Day: October 20, 2014

Book Review: Blood Ties: Religion, Violence, and the Politics of Nationhood in Ottoman Macedonia, 1878-1908

Author: Ipek Yosmaglou Publisher: Cornell University Press – 320 pages Book Review by: Paiso Jamakar The Ottoman Empire – which is now part of the Middle East centering around Turkey, existed for more than six centuries, from 1300 to 1923. We provide you below a link to a very short (just over a minute) video of the rise and fall of this empire. You will see which territories were acquired and then lost, as the years progressed. Just click o this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuwanQyGKHw The empire of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) included the Ottoman territories, and was much larger:...

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Why Smaller Cities Will Have the Most Opportunities For Growth When Interest Rates Begin Rising

By Mark Mascia Real estate is historically one of the first investments impacted when interest rates rise, and with the United States economy growing by the quarter, now is the time to assess and evaluate your investments. As part of our continual search for undervalued real estate investments, Mascia Development LLC recently conducted a national assessment of U.S. cities to determine which commercial properties will be best positioned to withstand rising interest rates. Our research assessed commercial property values and prospects in all 50-states, looking for cities with the most opportunities for long-term, stable growth. Our valuation criteria assessed...

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