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Same problem here in Portland, Oregon. Near our home, a whole block of CRE is empty in the car country district. Dodge, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Isuzu, Saturn have all left huge CRE footage empty. Since they are auto dealerships, it is hard to imagine any use for the properties (especially with all the environmental issues involved). In downtown, a skyscraper was foreclosed (interestingly, CALPERS was a part owner), another under construction has been mothballed with a big hole dug in the ground and boarded up in the center of downtown. Today, Saks 5th, the anchor customer of a prestigious downtown development announced they are closing at end of lease.

I think many businesses are closing or moving out after end of expensive leases. A 50% vacancy in high cost CRE seems likely for a long term.

[bsrsharma]

It’s pretty hard to be very creative this year with taxes on prior year income.

Only trick I am aware of is IRA for yourself, if you haven’t paid into 401(k) & for spouse if s/he hasn’t paid into 401(k). Last date for IRA payments for 2009 is April 15th of 2010.

[bsrsharma]

It’s pretty hard to be very creative this year with taxes on prior year income.

Only trick I am aware of is IRA for yourself, if you haven’t paid into 401(k) & for spouse if s/he hasn’t paid into 401(k). Last date for IRA payments for 2009 is April 15th of 2010.

[bsrsharma]

It’s pretty hard to be very creative this year with taxes on prior year income.

Only trick I am aware of is IRA for yourself, if you haven’t paid into 401(k) & for spouse if s/he hasn’t paid into 401(k). Last date for IRA payments for 2009 is April 15th of 2010.

[bsrsharma]

It’s pretty hard to be very creative this year with taxes on prior year income.

Only trick I am aware of is IRA for yourself, if you haven’t paid into 401(k) & for spouse if s/he hasn’t paid into 401(k). Last date for IRA payments for 2009 is April 15th of 2010.

[bsrsharma]

It’s pretty hard to be very creative this year with taxes on prior year income.

Only trick I am aware of is IRA for yourself, if you haven’t paid into 401(k) & for spouse if s/he hasn’t paid into 401(k). Last date for IRA payments for 2009 is April 15th of 2010.

[bsrsharma]

Purely as a business strategy, I think spending money on election campaigns has a lower return on investment compared to alternatives. For example, lobbying. Financing campaigns produces uncertain results whereas “buying” the politician after the election produces predictable outcomes. Look at the enormous success of lobbyists compared to voters in U.S. at every level of government.

Another issue many have raised is whether foreigners/foreign government have freedom of speech in U.S. I believe they have; but it would be stupid foreigner to push the commonsense limits. Again alternative modes are more effective. See the success of American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Similarly, China achieves its objectives through U.S. Chamber of Commerce rather than engaging in “free speech”.

[bsrsharma]

Purely as a business strategy, I think spending money on election campaigns has a lower return on investment compared to alternatives. For example, lobbying. Financing campaigns produces uncertain results whereas “buying” the politician after the election produces predictable outcomes. Look at the enormous success of lobbyists compared to voters in U.S. at every level of government.

Another issue many have raised is whether foreigners/foreign government have freedom of speech in U.S. I believe they have; but it would be stupid foreigner to push the commonsense limits. Again alternative modes are more effective. See the success of American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Similarly, China achieves its objectives through U.S. Chamber of Commerce rather than engaging in “free speech”.

[bsrsharma]

Purely as a business strategy, I think spending money on election campaigns has a lower return on investment compared to alternatives. For example, lobbying. Financing campaigns produces uncertain results whereas “buying” the politician after the election produces predictable outcomes. Look at the enormous success of lobbyists compared to voters in U.S. at every level of government.

Another issue many have raised is whether foreigners/foreign government have freedom of speech in U.S. I believe they have; but it would be stupid foreigner to push the commonsense limits. Again alternative modes are more effective. See the success of American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Similarly, China achieves its objectives through U.S. Chamber of Commerce rather than engaging in “free speech”.

[bsrsharma]

Purely as a business strategy, I think spending money on election campaigns has a lower return on investment compared to alternatives. For example, lobbying. Financing campaigns produces uncertain results whereas “buying” the politician after the election produces predictable outcomes. Look at the enormous success of lobbyists compared to voters in U.S. at every level of government.

Another issue many have raised is whether foreigners/foreign government have freedom of speech in U.S. I believe they have; but it would be stupid foreigner to push the commonsense limits. Again alternative modes are more effective. See the success of American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Similarly, China achieves its objectives through U.S. Chamber of Commerce rather than engaging in “free speech”.

[bsrsharma]

Purely as a business strategy, I think spending money on election campaigns has a lower return on investment compared to alternatives. For example, lobbying. Financing campaigns produces uncertain results whereas “buying” the politician after the election produces predictable outcomes. Look at the enormous success of lobbyists compared to voters in U.S. at every level of government.

Another issue many have raised is whether foreigners/foreign government have freedom of speech in U.S. I believe they have; but it would be stupid foreigner to push the commonsense limits. Again alternative modes are more effective. See the success of American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Similarly, China achieves its objectives through U.S. Chamber of Commerce rather than engaging in “free speech”.

[bsrsharma]

401(k), IRA/Spouse IRA, Flexible spending account – health care & dependent care, Charitable donations – cash & kind, State tax, SDI etc., deductions, moving expense, education expenses (self & dependents), child tax credit, moving expense, membership in professional organizations, professional magazines/journals, casualty & theft loss deduction, capital loss (stocks/bonds) deduction, many, many more….

[bsrsharma]

401(k), IRA/Spouse IRA, Flexible spending account – health care & dependent care, Charitable donations – cash & kind, State tax, SDI etc., deductions, moving expense, education expenses (self & dependents), child tax credit, moving expense, membership in professional organizations, professional magazines/journals, casualty & theft loss deduction, capital loss (stocks/bonds) deduction, many, many more….

[bsrsharma]

401(k), IRA/Spouse IRA, Flexible spending account – health care & dependent care, Charitable donations – cash & kind, State tax, SDI etc., deductions, moving expense, education expenses (self & dependents), child tax credit, moving expense, membership in professional organizations, professional magazines/journals, casualty & theft loss deduction, capital loss (stocks/bonds) deduction, many, many more….

[bsrsharma]

401(k), IRA/Spouse IRA, Flexible spending account – health care & dependent care, Charitable donations – cash & kind, State tax, SDI etc., deductions, moving expense, education expenses (self & dependents), child tax credit, moving expense, membership in professional organizations, professional magazines/journals, casualty & theft loss deduction, capital loss (stocks/bonds) deduction, many, many more….

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