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Taking the Measure of the Earthquake That Destroyed Tokyo

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In Tokyo, the fires merged into a firestorm so intense that it created its own wind system and set alight the city’s many wooden buildings. Earthquake-prone areas have invested heavily in making their buildings and infrastructure as earthquake-resilient as possible. Survivors rushed to seek safety.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The double cab has emerged as the dominating body style because it offers room for up to five persons. in Turkey, and 0.8% They lead an independent lifestyle and want a vehicle outside the mainstream that underscores their personality and status with a unique design. Argentina comes close behind with 11.6%. That figure is 0.5%

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

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And plan on at least one order of the buttery Guyanese-style roti per person. PRIYA KRISHNA 1914 East Sixth Street, Suite C; 512-706-9119; canjeatx.com East Austin | Bakery Hidden in an unassuming building in a residential neighborhood is the concha-meets-funfetti-pastry fever dream that is Comadre Panadería. Fair question.

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Video Friday: Turkey Sandwich

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Now spend 10 minutes watching a telepresence robot assemble a turkey sandwich. The team used the findings to build penny-sized jumping robots. How do you program a personality?

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This Computer Pioneer’s Invention Made Zoom Possible

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Many IEEE members credit a parent or a teacher for encouraging them to pursue an engineering career, but for Erol Gelenbe it was his next-door neighbor in his hometown of Ankara, Turkey. BUILDING A FIELD Gelenbe graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Middle East Technical University , in Ankara. For my Ph.D.,

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