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DEADBEATS: Virginia Small Claims Court
Small Claim Court Procedures in Virginia. JAN 16th 2012, RE: http://www.courts.state.va.us/resources/small_claims_court_procedures.pdf . Don’t let deadbeats get away with thievery. No matter how small the amount, a thief is a thief. Go after them. Make them pay what is owed plus legal fees, Court costs, interest, their time, and public embarrassment.
Quarterly Antiques Market Report 4th Qtr 2011: JANUARY 2012 Sales Advisory
Quarterly Market Report: Trends, Tendencies, Demand Strength Quarterly Market Report: 4th Qtr 2011 JANUARY 2012 ADVISORY: In today’s market, retail collectors may realize a major loss when they consign antiques and art at auction if they purchased at the height of the market and are now selling at the bottom of this much changed market. [… read more]
IRS Form 8283, Appraiser Qualifications, and Penalties for Fraudulent Donating
IRS Publication 561 Qualified appraiser. A qualified appraiser is an individual who meets all the following requirements. The individual either: Has earned an appraisal designation from a recognized professional appraiser organization for demonstrated competency in valuing the type of property being appraised, or Has met certain minimum education and experience requirements. For real property, the appraiser [… read more]
Last Will and Testament: Get Your Act Together
People, you need to get your act together now rather than later. I’m talking about a Will, your Will, and other preparatory instruments that will make the transition easier on your loved ones after you’ve croaked. … Oh, heck, just say it: When you are dead. Yes,scarecrow, one day your sorry carcass will be molding [… read more]
Modern Elephant Ivory and Big Game Hunters: Can We Sell Ivory?
Big game hunting is not for the budget conscious; permits can cost more than a new car. It just depends on the game animal chosen. In some districts of Africa elephants are numerous and hunting is allowed by permit. The meat is harvested and distributed to the villages and the successful hunter can return to [… read more]
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Got Beaver?
When Europeans first arrived in North America, the landscape was much different. Instead of free-flowing streams descending from high elevation to the sea, the flow of water was pooled from the Piedmont to the lowlands, like pearls on a string. Beavers created the pearly ponds for themselves but all the creatures benefited. So, the lay [… read more]
Renewed Despotism: Russian Gangster Vladimir Putin
Got cash? Looking for emerging markets with a substantial upside? Beware of Russia. Emerging market it is, but the consistent return provided by ETF”s is fraught with high risk. Just as other nations have allowed leaders to rise to power for a variety of reasons (think Mao, Lenin, Hitler, Hussein, Ahmadinejad, Kim Jong-il, etc.), Russia [… read more]
The Geography of a Woman
GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN • Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa – half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally beautiful! • Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe – well-developed and open to trade, especially for something of real value. • Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain [… read more]
Boomer Collectibles: Sell Now Before it’s Too Late
The boats are leaving port, people; pay attention to what’s happening all around you. I’m talking about the Boomers. They’re growing old, down-sizing, divesting, even beginning to die off in ever-growing numbers. All of that stuff that they are/were collecting that reminded them of their childhood is fast becoming passé. The generations behind them could [… read more]