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The Solomon Scandals novel, politicians, the media, the Washington area, tech and other surrealism:

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July 18, 2011 The Solomon Scandals

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ movie on real estate hell: ‘Coffee’s for closers’ and ‘Only one thing counts in this life. Get them to sign on the line which is dotted.’

";” alt=””>   Not everyone in real estate or construction is Washington-smooth like Sy Solomon. Thanks to my friend Court

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April 25, 2011 Media / The Solomon Scandals

Writer’s tiny N.Y.C. apartment: Comfy or scary? I say it’s a mix. Time for Felice Cohen to try e-books as a space-saver?

";” alt=””> Felice Cohen is happy here. I’m not sure if I’d be, although I envy her ability as an

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January 16, 2010 Charles Smith / Washington area life

‘Conversations with Papa Charlie’ book review: Thumbs up—and toes, relax

The Schmidoffs’ windmill burned down in 1908 in Lipnick, Russia. An upshot was a real estate empire half a planet

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January 15, 2010 Media / The Solomon Scandals / Washington area life

Bible of newspaper biz reincarnated under new owner, Duncan McIntosh

Good news: Editor & Publisher, the bible of the newspaper business, is back from the dead and will be published

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November 29, 2008 Charles Smith

Solomon for real?

Sy Solomon, the real estate millionaire in The Solomon Scandals, never existed. Like many of the characters in my novel,

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