Pennycents Midweek Columns: Record High Gold Provides "Safe Haven"
Gold jumped over $880 an ounce today, edging past the previous record high of $875, set in 1980. The high prices can be attributed to several converging factors, not the least of which is the weak dollar--which has caused more investors to look for a "safe haven" hedge for their investment dollars. Other factors contributing to today's high include high prices for oil and other commodities. And lastly, political instability all around the world, most recently in Pakistan with the death of Benazir Bhutto, always makes investors a little nervous about the stock market, causing a shift towards gold.
Recent Drilling Expands Porphyry Related Mineralization at Linear Gold's Cerro la Mina Project, Mexico
Recent drilling expands porphyry-related mineralization at Linear Gold's Cerro la Mina Project, Mexico.
The History Of Gold Jewelry, Part 3
During the 14th and 15th centuries jewelry became an important feature for both male and female attire
In the first half of the 15th century jewels composed of enameled gold figures, flowers, and foliage modeled in high relief were frequently mixed with clusters of pearls to create stunning ornaments
Olive Oil: Nature's Liquid Gold, the Latest Recession Rescuer According to Author
Earthquake sensitive Orey forecasts during turbulent times ahead people will forego fancy processed foods and go back to Mother Nature's finest staple--olive oil. "This ancient elixir has been used for everything from cooking, health ailments to beauty aids and natural pet care," she said.
IVCi Achieves InfoComm International Gold and Silver Level Designations
These designations recognize that a high percentage of IVCi's regional office's sales, customer service, and technical staff have achieved and maintained individual InfoComm Certification
Autodesk to Present Keynote Address at Ecobuild America and AEC-ST Signs on as Gold Corporate Sponsor
"Digital Cities" : The Future of BIM and Sustainable Design at a Community and City Scale will be presented by industry leader Doug Eberhard, Sr. Director, Industry Evangelist at Autodesk as a keynote address for the Ecobuild America and AEC-ST conference and exhibit. The keynote will take place Thursday, May 22, 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
Theres Gold in Your Websites Server Log
Many Webmasters have never bothered to view their website's server log. Ignoring your server log is like flying with a blind pilot.
Gold Buckle Network Serving 100,000 Members, 1,000 Media Titles
GBN is the online Western entertainment destination of choice for growing worldwide member base.
Outskirts Press Announces Nubian Gold, the Latest Highly-Anticipated History - Other Book from Houston, TX, Author Tarchon the Etruscan
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Nubian Gold: A Conspiracy of Jewish Proportions by Tarchon the Etruscan, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the History - Other category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $15.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/NubianGold was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.
John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry - Adds Rings and 14K Gold to the SoMa Hammered Metal Jewelry Collection
John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry enhances popular SoMa Collection of hammered jewelry with rings and incorporates 14K gold.
Cash4Gold is Featured on CNBC's Fast Money - Gold Fever
Cash4Gold, the market leader for selling gold online, was featured on CNBC's Fast Money show. With prices above $900 an ounce, America has gold fever.
Scotland Scoops Green Gold Awards
Scottish hotels topped the list of the UK's Top 50 Green Hotels with 34 hotels in Scotland (out of a total of 50 British hotels) winning gold awards.
Gold Warcraft World aka WOW Gold
World of Warcraft or WoW is a well balanced masterwork of a game with an inclusion of art where there are vast landscapes to venture on, interesting characters with meaningful stories and a powerful music. This can be viewed not only as a game but with overlapping human expression with problems to be solved alone or as a team. Although WoW is certainly an interactive game which is new nowadays, there are upgrades to better excite the game players.
Gold Mining
Mining Gold is hard work you know? There are many people in the US to this day who still mine for gold. Did you know that in many countries people have protested mines, gold and silver are easy ones to protest because it is associated with greed as those minerals are also considered legal tender.
IntraLearn Software Corporation Attains Gold Certified Partner Status for Seventh Straight Year in Microsoft Partner Program
IntraLearn Software Corporation, a leading supplier of eLearning software applications, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status for the seventh straight year in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in ISV/Software and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing IntraLearn Software Corporation's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.
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The Symbol Of San Francisco: The Golden Gate Bridge
New York has the Empire State Building, and Washington DC has the Washington and Lincoln Memorials. Almost every major American city can boast at least one major masterpiece of architecture. In San Francisco, that emblem is the Golden Gate Bridge, recognized as one of the most graceful steel spans in the world. A tourist?s visit to the San Francisco Bay Area isn?t complete without a panoramic vista of this gorgeous structure. This isn?t a feat of engineering; instead, it is a work of art.
To truly appreciate the Golden Gate Bridge, one must first have a solid grasp of the history that lies behind it. Conceived in the boom years of the Roaring 1920?s but constructed during the depths of the Great Depression, the Bridge represents American perseverance and determination. The great project was completed in 1937, and the Golden Gate Bridge stood as the longest steel suspension bridge in the world until 1964, when the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was completed connecting the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
The Golden Gate Bridge garners wide praise for its aesthetics. The American Society of Civil Engineers declared it to be one of the modern Wonders of the World. According to Frommer?s Travel Guides, it?s "possibly the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed, bridge in the world."
Though the Bridge can be viewed from points across San Francisco, the best vistas are to be had from Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Surrounding the San Francisco Bay, the GGNRA is one of the most visited units in the National Park System. Over 13 million people come to this area each year to view the great red bridge, among other activities.
The Park is deceptively large, as it is not one contiguous land area, but rather a collection of parks that runs from northern San Mateo County down to southern Marin County. It runs along 59 miles of coast. The GGNRA shouldn?t be confused, however, with Golden Gate Park, which is run by the city of San Francisco as a separate entity.
There is no shortage of things to do in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. On a warm summer day, it?s not unusual to see people biking, rollerblading, and jogging on some of the countless well-maintained paths. In addition, photography is only one art form that is used to capture the majesty of the Golden Gate Bridge. Other artists employ paints, pencils, and sculpting clay to interpret the span.
A trip to the GGNRA isn?t complete without a visit to its most infamous attraction. The island of Alcatraz has been the feature of countless movies. Although it hasn?t housed prisoners since 1963, its since reopened as a museum. Its positively haunting to walk the halls of this chilling structure, once home to Al Capone and ?Birdman of Alcatraz? Robert Stroud.
Spend a day or two exploring Golden Gate National Recreation Area; you?re sure to appreciate the Bridge, along with all of the rest of the GGNRA has to offer.
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