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Neumann Homes, Are They In Trouble?

I am wondering if Neumann Homes is in trouble financially. They have stopped work in our neighborhood, even homes that they are building for someone and not on spec.
We even had a notice of a lien to be placed upon our house because they have failed to pay their contractors.

They have been working. According to a story in the Chicago Tribune, they have reworked their loans and now have $55 million in revolving credit.

It would be nice if they were going to finish our neighborhood, but I am not too optimistic, even with this new money. The new home market sucks and the number of homes on the market because of fraudulent or bad loans leading to foreclosure is crazy.

I just hope the market improves soon so that the remaining lots can be built out and the homes sold. It is just not helping our home value at this time.

You can read more about Neumann Homes trouble in the housing market in Michigan in the Detroit News. Link…

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WordPress 2.1 Working Well

Well I just updated to WordPress 2.1 and everything seems to be working well.
The only problem that I had was that I had to upload a couple files again to get it to work properly.

But it is worth it and will be interesting to see how this new version works.

It has some pretty cool features but the favorite one of mine is the autosave on drafts.  Too many times I hit the wrong button and poof, my long post is gone.

Online media beat seems to think the same, WordPress 2.1 is here.

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MyFoodDiary.com

I have joined the affiliate program with MyFoodDiary.com.  I have been using this website to help with a diet and it has really helped me focus and keep on the program.
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A Busy Week in Tech

This begins a busy week in Tech.
Beginning tomorrow the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas.  This show will run through January 11 and many of this years new Tech gadgets will be released and announced.  It is the 40th Year and over 100,000 people are expected to attend.
It will be interesting to see what comes out.  I would like to see some more integrated devices and wireless speakers that operate on 802.11 wireless network.  You can read more on CNET’s Preview of CES.

The other big conference that will have some big announcements will be Macworld.  The highlight of this conference is the keynote by Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday, January 9.

It will be interesting to see what product announcements he will make.  It sounds like it is pretty sure that he will announce the Apple iPhone and maybe a video iPod.  Who knows.  Apple is always secretive on these keynotes.  But one thing is guaranteed, the presentation will be will produced.

Enjoy the week you tech fans and keep checking back for my thoughts on the announcements.

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Avalanche Traps 8, Only 1 Admitted to the Hospital

According to the Rocky Mountain News, only one person was admitted to the hospital in the avalanche that occurred on Berthoud Pass today.  The avalanche happened on what is known as the Stanley run.
There are many avalanche paths that cross Highway 40, but it is unusual for avalanches to come down uncontrolled in this area.  The Colorado Department of Transportation regularly inspects and does control work throughout the whole highway.

But it appears that the wind that came up this morning loaded the starting zone before anyone realized what was going on and could stop traffic and do control work in the area.

I am glad that no one was killed or seriously injured.

Read the complete Rocky Mountain News Story, (No one else trapped; eight taken to hospital)

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More Information on Avalanche in Berthoud Pass

It is now being reported that the avalanche occurred in the biggest avalanche area on Berthoud Pass, the Stanley Run.
It is located on the east side of Berthoud Pass, just south the top of the pass.

Apparently CDOT has been doing control work in the area through the storms and was last done on Wednesday. This morning the conditions were fine, but there was a lot of wind that has come up and depositing snow in those avalanche runs and this may be the cause.

This is all from the spokesman from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

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Avalanche Buries Hwy 40 Over Berthoud Pass

Various news stations are just reporting an avalanche over Berthoud Pass, about 35 miles west of Denver. There are reports of cars being trapped and buried and maybe even some cars being pushed over the side of the road.
This is a major highway for people to access Winter Park Ski Area. With all the new snow we have had and it being a Saturday, there were a lot of people heading to the mountains and skiing.

Highway 40 is a two to three lane road with many switchbacks and numerous avalanche runs coming down and crossing the highway. It is a pretty step valley. Usually, the Colorado Department of Transportation does control work in this area, so it is amazing this has happened here.

The drainage where this avalanche took place has been influenced by the last three storms that have hit the Colorado area. These avalanche runs also receive a lot of wind deposited snow from the west. It is a dangerous area when there is a big deposit of snow and wind with those storms.

I hope the rescuers are able to get to everyone in time.

Read Denver Post Story (Avalanche Traps Cars, Closes US 40)

Read Rocky Mountain News Story (Avalanche buries cars near Berthoud Pass)

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Another Snowstorm Hits Denver, Round 3

Another snowstorm has hit Denver.  This is the third one in three weeks where we have received over 8 inches of snow.
Check out this story in the Denver Post, Another snowstorm? I’ll give you an earful.

This snow was not as bad as the first two, but it did cause its share of problems and driving in it was just crazy.  I spoke with some friends in the foothills and they have not received over eight feet of snow beginning with the first storm.

This is the most snow that I have seen since I moved to the Denver area, especially this is the longest that it has stayed on the ground without completely melting in between storms.

And there are rumors for another one coming next week.

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DHL Now Surpasses UPS in Not Being Able to Do Their Job!

Well, I thought United Parcel Service (UPS) was the leader in not being able to do their job, but DHL has now topped that.
They have had a package in Denver since December 23 and they have not been able to deliver it. I thought UPS was bad, and they are, but DHL is now surpassing them. They have failed to deliver it and have no clue when they will be delivering it.

It is now going on two weeks since they received it and are holding it with no sign of when they will deliver it.

It has been two weeks since the storm caused all the problems, they should be caught up by now.