information Centre at (306) 745-5406 (May-September) or the Town Office at (306) 745-3942 (October-April).

Nokomis is a town located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.The area's history began with homesteading opportunities opening in 1904. In 1906, Florence Mary Halstead established a post office on her farm and named it 'Nokomis.' Following the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the town requested that the post office be moved into town, which was granted under the condition that the town be renamed Nokomis. Initially located in Henry's Men's Clothing Store, the post office moved to its own building just north of the Times Office the following year.In 1907, the town was named Junction City in hopes of becoming a major urban center in western Canada. That year saw the establishment of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Northern Crown Bank, with early residential construction including homes for Norman Townsend and J.I. Jamieson. Ewart's Hall, located above the Northern Crown Bank, hosted the first schoolroom classes with Mabel Dobbyn, who later married K.W. Reikie of the Bank of Commerce, as the first teacher.By 1908, the town had begun to grow with the arrival of lumber, hardware, and carpenters, and plans for a brickyard were considered. The Nokomis Times building was erected on 2nd Avenue by W.C.R. Garrioch. The town was officially renamed Nokomis in the same year. The post office was officially opened in 1909.In 1910, the Carter Land Company began acquiring land in the district. The discovery of a coal seam southeast of Nokomis in 1912 led to the start of two additional mines between 1914 and 1916. By 1918, Hunter Valley Coal Chain (HVCC) had acquired surface and mineral rights to 5,000 acres in the area.Following World War II, returning veterans found work with a new American oil company, ND Oil Seekers. In 1947, the first oil well, known as NOW1, was drilled in the Hatfield Basin, which was known for its sweet crude oil and shallow depth. This discovery made the area attractive to new oil companies. In 1988, the first horizontal well was drilled, setting several records for speed, length, and production.In 1998, the Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association purchased land east of Nokomis to reopen an abandoned rifle range, now known as North Star Range, where long-range target shooting is practiced.As of the 2001 census, Nokomis had a population of 436, with a density of 167.3 people per square kilometer.

The Palm Jumeirah, part of the Palm Islands development in Dubai, UAE, is an artificial archipelago on the Persian Gulf, aiming to expand Dubai's shoreline by 520 kilometers upon completion. Constructed through land reclamation by Dutch company Van Oord, it now hosts over 25,000 residents and notable destinations like The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, and Nakheel Mall. The Palm Jumeirah Monorail, spanning 5.4 kilometers, connects the island to the mainland, serving as the Middle East's first monorail system, with further integration planned with the Dubai Metro's Red Line. Construction began in 2001, with the first residential units handed over in 2006, and by 2009, 75% of properties were ready, accompanied by the opening of 28 hotels on the Crescent.

The 21st Century Tower, situated on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, stands as a 55-story skyscraper. Upon its completion in 2003, it claimed the title of the world's tallest residential building. However, it was later surpassed by the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia, and the Q1 tower on Australia's Gold Coast. Construction commenced in 2001 and concluded in 2003. The tower is owned by AW Rostamani Real Estate. Architectural design was led by WS Atkins and Partners. Key height specifications include an antenna spire reaching 269 meters (883 feet), a roof height of 240 meters (787 feet), and a top floor elevation of 185.7 meters (609 feet). The tower features 7 elevators to serve its 55 floors.

The Pļaviņas Hydroelectric Power Station, the Baltics' largest, stands along the Daugava River in Aizkraukle. Constructed in 1968, it faced protests in 1958 due to environmental concerns. Despite controversies, it operates with ten turbines, an 894 MW capacity, expanded in 1991–2001. Reconstruction from 2007 to 2010 further enhanced efficiency, resulting in a power output of 908 MW by 2010. In 2016, it produced 1,386 GWh. Operated by Latvenergo, it remains a prominent European Union facility.

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