CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - New name. New uniforms. And, most importantly, newfound confidence.

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to build off a successful 2013-14 campaign - and second-year coach Steve Clifford believes the organization has the pieces in place to do just that this season.

Clifford said with the additions of free agents Lance Stephenson and Marvin Williams the starting lineup is better than it was a year ago when Charlotte went 43-39 and made the playoffs before getting swept in the first round by the Miami Heat. He also believes the Hornets have more quality depth.

Were better. Were more talented, Clifford said. Now whether or not we play better or we get to the point to where we played as consistently as we did at the end of last year will have to play out. But the possibilities are exciting.

Much of that excitement surrounds the addition of Stephenson, who was Charlottes second choice after missing out on Utah Jazz restricted free agent Gordon Hayward. The Hornets signed Hayward to a four-year, $63 million offer sheet, but the Jazz didnt flinch and matched.

Stephenson does a little bit of everything - scoring, rebounding, passing and defense. He led the league in triple doubles last season. He also brings intensity and playoff experience to a team lacking in both areas.

With Stephenson, Al Jefferson and Kemba Walker, the Hornets believe they have their own, albeit lesser-known version of the big three.

LeBron (James) and them started that big three thing, Jefferson said. But (the Stephenson signing) was music to my ears. Lance has been to where were trying to go. Hes been deep into the playoffs the last two or three years.

Clifford sees plenty of untapped potential in Stephenson and views him as a potential NBA star.

Ive been around Kobe (Bryant), (Tracy) McGrady and (Latrell) Sprewell in their primes - and Lance isnt there yet, Clifford said. But hes talented and young. His efficiency has to get better in shooting the ball and he has to get his turnovers down. In order for us to talk about him as a legitimate All-Star player that you can play through, thats the jump he needs to make.

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By Michael IdatoOct. 22, 2014, 2:30 p.m.

The drama series Resurrection presents its audience with a provocative and challenging story.

The drama series Resurrection presents its audience with a provocative and challenging story: loved ones who return from the dead, seemingly unchanged from the day they died.

But it also presents the great conundrum of the modern TV mystery drama. That is, "the fear is that we don't know [why] and are stringing you along," says executive producer Michelle Fazekas.

"But there is an answer. The show is not only about the answer ... It's about these characters and how this affects them".

The challenge, then, is how quickly that mystery is unfurled, and what clues are given along the way.

To Resurrection's credit, it didn't over-promise or under-deliver.

Co-executive producer Aaron Zelman last year said audiences wouldn't get a "definitive answer" by the end of the show's first season. On that point, they delivered.

Zelman also foreshadowed a darker tone to the show's second season. "We won't open right at the end of season one, we come in about a week later," he said. "Things have happened in town ... that will take things in a darker direction for season two."

The author of the book on which the US series is based, Jason Mott, said he questioned many of his friends while he wrote the manuscript for the book, asking how they would react if loved ones who had died suddenly returned.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 22, 2014

Need help with a landscaping issue or a pressing legal problem? The Chicagoland Cooperators Condo, HOA, Co-op & Apt Expo is the place to be on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More than 275 exhibitors will be at the Navy Pier in Chicago offering solutions covering every aspect of management and maintenanceand so much more. The Expo is the ideal place for condo board members, property managers, apartment building owners and managers to meet with scores of professionals offering everything from asbestos abatement to window replacement all in one place, on one information-packed day.

The Chicagoland Cooperators Expo, now in its fourth year offers plenty of time to learn about new products and services geared to condo, HOA, co-op and rental properties. And dont forgetregistration and admission to the Expo, including all seminars and advice booths is free on the expo website. Bring questions, and plan to go home with a wealth of answers and knowledge.

Who said you cant get anything for free? The Expo offers the opportunity to put pressing questions to leading attorneys and other professionals at our free advice booths. And board members can enter to win $2,500 for their associations reserve fund just by attending. Only board members qualify and attendance at the show is mandatory to win. Winners will be drawn at random after registration has closed. For complete details on how to enter the reserve fund drawing, go to http://chicagocondoexpo.com/conditions.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Navy Pier in Chicago. For more information and to register for free go to http://chicagocondoexpo.com.

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The building business of housebuilder and construction group Galliford Try has been awarded two new major office contracts worth a combined 77m. The business was selected as preferred bidder by Northamptonshire County Council to build its new headquarters in Northampton in a 38m project that will see the construction of a 17,600 square metre four-storey building as well as local regeneration.

Meanwhile, offshore engineering company Subsea 7 has chosen Galliford to construct its new office building at Sutton in Surrey. Under the 39m project, the group will build a new 150,000 square foot office space and associated facilities.

Galliford Try executive chairman Greg Fitzgerald said: "We are delighted that Northamptonshire County Council and Subsea 7 have entrusted us with such significant projects.

"We have a strong reputation in the office sector and we look forward to providing these two clients with the first class facilities they require."

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Part of the Lyons Post Office building was reportedly at risk of collapse when it was struck by a piece of heavy equipment in Clinton, Iowa.

The incident was reported at about 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the facility at 97 Main Avenue in Clinton. The area around the building was under construction.

Initial reports indicated a water line was also ruptured at the building. The building, which includes the post office and apartments, was evacuated and utility service was shut off.

Firefighters and an ambulance were sent to the scene. No injuries were immediately reported.

Large cracks, and a hole near the base of the back side, were visible on the exterior of the building shortly after it was evacuated.

The U.S. Postal Service website listed nearby alternate post office locations for customers as 914 4th Street in Fulton, 300 S. 1st Street in Clinton and 204 3rd Avenue South in Albany.

Stay with News 8 and WQAD.com for updates to this developing story.

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Charles Good, part of Hawkwood Capital, and Glasgow lettings agency Be Central are behind MyPad Paisley which will open its doors on November 3.

Construction group Redpath has transformed the Gilmour Street building, which, when fully developed, will offer 242 en-suite student rooms.

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It already has 142 on offer, and at room prices from 85 a week (and a 30 discount on opening), it is said to "offer boutique living at a fraction of the price regular student halls command".

Mr Good has been active for 30 years as an investor in early-stage SMEs and across sectors including technology, retailing, asset management, broking and oil and gas exploration.

He said: "I was attracted to creating MyPad in this location because it gave the opportunity of providing students with a modern, high-quality, well-equipped social hub for living in the heart of Paisley, a short walk from the University of West of Scotland campus and West Scotland College."

Mr Good added that the development would "bring tangible benefits to local shops and enterprises and give significant impetus to Paisley's inner city regeneration plans".

Graeme McEwan, the managing director of BeCentral which runs the Merchant Central block in Glasgow city centre, said: "Be Central is pleased to be associated with another building specifically tailored for the academic student market."

The offer includes an onsite laundrette, a common room, study room, high-speed wifi and a fridge hire option. Mr Good is said to be open to further MyPad projects.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 22, 2014

Serenbe moves beyond housing, retail and restaurants and expands into commercial office space to further its mixed-use placemaking strategy. Southeastern Engineering, Inc. (SEI) will become the first company to build a stand alone office building at Serenbe, and it will be used as headquarters for their environmental engineering division.

With the recession behind us and the growth and value of walk-up communities, we are excited to move forward with the first of 200,000 sq. ft. of planned office space, says Serenbe founder, Steve Nygren. "We are also planning a 110-room hotel, and will announce details in early 2015."

A decade ago, Serenbe introduced sub-communities within the mixed-use master plan, beginning with the Daisy Courtyard shops followed by the European-styled Mondrian Artists retail compound. During the recession, The Nest, a cluster of small cottages, was developed and proved exceedingly popular. Earlier this year, Serenbe introduced Swann Ridge, home to the 2014 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Designer Showhouse, and in September, Grange Hillside broke ground and the immediate demand from singles and couples in their 30s represents an untapped demographic market. Each of these niche neighborhoods are within a few hundred yards of commercial retail and office space increasing Serenbes walkability and healthy lifestyle.

FIRST OFFICE BUILDING TO OPEN JUNE 2015 SEI is scheduled to open for business in June 2015; the new office was designed by architect Michael Landry and is being built by Stonecrest Homes. SEI has worked hands-on with Serenbe since 2002. The companys role has been multi-faceted, providing the gamut of services including green infrastructure design and permitting, trail design, builder services, construction staking, final platting and more.

More than twelve years later, our relationship with SEI continues to grow exponentially along with the community. And this exciting growth will continue to drive the future commercial and office space. says Nygren.

Working with Serenbe has been a great opportunity for SEI to showcase its professional capabilities and be involved in the growth of the Chattahoochee Hills area, says Chad Epple, PE and Vice President of SEI. We value the relationship weve forged with the community, and look forward to continuing it. This new office location suits both our needs and the needs of the Serenbe community."

COMMERCIAL SPACES OPEN WITH SUCCESS Further addressing the need for office space at Serenbe is the opening of The Hive, a professional CoWork space created to provide efficient and inspiring work environments to the residents of Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills and neighboring communities. Owned and operated by Serenbe residents Michael and Cindy Peters, who both work out of the community, they were inspired to work at their best when surrounded by other entrepreneurs. Another recent commercial expansion is The General Store at Serenbe, owned by another Serenbe entrepreneur and resident Nadine Bratti. The redesign of this commercial space was a winning collaboration with designer Smith Hanes and the store has already gained a loyal following since opening last month.

FIRST APARTMENTS BREAK GROUND Serenbes fast paced commercial growth will increase with the November ground breaking of the anticipated Textile Lofts. This will be Serenbes first apartment building, located in Phase II Grange with over 10,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail that already has a tenant waiting list. These varied segments of office, commercial and nearly 100 new homes under construction, in permit or design, total over $85M in new construction for 2015.

About Serenbe Serenbe is pioneering a new community model connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. It is a neighborhood with fresh food and fresh air that makes wellbeing as natural as nature itself. A community built with a sense of place; where people live, work, learn and play in celebration of lifes beauty. With over 400 residents and 180 homes, Serenbe is the first community to successfully build a self-sustaining organic farm, three farm-to-table restaurants and over 30 businesses all connected by 15 miles of nature trails in a 1,000 acre rural place based development. http://www.serenbe.com

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BUILDING PERMITS

Building construction permits over $10,000 in value that were approved in Boulder between Oct. 6, 2014 to Oct. 12, 2014. Listed below are: the case number; address; total project valuation; owner name; contractor (if applicable); and description.

PMT2014-00470 1023 Walnut St.; $9,715,624; Ten Eleven; J.E. Dunn Construction Co.; New construction for Eleventh and Pearl development including four-story mixed use commercial/office core and shell building with a single level basement automated automobile storage garage related to PMT2014-0468; see LUR2012-0008 and TEC2013-00059 and TEC2013-00084.

PMT2014-03105 2822 Cordry Court; $75,000; Mark Priester; Taylor-Made Construction Co.; Addition(s) to a single-family home. Scope of work includes a 516-square-foot addition for two new bedrooms, a sunroom, and a bathroom. Additional work includes a 168-square-foot rear porch. Total square footage of improvements is 684. Scope of works includes associated MEPs. Refer to PMT 2014-04063 for floodplain development permit.

PMT2014-03584 3182 Fifth St.; $725,000; 3185 Fifth; Field West Construction LLC; Single-family detached dwelling with 4,310 square feet of finished space, 125 square feet of unfinished space, 420 square feet of deck and porch, and 105 square feet of breezeway. Scope of work includes associated MEPs

PMT2014-03586 3182 Fifth St.; $50,000; 3185 Fifth; Field West Construction LLC; 463-square-foot detached garage. Scope of work includes associated electrical work. See PMT2014-03584 for main house.

PMT2014-03672 1437 Balsam Ave.; $550,000; Catherine Widmar; Burke Builders LLC; Addition and remodel to existing single-family dwelling. Scope of addition includes 1,036-square-foot second story "pop-top" and 354-square-foot first floor mud room and extension of dining room. Scope of remodel includes 1,016-square-foot first floor living room and dining reconfiguration, new stairs, and egress windows in basement. Rebuild of existing front porch, and all associated MEPs.

PMT2014-03780 970 Union Ave.; $325,628.82; David Yaffe; Construction of single-family residence over crawlspace with attached two-car garage, three bedroom, two and a half baths.

PMT2014-04019 2222 14th St.; $46,238.20; Young Womens; Silver Contracting LLC; Relocate existing interior walls and door to accomodate increased security. Replace three existing exterior doors with new storefront doors and hardware.

PMT2014-04052 2300 Kenwood Drive; $52,202.64; Daniel Gangwish; Addition (257 square feet) and remodel (158 square feet) to existing single-family dwelling. Scope of work also includes extension of existing attached garage (312 square feet) and new front porch (210 square feet). Includes associated electrical and mechanical work.

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Adi Asulin lives in a fabulous apartment on the top floor of a seven-story building in the Israeli town of Ra'anana, north of Tel Aviv. The entry hall is long and light. Windows open onto an enormous balcony, which wraps around three sides of her home. The decor is fresh and white.

"It's all made in China," Asulin says.

Not just made in China. Nearly everything the floors, the lighting, the furniture she bought in China on a 10-day shopping spree.

The day after Asulin and her husband got keys to the place, she got on a plane to Guangzhou, in southern China.

"An adventure!" she says.

The big appeal was the price.

"Forty, sometimes 50 percent off the prices in Israel," Asulin says.

The savings add up the bigger the job. Her new apartment had been a rental and needed a lot of fixing. But buying plus remodeling seemed beyond the family budget.

From a friend, Asulin heard about Israeli companies that arrange trips for individuals to buy directly from Chinese factories. She signed up, getting tickets and booking hotel rooms for herself, an architect and her dad for advice.

Once on the ground in Guangzhou, the trio were guided by the owner of the Israeli company and local staff. Their first stop was a flooring factory bigger than Asulin had ever seen half the size of her city, she says.

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