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In this photo released by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a western spotted skunk peeks out from between the rocks at the Bronx Zoo in New York, Friday, March 5, 2010. Normally native to western North America, this new arrival makes her home in the Bronx Zoo's "Mouse House."

In this photo provided by Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Taj, a female Asian elephant, enjoys a multi-tiered bread and fruit-based birthday cake during a party in her honor of her birthday at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Taj, 70, is the oldest Asian elephant in North America. Now semi-retired, she enjoys walks around the park, swimming in her pool and basking in the sun.

In this photo provided by Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Taj, a female Asian elephant, enjoys a multi-tiered bread and fruit-based birthday cake during a party in her honor of her birthday at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Taj, 70, is the oldest Asian elephant in North America. Now semi-retired, she enjoys walks around the park, swimming in her pool and basking in the sun.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: A Chevrolet/Buick sign stands at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: Chevrolet Cobalt is displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: Two Chevrolet Cobalts are displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: Chevrolet Cobalt is displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: General Motors cars are displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership as storm clouds build in the distance on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: General Motors cars are displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership as storm clouds build in the distance on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: General Motors cars are displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership as storm clouds build in the distance on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: A family looks at cars displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership as storm clouds rise in the distance on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

MONROVIA, CA - MARCH 2: General Motors cars are displayed at the Sierra Chevrolet auto dealership as storm clouds build in the distance on March 2, 2010 in Monrovia, California. A power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury has prompted General Motors Company to announce that it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars throughout North America. An investigation of approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States by US safety regulators reveals more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures. Models being recalled includes the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States as well as the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

In this photo provided by Dean Cardinale on Sunday Feb. 28, 2010, two unidentified skiers model deployed avalanche air bags at Snowbird Ski Resort in Alta, Utah. The $1,000 air bag system is making its introduction in North America after years of use around Europe.

Toyota President and Chief Executive Officer Akio Toyoda, left, and North America president Yoshimi Inaba testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Toyota.

Toyota President and Chief Executive Officer Akio Toyoda, left, and North America president Yoshimi Inaba testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Toyota.

Toyota President and Chief Executive Officer Akio Toyoda, left, and North America president Yoshimi Inaba, right, talk with unidentified counsel as they testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Toyota.

Canada's Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall sits in on the National Governors Association's Natural Resources Committee hearing titled Advancing a Green Energy Economy in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and Wall signed an agreement Thursday to develop North America's first large scale initiative to capture and store greenhouse gases from a conventional coal-burning power plant.

John Kenner, President, North America, Schindler Elevator.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Members of the General Synod listen as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, delivers Holy Communion at the beginning of the third day of the General Synod on February 10, 2010 in London, England. General Synod members have today discussed a proposal for the Church of England to be in greater communion with the 'Anglican Church in North America', a breakaway conservative church in the USA.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Members of the General Synod listen as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, delivers Holy Communion at the beginning of the third day of the General Synod on February 10, 2010 in London, England. General Synod members have today discussed a proposal for the Church of England to be in greater communion with the 'Anglican Church in North America', a breakaway conservative church in the USA.