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Another is the construction of artificial lakes across the Taklamaken Desert in the country's northwest region of Xinjiang. The desert's name is derived from the Uyghur language and means "the ...

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That's from BX Swan Lake Fire Department Fire Chief Bill Wacey ... is only one person and you need three.” Wacey said the dry winter has resulted in dry conditions earlier than usual.