Whose year is it anyway?
Some things which 2014 has been declared to be the year of:
— Year of the Horse (China)
— International Year of Family Farming (World Rural Forum)
— Year of the Brain (European Brain Council)
— Year of the Salamander (Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation)
— Year of Crystallography (UN)
— Year of Solidarity with Palestinians (UN)
Topping out
Some things due to be completed in 2014:
— Melco Crown casino, Manila, £1 billion building with 240 tables and 1,250 slot machines
— Marina 101 tower, Dubai, with 101 storeys, 1417 feet
— Hampden Park stadium, Glasgow Football stadium being converted into dual use football and athletics stadium for Commonwealth...

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