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Getting there, however, will not be fun. The slip of the plates is not constant along the fault. The southern San Andreas bends like a river and splits into multiple branches. Because of this contortion, the Pacific and North American plates cannot slip in a straightforward way but must strain against each other like two sumo wrestlers. The battle of the plates has created numerous smaller fault lines along the San Andreas, giving the region the look of a smashed windshield. Over the millenniums, the Mojave shear zone to the east may offer a path of less resistance...
...were worried, however, that the site's humidity would destroy the paintings. Victor Covey, then the gallery's senior conservator, designed an ingenious lightweight metal container on wheels that one person could roll through the gallery and, within minutes, gather up the 18 or 19 most prized paintings, then slip them into designated slots. Inside the container was a tool chest with devices for removing the paintings from the walls swiftly, as well as flashlights and a waterproof signboard showing the location of each picture. When the lid was closed, the container would be sealed with gaskets. Bags of chemicals...
Yardlings will no longer have to struggle with ill-fitting Yard keys and the annoying sound of metal against metal next year as they slip ID sized cards coded with magnetic strips into their doors...
...question is whether the green-eyed, dark-haired 18-year-old can conquer her stage fright. Dogged by a history of erratic performances, she could be her own worst enemy if she suffers a small slip early in the competition and loses her concentration. Behind the scenes, Onodi's precompetition jitters can be comical. "Henni always forgets something," says teammate Ildiko Balog, "like her leotard or her competition number." But if she stays calm and summons some hey-look-at-me showmanship, she could hit gold. At 4 ft. 10 in., her lithe, well-proportioned frame creates the illusion...
Best signs waved during Clinton's acceptance speech: (3) From our favorite runner up's delegation, "We never surrender--1-800-926-1112." (2) "Here's your pink slip, George." (1) "Welcome Ross Perot Supporters--If you're still sore, vote Clinton/Gore...