California homes saved by strict wildfire standards in Rancho Santa Fe
In Rancho Santa Fe California strict building and landscaping rules credited with protecting homes during last weeks wildfires The communitys shelter in place approach requires nonflammable roofs masonry or precast walls and regular shrub watering The fire marshal and former fire officials call the results a major success while critics warn the strategy may breed complacency or encourage development in fire prone areas
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Merrill Lynch CEO O Neal retires amid crisis and losses
Merrill Lynch announces the retirement of CEO Stan O Neal after a 2.24 billion quarterly loss, the largest in the firm’s 93 year history. Laurence Fink of BlackRock declined an offer but remains in talks as replacement search proceeds amid ongoing credit crisis concerns.
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Nanny Killing Claimed by Craigslist Ad Suspect Charged
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