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World’s Tallest Skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, Officially Opens Today

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The 160 story building measures over 828 meters (2,717 feet); the height was just released by Emaar, the developer on the Grand Opening. The name has also been changed to Burj Khalifa an acknowledgment of UAE President Khalifa Bin Zayed who has recently aided Dubai with recent economic woes. Emaar, the developer, is partially owned by ...

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WSJ
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Estimated cost of Burj Khalifa:
Billion dollar Bill $1.5 Billion
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Wikipedia

Tylenol Recalls All 100 Count Bottles of Arthritis Pain Caplets

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Johnson and Johnson expanded their voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets on Tuesday to include all lots of the 100 pill bottles with EZ-Open caps. Last month, Tylenol recalled five lots of the medication after consumers complained of a mildew-like smell coming from the caplets which gave consumers nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The company says that the smell comes from trace amounts of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole in the medication. This chemical comes from the breakdown of another chemical which is used to treat wooden pallets. Although there are no studies about the effects of this chemical, Tylenol says the side effects from the tainted medication are ‘‘temporary and non-serious’’. ...

Travelers Let Out a Sigh of Relief as a ''Passenger's Bill of Rights'' is Created

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Everyone knows someone with an airplane delay horror story. For years, getting stuck on the tarmac for hours has been a risk one takes when flying, especially during the holidays. Today, though, the Obama administration took a stand and created a bill of rights for passengers. Domestic airlines will now be required to let passengers deplane after a delay of three hours. They will also be required to provide functioning bathrooms, medical care and food and beverages within two hours. If airline companies don’t comply, they’ll be forced to pay $27,500 per passenger who was kept on the plane after three hours. ...

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