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Last update - 01:52 04/03/2008 Berlin to start sealing cracks in Holocaust memorial slabs By The Associated Press Tags: Germany, Holocaust, Berlin  Some two-thirds of the slabs that make up the Holocaust memorial in the heart of Berlin have cracked, and repair work will start when the weather improves, an official said Monday. As many as 1,900 of the 2,711 gray concrete slabs that make up the monument have cracks, although some have only extremely minor damage, said Uwe Neumaerker, a spokesman for the foundation that is responsible for the memorial. The memorial opened to the public in May 2005. Cracks in several hundred of the slabs emerged last year; earlier this year, an expert suggested that the cause might be weather-induced tensions inside the slabs. Advertisement Other possible causes that have been suggested are vibrations from a nearby building site and a suburban railway tunnel. Neumaerker said repair work will begin with 50 of the slabs getting injections of resin once the weather is good enough. He said that dry weather with temperatures of at least 10 degrees Celsius is needed to seal the fissures. Berlin is currently going through a spell of cold and wet weather. It was not immediately clear how much the repairs might cost or how long they would take. Designed by the American architect Peter Eisenman, the memorial located close to Berlin's signature Brandenburg Gate cost 27.6 million euros ($42 million) to build. The site is open to the public around the clock. Related articles: Holocaust scholar: 'Jew' has become curse word among German youth American files suit demanding return of art stolen by Nazis German Jewish leader urges Merkel to back Israel's stance on Iran More Jewish World news and features Bookmark to del.icio.us   In the line of fire Rights Group: Over 50% of Gaza casualties weren't militants. Uncle Sam blames you U.S. blames Hamas for sparking violence in south Israel, Gaza.   1.   what exactly is the point of this article? 09:01  |  Sarah 04/03/08   2.   worthless propaganda article 10:35  |  pink unicorn 04/03/08   3.   The Memorial is a brilliant contribution by the German people 11:04  |  PETER SM 04/03/08   4.   the Germans piss on it 12:32  |  been there, seen it 04/03/08   5.   Dude @ 4 21:26  |  Greg 04/03/08

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