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Investors will be anxiously watching the FOMC and Bernanke for further indications about the possibility of the tapering of fiscal stimulus beginning as early as September. Indeed, after Bernanke first floated the idea of the Fed’s cutting back on asset purchases by late-year during a press conference last month, indices dropped sharply for several days, with the S P 500 down almost 5 percent,[http://www.gnosisarts.com/mediawiki/mediawiki-1.14.0/index.php?title=User:KevinLee704#Age_and_culture_are_no_excuse_for_racism Age and culture are no excuse for racism], a loss from which it has not yet entirely recovered.
Investors will be anxiously watching the FOMC and Bernanke for further indications about the possibility of the tapering of fiscal stimulus beginning as early as September. Indeed, after Bernanke first floated the idea of the Fed’s cutting back on asset purchases by late-year during a press conference last month, indices dropped sharply for several days, with the S P 500 down almost 5 percent,[http://www.gnosisarts.com/mediawiki/mediawiki-1.14.0/index.php?title=User:KevinLee704#Age_and_culture_are_no_excuse_for_racism Age and culture are no excuse for racism], a loss from which it has not yet entirely recovered.
More hawkish insinuations from the Fed could undermine the ability of positive earnings data to drive stocks upwards, and could punish them more harshly in the event of underwhelming data. Ever since markets reacted frantically to the Chairman’s June 19 press conference, messaging out of regional central bank officials has been one of reassurance when it comes to the connection between continued economic growth and the tapering of bond purchases.</html>
More hawkish insinuations from the Fed could undermine the ability of positive earnings data to drive stocks upwards, and could punish them more harshly in the event of underwhelming data. Ever since markets reacted frantically to the Chairman’s June 19 press conference, messaging out of regional central bank officials has been one of reassurance when it comes to the connection between continued economic growth and the tapering of bond purchases.</html>
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== Ultimate Rockets  It’s H 3 ==
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The Rockets on Friday finally hooked the biggest fish in the NBA’s free-agent pond.
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“I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets,” Howard announced via Twitter. “I feel its (sic) the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I’m looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best.”
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Howard chose the Rockets after five days of meetings and deliberations ― and a few hours of uncertainty ― before the Lakers ended the drama with the announcement. He did not meet with the Lakers again Friday, but did inform them of his decision even before his call to Rockets general manager Daryl Morey.
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“I gave out a little woop,” Morey said of hearing the news. “A little non-presidential yell.
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“I doubted it. Until things are done, my job is to steward the Rockets franchise. I’m very excited.”
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Howard cannot officially sign until July 10 when the NBA moratorium on new deals is lifted. But with Friday’s decision, they had pulled a coup two years in the making, beginning with a dramatic restructuring of the roster to enable them to have the cap room needed and culminating in the week’s strong recruiting presentation in Los Angeles.
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The Rockets went into the month as the apparent front-runner in the Howard sweepstakes, then solidified their position with the recruiting pitches from Chandler Parsons and James Harden and the championship-era tandem of Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. Along with the Skype presentation from Yao Ming, the Rockets emphasized that Howard would be welcomed to the Rockets’ line of dominant big men from Elvin Hayes to Moses Malone, Ralph Sampson, Olajuwon and Yao, in contrast to the burdens of expectation in Los Angeles.
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Chemistry part of pitch
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Howard, 27, had often listed his free-agency priorities as to be a part of a championship-caliber team and to be happy. Howard, 6-11, had seemed convinced, according to a person with knowledge of the process, by the combination of a partnership with Harden, Parsons’ strong case about the chemistry and camaraderie on the team in contrast to his one unhappy season with the Lakers, and the chance to work with Rockets coach Kevin McHale, a Hall of Fame low-post player.
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The addition of Howard will lead to a significant change of style. The Rockets, the NBA’s second-highest scoring team last season, averaged just 3.5 points in the low post, the least in the NBA and made the second-most 3-pointers in NBA history. McHale had long wanted to add a presence in the paint and has especially enjoyed working with young players on their low-post game since his days as the Timberwolves general manager.
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The Rockets still had work to do, and did not wait for Howard’s decision to begin. Morey, however, said he will be cautious about his next move.
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They cut into their depth to create the cap room they’ll need to sign Howard, particularly with the long-planned release of Carlos Delfino, who filled in through much of the season at power forward. They still face a void at power forward, having dealt Patrick Patterson to get Thomas Robinson,[http://reignwood.fractal-technology.com/home/space.php?uid=33630&do=blog&id=281289 Boston Celtics An American Tradition], a prospect they considered easier to deal.
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With that uncertainty, the Rockets had eyed a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks to bring in Josh Smith, Howard’s AAU teammate in Atlanta. The Rockets, however, never gained any traction on a sign-and-trade deal with Atlanta or a free-agent agreement with Smith.
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The Rockets have long had interest in New Orleans forward Ryan Anderson and the Pelicans could seek a true center to enable them to play Anthony Davis at forward, but there have been few talks about a deal that would send Omer Asik to New Orleans.
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Process of elimination
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The Rockets are also expected to pursue help on the perimeter using a mid-level salary-cap exception and veteran’s minimum contracts, and are expected to resume talks with Delfino and Francisco Garcia, though both could attract richer offers elsewhere.
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Other than the moves to clear cap room, the Rockets were unlikely to complete deals to fill out the roster until landing Howard. That was uncertain until late in the evening on Friday.
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His other suitors had been eliminated through the day. The Hawks and Mavericks had been told they were not under consideration. The Warriors had made moves needed to open cap room then used to land Andre Iguodala, taking them out of the mix unless in a sign-and-trade with the Lakers. The Warriors were subsequently told they were out of the running.
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That left the Rockets and Lakers. While Howard had decided to sign with the Rockets, according to an individual familiar with his thinking, Morey was not willing to believe he had landed him until he heard it from Howard. When he did,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Machigan-State-43-GORDON-green-Jerseys-15003/ Machigan State 43 GORDON green Jerseys], he gave a shout, and sent a Tweet.
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“Welcome to Houston @DwightHoward!!! Years of work by Dwight Rockets went into this. This team is going to be special.”</html>
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== Building owners find property tax hikes “absurd” ==
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<html>|  |  The Williams Tower at 2800 Post Oak Blvd. sold this year to Invesco for $415 million. (Aaron M. Sprecher/Bloomberg)
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Just like countless Houston homeowners do each year, commercial landlords are complaining about their property taxes.
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The Houston Buildings Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) said Tuesday that the Harris County Appraisal District has put unusually high valuations on their properties for 2013.
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Such incredible percentages in one year is absurd, and more than a little disturbing, Betancourt said in a statement.
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Those affected, BOMA said, are going to the businesses that lease space in Houston buildings:
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Houston BOMA members are extremely concerned about the negative impact these appraisals will have on businesses. Property taxes are nearly always passed on to tenants as operating expenses. With escalating property valuations,[http://www.kayudo.co.jp/cgi-bin/aska/aska.cgi/aska.cgi?mode=resmsg&no=1247690 A Beginners Guide to Blog Promotion], every company leasing space in Harris County will potentially see a significant increase in operating expense billings.
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Valuation increases of this magnitude will have an extremely negative impact on business owners county-wide, said Betancourt. HCAD has sent a clear message with these exorbitant assessments and the resulting increased costs of doing business in Houston and Harris County, that they are not concerned with preserving the environment of business growth or economic development.
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Earlier this year, the Chronicle s former business columnist wrote about the appraisal district s  it assesses on office buildings amid Houston s strengthening economy and the growing demand for office space.</html>
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== Ultimate Rockets  Shaq bashes Howard, calls Houston & ==
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<html>By Mark Long
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The Associated Press
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal says the Los Angeles spotlight was too bright for Dwight Howard.
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A few seconds later, he threw an elbow Howard’s way.
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== Firefighters respond to East Anchorage condo blaze 0 ==
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<html>The Anchorage Fire Department responded to a third-floor apartment fire in East Anchorage Saturday evening.
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One of the battalion chiefs on location, Mike Crotty, said at 8:30 p.m. that firefighters were still working to extinguish remnants of the blaze in the roof of the building. He said the fire appeared to be confined to one apartment. The cause of the blaze wasn't yet determined, Crotty said.
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In all, 11 fire department vehicles responded, with about 22 personnel, including an ambulance and crew who set up a stretcher that wasn't needed. Anchorage police were also on scene to handle traffic and bystanders.
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The fire was declared controlled at 8:12 p.m., though isolated spots continued to smolder, Zaumseil said.
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"The fire alarms didn't go off this time, though," Willis said. He was alerted to evacuate by neighbors, he said.
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Willis complained about the disruption to his life caused by fires in other peoples' apartments.
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Fire officials asked residents if they knew the person or persons who lived in the apartment that burned. Dispatcher Zaumseil said the occupant didn't appear to be home at the time. She didn't know the occupant's name, she said.
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In her pajamas on a folding camp chair with her four-wheel walker, Sunny Kirkland said she lived two floors directly below the apartment that burned. She evacuated by walking out of her apartment to the parking lot outside.
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"My flower bed was on fire," she said, apparently from embers that fell from the deck above.
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With the fire all but out, a fireman with an ax offered to pick up some important things from her apartment. Kirkland give him her keys and told him what she needed for the night.
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Zaumseil said the Red Cross was expected to help the displaced residents.</html>

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