Insurers drop Chinese drywall policies in Florida case
Homeowners contend insurers canceled or refused to renew policies after discovering Chinese drywall. The Ivorys moved back to Colorado as their Gulf Coast house became unlivable. Insurers cite builder defect and pre existing condition, urging removal and warning of broader policy renewals amid a growing wave of claims nationwide.
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Rumbling energy harvesters eye toll plaza power
New Energy Technologies pursues energy harvesters built as spring loaded rumble strips to convert car traffic into electricity. Prototype shown in Washington and New Jersey. expected to yield power for toll plazas or busy lots, with a full feasibility readout in six weeks.
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California stage second massive earthquake drill
California conducted its largest ever drill as nearly seven million residents joined in the ShakeOut. Students from fourth grade at the California Science Center performed drop cover and hold on. Officials and medical teams simulated triage and evacuation while a 70 person urban search unit tested response. The event marked two decades since the Loma Prieta quake and noted Northridge’s impact.
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