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Title Author Type Date Words
Disaster--the official tour. Brief article Jul 1, 2009 63
Italy quake reconstruction to cost $16B. Brief article Apr 15, 2009 216
Deadly earthquake hit Italy, at least 92 died and 5,000 homeless. Brief article Apr 6, 2009 287
Midwest warning. Brief article Feb 1, 2009 87
Pooled dreams: in Los Angeles, a pooling arrangement between the city and its quasi-public authorities could save taxpayers nearly $5 million a year. If only risk managers dared, or cared to dive in at once and agree to a common insurance-procurement program. Reynolds, Dan Cover story Dec 1, 2008 3339
ADB, WB, Aga Khan Foundation to help Government of Kyrgyzstan assess earthquake damage in Nura village. Nov 6, 2008 343
Panic as LA is rocked by earthquake; DAMAGE. Jul 30, 2008 154
When was the last time you heard the word "karma" used in earnest, as in: "Bad karma, man"? Brief article Jun 30, 2008 201
China quake may trigger insured losses of $1b. Jones, Marc Report Jun 1, 2008 338
Hospitals brace for earthquake upgrades: costs to replace or retrofit buildings skyrocketed to $110 billion. Randolph, Ned Apr 14, 2008 1323
Rocking the house. Perkins, Sid Jan 31, 2007 931
Chinese Internet users lose 10,000 domain names. Brief article Jan 5, 2007 122
Telecomms services across Asia begin to return to normal. Brief article Dec 29, 2006 183
A catastrophic battle: some major players in the insurance industry say it's time the federal government provides protection against 'mega-catastrophes.' But a plan in Congress to create a federal backstop to state catastrophe funds continues to face an uphill climb. Lehmann, R.J. Oct 1, 2006 2274
Shaking up Japan: Edo society and the 1855 catfish picture prints. Smits, Gregory Jun 22, 2006 13968
Earthquake, health project. Brief article May 1, 2006 133
Earthquake losses reported. Brief article May 1, 2006 112
South Asia. Jan 1, 2006 1198
UNICEF worker in Pakistan. Brief Article Oct 24, 2005 137
U.S. assistance for earthquake in Pakistan. Oct 11, 2005 510
Philanthropy. Bengtson, Stacy Brief Article Sep 19, 2005 217
Earthquake hits Dominica, Guadeloupe. Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 297
Reduction and rehabilitation of seismic damage to river dikes in Japan. Sasaki, Yasushi Jan 1, 2005 2105
Zoning for liquefaction potential of Taipei Basin, Taiwan. Lin, Meei-Ling; Dai, Jie-Jung Jan 1, 2005 1973
Prediction of pore pressure development in the Karkheh Dam in Iran during earthquake. Hosseini, S.M. Mir Mohammad; Nasrollahi, H. Jan 1, 2005 1682
Zoning for liquefaction and actual damage during the 2005 Fukuokaken-seiho-oki earthquake. Nagase, Hideo; Hiro-Oka, Akihiko; Yasufuku, Noriyuki; Hiramatsu, Kouzou; Hashimura, Kenji Jan 1, 2005 1875
The disaster of residential land fill caused by earthquakes. Okimura, Takashi Jan 1, 2005 2191
Learning from earthquakes: Prevention Center touts preparedness. Kastelein, Barbara Sep 1, 2004 1376
Just like new. Brief Article Jul 1, 2004 87
IRAN - May 28 - Earthquake. Brief Article May 29, 2004 138
Shaken by quake, other woes, insurers managed a comeback. Berry, Kate Jan 12, 2004 672
Valley gains strength after temblor's shock. Brief Article Jan 5, 2004 88
The quake: nicely back from the brink. Schaff, Jason Jan 5, 2004 615
Why do schools and hospitals collapse in earthquakes? Lewis, James Sep 1, 2003 628
Lessons learned about bridges from earthquake in Taiwan. Yen, Wen-Huei Brief Article Jan 1, 2002 1974
"Shock Absorbers" Can Minimize Quake Damage. Brief Article Jun 1, 2000 436
Putting H20 in the Ocean. Chave, Alan D.; Duennebier, Fred K.; Butler, Rhett Mar 22, 2000 1742
Seismic protection of bridges. Ghasemi, Hamid Mar 1, 1999 2724
Government can work: the Santa Monica story. Eisenberg, Sherri May 1, 1997 2182
MTA failed to test before tunnel realignment. Rackham, Anne Jul 3, 1995 972
Seismic risk: when less means more. Monastersky, Richard Apr 1, 1995 682
The big one: California braces for ongoing earthquakes. Moran, Mark; Wiemer, David E. Jan 1, 1995 2188
Seismic sanctuary. Olmstead, Patrick R. Jan 1, 1995 688
Quake damage forces closure of another 'steel-frame' office tower. Berton, Brad Nov 14, 1994 1165
Effects of steel-frame building damage reverberate through quake zone; solutions depend on testing - and a modicum of luck. Higgs, Deena Aug 8, 1994 716
Building closures raise questions about lease options. Higgs, Deena Aug 8, 1994 1027
Recovery proves slow for those relying on SBA loans; SBA says quake loan activity has yet to hit its peak. Newman, Morris Aug 8, 1994 763
Committee delays consideration of temblor-damage inspection rules. Berton, Brad Jul 25, 1994 440
The fatal fling: a maverick earthquake theory spells trouble for tall buildings. Monastersky, Richard Jun 25, 1994 2384
The Northridge earthquake: progress made, lessons learned in seismic-resistant bridge design. Cooper, James D.; Friedland, Ian M.; Buckle, Ian G.; Nimis, Roland B.; Bobb, Nancy McMullin Cover Story Jun 22, 1994 4112
San Fernando Valley sees raft of tenant relocations; investigations of quake-damaged structures continue. Stukin, Stacie Apr 25, 1994 1357
Commercial real estate pros put added emphasis on seismic safety. Higgs, Deena Apr 25, 1994 842
Can Los Angeles rise out a stronger quake? Monastersky, Richard Apr 16, 1994 720
Most Southland hospitals recover quickly from temblor's disruption. Feb 14, 1994 1077
City orders retrofit of 'tilt-up' concrete wall buildings; landlords admit action is necessary - but expensive. Rackham, Anne Feb 7, 1994 683
Quake slams outdated L.A. commercial structures: destruction likely to help alleviate chronic glut of space. Berton, Brad Jan 31, 1994 1785
Homeowners sue K&B home for failing to report earthquake fault. Rackham, Anne Aug 31, 1992 456
Hinshaw's to close Whittier store; firm is down to 1 outlet. Glover, Kara Dec 9, 1991 253
Tower at Burbank sold for $130 million. Stremfel, Michael Jul 8, 1991 991
Shakedown for quake-resistant building. Jun 1, 1991 170
High-rises rock to shuttle shock. Monastersky, Richard Dec 16, 1989 258
'Preshock' pattern may foretell quakes. Monastersky, R. Dec 9, 1989 657
Lessons and questions emerge from Armenian quake. Monastersky, Richard Jan 21, 1989 1063
Powell Lab rocks with quake tester. Hathcock, Jim Nov 23, 1987 924
Housing loss upped. Silberner, Joanne Apr 11, 1987 127

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