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As Manhattan developers plan millions of square feet of office towers featuring the most modern amenities, some of their biggest potential tenants have decided theyre better off staying in their current homes.

Five of the six largest New York leases since the end of 2012 have been renewals, according to data from brokerage Newmark Grubb Knight Frank. Credit Suisse Group AG (CS), Citigroup Inc. (C) and UBS AG (UBSN) -- the types of large financial companies that traditionally have made up the core of the citys office market -- opted to stay put after considering moves to new skyscrapers.

Major financial institutions are not expanding dramatically, said Joseph Harbert, eastern region president of Colliers International, a commercial-property brokerage with offices in Manhattan. If youre going to lease up a new building, youre going to have to do it with other tenants.

The renewals highlight the challenge faced by developers seeking tenants for the technologically advanced towers planned at Manhattans World Trade Center site and far west side. Financial companies are scaling back space needs or seeking to reduce costs, while many of the technology and media firms that have been the markets most avid office consumers over the last three years have largely chosen older buildings.

Manhattan has more than 25 million square feet (2.3 million square meters) of new office space either just completed, under construction or ready to start, according to Newmark data. Another 6.3 million square feet of offices are in the planning stages.

At the same time, the Real Estate Board of New York, the trade organization for the citys commercial landlords, is pushing for a revival of former Mayor Michael Bloombergs aborted attempt to rezone the office districts surrounding Grand Central Terminal to replace old and obsolete towers.

The group cited a study by the citys Independent Budget Office issued in September that projected that the city needs about 52 million square feet of new office space between now and 2040 to accommodate expected job growth and space that could be lost to conversions and demolitions. The former mayor is founder and majority owner of Bloomberg News parent Bloomberg LP.

Its an open question whether there will be enough appetite for new offices to fill that amount of space, Harbert said. REBNY President Steven Spinola argues that the 2013 data represent current market realities that could reverse abruptly. The average Manhattan office building is more than 70 years old, according to REBNY.

The pendulum goes back and forth, Spinola said in a telephone interview. I think financial institutions are going to get back into expansion mode and will be looking for the kind of space were talking about.

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Aventura, FL (PRWEB) February 12, 2014

Big Dog Construction Services today announced that is has been selected to construct the new Yacht Master's Office at the Williams Island Marina in Aventura, Florida. The office, located in the newly finished Bellini Building at 4100 Island Blvd., will become the base of operations for the marina and include work-out, laundry and office spaces for the marina operations, as well as crew from docked vessels.

"We are proud to be a part of the team selected for this exceptional project," said Big Dog Construction Services President David Rosenof. Big Dog Construction is a full-service general contractor headquartered in Parkland, Florida.

Designed by Miami based Sol-ARCH and Interior Designer Design Momentum, the Yacht Master's facility will be constructed of the highest level of finishes including sea stone quartz, and solid teak woodwork. According to Williams Island Marina President Scott Huizenga, the facility is due to open by the summer.

This new office will be an asset to the local community for years to come, and a vast improvement over the current facility, said Huizenga.

Williams Island Marina offers over 100 slips accommodating yachts up to 160 feet with a 7 foot draft. The Marina takes pride in delivering world-class customer service and full docking benefits to members. A quick jaunt from most residences, boaters can be on the water in minutes. With access to the Ojus Canal and Intracoastal Waterway, Marina members can chart a course to the Atlantic Ocean or a variety of inshore adventures.

About Big Dog Construction Services, Inc.

Established in 2012, Big Dog Construction Services, Inc. is led by David Rosenof. Over three decades, Mr. Rosenof has been involved in over $1 billion of construction. Projects have included more than a dozen market sectors: public assembly, government, education and higher education, warehouse, manufacturing, multi-family (mid- and high-rise condos), high-end residential, office, retail, hospitality, religious, medical, recreation and transportation. Contracts have spanned the gamut of delivery methods: CM at risk, cost plus, design build, master agreement, performance contracting, preconstruction agreement, as well as stipulated sum.

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Richardson, TX (PRWEB) February 09, 2014

Supreme Electric and Solar is looking for qualified electricians to perform a wide variety of electrical work including new electrical installations, breaker boxes, wiring & cabling, wireless security systems, troubleshooting, and much more. Most projects are residential and light commercial jobs.

Candidates will need to show knowledge of lighting service, terminating electrical panels, and wiring schematics. Must be able to perform maintenance and corrective repair of building electrical systems and equipment. Inventory will need to be maintained with adequate tools, supplies, and materials for performing routine repair works and electrical installations.

Candidates must comply with all applicable codes regulations, and company directives. Communication skills both verbal and written must be very strong. The company is looking for someone who can effectively communicate technical information and expertise in a clear and understandable way.

Problem solving as well as calculating abilities for percentages, fractions, and decimal points are important. Electricians with a strong work ethic will be given the chance to work with a growing company in the North Dallas area.

Supreme Electric and Solar is looking for a clean cut individual with hand tools and a tool belt and a positive can-do attitude. Conduit bending, wire pulling, installing electrical panels, reading blue prints & wiring schematics, and problem solving skills are important to land this job.

The right electrician must be able to work safely, follow directions, be self motivated, and learn quickly in order to get hired for this electrician job in Richardson, Plano, Allen, and McKinney. Some jobs are also done in Addison, Garland, Dallas, and around the North Dallas area.

For more information contact AL Thompson at 214-702-6930. Supreme Electric and Solar is based in Richardson, Texas and serves the cities in and around the North Dallas area. Visit the website at http://www.supremeelectricandsolar.com.

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Payday C4, 11pm

TODAY'S twenty-somethings are a generation blighted by debt and overwhelmed by consumerism. On the plus side, at least they don't have to go down the mines.

This documentary delves into the wallets of four such young folk, starting with Ricky, a window cleaner with a seven-year-old son and another child on the way. Cleaning contracts come and go, but Ricky has his heart set on the British welterweight title, finding unwitting sparring partners in those who settle their bills late. Determined to give his kids a better life than his own childhood self, he hopes boxing will provide his payday as he trains hard for the biggest match of his life.

Meanwhile, at the age of just 24, Wes is well on his way to becoming a millionaire. But, while he's the heir to his dad's demolition business, he's keen to make his own money. A born wheeler-dealer, he renovates and sells high-end cars and houses.

Elsewhere, we meet Candice, a young singer sleeping rough. On disability benefit, and counting every penny, she finds shelter when she reunites with ex-boyfriend Kiel. But could tensions in the relationship risk her new home?

Harmony, finally, is a stripper, pole dancer, and porn star. You might have seen her in Emmerdale.

The money's rolling in until Harmony's explosive temper loses her the only job that makes her feel worth something.

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Lower Merion police arrested and charged a 44-year-old driver from the 100 block of South Narberth Avenue with DUI following a traffic stop near Belmont and Levering Mill Road in Bala Cynwyd Jan. 30 at 9:53 p.m.

According to police, the driver was seen making an illegal right turn on red. Police reported that the driver was displaying signs of intoxication. At police headquarters, he refused to submit to a breath test.

Apartment burglary

Lower Merion police reported that someone entered an apartment at Yorklynne Manor apartments on City Avenue in Merion that was reported Jan. 31 at 7:05 p.m. The apartment was last known to be secured at 6:45 a.m.

According to police, someone forced open a kitchen door. The burglars then went straight to the master bedroom and took jewelry.

Police said there were no other signs of burglaries in any of the other apartments.

Public drunkenness

Lower Merion police arrested and cited a 24-year-old man from Rumson, N.J. with public intoxication near Lancaster and Merion avenues in Bryn Mawr Feb. 1 at 1:09 a.m.

Police said the man was seen stumbling along the sidewalk. After being stopped, police said the man became combative with police.

Police determined that the man under the influence of alcohol. Initially the man refused to submit to a breath test. He was placed in a cell for the remainder of the morning.

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April Sottile walks on Main Street in Hendersonville, N.C., as the snow falsl on Monday.

What to expect?

The National Weather Service is calling for mainly light snow and sleet to impact the Upstate today and into tonight, but the precipitation is expected to become heavier Wednesday. Forecasters predict as much as 6-10 inches of snow, along with a tenth of an inch of ice. Travel conditions are expected to become treacherous, and temperatures are anticipated to remain in the lower 30s.

According to the American Red Cross, a Winter Storm Outlook means winter storm conditions are possible in the coming two to five days. A Winter Weather Advisory means weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. During a Winter Storm Watch, winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. A Winter Storm Warning means life-threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin in the next 24 hours, and that people should take precautions immediately.

The following is a list of supplies the American Red Cross suggests: at least a three-day supply of water, (one gallon per person per day); at least a three-day supply of easy to prepare food; flashlight; battery-powered or hand-cranked radio; extra batteries, first aid kit; a seven-day supply of medications, as well as medical supplies; multi-purpose tool; sanitation and personal hygiene items; copies of personal documents such as medical information, insurance policies and deeds; cell phone with charger; family and emergency contact information; extra cash; baby supplies; pet supplies; tools and supplies for securing your home; sand, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter for walkways and steps; warm coats, gloves, mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets; and alternate heating methods such as fireplaces or wood- or coal-burning stoves.

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21 hours ago A Yorkshire field trial of high oleic hemp.

Scientists at the University of York today report the development of hemp plants with a dramatically increased content of oleic acid. The new oil profile results in an attractive cooking oil that is similar to olive oil in terms of fatty acid content having a much longer shelf life as well as greater heat tolerance and potentially more industrial applications.

Researchers in the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (CNAP) in the Department of Biology at York say that high oleic acid varieties are a major step towards developing hemp as a commercially attractive break crop for cereal farmers. The research is published in Plant Biotechnology Journal.

Using fast-track molecular plant breeding, the scientists selected hemp plants lacking the active form of an enzyme involved in making polyunsaturated fatty acids. These plants made less poly-unsaturated fatty acids and instead accumulated higher levels of the mono-unsaturated oleic acid. The research team used conventional plant breeding techniques to develop the plants into a "High Oleic Hemp" line and higher oleic acid content was demonstrated in a Yorkshire field trial.

Oil from the new line was almost 80 per cent oleic acid, compared with typical values of less than 10 per cent in the standard hemp line. This high mono-unsaturated/low poly-unsaturated fatty acid profile increases the oil's thermal stability and oil from the new line was shown to have around five times the stability of standard hemp oil. This not only makes the oil more valuable as a cooking oil but also increases its usefulness for high temperature industrial processes.

As oilseed rape faces declining yields and increasing attacks from pest and disease, UK farming needs another break crop to ensure the sustainability of its agriculture and maintain cereal yields. An improved hemp crop, yielding high quality oil would provide an excellent alternative. Hemp is a low-input crop and is also dual-purpose, with the straw being used as a fibre (for bedding, composites and textiles), for biomass and as a source of high value waxes and secondary metabolites.

Professor Ian Graham, from CNAP, said: "The new line represents a major improvement in hemp as an oil crop. Similar developments in soybean and oilseed rape have opened up new markets for these crops, due to the perceived healthiness and increased stability of their oil."

In 2014 field trials of the new High Oleic Hemp are being rolled out across Europe in order to establish agronomic performance and yield under a range of environmental conditions in advance of launching a commercial crop.

Explore further: New analysis finds hempseed oil packed with health-promoting compounds

More information: "Targeted mutation of delta 12 and delta 15 desaturase genes in hemp produce major alterations in seed fatty acid composition including a high oleic hemp" by Monika Beileka et al. will be published by the Plant Biotechnology Journal on 10 February 2014. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1467-7652/earlyview

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In the sheds with the All Blacks Sevens after winning the New Zealand Sevens title
In the sheds with Lote and the All Blacks Sevens after winning the New Zealand Sevens title in Wellington.

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Barnards computer science community is getting more support, thanks to extended services at a student-run help room.

The help room for computer science and applied math, housed in available classrooms on Barnards campus, added two additional teaching assistants, expanded from two to three times a week, and is being utilized by more students on a regular basis this semester.

Hosanna Fuller, BC 16, started the help room last semester to provide more help for students outside of office hours.

The office hours that were available for more specific questions didnt help you with the high-level ideas, Fuller said.

Priority for help room use is given to Barnard students, who can come to the help room and receive more individualized attention and ask more in-depth question than teaching assistants have time to address during their hours.

Theres obviously not enough time for the TAs to help one student out for a prolonged period of time, Fuller said.

You can really ask any question you want, Fuller added about the help room. The last few sessions we had we gave class picking advice and mentorship advice, because thats what the students want.

Fuller said that in addition to providing more help sessions outside of class and office hours, her inspiration for the help room came from wanting to provide more support to women in the often male-dominated field of computer science.

Fuller said that she took a computer science course during her first semester at Barnard and felt alienated as one of only a few women in the course.

Dave Bayer, a professor of mathematics at Barnard and the help rooms faculty advisor, said that the community aspect benefits how students learn in the room.

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 11, 2014

A home is a major investment, and homeowners want to take all steps necessary to keep their property in great condition and to retain their property value over the years. The roof may be easy for some homeowners to overlook simply because it is not easily visible from the ground level. However, the roof is also one of the most important structural elements of a home because of its protective features. Brauns Roofing is among the most reputable roofing companies in the local area, and it offers a full range of roofing services to meet the needs of its clients. The company has recently announced that it is currently offering winter residential services for its clients.

The roof of a property is designed to protect the interior of the home from exposure to the harsh elements, pests and more. A well-installed and maintained roof offers energy-saving benefits by helping the homes heating and cooling system function more effectively. When the roof falls into disrepair, these benefits can be diminished or even eliminated altogether. Furthermore, a roof that is in poor condition can have a negative impact on the overall curb appeal of the property, and this can negatively impact property values. Clearly, a homes roof is imperative, and homeowners should take steps to keep the roof in top condition.

Brauns Roofing is a full-service roofing company that homeowners can turn to for all of their roofing needs. The companys representatives can visit a home to provide an inspection and a free estimate for any work that needs to be done. Through the inspection, homeowners can determine if the roof needs to be repaired or replaced altogether. The companys representatives will assist with all aspects of the winter service, including helping the homeowner make a decision about which material may be best to use on the home and completing the work.

Repairing or replacing a roof in the winter months may not be on the top of many homeowners minds, but it is imperative to keep a property in great condition. Whether a homeowner has noticed signs of damage to their home or is simply concerned that the roof may be getting older and may require a replacement, one of the best steps to take is to contact Brauns Roofing to set up a roofing inspection. Through an inspection, homeowners can learn more about the true condition of their property and what steps should be taken to improve the roofs condition.

About Brauns Roofing is a local leader in residential and commercial exterior property services. It offers roofing services as well as services for siding, gutters, insulation, windows and doors. The company offers free estimates and inspections for its valued customers. Those who are interested in learning more about the services offered by Brauns Roofing can contact the company directly by calling 713-645-0505.

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