Decorative concrete is the use of concrete as not simply a utilitarian medium for construction but as an aesthetic enhancement to a structure, while still serving its function as an integral part of the building itself such as floors, walls, driveways and patios.
RANKED: The world's 20 strongest militaries. Despite budget cuts and a reduction in size, the US has maintained its position as the world's strongest military, according to a report on globalization from Credit Suisse. While the US is still far and away the world's top military superpower, Russia and China are its closest rivals. Canada, however, is the weakest of the twenty countries on the list. Credit Suisse acknowledged the difficulties of determining comparative military strength in its report.
Italy. It is one of the most powerful countries in the world. It is a member in different groups and organizations such as NATO, G7, G8 and the World Trade Organization. It is ranked to have the 9 th largest economy in the world and the 10 th country in terms of spending the highest military expenditure.9.. United Kingdom. It is ranked as the 5 th country in terms of having the most powerful military forces in the world, the 10 th for having the best quality of life and the 6 th country in terms of having the largest economy in the world. 5.