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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

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The World Health Organization estimates that more than 300 million clinical cases each year are attributable to mosquito borne illnesses. Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. “Mosquito borne diseases are among the world’s leading causes of illness and death today. but there have been travel associated cases. Read the label.

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Could Richard Branson lose his playground in paradise? His Australian airline has collapsed, and now the billionaire tax exile is begging for a government bailout to save Virgin Atlantic, even offering to mortgage his sun-drenched Caribbean retreat

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But neither his estimated £4 billion fortune nor his audacious networking skills could save the Australian arm of his airline from going into administration yesterday. But arguably his most valuable asset, which has sentimental value to him and which he once described as his ‘best financial move’, is Necker Island. 83,000 a night.

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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

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Proven over the past 20+ years and now supported by technology such as RSMeans JOCWorks, and 4Clicks Project Estimator, transparency, higher productivity, and ease-of-implementation are a reality. Learn more: Software , JOC White Paper , A Comparison of Cost Estimation Software Tools. The White House. Office of the Press Secretary.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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City of San Francisco, Department of the Environment. Institute for the Built Environment. Virgin Islands Energy Office. City of Chicago. City of Cincinnati. City of Grand Rapids. City of Philadelphia. City of San Antonio, Office of Environmental Policy. City of Santa Barbara, Office of the County Architect. InSites PLC.