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08 Nov 08
$240M Investment of Microsoft Into Facebook
0 vote iran_us_relationshipOne of the most popular social tools on the Internet Facebook Inc. is also one of the most rapidly increasing websites. Recently the site has sold its 1.6 percent stake to the software giant Microsoft Corp. who was willing to
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin
One of the most valuable, if not the most valuable, coin is considered to be the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle. It actually was never officially issued. Still it appeared from 1907 until 1932. Although in 1933 there were 445,500 Double Eagle minted, none were released into circulation because of the changes made in currency laws during the Great Depression.
07 Nov 08
COLLECTING COINS IN DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES
If you are like most people, the last few months have been tough on your pocketbook let alone your psyche. We are, at least for the immediate future, in tough economic times. For some people, there are difficult decisions that have to be made:
Global slowdown hits BMW profits
Carmaker BMW has seen profits fall sharply and says it cannot provide a forecast for 2008 and beyond because of the uncertain economic climate. The German firm said net profit fell 63% for the three months to September to 298m euros ($375.5m; ?236.5m).
05 Nov 08
How biometrics could change security
Recent losses of personal data held on discs, laptops and USB keys by governments and companies have highlighted the need for better security. Here Dan Simmons looks to see if biometrics can help.
04 Nov 08
THE COIN MARKET AS WE SEE IT
With all the turmoil in the financial markets you would think the rare coin market would be on its death bed. NOT! Without a doubt, even though we have been harping the coin market has been going through what we will call a “quality correction” of 10-20% (probably more like 30-40% now), nice, fresh, original, and truly rare coins have NOT decreased in value by any noticeable measure
Aid convoy sets out in DR Congo
A UN convoy has set off to provide water and medical supplies for 250,000 people displaced by recent fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo.It is the first aid in a week for those stranded in areas controlled by renegade Gen Laurent Nkunda's forces.
Hubble works but servicing slips
The final mission to service the Hubble space telescope has slipped deeper into next year, Nasa has announced.
Officials said the delay would give engineers extra time to prepare a spare control unit needed to replace one that broke on the observatory last month.
01 Nov 08
Mint Error News Magazine, Issue #25 Published
As always, the magazine offers excellent photos that direct the reader right to the substance of coin errors. And the included error coin price guides compiled by Al Levy (alscoins.com) is a must have reference that provides a comprehensive listing of recent eBay closing prices with descriptions, grades and notes.
02 Sep 08
The Top Ten Rarest Ten Libs
This article is about the Ten rarest Liberty Head eagles. Notice that I didn’t say “the ten most popular” or “the ten most expensive.” Readers may be surprised that this top ten list does not include any Carson City issues (although I was tempted to include the 1870-CC) and just one from New Orleans.
01 Sep 08
The Original Commemorative Quarter
We’ve entered the last year of the popular modern commemorative quarter program. For better or worse, all fifty states have created designs and the final mintages will hit the nation’s cash registers during the remainder of the year.
25 Aug 08
The Royal Canadian Mint Wins Coveted Awards at the 2008 World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany
Ottawa, Ontario – The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) added to its star-studded line up of award-winning coins when Krause Publications bestowed the Coin of the Year and Most Innovative Coin Awards on the RCM’s laser-etched $50 Palladium Big Bear and Little Bear Constellations coin series at the 2008 Coin of the Year Awards.
19 Aug 08
“Priest” with 7.7 pounds of cocaine
On January 11 2008 on Amsterdam airport officials have arrested a man that pretending to be a priest tried to smuggle 8 pounds of cocaine hidden under his robe, saying he was carrying sand. First he refused being body searched for “for religious reasons”. He also refused to confess who he is and the destinations of the Bolivian marching powder.
Main Tourist Destinations in Spain
The area expands by almost entire Mediterranean coast of Andalusia. It is worth mentioning that Costa del Sol one of the highest numbers of tourist concentration. This is because of its good beaches and bright cities. The major city of the region is Malaga, which is located a few kilometers away from Marbella and Torremolinos.
Leah Daughtry is on a mission to narrow the 'God gap' in politics
Hands clasped, elbows on the table, the Pentecostal minister leans toward the conference phone and speaks. "We've confirmed all the readings except the Buddhist person," she says.
Is Cameron the Blair of social reform?
That was the question posed by a charismatic young leader, seeking to fire up a party battered by long years in opposition but starting, finally, to feel like it was on the road back to power.
Electronic Commerce: How is the electronic marketplace different from physical markets?
The answers to this question provide us with a preview to what we try to achieve in this FAQ: comparing the digital economy with the physical economy, and coming up with a better understanding of the new market. Business strategies must be based on a sound understanding of the market dynamics, for which we rely on standard economics. More in-depth discussion is presented in our book, "The Economics of Electronic Commerce".
The first American automobile company to be privately held in a half century
Chrysler LLC, for years the country's third-biggest automaker, faces a clouded future. In August, 2007, Cerberus Capital Management took control of the American car company from DaimlerChrysler, ending a nine-year trans-Atlantic merger. Chrysler became the first American automobile company to be privately held in a half century.
Musharraf foes set to hold talks
Mr Musharraf stepped down on Monday after nine years in power to avoid a move by the government to impeach him.
Nato holds Georgia crisis summit
On the eve of the meeting, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the West must deprive Russia of any strategic victory from its assault on Georgia.
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