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...peculiarly Chinese. Conceived of by the grandly named Sichuan Oriental Buddha Kingdom Co., the Bamiyan replica was to have been the prime exhibit in a privately owned Buddha theme park advantageously nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes Leshan's own ancient buddha, the largest such stone statue in the world. But during the Bamiyan replica's construction, Oriental Buddha's workers allegedly destroyed dozens of the famed Mahaoya tombs, architectural marvels that date back two millennia and are also under UNESCO protection. Local residents and archaeologists are furious about Oriental Buddha's purportedly cavalier treatment...
...theme park. She and other locals claim that the trees are being planted to cover up evidence of destroyed tombs before high-level visitors examine the site. In the meantime, guards roam the park's perimeter, keeping unwanted visitors from peeking in. As for the Bamiyan replica itself, its stone eyes remain hidden behind a massive veil, unable to witness the brouhaha its birth has created...
Presently, HRTV is focusing on membership rather than viewership. It is pitching itself as a rare opportunity for students interested in broadcast at a school that has no communications major. For some staffers, it has proven to be a stepping stone to professional broadcasting. Altarriba interned at CNN Cuba and says she gained qualifying skills for the job by working at HRTV...
...very heartening things about this process was that Alan Stone came,” says Sullivan. “He didn’t miss any meetings. We felt that someone with a real voice was coming forward...
Some princesses opt for Le Pli because it’s close, but the atmosphere isn’t the most relaxing. Still, get Damien for a hot stone massage. “He’s this pixie-like man who looks like he belongs on the lord of the rings,” says one devotée, “and he ‘channels your spirit’ or whatever.” On Newbury, try Bella Sante, which enthusiasts swear is worth the trip out of the Square for either a facial or massage...