"If you're in the colder climates, then one has to put the foundation walls several feet deep to get below the frost line, " Kiesling said.

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The water barreled through with such force, it knocked Gulfport's town hall off of its foundation, and the walls of some brick and mortar buildings collapsed.

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His comments came during question time on 29 November 2010, in response to Labour's Lord Haskel, who asked about the state of the building, including the "walls, foundation and roof".

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More profound problems, like broken pipes, cracks in the walls or in your foundation, may not yet be apparent.

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Transparency and accountability are critical walls of a governance foundation that not only supports sound pay decisions but also adds structural integrity to the process of discussing compensation with stakeholders.

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