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Rich Like Them: My Door-to-Door Search for the Secrets of Wealth in America's Ri

May 16, 2012 at 2:06 PM in Arts & Culture by Best Selling Books
Rich Like Them
Rich Like Them: My Door-to-Door Search for the Secrets of Wealth in America's Richest Neighborhoods
by Ryan D'Agostino
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Ryan D'Agostino, former senior editor at Money, wanted to know how the wealthiest in America got that way. So he asked. Knocking on 500 doors in some of the most affluent zip codes in America, D'Agostino met with men and women who welcomed him in and shared their most difficult financial decisions, toughest setbacks, greatest strategies, most triumphant moments, and deepest insights. In RICH LIKE THEM, he weaves together what he learned and offers maxims for achieving wealth, such as "Never Let Pride Get in the Way of Profit," and "When you fail miserably, be thankful." Filled with inspiring stories and straight-up advice, RICH LIKE THEM is a lively and practical get-rich guide that any reader can follow.




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The Death of Artemio Cruz: A Novel (FSG Classics)

May 16, 2012 at 4:11 PM in Arts & Culture by Best Selling Books
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As the novel opens, Artemio Cruz, the all-powerful newspaper magnate and land baron, lies confined to his bed and, in dreamlike flashes, recalls the pivotal episodes of his life. Carlos Fuentes manipulates the ensuing kaleidoscope of images with dazzling inventiveness, layering memory upon memory, from Cruz’s heroic campaigns during the Mexican Revolution, through his relentless climb from poverty to wealth, to his uneasy death. Perhaps Fuentes’s masterpiece, The Death of Artemio Cruz is a haunting voyage into the soul of modern Mexico.





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May 16, 2012 at 2:40 PM in Arts & Culture by Musical Instruments Reviews
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Very sturdy; can be used as stick or mallet tray when the desk is placed in the horizontal postion. Width of the desk is 20"; height of the desk is 12.5"; ledge is approximately 2.5" deep. Height-adjustable: the distance from the lip of the desk to the floor ranges from 26"-48"; maximum overall height of 60.5". Some assembly required.




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May 16, 2012 at 3:48 PM in Arts & Culture by Musical Instruments Reviews
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The DJ PRE II is a high quality Phono preamp designed for your home and studio. It acts as an interface between your turntable and your audio recording system. The analog input capacitance can be switched between 100pf and 200pf to optimize your phono cartridge response. A switchable low cut filter removes turntable rumble while leaving the audio pristine. The front gain trim control and signal/clip LED allow you to optimize the preamps gain for a wide range of input sources. The built-in low noise Phono preamp circuitry is highly accurate and precisely conforms to the RIAA standard. The Line Output jacks are low impedance and can work with any sound card. Housed in an all aluminum black anodized case, the DJ PRE II can be powered by a wide variety of external supplies. If you need to amplify and EQ your vinyl records to interface with your audio workstation, sound card, or main monitor system, the DJ PRE II gives you flawless audio reproduction in a rugged and reliable package. Frequency Response: 10Hz ?50KHz, +/-.5dB THD: .01% Typical @ 1KHz Hum and Noise: >90dB below clipping Input Impedance: 47k Ohms in parallel with either 100pF or 200pF Maximum Input Level: 40mVrms @1KHz Maximum Gain: 45dB @ 1KHz Input / Output Connections: RCA Maximum Output Level: +6dBu (1.4Vrms) Filter Type/Response: Switchable, Low Cut, -3dB @ 22Hz Power Requirements: 7-12V DC or 9-12V AC @ 150mA Dimensions: 1.75?H x 4.2?W x 3.5?D (44.5mm x 107mm x 89mm)...




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Martin M400 Mandolin Strings, Light

May 16, 2012 at 12:53 PM in Arts & Culture by Musical Instruments Reviews
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Martin M400 Bronze Light Mandolin Strings are made from 80/20 composition alloy to give brilliance, clarity, and longevity of sound. The bronze winding is ideally suited for making strings that have deep, rich basses and clear, bright trebles.




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