A one-story masonry structure survived two days of intense earthquake jolts after engineering researchers at the University of California, San Diego put it to the test. The series of tests, performed at UC San Diego's Englekirk Structural Engineering Center, which has the largest outdoor shake table in the world.

Over the last few years, a great expansion in the variety of remote control devices has occurred in our day-to-day life. A few years back, IR remotes for the TV were the only such devices in the homes. But today, almost all the electronic devices are controlled using a remote, which results in large numbers of remotes in our homes.

Now the question arises as to why we need a lot of remotes. Devices such as TVs, garage door openers, light and fan controls etc. predominantly necessitate one-way, point-to-point control.

Volunteers from Choice Properties Come Out to Provide Critical Home Repairs to a Low-Income Homeowner in Need

Today volunteers from various Choice Hotels properties in Dallas are dedicating their time to help Mr. John in our community keep his home and its value by making critical home repairs and renovations. This project is helping out a disabled elderly man named Mr. Paul John. Mr. John lives in his childhood home and has lived there for 60 years. He has a close relationship with his City Council Member and is trying to implement a Neighborhood Watch within his area. Mr. John has recently joined Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas' Advisory Board, further exemplifying his desire to help his community. Choice Hotels Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide.