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					  <title><![CDATA[Good Interactions Between Co-op Boards and Shareholders]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1714/1/Good-Interactions-Between-Co-op-Boards-and-Shareholders/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Although it is frequently assumed that cooperative boards of directors are
 totally responsible for all building decisions, typically they are assisted by
 a large group of professional consultants who not only guide them but also
 sometimes make the day-to-day decisions on their behalf. When a shareholder has an issue or a proposal, it&rsquo;s wise to try to determine the best course of communication before contacting
 the board. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Lenore Barton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:58:24 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Guest Parking Violations]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1720/1/QampA-Guest-Parking-Violations/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ The co-op I live in has its own parking. Even stockholders must purchase a
 parking pass if they wish to use the lot. In order to make it convenient for my son to visit me, I bought him an annual
 pass to the parking lot. My son is an adult, not a resident, and not a
 stockholder. He received several parking tickets and now the co-op wants me to
 pay them. Can the co-op hold me responsible for the actions of my son? ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Mark H. Schneider)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:33:30 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Where&#039;s the Heat?]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1719/1/QampA-Where039s-the-Heat/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[The co-op my mother lives in, in Queens, has a unique way of saving on heating
 expenses. First, from October to May, maintenance fees are raised for the fuel
 used during those months. Secondly, the heat is shut off completely at night.
 The heat goes on at 6:00 a.m., to warm the apartments, and then at 10:00 a.m.
 completely shuts off until 5:00 p.m. It then stays on until 10:00 p.m. and
 after that shuts off all night until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Sandra Jacobus)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:30:10 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[A Tree-Lined Oasis]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1718/1/A-Tree-Lined-Oasis/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ It&rsquo;s a pretty name for a pretty neighborhood. Located in the southern end of
 Brooklyn, Carroll Gardens has long been a destination for those in search of a
 little greenery to go with their city living. With its park, its tree-lined
 streets and the glorious gardens that fill the front yards of its brownstones,
 the neighborhood can be seen as an oasis of sorts. In recent years, it has
 grown in popularity and is a residential area of choice for families looking to
 settle down and commuters looking for a respite from the big city. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Lent)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:26:30 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Paying Attention Now Can Save Headaches Later]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1717/1/Paying-Attention-Now-Can-Save-Headaches-Later/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ We are all taught to &ldquo;Look at the Big Picture.&rdquo; That was a common phrase back in the 1980s when managers focused on how their
 actions resonated with the mission statement and goals of the corporation;
 whether that corporation was IBM, the U.S. Army, or your condo or co-op
 building on Park Avenue. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Peter J. Grech)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:25:44 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Inside the New York City Loft Board]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1716/1/Inside-the-New-York-City-Loft-Board/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Ever since New York City was New Amsterdam, landlords have made extra money by
 converting unused space in their buildings into residential lofts. While many
 apartment-seekers gravitated toward these conversions, artists, bohemians, and
 other creative types were the quintessential tenants&mdash;the large, open-plan loft spaces made ideal live/work studios, and they were
 often to be found in emerging neighborhoods where rents were relatively cheap,
 even if amenities were rustic. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Emily Abbate)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:24:21 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[It&#039;s Worth the Effort]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1715/1/It039s-Worth-the-Effort/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ We&rsquo;ve all heard that &ldquo;first impressions are important&rdquo; when meeting people; so too with buildings. A potential buyer&rsquo;s or visitor&rsquo;s first impression often determines their opinion of the building and its
 apartments and has a dramatic impact on their decision to buy or rent. At
 Cooper Square Realty, we call it &ldquo;curb appeal.&rdquo; ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (David Kuperberg, CPM)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:23:07 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[IREM Celebrates its Anniversary]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1713/1/IREM-Celebrates-its-Anniversary/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ This year, the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is celebrating its
 75th anniversary. For three-quarters of a century now, IREM has provided
 education, resources, information and membership to real estate management
 professionals all across the country. With 80 chapters in the United States and
 eight more abroad serving more than 18,000 individual and some 500 corporate
 members, IREM is the only professional real estate management association
 offering guidance and advocacy to both the residential and commercial real
 estate sectors. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Hannah Fons)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:20:33 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Play Spaces and Children&#039;s Programming]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1712/1/Play-Spaces-and-Children039s-Programming/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Gone are the days when you could give your kids some coloring books or Legos and
 expect them to amuse themselves for hours. Nowadays, play spaces and children&rsquo;s amenities have become crucial aspects in the marketing and sales of New York
 City&rsquo;s residential buildings. As new condo construction has boomed in the city, the
 importance of amenities to sway buyers has taken striking prevalence, for
 parents and kids alike. If you thought the sauna was fun, get ready for
 Nintendo Wii. 
 ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Sam Nixon)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:18:28 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Picking a Few Good Apples]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1711/1/Picking-a-Few-Good-Apples/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ These days, there&rsquo;s no shortage of articles in magazines, newspapers, and online about how
 time-crunched most people feel. Between work, family obligations, long
 commutes, and a vast array of other factors vying for attention and precious
 minutes, getting anybody to devote still more time (without compensation, no
 less) to their building&rsquo;s administration can be a very tough sell. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Hannah Fons)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:15:35 EDT</pubDate>
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