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The Turning $70 The anti-Vietnam War movement in the United States is perhaps best remembered for its young, counterculture student protesters. However, the Vietnam War was the first conflict in American history in which a substantial number of military personnel actively protested the war while it was in progress. In The Turning , Andrew Hunt reclaims the history of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), an organization that transformed the antiwar movement by placing Vietnam veterans in the forefront of the nationwide struggle to end the war. Misunderstood by both authorities and radicals alike, VVAW members were mostly young men who had served in Vietnam and returned profoundly disillusioned with the rationale for the war and with American conduct in Southeast Asia. Angry, impassioned, and uncompromisingly militant, the VVAW that Hunt chronicles in this first history of the organization posed a formidable threat to America's Vietnam policy and further contributed to the sense that the nation was under siege from within. Based on extensive interviews and in-depth primary research, including recently declassified government files, The Turning is a vivid history of the men who risked censures, stigma, even imprisonment for a cause they believed to be "an extended tour of duty." |
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Turning On $10.9 Another piece of classic SF made available again by the SF Gateway. |
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RSVP International 18×18-in. Marble Pastry Board. $41.95 Serious bakers know that marble is the best surface for rolling dough, as it keeps the dough cool. This attractive Pastry Board has stable plastic feet to protect tables and countertops. Please note: Due to the natural composition of marble, grain pattern and color may vary….. |
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In Girl Trouble $7.10 “No one listens to an Ad Frank CD to hear about him getting lucky,” one of his fans was overheard saying. From his past releases people expect Ad Frank to wallow in self-pity and self-loathing, albeit with a sense of black humor. So what’s a fan to expect when hearing the lighthearted “Dumb Trilemma” or the upbeat “Girls as Sharp as You are Something Rare” from his third solo album, In Girl Troubl… |
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Audiobiography For over 35 years, Bobbie Nelson–sister of Willie–has sat at the piano in her brother’s concerts, the modest female counterpart to the hairy-legged, craggy-faced men who cart the Texas honky-tonk sound across America. Her playing melds into the ensemble that makes up Willie’s rough-hewn style, even as it also stands out in its assertiveness. At 76, the elder Nelson is just now releasing her firs… |
Effective Real Estate Strategies for Slow Markets
Speeding Commercial Real Estate Sales in Slow Markets
Effectively building commercial real estate wealth requires the ability to spot a great bargain and the ability to sell that property well, no matter what the state of the market. The real estate market is notoriously cyclical in nature and somewhat difficult to predict. The market for local and national real estate can turn quickly and it is important for every investor in real estate, from the largest player to the smallest, to have strategies in place for selling properties in down markets.
In a hot real estate market, of course, little marketing is required. We have all heard the stories of bidding wars breaking out in the residential market at open houses in California and elsewhere. In the commercial world, it's not unusual to have 30, 40, or more institutional and private investors bidding on a piece of prime commercial real estate in a strong urban market. In these kinds of markets, all a Seller needed to do was hang up a metaphorical "For Sale" sign and wait for the hordes of buyers to appear.
Of course, these markets do not last forever. Lately, we're seeing some pressure on cap rates as short term interest rates have climbed in response to the Fed's tightening. Those formerly "hot" markets have become "luke-warm" markets and are cooling further. As prices for residential and commercial real estate spiraled ever higher, more and more buyers found themselves priced out of the market. Even the creative financing schemes created by mortgage lenders often failed to close the gap. In hindsight, the downturn seemed inevitable, but many failed to see it or prepare for the inevitable slowdown to follow.
Fortunately it is not too late for sellers of residential and commercial real estate to get the most out of their property, even in a slowing market. Listed below are some strategies for turning that "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign.
• Price the property properly. The market will tell you what you property is worth, regardless of what you think. Price the property realistically, especially in a down market. It is important to understand that the value of a particular piece of real estate is derived not only from the underlying value of the property itself, but by market conditions.
• Offer incentives to attract buyers. Offering unique incentives can go a long way to boost the attractiveness of a particular piece of property and help you stand out from the crowd. Some sellers are including perks like free plasma TV's, vacations, sporting event tickets, and other unique incentives. What's important to note about these offerings is that while they represent a very small percentage of the value of the property being sold, they create traffic, interest, and distinguish you from the competition.
• Don't overlook the value of curb appeal. How your property looks from the outside is an essential part of marketing, called "packaging." Enhancing your property's curb appeal can often be achieved with little expense. Consider painting, re-landscaping, signage, and minor parking lot repairs. Between two similarly priced properties, the better looking one will probably get sold faster.
There is no doubt that selling a property in a down market can be a challenge, but the good news is that these strategies can help to preserve those hard earned profits."The Investment Property Insider" is published by Craig S. Higdon, a veteran commercial mortgage broker. He publishes the weekly e-zine and blog,http://www.InvestmentPropertyInsider.com, for commercial real estate investors, developers, and industry professionals. Visit the blog and get this free report: "The 7 Biggest Loan Mistakes Real Estate Investors make and How to avoid them."
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20 Wood Working Chisels Clockmaker Lathe Carving Tools $24.99 12pc Wood Carving Chisels Set, Factory Sealed These tools are perfect for novice or professional wood carvers The handles are made with quality polished wood for comfortable grip The chisels are made with razor sharp harden steel They measure approximately 8 long They come in a protective roll up plastic case They are great for any wood carving shop This set is ideal for carpenters, carvers, artists and many other professions This set includes the following: One 1/2'' wood chisel One 1/4'' wood chisel One 1/4'' round nose chisel One 1/4'' square wood chisel One 1/4'' skew wood chisel One 1/4'' diamond point chisel One 1/4'' curved chisel One 1/4'' U gouge One 1/2'' wood turning gouge One 1/2'' straight gouges One 9/16'' straight gouges One 1/2'' parting tool 8pc Wood Carving Chisels Set, Factory Sealed These tools are perfect for novice or professional wood carvers The handles are made with quality wood for comfortable and firm grip The chisels are made with razor sharp harden steel They measure approximately 5 1/2 long They are great for any wood carving shop This set is ideal for carpenters, carvers, artists and many other professions The 8pc shapes are among the most basic and useful in woodcarving |
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A Brief History of Rock 'N' Roll $14.95 Rock and Roll was born in 1956. In that year, Elvis released Heartbreak Hotel; Chuck Berry sang "Roll Over Beethoven;" Little Richard blurred the boundary with "Tutti Fruitti;" Janis Martin sang for women with "Drugstore Rock and Roll;" while pop music hit the big screen with "Rock Around the Clock." In one year the youth quake went overground. Music journalist Nick Johnstone charts the events of this turning point and the origins of rock and roll, showing how the DNA fused in that one burst of creativity persisted for the next 50 years. |
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