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“Your cooperation is requested”: The American Antiquarian Society and Operation Alert

Past is Present

Operation Alert was a Cold War exercise designed to assess how prepared both government agencies and citizens were in the event of a nuclear attack on the United States. Starting in 1954, about 200 cities around the country took part in these drills until the project ceased in 1962.

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Strategic Filing: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Litigation Advantage?

DailyDAC

It Depends on the Facts Debtors often use Chapter 11 bankruptcy for litigation advantages. Whether or not they succeed depends on the facts and circumstances of the individual bankruptcy case. The following sample case helps to illustrate how a court may rule. Case Study Catherine, Jules, and Jim founded and each owned one-third of a company. The company thrived initially, but as the company grew, the owners fell out, with Catherine on one side and Jules and Jim on the other.

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Selling Your Art

Syl-Lee Antiques

People sell their art for many different reasons. They no longer like the piece(s), they don’t fit into their new home or their aesthetic has changed. Other people inherited the piece(s), never much liked them, and have finally made the decision to sell them, or believe their artwork is valuable, and are looking to get some extra money. Whatever the reason, here are some pointers if you want to sell your paintings: Don’t change anything!

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Investing in Yu-Gi-Oh Cards - A Collectibles Cautionary Tale

Penrose Appraisals

If you've been following the collectibles world lately, you probably know that certain categories, like trading cards, have been very popular. Sports cards have been selling at record high prices, led by the 1952 Tops Mickey Mantle rookie card, which sold for a whopping $12.6 million back in August. Pokemon cards have also made headlines, with the record holder selling for $4 million also this past August.

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Responding To the 5 Most Popular Questions From Agents

The Appraiser Coach

Imagine you’re at an inspection. During your standard walk-through, you look out the window and see a car pull up into the driveway. Your mind starts racing when you see. Read More.