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A jump in signed contracts to buy newly built homes in September brought volumes to the highest level since April of 2010, when the home buyer tax credit temporarily infused the housing market.
The median price of a newly built home also rose nearly 12 percent from a year ago, as builders gained pricing power thanks to lessening competition from distressed properties.
Is it enough to put a period on the statement that housing is in full recovery? Perhaps, but not an exclamation point.
There is still too much uncertainty in the mortgage market to proclaim that housing is on its way back to its "frothy" days. That was abundantly clear at the Mortgage Bankers Association's annual convention in Chicago this week, where the murmurs among the masses were all about regulation in the industry.
"I think that there is a concern that we may get tighter before we realize the balance," said Debra Still, chairman of the MBA and CEO of Pulte Mortgage. "We certainly have to balance consumer protection with access to credit and there's a fine balance that we have to figure out. Lenders will probably err on the side of being conservative before they will find that balance and lend to the fullest."
(Read More: How to Play the Housing 'Boom')
Uncertainty over impending new regulations in the mortgage market has mortgage bankers understandably nervous. These new rules will determine risk held by lenders as well as down payments required for borrower, among other things. That uncertainty is having a direct effect on mortgage rates.
Despite the Federal Reserve's $40 billion weekly infusion into agency mortgage backed securities, mortgage rates are just barely below where they were before the announcement of so-called QE3. Rates did fall immediately after the announcement, but with the 30-year fixed bouncing back up to 3.63 percent from mortgage applications fell dramatically, down 12 percent overall. Refinances fell the hardest last week, down 13 percent, but applications to purchase a home weren't far behind, down just over 8 percent week-to-week.
"Wow, that was quick. Ahead of today's 2nd day of the FOMC meeting, the MBA said both applications for refi's and purchases are now below the levels of mid Sept when the Fed decided to further help the housing market with more QE," writes analyst Peter Boockvar of Miller Tabak. "The costs of an eventual Fed exit will far outweigh any benefits."
Why are mortgage rates rising again? Because even though the ten-year Treasury yield, which mortgage rates generally track, is above where it was before the Fed's announcement of QE2, the greater demand by the Fed for MBS is being met by plenty of supply in the form of big refinance volume. The banks are not passing through the discounts they are getting to consumers due to tighter lending standards and rising fees.
(Read More: Is There a Housing Shortage?)
Tighter credit is particularly hard on first-time home buyers, who might not have strong credit scores or large down payments; this cohort usually makes up 45 percent of the overall home buying market but today are down at just 32 percent according to the National Association of Realtors.
"It's that first time home buyer we have to be mindful of and make sure that the rules and the credit parameters don't restrict the buyer that doesn't have equity available in a prior home to move up or the assets in the bank yet," adds Still.
(Read More: Property Flippers Are Back as Housing's New Middle Men)
As we head into the historically slower months for the housing market, mortgage rates will likely play an outsized role, as today's buyers are far more sensitive to the slightest rate moves. True, sales for the builders are up 42 percent from the trough at the beginning of 2011, but 72 percent below the latest peak, according to Boockvar. The door is open for the builders, as long as the bankers don't slam it shut.
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Moore welcomes back "Extreme Animals!"
The Moore Public Library brings back a favorite from last year's Summer Reading Program for a Spring Break appearance, as they library welcomes "Extreme Animals!" from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Rooms A and B of the library, 225 S. Howard Ave.
Extreme Animals' safari guides will lead and adventure of a diverse group of animals as they make a visit to the library.
The organization brings outreach programs throughout the state, sharing not just information about wild animals but a chance for program participants to get an up-close look at them.
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This document is The Yalumba Wine Companys Privacy Policy which has been developed to ensure The Yalumba Wine Company complies with the Privacy Act 1988. The Policy is effective 21 December 2001.
This Policy is available on The Yalumba Wine Company's website.
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by the Yalumba Wine Company and any of its related bodies corporate or trading names.
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2005-06: Participated in the NCAA Mideast Outdoor Regional on the 4x400-meter relay team ... teamed up with DeAndre Tillman, Maxwel Mkwezalamba and Bronco Meeks to take second in the 4x400-meter relay (3:14.65)at the State Farm MVC Outdoor Championships ... seventh-place finisher in the 800-meters (1:59.52) at the outdoor championships ... placed third in the 800-meters (1:52.55) at the Missouri Relays and was also fifth (1:53.41) at the Alabama Relays ... turned in a season-best time of 1:53.79 in the 800-meters at the Iowa State Classic ... placed second in the 800-meters at the Illinois Invite (1:53.96) and fourth at the Redbird Open (1:57.07) ... won the 800-meters (1:57.00) in the dual meet against Indiana State.
2004-05: Captured all-conference honors by placing third in the 800-meter run (1:53.05) during the State Farm MVC Indoor Championships ... placed second in the 800 at the Saluki Spring Classic, finishing with a time of 1:52.04 ... second-place finisher in the indoor mile at the Redbird Invite with a time of 4:25.15.
At Neuqua Valley: Finished third at state in the 4x400 relay (3:17) senior year ... all-state in the 4x400 and 4x800-meter relays ... holds school records in the indoor and outdoor 800-meter run, as well as the indoor and outdoor records in the 4x400 relay ... all-state in the 4x800 relay junior year ... a four-year participant in track and a two-year participant in cross country. Personal: Born 6/7/86 ... son of Peter and Terrie Houtman ... major is undeclared.


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Scott Cleland, research analyst and president of Precursor LLC, has posted 10 solid problems in the Department of Justice's antitrust suit to block AT&T's merger with T-Mobile. All of these present significant obstacles to DoJ successfully providing enough proof to support its claims that the merger will, in the words of the complaint, result in "higher prices, poorer quality services, fewer choices and fewer innovative products for the millions of American consumers who rely on mobile wireless services in their everyday lives."
The 10-point summary follows below. Cleland expands on each in the complete post, which can be found here.
The DOJ's own facts don't support its national relevant market definition.
The DOJ arbitrarily gerrymandered its market definition to exclude real and relevant market competition in a large geographic segment of the nation.
The DOJ's arbitrary national market definition completely ignores ~10% of their supposed "national" market.
Implying #4 T-Mobile is the only important "maverick" competitor, essentially ignores how #3 Sprint also has many "maverick" attributes and capabilities that would survive the merger.
The DOJ is arbitrarily ignoring its own longstanding precedent of defining the wireless market locally without any justification for this fundamental change.
The DOJ is also trying to move the goalpost on what is an acceptable level of market concentration.
The FCC's competitive facts do not support the DOJ's market definition or conclusion.
The DOJ ignores and dismisses obvious market efficiencies
The DOJ's charge the merger will substantially lessen competition in "product variety and innovation" completely ignores the plethora of facts from the handset, mobile OS and App markets to the contrary.
Maybe most importantly, the DOJ complaint ignores the explosion of market facts that show how dynamic and fast-changing the mobile marketplace has become.


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I know Stephen Strasburg is one of the best pitchers in the National League, but don't be surprised if Matt Harvey is considered in the same light by the time this season is over. He has electrifying stuff as he has struck out 25 batters in 22 innings this year, while only allowing two earned runs, six hits, and six walks.
Strasburg on the other hand struggled in his lone road appearance this year, getting tagged for six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings at Cincinnati.
The Mets offense has scored 6 runs per game this year compared to 4.3 runs per game for Washington. With two comparable pitchers I think there is plenty of value with the home underdog here tonight. The Mets get back on track and stop their three game losing skid.
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Release Notes: This is the first release of Tellico for KDE4. In addition to being ported to Qt4/KDE4 and being relicensed under the terms of the GPLv2 or GPLv3, this release has various updates. The Amazon search was updated to the new API, which requires users to register for a secret key from Amazon. Performance improvements in document loading and image handling were made. New automatic fields were added for entry id values, entry creation date, and last-modification time. Dependent fields were improved to allow using any field type. Webcam support was updated to use either v4l or v4l2.
Release Notes: Data sources for isbndb.com, giantbomb.com, MusicBrainz, allocine.fr, and vndb.org were updated. A memory leak when updating entries was fixed. CSV values are properly escaped. A bug in the Google Scholar login was fixed. A bug in retaining allowed values when adding new entries was fixed.
Release Notes: Data sources for DBLP.org and TheGamesDB.net were added. The data sources for IMDB.org, allocine.fr, and dvdfr.com were updated. An importer for VinoXML files was added. Bugs involving adding new fields when importing BibTeX, editing the toolbar configuration, loans failing to get checked in, and number fields not catching modified values were fixed.
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Release Notes: Data sources for Google Book Search and MovieMeter.nl were added. An importer for Goodreads collections was added. TheMovieDB data source now allows French, Spanish, and German requests. Image loading was improved for large images. Bugfixes include ones for doubled filter counts, crashing on CSV importation, empty date widgets in KDE 4.7, and filter matching without diacritic marks.


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The Hotel That Made Virginia Beach Famous
For over 80 years, The Cavalier has been the hotel that made Virginia Beach famous. Founded in 1927, the hotel has attracted a wide range of guests and celebrities, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and five other US Presidents. The Cavalier was also used as a naval training center during World War II.
Construction Begins
On March 5, 1926, The Cavalier prevailed as the official name, and the clearing of the land for the hotel and adjoining 18-hole golf course continued. Months later, on May 9, Mayor Tyler of Norfolk spoke at the ground breaking, setting in place the corner stone of The Cavalier.
It took 13 months of steady labor to build the hotel. At times, there were as many as 225 men on the job. But in all that construction, there was not a single casualty. The building was constructed of cement-covered steel, making it fireproof before the term "fireproof" was even invented.
The men then laid in place more than half a million bricks. At the time, it was the most bricks ever used in a single building in the state of Virginia. When the Cavalier Golf Course was completed, it was 6060 yards in all, with some holes modeled after the famous North Berwick and St. Andrews in Scotland, and Chicago's golf club at Fox Chapel. A beautiful sunken garden was planted on the South Side of The Cavalier.
Its flowers were used to decorate each guest's room, as well as the dining room and lobby. In all, The Cavalier originally consisted of 195 guest rooms and 350 acres (290 acres of golf course and 60 acres of hotel property) Even from the start, The Cavalier set the very highest standards of quality.
The Hotel Opens
Its motto was, "The Cavalier to The Cavalier". More mid-Westerners flocked to Virginia Beach in June when a Norfolk & Western Pullman coach began nonstop travel from Chicago to The Cavalier's private depot.
The Cavalier's armada of limousines would also pick up guests from the steamship lines and railroad stations and bring them to the hotel. During the Prohibition, these same limos were used in the evening to take guests for a little discreet gambling and drinking at the sedate clubs nearby, The Links, the Dunes, and the Gables. On ground, The Cavalier's Hunt Room served as a private men's club for hunters. Guests' hunting dogs could be kept on the hotel grounds, and fish and game caught by guests would be taken to the kitchen to be prepared for dinner. After dinner, the men could join the ladies for a dance in the ballroom.
The rooms had every amenity available at the time. Each bathtub at The Cavalier had a fourth handle for salt water. In 1927, many people believed that sea water was medically beneficial. Most women loved how their complexion looked and felt after a sea water bath. As for the sinks, each had an ice water spigot on it. Refrigeration as we know it today did not exist. The only way known to refrigerate then was with blocks of ice.
On the roof of the hotel, a large wooden tub contained ice blocks and water. Gravity would cause the water to flow to the rooms, and cold water was achieved. The hotel's swimming pool was filled with filtered ocean water until the mid-70s.
The lower lobby of the new hotel was filled with an amazing array of shops. Guests could get their hair cut, shop for dresses, purchase medicine and gifts, and get a scoop of ice cream. A doctor also kept office in the lobby, as well as a commercial photographer. However, the most unique shop in The Cavalier was a stock brokerage office, which had a ticker tape directly from the New York Stock Exchange. For the guests who arrived in their Rolls Royces and Essexes, the hotel set aside a dining room off the lobby solely for their chauffeurs.
The radio station WSEA was also located in the hotel. WSEA was the third station in America to broadcast coast to coast. And that broadcast came live from The Cavalier. On June 10, 1927, Mayor Tyler of Norfolk, radioing from WSEA, became the first American to extend radio congratulations home to Charles Lindberg. Charles heard the message as he was passing the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse on his way to Washington, D.C. after his successful solo airplane flight from New York to Paris.
The Beach Club Opens
Every major big band of the time played here, including Sammy Kaye, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Vaughn Monroe, Cab Calloway, Harry James, Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Artie Shaw, Lawrence Welk, and Glen Miller. Buddy Rodgers would play, while his wife Ginger Rogers watched from the audience. Bing Crosby also performed at the Cavalier when he was one of the Rhythm Boys. One of the worst hurricanes in Virginia Beach history tore through the Cavalier Beach Club in 1933. It was rebuilt quickly, and the dancing continued.
Also opening in 1929 was the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club. In May, the Cavalier hosted its first annual horse show. In June of that year, Adolph Coors, the founder of Coors Brewery, having turned to the production of cement, malted milk, and pottery during the Prohibition, plunged to a mysterious death from the sixth floor of The Cavalier. In the early 1930s, the resort had a staff of about 435 and the hotel could accommodate 367 guests.
Even when fully occupied, there were more employees than guests. In these early days, The Cavalier followed a strict "reservation only" policy with all guests. The Cavalier had rightfully earned the nickname "Aristocrat of the Virginia Seashore", and served aristocrats from all over the country.
1935 and Beyond
In addition to US Presidents, other famous guests included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Will Rogers, Bette Davis, Jean Harlow, Mary Pickford, Betty Grable, and the infamous Fatty Arbuckle. When Fatty visited, he would rent an entire floor for his entourage.
US Navy
Although living conditions may have been cramped, The Cavalier chefs were retained by the Navy. Those who attended the Radar Training School believe they ate better than any other naval personnel. The year following the Navy's stay, the Navy rented 130 rooms to house single officers.
After the war, Pullman discontinued its rail service to The Cavalier. This was due to the widespread adoption of a new-fangled invention, the automobile. On July 1, 1953, Hank Ketchum, his wife, Alice, and his world famous son, Dennis, were guests at the hotel. Mr. Ketchum subsequently drew several "Dennis the Menace" cartoons based upon his family's stay. In 1959, the Cavalier lost one of its clay tennis courts due to the construction of Pacific Avenue.
Cavalier Oceanfront Opens
During the 1970s, President Gerald Ford spoke at The Cavalier before the Virginia Bar Association, and President Jimmy Carter spoke before the Southern Baptist Convention. When George Bush was Ambassador to China, he also spoke here before the Virginia Bar Association.
During 1990, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for Humanities was a guest of The Cavalier. Yet another famous guest who has stayed with us in the 90s was Ann Miller. In the mid-80s, Ann played Broadway in "Sugar Babies" with Mickey Rooney before taking the play to Europe. In 1992, part of the six hour NBC TV movie on the life of Jackie Kennedy was filmed in the original Cavalier on the Hill.
The Cavalier Today
The Cavalier features fine restaurants: The Sand Dollar, The Dolphin Lounge and The Breezeway Cafe. The resort contains a 1,500 square foot health club, numerous sport facilities, and an Olympic-size pool to name a few of the amenities. Its history continues today, tying in the
Throughout its fascinating history, the Cavalier has maintained the highest standards of excellence. Seven United States Presidents have laid their heads on our pillows and eaten at our tables. Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon all enjoyed the luxury, the tradition, and the view that only the Cavalier can provide. We now invite you to experience that same excellence.


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I have recently installed iDeneb v.1.5 Leopard 10.5.7 on my AsRock 945GCM-S
I had issues installing iAtkos but mainly because I didn't wanted to run on one core only (cpus=1) so I gave iDeneb 1.5 Leopard 10.5.7 a try, resulting on a one core boot flag too, so I read a couple of forums and changed my Vanilla 9.7.0 kernel to the ANV one included on the install DVD... succes!
I'm now running both cores.
Only issue I have to iron out, is sound. I installed the kext for my Realtek ALC662 from the iDeneb DVD but I have no sound coming out, the system preferences pane shows a sound device but no sound is coming out. So tonight I'll be installing a modded ALC662 kext, hope it goes on ok.
My Rig:
AsRock 945GCM-S
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.2 GHz E4500
nVidia 7200
Texas Instruments Firewire @ 400MBPs
1 160GB IDE HDD with Windows 7
1 120GB SATA HDD with Leopard 10.5.7
will post further results.
OK... couple of days and I'm happy to report that I finally have everything working just right, I resolved the sound issues with the Azalia kext from my old XxX 10.4.11 Install DVD, I have only audio out, no mic.
The WUSB54G wireless too, I read some advice on the [GUIDE] WUSB54G v4 fully working on OS X Leopard w/WPA2-PSK - InsanelyMac Forum
I'm now updating the forum from my AsRock 945GCM-S Leopard 10.5.7 Hackingtosh.


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About Josh Tack
Josh Tack previously worked in Member Services and Information Technology at Adventure Cycling Association. He is currently on tour with his fiancee, Sarah Raz, also a former Adventure Cycling employee. The two bicycled from Alaska to Banff, Alberta, where they picked up the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.


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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become weak and brittle. If left unchecked, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks (fracture). Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hips, spine, and wrists. If diagnosed early, progression of osteoporosis can be slowed and complications prevented.
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Throughout life, old bone is removed and new bone is added to the skeleton. During childhood and adolescence, new bone is added faster than old bone is removed. As a result, bones become heavier, larger, and denser. Peak bone mass is reached around age 30. From that point on, more bone is lost than is replaced, usually at a slow rate. When women reach menopause and their estrogen level drops, bone loss begins to more rapidly exceed bone replacement. If not treated, excessive bone losses may lead to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more likely to occur if optimal bone mass was not achieved during the bone-building years.
Bone density also plays a role in bone health. Bone density is determined in part by the amount of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals contained within the framework of the bone. As the mineral content of a bone (especially calcium) decreases, the bone becomes weaker. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D and exercising regularly can help ensure that bones stay strong throughout life.
An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis; 80% are women. An additional 18 million people have low bone mass, which puts them at risk of osteoporosis. In all, osteoporosis affects nearly 40% of women over the age of 50.
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The Broken Promise of U.S.- Arab Relations, 1820-2001
A lecture by Ussama Makdisi, Rice University
Published: Thursday, February 24, 2011
In Faith Misplaced, Makdisi argues convincingly that Americans have rarely engaged with the Arab nations as autonomous peoples with cultures and histories of their own – they've preferred "glib generalizations" – and that such myopia is at the core of much of the Middle East's animosity toward the U.S. In his history of the Middle East, Makdisi privileges Arab voices and for the most part demonstrates an impressive ability to render societies and individuals as multifaceted.
Ussama Makdisi is Professor of History and the first holder of the Arab-American Educational Foundation Chair of Arab Studies at Rice University. In April 2009, the Carnegie Corporation named Makdisi a 2009 Carnegie Scholar as part of its effort to promote original scholarship regarding Muslim societies and communities, both in the United States and abroad. He has published widely on Ottoman and Arab history as well as on U.S.-Arab relations and U.S. missionary work in the Middle East. As a professor at Rice, Makdisi is interested in encouraging a new transnational approach to the study of American foreign relations as well as a more contextual understanding of the modern Middle East.
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Twisted Strands Necklace & Earrings
The Spin-N-Bead™ Jr. makes it quick and easy to string your own seed beads. Use it to create multiple strands for a one-of-a-kind look! Use beading cones for a stylish finish.
Designed by Katie Hacker for Beadalon
Material List
- For Both Projects
- Beadalon®:
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Big Eye Curved Needle
Spin-N-Bead™ Jr.
- Wire Nippers
- Ruler
- For Necklace
- Beadalon®:
WildFire™ Beading Thread, White (.08-inch diameter)
Silver Beading Cones (2)
Silver Lobster Clasp
- 18g Purple Round Seed Beads
- 7g Silver-Lined TOHO Treasure Seed Beads: Clear, Gold
- 10mm Purple Fire Polished Glass Round
- 40mm Stone Pendant
- Silver Eye Pins (2)
- 20 or 22-gauge Wire, 4-inch length
- Jeweler's Cement
- For Earrings
- Beadalon®Silver Ear Wires (2)
- 10mm Purple Fire Polished Glass Rounds (2)
- Silver Ball Head Pins (2)
Project Instructions
Step: 1
NecklacePour all of the seed beads into the bowl of the Spin-N-Bead™ Jr. Turn the bowl back and forth to mix the beads together.
Step: 2
Cut a 24-inch length of thread and thread the needle.
Step: 3
Tie an overhand knot ½-inch from the end of the thread.
Step: 4
Follow the Spin-N-Bead™ Jr. instructions to load beads onto the thread.
Step: 5
When the thread is covered 18-inches with beads, remove it from the needle and tie an overhand knot ½-inch from the end to prevent the beads from sliding off.
Step: 6
Repeat steps 1-5 for nine more strands.
Step: 7
Tie one end of all of the strands together in an overhand knot, then tie the knotted strands to the loop on an eye pin.
Step: 8
Add a drop of glue to the knot; let it dry; cut off any excess thread.
Step: 9
Pass the eye pin through the wide end of a beading cone and make a wrapped loop to attach the clasp.
Step: 10
Repeat steps 7-9 for the other end, but make a large wrapped loop outside the beading cone.
Step: 11
Make a large wrapped loop to attach the wire to the stone pendant.
Step: 12
Pass the wire through a 10mm bead and make another large wrapped loop to attach the pendant to the center of the necklace.
Step: 13
For EarringsPass a head pin through a bead and make a wrapped loop to attach it to an ear wire.
Step: 14
Pinch the lower portion of the ear wire to hold the dangle in place.
Step: 15
Repeat steps to make a matching earring.
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Mike has worked at the Opportunity Center for the past 34 years, serving as administrator most of that time.
School board members rule the future of education, and we must elect those who will remember why they are there. Mike believes in open communication with teachers. He appreciates their endeavors and hard work, and he is known for making himself available to parents to discuss the needs of their children and the schools.
He exemplifies the criteria for the job's qualifications. He has demonstrated his strong beliefs in education, and with his integrity and patience, he has the ability to listen and make sound decisions. His enthusiasm and wisdom can continue to benefit education. He leads by example.
We have known him for more than 50 years. Thus, we ask you to please re-elect Mike to the Calhoun County Board of Education. He is a man who will lead our children and our schools in the right direction.
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Whenever I connect my S2 to the power outlet (not to a computer), the Kies application pops up. Where do I disable this auto-activation?
Go to Settings > Applications > Development > and check USB debugging
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Sounds like there's something funny with either your USB cable, the charger or the socket on your phone that's causing it to detect it as a full PC connection, rather than just a dumb charger.
You should be able to get rid of that prompt for the moment by going into Settings -> Wireless and Network -> USB Settings and selecting the Mass Storage mode rather than the Samsung Kies mode.
However you really ought to try with another charger and cable to see if that fixes the actual problem, pure-charger cables shouldn't be detected as a PC, the signal on the cable is different and the phone should detect that.


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|Bike and ski store in Graeagle
Howling Dogs Bike & Ski is now open in downtown Graeagle. The shop offers bicycle repair, sales and rentals in the summer and cross-country skis and snowshoes for rent or sale in the winter. Owners Phil and Kimberly Kaznowski have been avid quiet sports enthusiasts for more than 30 years, eight of those years here in Plumas County. They carry local, handmade, USA-made and recycled products whenever possible. Photo by Jennifer Lacy
grand opening party and bbq Sat.
Kelly Tan, the relatively new owner of Young's Market in downtown Taylorsville, invites you to an extravagant grand opening party this Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. Festivities include what promises to be an outrageous barbecued meal (Kelly also does catering) and live music performed by Joe Tomaselli and Ken Cawley. I won't try to describe the many changes and additions Kelly, her daughter, Lee, and parents Jack and Karen have made to the store in a relatively short time, both physically and in its inventory, but I assure you it is definitely worth the visit. Kelly bought the store in December from my brother and longtime owner, John Taborski, who now resides in Southern California near his two daughters and grandkids.
… here's another bbq saturday
The annual customer appreciation day event for Quincy Hot Spot is also Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sample a variety of the mouthwatering barbecue sauces, rubs and grill seasonings owners Don and DeeDee Driscol will be serving (and selling), while browsing through the vast inventory of products, sure to make your summertime grilling sizzle, carried in their East Quincy shop.
With a little planning, you'll be able to visit both!
|Retail flower shop opens
Chelssa Outland opened Chelssa's Flowers & Events on Main Street in Chester. She offers fresh flowers, plants and gift baskets and also provides event planning for weddings and assorted parties and other functions. Her services include coordinating catering, decorations, DJs and party rental equipment. She and her husband, Scotty, have lived in the area for nearly three years. Future plans include costume design and accessories for dancers. Photo by Valorie Chisholm
plumas bank promotions
Christine Bell is now assistant vice president, human resources manager; Heather Lewis has been named assistant vice president, eBanking and item processing manager; and Brandy Cedillos has been promoted to assistant vice president, accounting manager at Plumas Bank.
Bell joined the bank in 1993 as a proof operator and has continued to be promoted throughout her career. She recently received certification as a professional in human resources. Her responsibilities include managing wage and salary administration, benefits, employee relations, staffing, employee records and payroll, affirmative action and personnel policy administration for more than 150 employees.
|Almanor Certified Welders
Pete Neely offers a variety of welding services, including manufacturing, installing and repairing steel and stainless steel cable deck handrail systems, aluminum boat docks, gates and more. In addition to working from his Willhoite Road, Chester shop, formerly known as Almanor Auto and Welding, Pete said he also works on site with his well-equipped mobile unit. He is certified to provide welding on overhead vertical pipe with restricted access and structural welding for new construction. He and his wife, Michelle, have two grown children. Photo by Valorie Chisholm
'first friday' art shows resume
"My Favorite Things" is the theme for the first First Friday Art Show of the season at the beautiful Blue Goose Gallery of Artists on Main Street in Chester. It's May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prizes, refreshments and lots of art and fun! Owner Debbie Groesser offers these special art receptions on the first Friday of each month through October.
dinner and theatre package
Feather River College and Moon's Restaurant have teamed to offer a special dinner and theatre package May 10 or 11, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. You'll enjoy a choice of three entrees, wine, dessert and a ticket to "Noises Off" for $28 per person. Offer good those days only.
national star wars day party
On Saturday, May 4, celebrate National Star Wars Day at the West End Theatre in Quincy. Festivities include a costume dance party with a beer, wine and fajita bar. Tickets are available at Alley Cat Cafe, Quincy Thrift or online at westendtheatre.us.
Red House Art Gallery owners Brian and Toni Carl have returned from Carmel with exciting new oil paintings by Jeff Daniel Smith and Cyndra Bradford. These artists have been with the Graeagle gallery for six years and are very popular.
storewide discounts continue
In early March, Barbara Tucker and Lisa Forcino decided they wanted to do something special for their customers while creating some extra cash flow for their store during these challenging economic times. So for the first time ever they decided to offer a 20 percent discount on everything in their store, Crescent Country.Since the response has been so good, the ladies have decided to extend the offer through May. Stop by their acclaimed gift store in Crescent Mills and take advantage of the extra savings and great selection!
moon's closing for light remodel
Moon's Restaurant, the landmark dinner house somewhere in Quincy is closed through May 1, while owners Lisa and Mike Kelly do some light remodeling. Mark your calendar: A grand reopening is set for May 2, starting with happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m., which includes samples from some of their new menu items and half-price appetizers. That will also mark the change to summer hours: open daily at 5 p.m. Call 283-9900 to make your reservations for the opening festivities, we understand they'd be more than happy to take a break from the work to answer the phone!
… while two others reopen
The Lake Almanor Country ClubRestaurant, featuring spectacular views of the golf course and lake, is opening for the season Wednesday, May 1. Manager David Price says Chef John Price will feature an international food night throughout the season and prime rib on Friday and Saturday. They serve lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday and breakfast on Sundays. It's family friendly, including a special kids' menu.
x On Thursday, May 2, Longboards Bar & Grill at the Plumas Pines Golf Resort in Graeagle opens for the season. Award-winning chef Sean Conry offers his trendy bar/deck daily from noon to closing and dinners daily 6 p.m. to closing.
mountain bike giveaway
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Chester's Pizza Factory "We toss 'em, they're awesome" owners Dennis and Loretta Gomez are giving away a mountain bike, free gift bags and are offering 25 percent off food and beverages this Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27. The big event is their way of saying thanks to their valued customers for their patronage.
two for the price of one
As a way of launching their new breakfast service, Millard Ralph at TheLocker Roomon Main Street in Chester is offering a special deal. Their ad in this week's Progressive has a coupon good for a free breakfast with the purchase of another breakfast through April.
swap meet and barbecue
Suzanne Hamar, owner of the General Store in downtown Greenville, has organized a swap meet and barbecue fundraiser set for Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at her Crescent Street store. Space rentals are available; proceeds benefit the Greenville United Methodist Church. Call Suzanne at 530-394-6008 for more details.
wishing you continued success …
Chuck Elliot is beginning his 20th year making a career out of doing what he loves at Bodfish Bicycles and Quiet Mountain Sports in Chester. Catering to both summer and winter activities, they sell, rent and repair bicycles. Chuck says he has family after family telling him the bike they originally bought for an older child has lasted through all the younger children. They also sell Hobie and Liquid Logic kayaks, paddleboards and backpacking equipment.
|Greenville Auto Parts
Suzy Hunter and Curtis Machlan are the owners and operators of Greenville Auto Parts on Main Street in Greenville. In addition to selling Carquest automobile parts and accessories, they also do small engine and chainsaw repairs, make custom hydraulic hoses and even sell pet supplies. Photo by Valorie Chisholm
open house saturday
On Saturday, April 20, there will be an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bargain Boutique. It's to commutate its move a year ago to its new bigger and better location at 405 Main St. in downtown Quincy along with the 35th anniversary of the Plumas District Hospital Volunteers group. The extra space allowed volunteers to add a furniture section and expand the selection of clothing (which will be half-off during the open house) and footwear for the entire family, gently used books, videos and DVDs, household items and more.
Gentle yoga workshop offered
The Quincy Yoga and Wellness Center is offering a special one-day gentle yoga workshop for healing the mind, body and spirit Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. "The focus is on deep relaxation and healing," said visiting instructor Annalisa Cunningham. All levels of fitness and flexibility are welcome, including people with injuries or illness. Space is limited. To register call Jane Steidel at 283-3536 or Cunningham at 343-9944. There will be a potluck lunch between the morning and afternoon sessions. The center is located at 1690 E. Main St. in East Quincy, above Papa's Donuts.
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Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is continuing his push for a statewide, smoking ban in public places, calling on lawmakers today to pass it without delay.
Beshear took part in a capitol rally in support of legislation intended to protect from secondhand smoke.
The House Health and Welfare Committee voted last week to approve the measure, which is now awaiting a vote on the house floor.
The governor said that 25% of Kentuckians who smoke still could light up if the measure passes, just not in places where they would expose others to their smoke.
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WEIRTON - Larry Braun of Weirton and Joyce Shaffer of Sneads Ferry, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily, to Joseph Carpini, son of Joel and Debbie Carpini of Weirton.
The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Brooke High School and a 2012 candidate for graduation from West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in television journalism.
Her fiance is a 2004 graduate of Weir High School, a 2008 graduate of WVU with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and a 2011 graduate of the WVU College of Law. He is employed at the Steptoe and Johnson law firm.
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Last week I wrote about our recent birthday party to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Children's Services at KPL. I also wrote that 2012 is a milestone year for many of our services with more celebrations ahead.
Well, I didn't have in mind that January 10 was the 7th birthday for MeLCat, our statewide shared catalog and the basis for interlibrary loan. Each month we borrow about 1,300 items for our patrons from other libraries AND we loan about the same number to other libraries across the state. A delivery service moves the items within days to wherever they are needed, then back to the home library.
Patrons can place their own holds and be notified when the item is ready to be picked up at their home library. If we don't have what you need, it may be available through MeLCat.
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TULSA, Okla. - The Oral Roberts men's soccer team reached out into the community on Sunday afternoon, serving during the Tulsa First United Methodist Church's open house in Downtown Tulsa.
As a part of the activities, the student-athletes interacted with church members, visitors and ORU fans. Guests at the event received a "passport," which if they were one of the first 100 to have signatures from a student-athete and five-of-eight pastors, they would receive a prize.
The student-athletes also took part in supporting the children and youth in the church who put on small performances throughout the church facility, before wrapping up their afternoon at the FUMC college facility for an autograph session.


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RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond sophomore kicker Wil Kamin kicked the game-winning 20-yard field goal in overtime as #20 Richmond defeated #22/#23 James Madison 13-10 in a Colonial Athletic Association matchup at Robins Stadium, Nov. 6. The Dukes dropped their fourth-straight game to fall to 4-5 overall, 1-5 in league play and 5-5 all-time in overtime games, while the Spiders improved to 5-4 and 3-3 in conference play.
JMU jumped out to a 7-0 lead after rushing the ball 80 yards on six plays in 3:04. Redshirt-senior tailback Jamal Sullivan (Ruther Glen, Va./Caroline) rushed for 72 of the 80 yards on the drive, capping it off with a 12-yard touchdown scamper inside the pylon. Redshirt-junior kicker Dixon Wright (Crossnore, N.C./Avery County) connected on the point after to give the Dukes their first lead with 2:47 remaining in the first quarter.
The Spiders tied the contest just before the midway point of the second quarter after capitalizing on a Dudzik interception. After UR's Eric McBride picked off Dudzik, quarterback John Laub connected on the next play with Trey Grey for a 41-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7.
The Dukes punted on the following drive, but Richmond's Justin Rogers muffed the punt and redshirt-sophomore long snapper Chris Beaver (Mooresville, N.C./Mooresville) recovered the fumble. Five plays later, Wright kicked a 21-yard field goal to give JMU a 10-7 advantage with 3:14 remaining in the first half.
Richmond was driving in JMU territory, but Laub was sacked by redshirt-junior safety Vidal Nelson (Virginia Beach, Va./Kellam) and the ball popped loose back across midfield. Redshirt-freshman tackle Josh Wells (Mechanicsville, Va./Hanover) recovered the ball at the Richmond 44-yard line and the Dukes took a 10-7 lead into the locker room.
The Spiders opened the second half with a 15-play drive that took them to the JMU 1-yard line, but the Dukes' defense held them to just three points on a Wil Kamin 18-yard field goal with 6:01 remaining in the third quarter.
Sullivan took the ensuing kickoff 55 yards to the Richmond 37-yard line, but a fumbled handoff from Dudzik to Sullivan ended the drive as Richmond recovered to keep the score knotted at 10-all.
After the Spiders and Dukes each stalled, Taveion Cuffee intercepted Laub, but the Spiders' defense held. On the following drive for UR, Laub was again intercepted, this time by sophomore safety Jakarie Jackson, to keep the game tied 10 and force overtime.
In the first overtime period, the Spiders defense held JMU without a score to keep the game tied. Richmond took over for its possession and running back Tyler Kirchoff ran the ball on four-straight plays for 22 yards to take UR down to the 3-yard line to set up Kamin's game-winner.
Richmond outgained JMU 272-223, including holding the Dukes to just 74 yards of offense in the second half and 57 yards passing for the game. Again, penalties played a role for Madison on several important plays, finishing at nine penalties for 57 yards while Richmond only had five calls for 31 yards.
Sullivan posted his first career 100-yard rushing game, finishing with 25 carries for 137 yards and one touchdown, just the second 100-yard rushing game of the year for JMU. Dudzik was just 6-for-15 for 57 yards and two interceptions. Nelson finished with a team-best 13 tackles with one sack for 22 yards and forced one fumble.
Kirchoff finished the game with 15 carries for 72 yards, while Laub was 15-for-29 for 176 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Eric McBride led the UR defense with 18 tackles with 1.0 tackle for loss and one interception.
JMU returns home to Bridgeforth Stadium to take on William & Mary, Sat., Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. The Dukes will honor their 2010 seniors in a pre-game ceremony.


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Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.
Submitted by STEPFANIER
Carbs: 20.9g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 139.8
These brownies have a few secret ingredients that boost the nutrition, while the dark cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips keep the rich flavor that you crave in a brownie.
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Carbs: 32.7g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 9.2g | Protein: 6.1g | Calories: 146.3
I love this recipe! It can be used as a sauce for grilled meats, a dressing for salads or steamed vegetables, or as a marinade for tofu or other lean proteins. You will always find it in my refrigerator.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 54.9
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A yummy way to cut the calories, not the tradition.
Carbs: 5.1g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 17.3g | Calories: 203.4
This dish is perfect for busy nights.
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Carbs: 33.8g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 31.6g | Calories: 334.8
A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day!
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Carbs: 11.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 135.2
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Carbs: 18.3g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3.4g | Calories: 118
This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt.
Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 29.4g | Calories: 225.5
A great tasting and healthy alternative to fries.
Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE
Carbs: 18.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 80.7
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The night before Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve (in preparation for holiday gatherings) we all gang up in the kitchen and whip up batch of these goodies! Fruit never disappeared THIS fast!
Submitted by GOJAZZYNANNA
Carbs: 29.2g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 143.3
A lighter version of a favorite burger.
Submitted by THEMNEMOSYNE
Carbs: 34.1g | Fat: 14.7g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 31.5g | Calories: 398.9
Very Good 4.3/5
(51 ratings)
Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.
Carbs: 10.9g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 42.7g | Calories: 240.4
This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 33.7g | Calories: 264
A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season
Submitted by EMMAPALE
Carbs: 6.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 77.7
A gingerbread recipe with a healthy twist--the addition of the pumpkin helps to make this treat much more nutritious.
Submitted by KNITTINGKITTY
Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 167
Delicious and quick, this dish is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan! We think this baked tilapia recipe can't be beat!
Submitted by RACHIELOO
Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.6g | Calories: 177.1
What a sweet warm treat for a cold afternoon! This dish is like having a piece of apple pie but without the large amount of fat and carbs from the dough. The oats inside will trick your mind into thinking that you did just eat pie!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 22.1g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 119.8
Very Good 4.1/5
(95 ratings)
Courtesy of the NLHB, part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Carbs: 40.1g | Fat: 9.7g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 16.4g | Calories: 257.8
Good 3.8/5
(133 ratings)
Not just for the lunchroom anymore. These Sloppy Joes are given an extra boost with some surprise ingredients.
Carbs: 63.1g | Fat: 11.3g | Fiber: 9.3g | Protein: 22.9g | Calories: 428.9


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I posted images in my thread, so I'm curious?
Because the first thing you uploaded was actually a pdf file. I deleted the pdf and your thumbnail shows up now.
I didn't think it was possible to be called an artist when you have nothing to say. It's like being a writer who publishes individual words as books and expects to be praised for it.
I started a sketchbook thread today and most everything seems to be working well except the thread icon is blank (white). My first post has a single jpg image. I noticed in the Manage Attachments/File Upload Manager, all of the uploaded images (in Thumbnail or Detailed mode) have a ? instead of the image icon.
I also notice that the thread title is not in bold text like the rest of the threads.
Knowing me, I must be doing something wrong.
probably just because of the site upgrade going on, Dont you worry. Nice sketch book start by the way.
"Take credit for anything embedded in the edit as long as you ment it when you said It"
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Yea I'm having the same issue I've uploaded an image via the attachment manager and nothing.
Thumbnails seem to be gone. Guessing this is part of the under construction bit?
Thinking connects desire with creation.
How good are you?
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...cause you know... navigating that forum without the thumbnails is like walking on toothpicks stuck in your eyes. Just saying. (Yeah, I know. The yellow message at the top of the forum...)
Thinking connects desire with creation.
How good are you?
The Road to Perdition
Ya, hope the thumbnails come back soon, there's too much traffic here to read through all the threads, need the thumbnails to give me some idea if the thread has artwork in in that will interest me.
- Neil
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Can you help me with 2 questions? why doesn't my profile picture show up? and since the upgrade, is there a way to update the thread image for my sketchbook?
I can see your profile pic.
To change your sketchbook image, just do an advanced edit on your first post, manage attachments, remove the old attachment and replace it.
weird i cant and i cleared my browser history. Are you supposed to be able to see your own profile picture in posts? As for the sketchbook image, what if you have multiple attachments in the first post, do you have to remove all of them and reattach them with the one i want first?
Are you talking about your profile pic? Or your avatar?
My avatar is Stampede with his eyes glowing. If you go into my profile you
will see Stampede with glowing drool. That's my profile pic. You see your
avatar with every post. You only see your profile pic, in your profile.
As to your second question, I think you are correct. Remove them all and
attach them in the order you want. First one should be the pic that shows up.
Let me know how it goes, we'll figure it out.
@ Star Eater Ahhh didn't know there was an avatar, cool that solves it than. As for the second question, yup it all worked out, i had to remove them all and reattach them. Thanks for the help.


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I've recently installed Cyanogen Mod 9 on my HP Touchpad tablet, but I'm encountering problems when trying to access it from my Ubuntu laptop (Ubuntu 11.10, Gnome-Shell, Nautilus).
I've first tried accessing it via PTP as suggested here. Ubuntu will recognize the Touchpad as a digicam and only grant me access to two directories: "DCIM" and "Pictures".
I then tried accessing the tablet via MTP using this post on OMGUbuntu!. Ubuntu will connect to the tablet, but only grant me access to a folder named "Playlists".
I'm a bit clueless as to what I'm doing wrong and would very much appreciate any help or hints.
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FPE Goal:
Winston Salem State University Facilities, Planning and Engineering (FPE) Department is committed and supportive of efforts to effectively maintain and/or increase HUB contract participation for Construction Projects.
Minority Business Policy Statement
Winston Salem State University – Facilities Management Department seeks to provide the best service, cost and value methodology in our design and construction projects. We will conduct the necessary efforts to identify, source, and include minority businesses in our sourcing process. The university will participate in organizations fostering diversity initiatives and conduct outreach efforts to engage minority businesses in upcoming bid opportunities. The university will jointly collaborate with peers to bring general contractors and subcontractors together to encourage and build potential relationships. It is our goal to increase minority business participation as well as comply with the North Carolina G.S. 143-128.2 to have a verifiable ten percent (10%) minority goal participation.Facilities Planning
Facilities Planning and Engineering is responsible for administering the planning, design and construction of most university projects completed by contractors. FPE is also responsible for the implementation of the University's Physical Master Plan. Likewise, FPE is responsible for providing guidelines and direction for all architectural (exterior and interior) issues involving University facilities.
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How can a company be considered for projects?
Current and potential contractors, general contractors, architects, engineers and suppliers should complete the WSSU Company Profile Form in order to be included in the FPE database. It is a one-page form designed to give FPE project managers background information on your company. It will not guarantee a contract but serve as a tool when sourcing construction projects. The company profile form will assist us with capturing information required by the State of North Carolina.
The WSSU Company Profile Form does not replace any of the North Carolina State HUB Forms.
In addition, you will need to complete the Winston Salem State University Registration Process. The WSSU Registration Link is included within the company profile form.
Should subcontractors complete the WSSU Company Profile Form?
Yes. Any subcontractor performing construction work on WSSU projects should complete this form and return as indicated. By doing so, we will be able to expand our subcontractor database and consider them for possible opportunities, which may be too small for majority companies.
Additional Links to WSSU Facilities Design Services Solicitations, WSSU Vendor Registration, State of North Carolina Purchasing and the State of North Carolina Historically Underutilized Businesses Certification Websites.
If WSSU has State related projects, it will be posted to the University of North Carolina State Website.
Owen Cooks, associate vice chancellor for facilities at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Brenda Fulmore, Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) coordinator, were recognized at the 30th Annual State Construction Conference in the Public Sector category for their good faith effort in supporting HUBs.
Community Outreach Efforts:
Three universities comprise the UNC Triad Coalition, Winston Salem State University, North Carolina A&T State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro, held its 1st Annual Minority Construction and Supplier Outreach Event on Friday, May 20, 2011 on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
The event was an opportunity for majority and minority contractors to come together to network and build relationships. Also provided was a "Training Lottery" for minority firms to partner with majority general contracting firms to provide various training to minority firms, such as back office support, blueprint reading, scheduling and bidding, etc.
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Upholstery suppliers hit with Prop 65 violation notices in California
Heath E. Combs -- Furniture Today, January 25, 2013
HIGH POINT — Many of the furniture industry's top suppliers have been targeted for alleged violations of California's Proposition 65 already this year.
The Prop 65 notices allege that consumers weren't properly warned about the presence of the chemical tris phosphate, or TDCPP, in furniture items, primarily upholstered goods like storage benches, ottomans and stools.
Tris phosphate was added to a list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity in 2011, with a one-year period before warnings are required under the Proposition 65 law.
Starting in late October, companies were required to warn consumers "prior to exposure," the American Home Furnishings Alliance noted in an August member alert.
Last fall, some retailers in California began sending letters to suppliers requesting labels providing a warning if a product they sell contains the chemical. Many furniture manufacturers and importers began putting labels on items that might contain the chemical.
The products involved are upholstered furniture, including ottomans and stools. TDCPP is used to help meet California's TB 117 upholstery flammability standard - a standard the state is in the process of revising.
About 30 companies have been cited for upholstered furniture violations since Jan. 2, the bulk of which have been filed by Peter Englander, a private citizen represented by law firm The Chanler Group. In California, citizens can file notices with the Attorney General's office, which then issues citations.
The list of companies cited reads like a who's who of the industry and includes Ashley Furniture, Bassett Furniture, Emerald Home Furnishings, Linon, Najarian, Four Hands, Homelegance and Stein World, among others.
The notices filed this month give furniture suppliers 60-days to respond, after which, the attorney general decides which cases to pursue.
Often, firms that file the notices receive settlements, which can range from thousands to more than $100,000 in penalties, according to listed settlements on the attorney general's website.
Englander has filed at least 111 notices since January 2012, according to the California attorney general's website. Mass filers of the notices are sometimes known as professional Proposition 65 litigants.
Josh Voorhees, an attorney for The Chanler Group, said that so far this year the firm has issue 48 notices for tris phosphate.
He said the items have been tested for the presence of tris by a certified lab, and that the law firm knows with all certainty that the items contain the chemical.
Emerald Home Furnishings was among those who received a notice. Robert Kirchmeyer, vice president of U.S./Asia operations at Emerald, said he anticipated that some notices might be filed on tris, but not this quickly.
He added that notifications from attorneys who defend against Prop 65 notices also came quickly.
"The timing is impeccable," Kirchmeyer said.
He said he is trying to see if industry companies are interested in forming a collective group to defend against the notices. He can be reached by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com, or at the Emerald Home Furnishings showroom at next week's Las Vegas Market, in World Market Center B-1350.
Andy Counts, CEO of the AHFA, said it's not surprising that a flurry of notices has been filed so soon after a chemical common to the furniture industry was added to the Prop 65 list.
He said that if a coalition is formed, its members may choose to share attorney costs or try to reach a better settlement as a group than they could independently.
Counts added that flammability regulations are among the AHFA's top priorities.
The California Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, fast-tracked revisions to TB 117, following a series of articles in the Chicago Tribune last year that documented decades of rulemaking dominated by special interests, including chemical manufacturers.
Counts said that a revised TB 117 draft may be released in early February. Tonya Blood, chief of Chief, Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, will speak at the AHFA's 2013 Sustainability Summit on Feb. 20 in Charlotte, N.C.
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Learning from Chelsea's pre-season
As Chelsea embark on the second leg of what had initially looked like a punishing pre-season tour, Jose Mourinho appears to be in a relaxed frame of mind, a man clearly at ease with the sterner challenges that will lie ahead both on and off the pitch than those he has faced so far since he returned to manage the Blues.
With the travails of his troubled time at Real Madrid now completely behind him, a revitalized Mourinho has been positively bubbling with enthusiasm, rapidly reacquainting himself with familiar and not so familiar faces – all of them smiling, seemingly happy that the Special One is back in town... the old guard seeking one last hurrah, the youth looking to impress and to be given the chance to break through.
Jose's key learning's from the Asia tour where, despite the poor quality of opposition and the hard uneven pitches, the players went out and enjoyed their football can be summarized as follows.
With the exception of Frank Lampard, niggled by a sore achilles tendon, the Blues old guard are fit, bristling with confidence and ready for duty. Under the bar, Petr Cech remains his customary assured self and in Mark Schwarzer, Mourinho has acquired a world-class deputy.
In defence, Chelsea captain John Terry, who struggled for fitness and form last season, didn't miss a minute of training, played a part in each friendly and scored a goal to boot. Terry remains the leader of the pack, the man who will put his life on the line and his body in the way for the True Blue cause, and he will be ahead in the pecking order as Jose assimilates and assesses his first-choice central defensive pairing options.
Similarly, Ashley Cole remains peerless and is a shoo-in for the coming season - and with Champion of Europe Ryan Bertrand rejecting overtures from Liverpool in order to pursue his long term goal of replacing Cole, Blues fans can rest easy that the left-back spot is adequately covered. The return of Michael Essien has been a stealthy revelation. The Bison's evident fitness, steadfast performances and telepathic relationship with Mourinho have catapulted the Ghanaian into the reckoning and it will be interesting to see how the defensive midfield position maps itself out with another of Jose's old boys, with the much maligned John Obi Mikel returning for pre-season duty despite reports linking him with a move to Turkey.
Along with Nigeria's Mikel, joining Mourinho's squad in the USA will be the Spanish trio of Cesar Azpilicueta, Juan Mata and Fernando Torres and Brazilian duo David Luiz and Oscar, all of whom contested the Confederations Cup. Their absence has given opportunities for other players to impress and stake their claims for selection.
Most impressive of all has been the hustling, bustling performances of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku who has continued the rich vein of form he found whilst on loan last season at West Brom. In Asia, Lukaku scored four goals in three games in which he was given 45 minutes per match. As well as finding the net, the 20-year-old created a hat full of chances, striking fear into opposition defences.
By contrast, fellow forward Demba Ba has looked quite pedestrian. Chelsea's next opponents, Italian giants Inter Milan, will be more resolute at the back and provide a better measure of Lukaku's ability, and with Torres now available, it will be interesting to compare and contrast the two players' form and gauge Mourinho's assessment which has been forthright and honest so far.
Alongside Lukaku, Chelsea's young Belgian contingent have been in scintillating form. Eden Hazard is a truly gifted, world-class player whose first touch and ability on the ball are mesmeric. Mourinho knows exactly what he has here – genius. Whether playing 4-2-3-1 or a goal plundering 4-3-3, Hazard, still only 22 years old, will be an integral part of Jose's game plan.
The same tender age as Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne has also excelled, reveling in the opportunity afforded to him, demonstrating flair, creativity and a keen eye for goal. De Bruyne's breathtaking half-volleyed strike in the 4-1 romp against a Malaysia XI is the pick of Chelsea's 13 pre-season goals thus far and despite hurting himself in the process of scoring, the youngster will be looking for further opportunities especially given his hopes of nailing down a regular place in the exciting Belgium national side who are viewed by the betting fraternity as one of the true dark horses for next year's World Cup. Before pre-season, De Bruyne may have been earmarked as loan fodder, but many are now thinking he's ready for Chelsea. Mourinho will decide soon enough.
Yet another 22-year-old, former Bayer Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle - at £18.7 million an expensive and interesting recent addition to Jose's squad - is another player who has impressed, his buccaneering runs down the left in the first two friendlies a demonstration of the Germany international's capabilities. But it will be Schurrle's versatility which will be important to Jose as he fashions his squad for the rigours of the coming season.
Slightly cheaper and slightly younger, 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Marco van Ginkel also has the makings of a future star, but being another international who wants regular first team football to gain leverage for consideration in Holland manager Louis van Gaal's World Cup plans, it may yet be, as with De Bruyne last season, that a loan deal is struck which sees van Ginkel given a platform to further develop his talent and keep his international aspirations alive.
Elsewhere in the Blues squad, established stars Ramires and Branislav Ivanovic have set their respective stalls out and both will battle feverishly for first team places as will Gary Cahill, though it looks increasingly like Cahill will be disappointed if, as widely expected, Mourinho deploys David Luiz as a centre-back and partners him with John Terry. Jose will also have been greatly encouraged by the prowess of Nathaniel Chalobah and the promise of Bertrand Traore – their time will surely come.
In conclusion, the simple message is 'so far so good'. Jose Mourinho has swiftly re-estabished that special brand of kinship that a happy Jose brings to the party, and with flair, guile, panache and an enviable blend of youth and experience at his disposal, the signs are that the ball is well and truly rolling at Chelsea - and with the big kick-off now just 3 weeks away, Blues supporters have every reason to feel confident about their team's chances.