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Title Author Type Date Words
"Shock Absorbers" Can Minimize Quake Damage. Brief Article Jun 1, 2000 436
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
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
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
Committee delays consideration of temblor-damage inspection rules. Berton, Brad Jul 25, 1994 440
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Quake slams outdated L.A. commercial structures: destruction likely to help alleviate chronic glut of space.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
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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