The tentative green of spring would not be killed by this storm.

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New home starts, like sales, will likely rebound in early spring to levels slightly higher than before the storm as owners start to finally rebuild those properties.

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What will be more vexing choices spring from intentions to rebuild neighborhoods exposed during the storm.

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Following a naming ceremony in spring 2014 at the RNLI headquarters in Poole, Dorset, Storm Rider will be put into service as a relief boat to be used at any of the charity's lifeboat stations as needed.

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Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm in the counties of Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline.

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