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...even in California, older private homes remain a challenge. Although new structures are built in compliance with toughened building codes, existing homes need to be retrofitted to get up to code - but that can be costly, and right now there's little in the way of aid for homeowners who might want to quakeproof their homes. That means there are still countless older structures that aren't built to resist earthquakes - especially strong ones - and could collapse during a major temblor, which is exactly how most of the deaths in the 1989 quake occurred. "If you have a 20-story...
...okay. Sharon Pannozzo, publicity director for NBC Universal, told “The New York Daily News” that there was “no truth” to rumors that she might be fired. Slate and fellow newbie Nasim Pedrad join the only two women who remain from last season’s cast: the brilliant Kristen Wiig and featured player Abby Elliott, known for her character, That Girl Who Isn’t Kristen Wiig. But more importantly, in addition to being female, she’s funny. Jenny Slate is half of Gabe & Jenny, the sketch...
...Those who remain optimistic about Canada's economy point to a changed industrial landscape, with Canadian companies now more competitive. "The [recession] survivors are in pretty good shape," says Gerry Fedchun, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association. "They've become more efficient, which means they can make money at lower volumes and margins...
...Crimson appears to be utterly unaware of the commitment to students that has led my Economics Department colleagues and the university administration to remain silent about this affair. There are strict rules governing the privacy of students with respect to medical and administrative matters. These rules, which are intended to protect vulnerable individuals, make it impossible to discuss the reasons why, to quote your article, the former student “said she was required to take an involuntary medical leave of absence on Aug. 9, 2007, and was required to withdraw from GSAS at the Aug. 31 Administrative Board...
...Switzerland. Wagging his finger at Peres, an emotional Erdogan accused him of "murdering children on beaches" - an outburst that made Erdogan a hero on streets across the Arab world. "If bilateral relations between Turkey and Israel touched bottom after that incident, the current crisis shows that they are to remain there for some time to come," says Ilker Ayturk, a political science professor at Bilkent University in Ankara...