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Volume 3 Issue 1

April, 2012

 
Thank you to all that attended the Build Expo 2012 in Anaheim on April 4 & 5, 2012. 
It was great meeting new friends and visiting with current and past acquaintances.
The show had a variety of businesses and services which proved to "Have Something for Everyone".
We look forward to exhibiting again next year and we will let you know when to mark your calendars, to join us.
 
 
In This Issue
New Law - Contractor LLC's
Pasadena to Azusa rail to begin.
$500-billion blueprint
Long Beach Port - Official!
Construction Comedy
LEED Program to be revamped
Housing Prices by 2014?
Truck and Bus Regulation
Giants' Mission Rock Plan
New Product- Demo Bags
Smith's Color Floor
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New Law: California Contractors can now operate as an LLC.

state contractor LLC 

Beginning on January 1, 2012, the Contractor State License Board is authorized to issue a contractor's license to a limited liability company (LLC). This will allow LLCs to render services that may be lawfully rendered only pursuant to a license, certificate, or registration. 

 

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Construction starts on Pasadena to 
Azusa light-rail Gold Line

rasazusa rail

The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority has begun construction of the roughly 

11.5-mile Pasadena to Azusa light-rail line, 

officials announced.  

 

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Southern California Planners
unveil $500-billion blueprint for regional transportation 
 

Southern California's regional planning agency passed a 25-year transportation investment strategy Wednesday that officials said accounts for millions of future residents and a changing environment. 

 

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Long Beach Port Middle Harbor deal official
 

LONG BEACH - It's official. The Port of Long Beach's Middle Harbor will be home to Orient Overseas Container Line, thanks to a historic $4.6 billion deal that is expected to double cargo movement, create 14,000 permanent jobs and potentially make it the nation's busiest seaport. 

long beach 

 

Please click "HERE" to read the entire story.

 
Construction Comedy
 The Old Contractor
 
A guy is driving down the road when he sees an old, old man sitting on a stump, bawling his eyes out.
So the guy stops the car and asks the old man what's the matter.
"I've had a great life," says the old man. 
"I'm a successful construction contractor, and I just sold my company to a large corporate builder for gazillions."
The guy says, "So what's the problem?"
The old man snurfles into his sleeve and says, 
"I built myself a huge mansion with a swimming pool!"
The guy looks puzzled and says, 
"Okay, so what's the problem?"
The old man wails and says, 
"I own a fleet of beautiful cars, and my own private jet!"
The guy scratches his head and says, 
"I'm with you so far, but I still don't see what the problem is."
The old man blows his nose loudly and says, 
"Yesterday I got married to a 20-year-old Playboy bunny!"
Completely confused, the guy says, 
"And so, your problem is WHAT?"
The old man sobs piteously.
 
"I can't remember where I live!"
 
 
USGBC To Revamp the LEED Program
 
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is revamping the LEED rating system this year. LEED 2012 will focus on improving the rating system's clarity (providing more precise technical criteria) and making the system more user-friendly. 
 
Please click "HERE" to read the entire story.

 

 
 
Will Housing Prices Soar By 2014?

Real estate economists and analysts are increasingly optimistic that the housing market will have a dramatic recovery in the next two years.

 

 

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Truck and Bus Regulation
On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles 
(In-Use) Regulation 
 
Truck photo 
 
The regulation requires diesel trucks and buses that operate in California to be upgraded to reduce emissions. Heavier trucks must be retrofitted with PM filters beginning January 1, 2012, and older trucks must be replaced starting January 1, 2015. By January 1, 2023, nearly all trucks and buses will need to have 2010 model year engines or equivalent. 
 
To read the entire story, please click "HERE"
 
 
Giants' Mission Rock plan is in city's ballpark
 
The San Francisco Giants' plan to convert AT&T Park's 
barren, wind-swept parking lot into the 
"heartbeat of Mission Bay", with homes, offices, shops and restaurants, is the much-needed link that will connect the burgeoning neighborhood to the rest of the city, team officials said Tuesday.
 
Mission Rock 

To read the rest of the story, please click "HERE" 

 

 
 
NEW PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
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 No More Ripped Plastic Bags!
 
To view the flyer, please click "HERE"
 
 
Available at HUB!
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 Smith's Color Floor is a water-based extra-strength stain developed to give a decorative natural appearance to concrete floors and other porous mediums. It is an excellent tool for the concrete market that can produce unbelievable works of art.
 
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The first United States coast to coast airplane flight occurred in 1911 and took 49 days.

 

When airplanes were still a novel invention, seat belts for pilots were installed only after the consequence of their absence was observed to be fatal - several pilots fell to their deaths while flying upside down.

 

Seating on the first scheduled inter-city commuter airplane flight consisted of moveable wicker chairs. There were 11 of them on the first Ford Tri-Motors. After several years, Ford replaced them with aluminum framed leather chairs.  

 

 

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--William Rotsler,
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