"The extensive destruction wrought by convective storms in 2011, which produce hail, strong winds and tornados, captured the attention of the public and forced many insurance companies to rethink the way they assess natural hazard risk," said Dr. Howard Botts, vice president and director of database development for CoreLogic Spatial Solutions. "The apparent increase in the number of incidents and shift in geographic distribution of losses that occurred last year in the U.S. called the long-held notion of risk concentration in Tornado Alley into question, and is leading to changes in risk management policy and procedure."

It also mandates sustained safety performance over 12 months rather than 90 days.

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The ?136 foot long PB150 is designed to float in the ocean and harness the energy of passing waves. Below the surface of the water, a giant pendulum-like apparatus swings back and forth under the force of passing waves. In doing so, the pendulum cranks a generator which produces electricity.

Hall hopes a buyer will preserve the house,Michael Kors Outlet, particularly the interior areas where Oswald spent time. "I'd like them to maintain it as it is so young people can come, history buffs can come and see what it was like to live in 1963."