Their natural killer cell numbers, for instance, have normalized and a few have largely recovered.

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For RV makers, moving big numbers of units after a natural disaster takes on a more orderly and systematic approach than it did a decade ago, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has asserted more control of the process.

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As the data comes with a natural lag, we could still be in for a slew of negative numbers that could further depress investor confidence.

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Nissan's numbers come after a tough year for Japanese carmakers in the wake of natural disasters at home and abroad.

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The spectacular mountainous regions of Central Asia, the Hindu Kush and the Himalayas, closed for many years to visitors from abroad, now attract growing numbers of foreign tourists attracted by the unique cultures and natural beauty of these hitherto isolated areas.

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