But Grand Central was in danger of being demolished until Onassis and other preservationists spurred New York City to designate it a landmark.

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Macau Chief Executive-designate Edmund Ho (no relation) has said other companies may be allowed to operate casinos when the franchise expires.

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"We should be able to designate one or two centres to concentrate on this work and other centres can provide them with DNA so we can look at greater numbers of people, " Professor Adams told BBC News Online.

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Pursuant to Section 4 of Executive Order 13157, entitled "Other Responsibilities of Federal Agencies, " each federal agency is required to designate a Senior Acquisition Official who will work with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to identify and promote contracting opportunities for women-owned small business (WOSB) firms.

WHITEHOUSE: Memoranda 01-03 -- Executive Order 13157, Increasing Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses | The White House

It can only be hoped that Secretary-designate Tom Ridge and his new organization will ensure that the job of fixing these and other risky immigration-related deficiencies will be given priority attention along with that of addressing the vulnerabilities of our population centers, ports, transportation and energy infrastructures, etc. that can be exploited by those who should not be in this country.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | Invasion: Will The New Homeland Security Department Address The Crisis In U.S. Immigration Policy?

It can only be hoped that Secretary-designate Tom Ridge and his new organization will ensure that the job of fixing these and other risky immigration-related deficiencies will be given priority attention -- along with that of addressing the vulnerabilities of our population centers, ports, transportation and energy infrastructures, etc. that can be exploited by those who should not be in this country.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy