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Featuring Jim Carrey and Keenen Ivory Wayans from the TV show In Living Color.

A look at the progress of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This video was shot on Jan. 18, 2010, just a few months from the scheduled completion of Spring 2010. First up is the view of Hogwart’s Castle from the front of the theme park. Next is a look at the entrance to the Wizarding World, where a sign hangs that says “Please Respect the Spell Limits.” You can also see the Owlery just past the sign. Next is the view of the back of the Three Broomsticks restaurant and the Flight of the Hippogriff coaster. Next we go to Jurassic Park for a look at the side of Hogwarts. Then we go down the queue line of Dueling Dragons to see more of Hogsmeade Village and a fantastic view of the front of the castle. Then we look at the backside of Hogsmead as the Dueling Dragon coaster zooms by. Dueling Dragons will become Dragon Challenge when the Wizarding World opens. The video ends with a look at the backside of the castle where you can see the greenhouse, and the large undecorated show building that will house the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. For more on the Wizarding World, be sure to check out Orlando Attractions Magazine and its Web site at www.attractionsmagazine.com .

The Bhutto Assassination

Construction spending in the US for the month of January fell significantly, as the housing crisis continues. The southern state of Florida is feeling the downturn more than most. Thousands of homes have been foreclosed and buildings sites abandoned, leaving investors and construction companies in the lurch. Cath Turner reports.

A recent slide show received demonstrating the incredible amount of new construction activity in Dubai