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The City and the City of Saffron
... to the metro, and then took the metro to the intercity bus station where I caught the bus to Safranbolu.
The drive was really pretty, and I wished that I had had a little more time to spend in Safranbolu. It's quite famous for the well-preserved Ottoman architecture there, as well as - you guessed it - Saffron, which was one of the major commodities traveling this way via the Silk Road. Technically, the name means ...
Day 81
We slept well in our real bed, even though it was a little on the hard side. Les checked on Logan and gave him a walk.I checked the weather forecast -2 outside! , We enjoyed a large breakfast of toast, tomato, cucumber, cheeses and sausage, washed down with coffee. The chap looking after us and the hotel, had some walnuts from his tree, he had roasted them and shelled them for us to try.
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Day 80
... the afternoon we booked a hotel on line, many of the houses at Safranbolu have been converted into hotels. The rates are really reasonable and we are looking forward to staying in a historic building.
When we arrived we struggled to get onto the street where the hotel is, a lot of cars kept making us reverse out of the parked up cobbled square. Eventually we stood our ground and forced our way onto the narrow lane, as we ...
Rest day in Safranbolu
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Pine Forest Camp to Safranbolu - 132 km
... too. On return to the hotel there was five of his university cycling club friend waiting to meet us. One spoke good English and he peppered us with questions about the tour, wondering what it was like in China and the 'stan' countries. We wrapped that up with handshakes and sent them on their way. A nice group of tomorrow's professionals. Next: a beer in my room, a nap, an authentic and delicious Turkish supper at the hotel and then bed. ...
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BackgroundGarrett returns in this modern reboot of a stealth classic. Thief marks the long-awaited comeback for the master thief, from the creative minds at Eidos Montreal, in this unique "first-person stealther." Armed with skill and tools of the trade, Garrett is poised to pick clean the entire City, but when a heist goes horribly wrong, this master among thieves finds himself embroiled in a sinister conspiracy that threatens his home.
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Searching for serum tumor markers for colorectal cancer using a 2-D DIGE approach
Article first published online: 27 JUL 2009
DOI: 10.1002/elps.200900082
Copyright © 2009 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
Volume 30, Issue 15, pages 2591–2599, August 2009
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Ma, Y., Peng, J., Huang, L., Liu, W., Zhang, P. and Qin, H. (2009), Searching for serum tumor markers for colorectal cancer using a 2-D DIGE approach. ELECTROPHORESIS, 30: 2591–2599. doi: 10.1002/elps.200900082
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- Issue published online: 7 AUG 2009
- Article first published online: 27 JUL 2009
- Manuscript Accepted: 1 APR 2009
- Manuscript Revised: 25 MAR 2009
- Manuscript Received: 10 FEB 2009
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- Major Basic Research Program of Shanghai. Grant Number: 07DZ19505
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Identification of specific protein markers for colorectal cancer (CRC) could provide a basis for its early diagnosis and detection, as well as clues to the molecular mechanisms governing cancer progression. In the present study, 2-D DIGE coupled with MS was used to screen for biomarker candidates in the serum proteome of ten human CRC samples and ten healthy control samples. After pooling identical amounts of serum proteins (based on total protein concentration), albumin/IgG was depleted under partially denaturing conditions. Subsequently, the serum samples were labeled with three different CyDyes, and separated by 2-D DIGE. After analysis with the biological variation analysis module of the DeCyder software, only three spots were found to be significantly elevated in all patient groups (with ratios from 1.52 to 9.08), whereas five spots were significantly down-regulated in patients (with ratios from −1.23 to −10.21) (t-test; p<0.05). Finally, two potential biomarkers, Transaldolase 1 and thyroid receptor interactor, were chosen for validation and analysis by ELISA with the serum of 30 CRC patients and 30 healthy controls. The serum levels of the two proteins correlated well with the 2-D DIGE results. Thus, 2-D DIGE approaches show great promise for biomarker discovery in CRC.


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Thrips like my brandywine the best
I put this in the heirloom page but maybe this is the correct palce.
Yes I have thrips again this year! Thanks for last year Costco!
I use 2 4x10' raised beds and I cant move them and didn't have another place to plant my 16 maters.
I was a viligiant inspector this year afer last years severe bloosom drop problem/tried the nice soap method to only extend my problem and lost more than half my production.
Anyhow this year it was right to the Malathion plus every Friday. I missed last Friday's spray but they were back and I sprayed sunday. Now I see them again on the Brandywine and that is where all my blossom drop is occurring. It is next to better boy and legend and a health kick... It does appear the the brandywine blosom stems are is more sticky looking than the other plants..
Whats the deal" is the brandywine thrip cotton candy or what?
Also how ugly of a chemical is this?
Malathion is pretty ugly... and I'm not sure it's the thrips causing your blossom drop. Have you seen the thrips recently? You can usually see them with a good magnifying glass or hand-lens.
Brandywine is notoriously finicky about setting fruit, particularly if it's the generic pink one. Too hot, not hot enough, not enough water, not old enough, a little too much humidity... it almost takes standing on one leg and reciting a limerick to get it to set. So just having blossom drop isn't an indication of thrip activity.
Look for the thrips, and don't spray unless you see them. Take out all the weeds in the garden area and as far out from it as you can, because weeds host them. Start flicking your Brandywine flowers, and don't use it as your indicator of how well things are setting -- use the other three, which are very reliable.
who has noticed that the generic pink Brandywine is much less tolerant than the Sudduth strain for some reason -- Sudduth Brandywine has been setting in 100+ degree weather this week, where normal Brandywine would just fry.


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The 74 air-conditioned guestrooms at Days Inn Albion include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. Televisions are equipped with cable channels. All accommodations provide desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators and microwaves. Housekeeping is offered daily.
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My mentor, Daisaku Ikeda says of art: "A beautiful flower delights and refreshes the hearts of all people equally, no matter what soil it grows in. That is the power of beauty. The same is true of great art. It is this spirit that the German poet Heinrich Heine sang of when he wrote that once the peapod bursts open, the sugar peas inside are for everyone to enjoy."
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Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. announced plans Tuesday to sell its 58-acre campus in Southwest Austin and lease it back — an effort to raise cash to support its semiconductor business.
AMD (NYSE: AMD), which has occupied the space at its Lone Star Campus since 2008, expects to sell the site for up to $200 million and hopes to close the deal in the second quarter, the Austin American-Statesman reports.
AMD has not yet picked a buyer for the property, though potential investors are touring the campus, the Statesman reports.
"This is a good business decision that supports our long-term corporate strategy by generating capital we can apply to business operations as opposed to having it locked in real estate," company spokesman Drew Prairie told the newspaper.
Local employees and operations will not be impacted by the plans, Prairie said.
Earlier this month, a report surfaced that said AMD, which employs more than 2,000 people in Austin, was exploring options to sell the company though AMD officials said the reports were not true.
On Nov. 6, the Statesman reported that AMD cut nearly 400 jobs in Austin.
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Will be staying 3-4 nights in Siena. Three ladies, including Mom (80's). Want to do a little touring of the Tuscany small villages--can anyone recommend a good tour company or reasonable alternative to get around? Don't want to rent a car this time--don't have a problem taking the bus. What villages are your favorites and how to get there keeping in mind Mom's age and wanting to just take it as easy as possible! (Is it possible??)
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You can take the bus easily to Montalcino (about an hour - no Sunday service) and several other towns. There are also lots of tours from Siena (the hotels always have lists). Which villages did you want to visit?
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Having escorted similar aged relatives, I would highly suggest using a guide or car service. Even Siena will have its walking challenges but a car or taxi delivery and pick-up will greatly reduce the stress on your 80 yr old mother. A knowledgeable guide with a car can deliver you to the center and pick you up, something not possible on a bus.
The chianti villages are fairly easy to walk--Greve, Castellina, Gaiole and Radda. To the south of Tuscany--Pienza is by far the easiest to walk along with San Querico, Montepulciano is great but very hilly as are parts of Montalcino.
Never fear however as there are plenty of sidewalk cafes and bars to rest and relax in.
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Here's a bus map for the area. Keep in mind service is not frequent to all towns and a few of the routes shown may be seasonal.
You can search schedules on this link. Some buses depart from Piazza Gramsci at the edge of the historic center and others depart at the train station.
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Take a look at the offerings from Tuscan Wine School. They offer all sorts of tour options within and outside Siena. We have taken their wine class as well as a walking tour to discover the indiginous foods of Siena.
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Consider Hills and Roads (http://www.hillsandroads.com/) for a day's driving tour to the villages you wish to see, but are not convenient to reach by public transportation from Siena.
Hills and Roads is based in Siena. Although they will suggest an itinerary by email but you do not have to take any of that, you can customize your itinerary to visit the villages you want.
You can take public bus to San Gimiginano and back for a DIY day trip too. But you'll cover more in a day with your own driver/guide.
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Thank you to all you replied. I was thinking some of these same thoughts and now will do a little more research. Wonder if I needed to set up anything before we go so will do more investigating.
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Hi Ducko,
I would recommend COUNTRY TOURS out of Siena. It's been several years since we used them but we were very satisfied. http://www.country-tours.com/tuscany-travel-agency.html
Looking at their website, they appear to have enlarged their scope. We had a great day with Fabio in the wine towns in southern Tuscany. And we had a car too but found getting around quite challenging. They will take you wherever you want to go – definitely worth it in my book.
Also would recommend Palazzo Ravissa Hotel in Siena - strong accolades on this board.
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Correct spelling... Palazzo Ravizza.
The hotel has a nice garden on its south side. If you'd be there outside of the hot summer months, it's a lovely spot most times of the day. Rooms overlooking the garden also have a nice view of distant hills. The staff are friendly and helpful, although we didn't like most of their restaurant recommendations.
The only negative might be its location relative to the Campo. The distance isn't far, but it's a steady uphill walk from the hotel. Hopefully, everyone in your group is fairly mobile. Just take your time and notice the little signs at various corners identifying the different contrade/neighborhoods.
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Thanks, am researching the Country Tours! I so appreciate everyone's comments.
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Hi Jean, thanks for the spelling correction.
The view from the rear rooms at the PALAZZO RAVIZZA is spectacular as I recall - right out of a Renaissance painting.
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Polychron highlights positive effects of FHA policy change
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has released a new statement via video on the FHA policy change that will result in lowing the cost of the FHA's mortgage insurance premiums.
In the video, Polychron highlights four reasons why the move is a win for REALTORS® and homebuyers. He also thanks Keith Lynam, the 2015 President of the Las Vegas Association of REALTORS for penning an op-ed in the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Last week, HUD Secretary Julian Castro offered oral testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services in support of the move. After that hearing, Polychron also issued a statement.
Message from Chris Polychron on ABC News safety story
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Arkansas, issued the following statement on an upcoming news segment on safety:
"Friday night, safety in the real estate industry will be a focus of one national news program. ABC News' 20/20 will feature a segment (Feb 13, 10 p.m.) on San Antonio-area agent Janice Tisdale, who recounts a story about how she nearly lost her life at a house showing."
Here's an excerpt from the story on abcnews.com:
Tisdale took some precautions in the moments before meeting Maldonado. She removed her diamond jewelry and opened the doors of the house so she would have an escape route. Even though she'd shown him several homes in the recent months, she felt inexplicably uneasy around him.
As Tisdale and Maldonado toured the vacant house, Tisdale said her instincts were telling her to bolt.
"The hair on the back of my neck was standing up, and I just was feeling really uncomfortable," Tisdale recalled. "And finally I said, we really need to go. So, we started out the door, and I reached down to pick up the lock box. That's when he struck me over the head."
"I urge every REALTOR and real estate professional to watch this segment. Ms. Tisdale's brave story of survival is both an inspiration and a reminder to us all that we need to be prepared for threats in our profession."
Polychron on more affordable FHA-backed loans
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Arkansas, issued the following statement at the conclusion of today's hearing of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, The Future of Housing in America: Oversight of the Federal Housing Administration:
"The new mortgage insurance premium reduction policy implemented last month by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, will help more first-time borrowers achieve homeownership without increasing the risk of mortgage defaults or of another taxpayer bailout.
"Realtors® support safe lending practices based on strong underwriting requirements, and the Federal Housing Administration's new prices encourage sustainable homeownership for creditworthy borrowers. FHA is not lowering its underwriting standards or luring irresponsible borrowers into homeownership, instead it is resetting its fees to appropriately balance anticipated risk while still making a profit to support its funds.
"After four years of increases, the fees had become so expensive that last year alone, roughly 234,000 creditworthy borrowers were priced out of the market.
"For first-time buyers in particular, the premium reduction could not have come at a better time. As the cost of FHA premiums increased, the percent share of first-time buyers using FHA-backed loans shrank from 56 percent to 39 percent. Meanwhile, an NAR survey released in late 2014 revealed that the annual share of first-time buyers fell to its lowest level in nearly three decades.
"The new policy lowers the cost of FHA's mortgage insurance premiums by 50 basis points, which translates into an average savings of $900 a year for future homeowners and current borrowers who refinance. NAR estimates that the reduction will price-in an additional 1.6 million to 2.1 million renters, along with many trade-up buyers, and could result in 90,000 to 140,000 additional annual home purchases.
"FHA's new pricing is not going to magically bring all of the missing millennials to the closing table, but they, and the housing market, will certainly benefit from the reduction."
Recapping the 2015 Federal Policy Conference
Shortly after it ended, 2015 NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark., offered some remarks on the success of this year's Federal Policy Conference in Washington DC.
New podcast with NAR Leadership Team
Today marks the debut of "Unscripted", a monthly audio podcast featuring conversations with members of the NAR Leadership Team. A mix of personal storytelling and advice, the podcast centers on a different theme each episode and offers a look into the lives of NAR's elected leaders.
You can listen to the first episode, "Leadership", on the Leadership Team Podcast page. 2015 President Chris Polychron talks about what leadership means to him, his first forays into being a leader (including a bookstore and the school republican club), and advice for aspiring REALTORS seeking leadership opportunities.
Polychron praises FHFA efforts to promote affordable housing
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark., has released a statement on FHFA Director Mel Watt's efforts to promote affordable homeownership:
"Realtors® support responsible lending to qualified buyers, which is essential for building strong communities. The new low down payment mortgage program introduced last month by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt will safely serve creditworthy borrowers who lack the resources for substantial downpayments plus closing costs while mitigating risk with strong underwriting.
"NAR research shows that saving for a down payment is the biggest hurdle to homeownership for many first-time buyers, who have been entering the market at lower than normal rates. Improved access to safe, affordable mortgage credit through FHFA's 3 percent down payment program will help new borrowers achieve the dream of homeownership."
Polychron on NAR joining United for Patent Reform effort
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark., has released a statement on REALTORS® joining a new coalition to pass patent litigation reform and protect the real estate industry from frivolous lawsuits:
"NAR has joined the United for Patent Reform coalition along with a diverse group of American businesses to pursue comprehensive solutions to abusive patent litigation, which costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars every year.
"As a member of United for Patent Reform, NAR reinforces our efforts to protect Realtors® from so-called patent trolls who can drag unsuspecting real estate professionals into expensive and time-consuming litigation.
"Reform is crucial to our industry because Realtors® have become targets of frivolous patent infringement lawsuits for their everyday business practices such as using scanner-copiers and adding user-friendly online search features to their websites. Many businesses are forced to choose between not offering new features or potentially paying tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees and displacing other activities like hiring people, research or expansion.
"Trolls are exploiting the patent system at the expense of Realtors® and other professionals who provide services that fuel the American economy; the problem has grown out of control.
"Along with the United for Patent Reform coalition, NAR will continue to advocate for commonsense patent litigation reform that fosters innovation and investment while benefitting the entire American economy."
You can read more about the issue and the coalition in Thursday's Washington Post.
Polychron makes real estate Top 200 list
Swanepoel has released its annual "SP 200″, a list of thought leaders that influence, impact, and lead the residential real estate brokerage industry. NAR 2015 President Chris Polychron placed #51 on the list:
Polychron is the 2015 President of NAR. He has served on the NAR's Board of Directors since 2002, served as President of the Arkansas REALTORS® Association in 2003 and President of the Hot Springs Board of REALTORS® in 1996. He has over 25 years of industry experience and is an Executive Broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Joining Polychron on the list are 8 NAR staff as well as numerous CEOs, and state and local REALTOR® leaders.
You can view the full list here.
Polychron praises move to lower FHA fees
Writing an opinion piece for Housing Wire, NAR 2015 President Chris Polychron discusses the Obama administration's decision to reduce the price of its mortgage insurance by 0.50 percent.
"Realtors support responsible lending to qualified buyers; this is essential for building strong communities.
"This mortgage insurance reduction is not about repeating the mistakes of the past, in which underqualified buyers received loans they could never repay. This 0.5% reduction is a good balance – it is the right policy at the right time."
Read the full post on the REwired blog.
Polychron on Meeting President Obama
On Thursday, NAR President Chris Polychron flew to Phoenix, Arizona, as an invited guest to President Barack Obama's speech on housing and the middle class. Before the speech, Polychron had the opportunity to meet the President one-on-one with a handful of other VIPs. So, what was it like?
"It's a pretty efficient operation backstage," said Polychron. "I was in a short line of folks and when my turn came, he knew who I was. I shook his hand and he said 'You must be happy with how things are going right now.' I told him 'Yes, but we still have plenty of important work to do.' He and I exchanged a few quick thoughts on policy and then I thanked him."
Polychron is no stranger to meeting presidents, of course. Former President Bill Clinton installed Polychron as NAR President in New Orleans last November. In his own speech, Polychron recalled his first meeting with President Clinton after the former Arkansas governor took the Oval Office – a meeting that ended with Polychron riding with President Clinton to the NAR Midyear event near the White House.
But, this was his first time meeting the current president. Polychron said there were maybe 800 people in the room and a pretty diverse crowd overall, including a lot of students and young folks. "The suits were outnumbered," Polychron said.
Speaking-wise, he saw Obama's skills on full display. "He started very relaxed, but by the end, his vocal inflection rose and he really captivated the room. I've noticed he likes to lose the jacket when he speaks and even roll up his sleeves. I think that's symbolic. Not sure I've seen a president do that before, at least not as much as he does.
"My impression of him was that he gets us as REALTORS®, and he understands that homeownership is vital to American families and to building wealth through equity. He led off his speech by talking a lot about his family, not just in personal terms, but also tying family stability to economic stability. Overall, I believe he wants to help the middle class and that it's high on his list. I expect we'll see these themes reoccur in his State of the Union address."
Polychron on President's action to lower cost prohibitive FHA insurance premiums
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark., has released a statement on President Barack Obama's housing speech today in Phoenix:
"The National Association of Realtors® applauds new policy initiatives announced today by President Obama that will enable more first-time and underserved homebuyers to enter the housing market while preserving strong underwriting standards and protecting taxpayers from unnecessary risk.
"As the leading advocate for homeowners, Realtors® strongly support the President's plan to reduce annual mortgage insurance premiums on home loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, which are currently so expensive that in 2014, roughly 234,000 creditworthy borrowers were priced out of the market.
"NAR first raised concerns about the costly premiums in an April 2014 letter to then FHA Commissioner Carol Galante, and we have worked in coordination with advocacy groups and members of Congress to educate the Department of Housing and Urban Development about the critical need to reduce the fees.
"We are optimistic that more affordable FHA loans will have a positive impact on first-time buyers who have been entering the market at a lower than normal rate. Over the past four years, as the fees increased, the percent share of first-time buyers using FHA-backed loans shrank from 56 percent to 39 percent.
"NAR estimates that a reduction in the annual MIP of 0.50 to 0.85 percent from the current 1.35 percent would price-in an additional 1.6 million to 2.1 million renters along with many trade-up buyers, resulting in 90,000 to 140,000 additional annual home purchases.
"The increase in volume of borrowers acquiring FHA-backed loans will also contribute to the solvency of FHA's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund which is already on track to meet the 2 percent excess reserve amount required by Congress.
"NAR is a strong supporter of the FHA and its vital role in the mortgage marketplace for homebuyers. We will continue our work with the administration to help make the dream of homeownership a reality for millions more Americans.
"It was an honor to represent Realtors® and homeowners today in Phoenix and to personally thank the President for his work to make homeownership more accessible and sustainable."
UPDATE: You can read the full text of the President's remarks on WhiteHouse.gov.
Polychron on House reauthorization of TRIA
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark., has released a statement on the House Reauthorization of Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA):
"Realtors® applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for prioritizing the reauthorization of the federal terrorism risk insurance program and quickly passing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, which authorizes the program for six years. The program lapsed at the end of 2014 after the U.S. Senate failed to reach agreement on the legislation, which provides a crucial framework for economic recovery in the wake of a catastrophic terrorist attack.
"TRIA allows the U.S. to maintain a stable terrorism insurance market so employers can invest in properties and create jobs without assuming the risk and liabilities of a terrorist attack. Additionally, if the program lapse continues, many property owners with existing commercial mortgage balances that require terrorism insurance could be in technical default of their mortgage terms.
"Without timely Senate action, terrorism insurance will become scarce and expensive, causing construction projects to stall, commercial property values to drop and the ongoing economic recovery to slow. Realtors® will continue to work closely with senators and their staff to swiftly reenact TRIA and provide much needed certainty to the market."
Polychron on FAA drone exemption for AZ realtor
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark., has released a statement on the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to grant the first drone exemption to a real estate professional in the U.S.:
"The FAA has taken a positive step by approving Realtor Doug Trudeau's application, member of the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, for an exemption to fly an unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) for commercial purposes. Images captured using UAV technology will provide residential and commercial property buyers with more information and visual insights than they've ever had before.
"NAR looks forward to the release of the FAA's proposed regulations for UAVs, but in the meantime, the exemption process is a way for real estate agents to take advantage of the new technology. We are now compiling resources for our members who might want to apply for the Section 333 exemption so that they can legally and safely use UAVs for their real estate businesses. NAR will continue to educate our members about new technology and innovation that can enhance the experience of buying and selling real estate."
The FAA is developing a regulatory framework that would integrate UAVs into the national airspace, while ensuring safety, privacy and national security. Currently, NAR still recommends that its members not use this technology for any purpose related to selling property, outside of such an exemption.
More information on UAVs is available on the NAR website, along with an issue summary.
Polychron on Fannie-Freddie low downpayment program
NAR President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark., says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new low downpayment program should improve access to credit for responsible buyers.
"NAR applauds Fannie and Freddie's commitment to homeownership by serving creditworthy borrowers who lack the resources for substantial downpayments plus closing costs with its new downpayment program," he said. "The new program mitigates risk with strong underwriting and ensures that responsible buyers have access to safe and affordable mortgage credit. Furthermore, NAR believes lenders must do their part to ensure loans are prudently underwritten and are made available to qualified borrowers."
Read the full press release.
Polychron on failure to pass TRIA
National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron issued the following is a statement on federal terrorism risk insurance:
"The U.S. Senate's alarming failure to renew the federal terrorism risk insurance program before adjournment will stall commercial real estate development around the country. The Senate missed an opportunity to approve a six-year reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.
"TRIA provides a crucial framework for economic recovery in the wake of a catastrophic terrorist attack and allows the U.S. to maintain a stable terrorism insurance market so employers can invest in properties and create jobs without assuming the risk and liabilities of a terrorist attack. Terrorism risk insurance is also a requirement of many existing commercial mortgage balances, so those whose coverage will lapse at the expiration of TRIA will be in technical default of their mortgage terms.
"Without action, terrorism insurance will become scarce and expensive, causing construction projects to stall, commercial property values to drop and the ongoing economic recovery to slow. Realtors® will work closely with Congress in the new year to swiftly reenact TRIA and provide much needed certainty to the market."


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Update: The House of Representatives voted on the evening of April 15 to approve H.R. 882, a measure to prohibit individuals and firms with seriously delinquent tax debt from receiving most government contracts. H.R. 249, which would bar such individuals from federal employment, failed to muster the necessary support. FCW remains of the opinion that paying one's taxes is a good idea.
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The bill passed the Oversight and Government Reform Committee on a partisan basis. Ranking member Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) opposed the bill. "Given that the tax delinquency rate for federal employees is less than half that of the general public, it is clear that the majority of federal employees fulfill their tax obligations," Cummings told FCW. He added that the bill "is a Tax Day stunt that continues the Republican attacks on federal workers while doing nothing to address the serious fiscal problems our nation is facing."
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Chaffetz's bill passed in the last Congress but was not taken up by the Senate.
The House is also considering a measure to target tax-delinquent federal contractors. Also sponsored by Chaffetz, the Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2013 requires individuals and firms seeking government contracts above the $150,000 simplified acquisition threshold to supply proof that they don't have seriously delinquent tax debt.
The bill garnered some Democratic support on the House oversight committee. It was co-sponsored by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) and is similar to legislation proposed in 2007 by then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill).
The Government Accountability Office estimates that federal contractors collectively owe more than $5 billion in taxes.
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The key wording is "seriously delinquent" - really if all that is needed to avoid that is a payment plan then those workers should not be fired. The relentless penalties and interest is severe enough. I had contacted them about a payment plan for a relative and IRS adds another $100 on top to administer a payment plan!
Only two things are need here. A payment plan for the back taxes and an increase in tax with-holding to insure the next year can provide a "refund", which insures further tax debt from accumulating and can be applied to help the payment plan. Tough to swallow with the pay freezes, but more fair to those are paying on time. It is even more embarrassing that some congressmen are 1) getting tax breaks themselves that they continue to vote on and 2) are behind in paying their own taxes.
How about this applying to appointees and elected persons as well. Politicians and their cronies shoud have to be up to date on their taxes before they can serve.
Why would you fire the delinquent Fed? If they are unemployed, they certainly wouldn't be able to afford to pay their back taxes. Instead, let them continue working, but garnish their pay!
Our government should not be permitted to enact legislation that applies to citizens yet exempts themselves... PERIOD!
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