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RALEIGH, N.C., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The North Carolina House Government Committee has defeated for now a Carolinas AGC-opposed bill that would have given local bidding preferences on public construction work to companies based in the municipality or county where the work is to be done for that local government unit. Under the bill, municipal or county governments could have given either a 5 percent bidding advantage or $10,000 (whichever is less) to a bidder whose...
Daily weather forecast and wrap-up provided by redOrbit meteorologist Joshua Kelly. redOrbit Meteorologist Joshua Kelly Big Story Weather from April 24: Another day of light snow across the Northern Plains. Severe weather was seen in Louisiana and Mississippi. Another area of cold air moved over the Southern Plains with more frost and freeze warnings issued. Big Story Weather Discussion for April 25: An area of low pressure will move across the Great Lakes today bringing a...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) announces the winners of the 2012 Pinnacle Awards--the most prestigious recognition in the Carolinas construction industry. The Pinnacle Awards embody CAGC's mission of advancing the construction industry to enhance the quality of life and deliver a sustainable difference in the Carolinas. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120608/DC21490LOGO) BEST HIGHWAY PROJECT (1 of 2 awards)The Western Wake...
Dr. Andrew Kelly of the Dental Center of the Carolinas in Clemmons, NC, recently introduced sedation dentistry to his practice to increase patient comfort for anxiety-free dental visits. The sedation dentistry offered by Dr. Kelly and his staff can be administered through nitrous oxide, orally, or through IV depending on the type of procedure being performed. Clemmons NC (PRWEB) February 15, 2013 Dr. Andrew Kelly of the Dental Center of the Carolinas in Clemmons, NC, recently introduced...
With an estimated one in seven adults experiencing at least some apprehension about dental visits, it can be difficult as a dentist to encourage patients to attend regular dental visits to obtain optimal oral health. Dr. Andrew Kelly of the Dental Center of the Carolinas in Clemmons, NC recently received top reviews on third party industry review sites for his excellence in patient care and education. Clemmons NC (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 With an estimated one in seven adults experiencing...
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Pacific Corp. (NYSE: SPF) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. 2012 Fourth Quarter Highlights and Comparisons to the 2011 Fourth Quarter Net income of $486.9 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, vs. $15.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share Diluted earnings per share of $0.08*, excluding $454 million deferred tax asset valuation allowance reversal Net new orders of 983, up 60%...
Daily weather forecast and wrap-up provided by redOrbit meteorologist Joshua Kelly. redOrbit Meteorologist Joshua Kelly Big Story Weather from January 11-13: The biggest news from the weekend was the winter storm that pushed through the Northern Plains bringing blizzard conditions to the Dakotas along with bitterly cold air into the region. The second big story was along the Gulf Coast where they saw heavy rains along with some isolated severe weather such as a few tornadoes in...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) announces its 2013 Board of Trustees: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120323/DC75735LOGO ) Chair - Building: Matt Bares, Chandler Construction Svcs, Inc. Chair Elect - Supplier/Service: Laura Teter, Pilot Financial Advisors Treasurer - Building: John Thompson, J.M. Thompson Co. Secretary: Cynthia Mills, CAGC Trustee - Highway Heavy: Mark Ashmore,...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) announces its 2013 Board of Directors: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120608/DC21490LOGO) Chair: Scott Fant, Sloan Construction Company, Inc. Chair Elect: Cleve Paul, D. S. Simmons, Inc. Treasurer: James Braswell, Langston Construction Co. Inc. Vice Chair: Edison Cassels, Edison Foard, Inc. Director - Building: Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC and its members are speaking out against the potential use of project labor agreements (PLAs) on large-scale construction projects (exceeding $25 million) by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (USACE). PLAs are precedent-setting mechanisms implemented to encourage unionization in states such as the Carolinas where positive, productive pro-employee/union-free environments exist. (Logo:...
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Elassoma Jordan is a genus of freshwater fish and the only member of family Elassomatidae and suborder Elassomatoidei of order Perciformes. The type species is E. zonata, the banded pygmy sunfish. The Elassomatidae are known collectively as pygmy sunfishes, but are not true sunfishes, which are members of family Centrarchidae. The pygmy sunfish grows to a maximum overall length of roughly 1.25"“1.5 in (3"“4 cm). They occur mostly in temperate and subtropical swamps, marshes, and...
