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Irregular News for 07.27.06
Washington DC -- It's getting a little easier to put a bounce in your step on some Washington streets.
The nation's capital is among the communities to replace concrete sidewalks with ones made from rubber. The shock-absorbing surface is created from ground-up old tires. '
While the rubber walks are more expensive than the typical variety, officials say they last longer. Unlike cement, the rubber sidewalks don't crack and could lead to fewer lawsuits from people who take a spill.
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Washington DC -- It's getting a little easier to put a bounce in your step on some Washington streets.
The nation's capital is among the communities to replace concrete sidewalks with ones made from rubber. The shock-absorbing surface is created from ground-up old tires. '
While the rubber walks are more expensive than the typical variety, officials say they last longer. Unlike cement, the rubber sidewalks don't crack and could lead to fewer lawsuits from people who take a spill.
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