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Kentucky Woman (film)

1983 American TV drama starring Cheryl Ladd, filmed in Paintsville and Martin County, Kentucky.

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Murraylink: Australia's Longest Underground HVDC Transmission Link

Murraylink is an HVDC underground power line in Australia connecting South Australia and Victoria, commissioned in 2002 with a 220 MW capaci...

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White Nile Petroleum Operating Company: Corporate Structure and Sudan Operations

WNPOC is a Sudanese petroleum company incorporated in 2001, owned by Petronas and Sudapet, targeting 500,000 bpd production.

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PDVSA Centro de Arte La Estancia: Cultural Infrastructure and Heritage

Profile of the PDVSA Centro de Arte La Estancia, a Venezuelan cultural center in Caracas and Punto Fijo.

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Marathon Petroleum: Corporate History, Refining Operations and Strategic Acquisitions

Marathon Petroleum is a major US refining and marketing company, formed in 2009 and spun off from Marathon Oil in 2011.

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Montana Power Company: Corporate History and Transformation

History of Montana Power Company, from its 1912 founding to its transformation into Touch America Holdings and subsequent bankruptcy.

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National Iranian Gas Company: Corporate Structure and Operations

Overview of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), its history, subsidiaries, and role in Iran's natural gas infrastructure.

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Jizhong Energy: Corporate Structure and Coal Operations

Jizhong Energy is a major Chinese state-owned coal company formed in 2008, ranking among the top producers of metallurgical coal.

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Filling station attendant: History, duties and global regulatory landscape

Overview of the filling station attendant role, duties, and global regulations on self-service fueling.

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Pike River Coal: Corporate History and the 2011 Mine Disaster

History of Pike River Coal Ltd, its financial operations, and the 2011 mining disaster that killed 29 workers in New Zealand.

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Creative Energy: District Heating Infrastructure in Vancouver and Toronto

Overview of Creative Energy, a Canadian district heating company founded in 1968, operating networks in Vancouver and Toronto.

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Nordex: Corporate History, Product Evolution and Global Operations

Nordex is a German wind turbine manufacturer founded in 1985, known for its Gamma and Delta series and global production network.

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Ascent Solar: CIGS Thin-Film Technology and Corporate Evolution

Ascent Solar is a Colorado-based PV company specializing in flexible CIGS solar cells for aerospace and consumer electronics.

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Fastned: Corporate History, Network Expansion and Legal Challenges

Overview of Fastned, the Dutch EV charging network operator founded in 2012, its expansion across Europe and legal battles.

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Barley Barber Swamp: Ecology, History and the FPL Controversy

Barley Barber Swamp is a 450-acre cypress forest in Florida surrounded by FPL's Martin County power plant, site of ecological and legal disp...

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Coon vs. Coon and Friends: Plot, Reception and Cultural Context

Analysis of the South Park episode 'Coon vs. Coon and Friends', covering its plot, ratings, critical reception and cultural references.

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QX Metals: Corporate History and Geothermal Operations

Canadian company QX Metals, formerly Black Sea Copper & Gold, explores copper in Bulgaria and operates geothermal projects in the US.

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Vetco: Corporate History and Offshore Oilfield Services

Vetco was a British oilfield service company formed in 2004, operating subsidiaries Vetco Gray and Vetco Aibel AS in the upstream oil and ga...

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Teekay: Corporate History, Offshore and LNG Operations

Overview of Teekay, a Canadian shipping corporation specializing in crude oil, offshore, and LNG operations.

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Volta River Authority: Corporate History and Energy Operations in Ghana

The Volta River Authority (VRA) is Ghana's main electricity generator and supplier, established in 1961.