For Your Information
While I was at the Atlantic site, skimming over Nicholas Carr's articles on how the Internet may be making us stupid (but it remains to be seen), I also saw a link in a sidebar to this article: "A Reminder That America Is Improving," it was headed: "Sodomy Is Not a Crime." By one Conor Friedersdorf, it's about how some guy from the Christian-right American Family Association is calling for the
For Your Information
While I was at the Atlantic site, skimming over Nicholas Carr's articles on how the Internet may be making us stupid (but it remains to be seen), I also saw a link in a sidebar to this article: "A Reminder That America Is Improving," it was headed: "Sodomy Is Not a Crime." By one Conor Friedersdorf, it's about how some guy from the Christian-right American Family Association is calling for the
Rush to the GLD
Gold is up nearly 30% today. there's been a rush to the GLD. exchange rated fund, up around 50% this year. Bob Mipisani shows us the unprecedented access he got at the GLD vault. it was an incredible array of gold A look at where gold prices are headed and who are the largest buyers of the precious metal, with Jason Toussaint, World Gold Council "it's important to note there is a big dichotomy
The Tower of Brabble
(Brabble = "paltry noisy quarrel")This article by David Sirota urges readers to "trash their smartphones," which might or might not be a good idea. I'm sympathetic to it -- I just have a basic cellphone, and the only upgrade I'm thinking about is to a phone with a QWERTY keyboard -- but on the whole I still disagree with his analysis.Sirota begins thusly:A miracle is occurring as you read these
The Tower of Brabble
(Brabble = "paltry noisy quarrel")This article by David Sirota urges readers to "trash their smartphones," which might or might not be a good idea. I'm sympathetic to it -- I just have a basic cellphone, and the only upgrade I'm thinking about is to a phone with a QWERTY keyboard -- but on the whole I still disagree with his analysis.Sirota begins thusly:A miracle is occurring as you read these
HARD TO IMAGINE.
There's something about Sweden's Little Majorette that's deceptively brilliant. Frontwoman Zoe Durrant's voice is unthreateningly whisper-soft, sometimes infantilized even, bringing to mind fellow Scandinavian heartbreakers, Flunk. We first fell for Durrant in her previous project Havana Guns - whose debut single "She Always Goes Down" briefly won over our hearts and minds before their breakup
ATRA Releases List of Worlds 10 Safest Airlines
In first-ever kind of a ranking, as many as six U.S. carriers are placed among the ‘Top 10 Safest Airlines’ in the world. The report was released by the Air Transport Rating Agency (ATRA) yesterday.European-based Air Transport Rating Agency (ATRA) released its list of the world's 10 safest airlines yesterday. While European and American airlines seldom make it to the top rankings when it comes to
Emirates staff 'to become Dubai experts'
People travelling with Emirates may soon find they can get all the information they need from the airline's staff.People taking flights to Dubai with Emirates could soon find that they can get all the information they need about their holiday from the airline's staff.The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has announced that it is working on a project which will provide training for
World's Top 10 Safest Airlines According to the ATRA
Air Transport Rating Agency (ATRA) has come with a report that lists the world’s most safe airlines. This report was released by the agency yesterday and already it has created quite a flutter in the industry and raised a few eyebrows.According to the report, no airline from Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East is ‘safe enough’ to be listed in the top 10. On the other hand, as many as six
The Culture Is Going Down the Water Closet
I took a break from writing a post I'm not sure about and began reading The Case of the Gilded Fly, a 1944 murder mystery by Edmund Crispin, recently reprinted by Felony & Mayhem. This was Crispin's first book, and so far it's entertaining. The setting is Oxford during World War II, and some of the characters are academics and former academics. One of the former is Professor Gervase Fen, of
The Culture Is Going Down the Water Closet
I took a break from writing a post I'm not sure about and began reading The Case of the Gilded Fly, a 1944 murder mystery by Edmund Crispin, recently reprinted by Felony & Mayhem. This was Crispin's first book, and so far it's entertaining. The setting is Oxford during World War II, and some of the characters are academics and former academics. One of the former is Professor Gervase Fen, of
Gold Rush : the wholesale jewelry industry
About half of all of the gold in the world actually ends up as jewelry and for some investors, that's the way to go. own physical gold. Lafayette, Louisiana, is the home of stoler, the largest wholesale jewelry manufacturer in the united states. and what a home a 600,000 square foot facility, 1200 employees strong. this is where it all begins. gold is brought here in the form of these big gold
Mining Gold Making | Minitip - Smelting Obsidium
Usually metal bars are more expensive than the ore, even if you take into account how many ores a bar requires. In this example I use Obsidium Ore. As you can see, on my realm the prices are currently the following.Every realm has different prices At least the more popular realms have lots of mining bots posting stuff and they rarely smelt the ore into bars. Sure the obsidium prospectors need a
ATRA Releases Top 10 Safest Airlines List
If you’re an anxious traveller who gets all jittery when faced with the prospect of air travel, there is some good news and some bad news for you.First the good news - Air Transport Rating Agency (ATRA), a Geneva-based rating agency that deals with aviation risk evaluation and advanced data analyses in the aviation sector, has come with a list that features top10 safest carriers. So, now whenever
Dubai Airport sees record numbers of passengers
Dubai Airport has revealed that it saw a record number of people pass through the terminal in July.People taking cheap flights to Dubai could find that there are a large number of other travellers in the terminal after it was reported the airport had seen a big boost in numbers last month.According to figures released by Dubai International Airport, a record 4.7 million passengers passed through
POPSHOP009: THE KNOCKS + WYNTER GORDON.
Worried your Labor Day weekend plans will get in the way of Popshop this week? Well worry no more, as we're pushing things back a week to September 8th so as to maximize rage potential and make sure no one misses out. Trust us though, the wait is more than worth it, as this one may well be our biggest lineup ever.Fresh off a party rocking set at All Things Gold 002 last week in DC are
The Trouble With Privilege Is That Everybody Doesn't Have It
I don't remember where I first heard the title of this post, but it seems to me that someone ascribed it to Virginia Woolf. Whoever said it, I think it's right.One day about a week ago Homo Superior posted on same-sex marriage, attacking an article by the English writer and provocateur Mark Simpson. The article, which turns out to be two years old, argues that marriage is basically a religious
The Trouble With Privilege Is That Everybody Doesn't Have It
I don't remember where I first heard the title of this post, but it seems to me that someone ascribed it to Virginia Woolf. Whoever said it, I think it's right.One day about a week ago Homo Superior posted on same-sex marriage, attacking an article by the English writer and provocateur Mark Simpson. The article, which turns out to be two years old, argues that marriage is basically a religious
Mumbai airport 'subject to new security measures'
People travelling from Mumbai have been advised that there have been new security measures put in place.Travellers who take flights to Mumbai have been advised that when they come to depart the country there are a series of new security measures in place.In the past, people did not experience any form of search until they reached the security hold area, the Times of India reported.However, checks
Nebraska Supreme Court rules nonbio mom entitled to hearing on custody and visitation
The facts are sad but common. Lesbian couple, Teri Latham and Susan Rae Schwerdtfeger, were together for 20 years and had a child born to Susan using donor semen about 15 years into their relationship, in 2001. They cared for the child as co-parents. In 2006 they split up. The child stayed with Susan but Teri claimed that she continued to see her son three to five times a week and to support
Bangkok to welcome festival of music and dance
Bangkok is shaping up to host this year's music and dance festival in September.Travellers on cheap flights to Bangkok could enjoy taking a trip to the city's 13th International Festival of Music and Dance during their stay.Taking place from September 9th to October 16th 2011, the event is the country's biggest festival celebrating the art forms and provides an insight into both traditional and
The Trouble with Separatism
The other issue I meant to write about yesterday was racial (and other) separatism, but I figured that post was long enough already.One major item on the Nation of Islam's wishlist was a black-only state, possibly a state within the US to be handed over exclusively to the Black Man. As this idea recurred in Marable's account, I began wondering what it would have helped. In a racist country --
The Trouble with Separatism
The other issue I meant to write about yesterday was racial (and other) separatism, but I figured that post was long enough already.One major item on the Nation of Islam's wishlist was a black-only state, possibly a state within the US to be handed over exclusively to the Black Man. As this idea recurred in Marable's account, I began wondering what it would have helped. In a racist country --
Extremists to the Left of Me, Moderates to the Right of Me!
I'm in the final fifty pages of Manning Marable's biography of Malcolm X, and I've been troubled by some of its political and social judgments. In fairness, though, many of the participants and observers of the Civil Rights Movement in the 50s and 60s came to similar conclusions; what troubles me is that forty years later, so many people are still trapped in the mistakes of the period.Probably
Extremists to the Left of Me, Moderates to the Right of Me!
I'm in the final fifty pages of Manning Marable's biography of Malcolm X, and I've been troubled by some of its political and social judgments. In fairness, though, many of the participants and observers of the Civil Rights Movement in the 50s and 60s came to similar conclusions; what troubles me is that forty years later, so many people are still trapped in the mistakes of the period.Probably
Farming Gold | Ice Avatars and the Friendly Imp
If the following items are either in low supply or high prices on your realm, you might want to read forward!FelclothGromsblood Globe of WaterEssence of WaterElemental WaterCamping & FarmingThere are 2 valuable NPCs next to each other in southern Winterspring. These are Ice Avatars and a vendor named Vi'el. To see the exact location, click on a name.Ice AvatarIce Avatars have a decent drop rate
Book Flights to Hong Kong- A Perfect Shopping Paradise
Hong Kong is the perfect holiday destination that lures millions of shopaholics to book flights to this city and scramble to grab cheap air tickets. Designer stores and elite labels are dime a dozen here and tourists flock to its shopping precincts to restock and modernize their clothing.The street markets of Hong Kong stay highly jam-packed and grab attention of most Britons booking flights to
Egypt to host Olympic football tournament
Football fans could be looking to snap up football tickets for Olympic qualifiers.There could be a rise in the number of football fans who are looking for cheap flights to Egypt soon as the country has been named the host of an Olympic qualifying tournament.The country will stage the Africa men's final round of qualifying games, with eight different nations from the continent putting forward
Grab flights to Hong Kong to Enjoy an Enticing Holiday
Hong Kong is very popular among Britons as the land is blessed with enormous mesmerising sightseeing opportunities. Hong Kong’s attractions not only embrace scenic beauty, but also reflect the rich customs, culture and carnivals eminent in the city. The exquisiteness of this port city forms an ideal backdrop to the man made marvels as well as natural wonders. Loads of Britons book cheap air
Peter Spina interviewed by James Turk on Gold and Silver
James Turk, Director of the GoldMoney Foundation, interviews Peter Spina, CEO of GoldSeek.com, about his views and outlook for the gold and silver market the monetary market , how he started Goldsek in 1995 to become one of the most visible preciouse metals websites on the internet ....
Airport parking 'can be an affordable option'
Travellers heading away can find that airport parking is more affordable than they may have thought.Holidaymakers who are taking cheap flights to India and other locations have been advised that leaving their car at the airport may not be as expensive as they had thought.Sammy Patel, head of car parks business at Peel Airports, which runs terminals such as Liverpool John Lennon and Robin Hood
Little Boxes
I wasn't blogging in 2005, when the Northwestern University study on (male, natch) bisexuality was published, or I'd have had some things to say about it. Supposedly the researchers -- under the direction of the notorious Michael Bailey, which should have been a tip-off -- found that men who identify themselves as bisexual aren't really turned on by both sexes, with turn-on measured by having
Little Boxes
I wasn't blogging in 2005, when the Northwestern University study on (male, natch) bisexuality was published, or I'd have had some things to say about it. Supposedly the researchers -- under the direction of the notorious Michael Bailey, which should have been a tip-off -- found that men who identify themselves as bisexual aren't really turned on by both sexes, with turn-on measured by having
Auckland Airport 'sees strong increase in profits'
Auckland Airport has seen a boost to its business in recent months.The number of people taking flights to Auckland could be higher than before as the terminal has reported a rise in its profits.According to new figures, the airport, which is the largest in New Zealand, has seen a strong lift in its annual profits due to a rise in passenger numbers and a rise in retail sales.For the year to June
Herbalism Gold Making | Best places to farm Goldthorn
Goldthorn is one of the rarest and most expensive herbs currently. For a long time their invidual price has been about 8-10g on my realm. I've sold hundreds of stacks since wotlk for about 200g each. Though I usually sell them in smaller stacks to make them sell faster, as some people require only a few of them and not 20.Like always, I write about how I have been making gold, so on your realm
Metal Versus Metal Stocks
Gold versus Gold stocks. A topic near and dear to my heart. One that I have studied relentlessly for the past several years. I am no mining expert. I am not the one that can point you to the next "ten bagger" in the junior mining sector. But I have been right in insisting that my subscribers favor Gold over Gold stocks and I continue to favor Gold (and silver) over the companies that dig these
Marc Faber : Gold is the most honest form of cash
Marc Faber : "I'm not certain that people should buy gold today because we have a huge run in precious metals recently and they need to consolidate or shake out the weak holder. I would expect the correction in gold to occur. I think that everybody should have some gold if they want to own some cash because gold is the most honest form of cash people can own" "well, it's (ETFs) a claim on
SLICE OFF THE HATERS.
Brite Futures, the artists formerly known as Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, explode back onto the scene with a V For Vendetta against your average everyday pop hit as they prepare for the release of their forthcoming second album. Seconds into "Baby Rain", there's a double thunderclap and in comes a synchronized synth and bass riff reminiscent of The Virgins or Starfucker as the song goes from 0
He Who Controls the Past Controls the Future
I've begun reading the late Manning Marable's new biography of Malcolm X, which got a lot of attention when it published earlier this year. I'm only about 70 pages in today, but one subject that caught my attention was Marable's account of black people's civil rights struggles in the north, before and during World War II. Lately I've encountered a few references to the Civil Rights Movement by
He Who Controls the Past Controls the Future
I've begun reading the late Manning Marable's new biography of Malcolm X, which got a lot of attention when it published earlier this year. I'm only about 70 pages in today, but one subject that caught my attention was Marable's account of black people's civil rights struggles in the north, before and during World War II. Lately I've encountered a few references to the Civil Rights Movement by
Sample fine food at Phuket Vegetarian Festival
There is a selection of delicious food on offer at this year's Phuket Vegetarian Festival.Travellers on flights to Phuket in the autumn could have the chance to sample some amazing dishes during their stay at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.Taking place from September 27th to October 5th 2011, the festival coincides with the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar and is strictly observed by
Air Travellers Get More Rights From Today
Sweeping pro-consumer passenger rules come into effect from 23rd August, 2011. US Dept of Transportation requires airlines to refund baggage fees for lost luggage and shell out considerably more for involuntarily bumping passengers on overbooked flights.The U.S. Department of Transportation's pro-consumer passenger rights come into effect from today, August 23.New passenger rights will
New Rules Shielding Airline Passengers Take Effect
Air travellers are set for good time as the U.S. Department of Transportation is all ready to implement new pro-consumer passenger rules from today. New travellers’ rights aim to ensure that customers are protected from unfair and deceptive practices adopted sometimes by the airlinesFrom today, i.e. 23rd August 2011, airlines will be required to refund baggage fees for lost luggage and will be
James Turk & James McShirley on The 1% and 2% rules for the gold price
James Turk, Director of GoldMoney Foundation interviews James McShirley, President of the Allied Building Center about the 1% and 2% rules for the gold price and his outlook for Gold market and the gold price manipulation from a statistical point of view ,both agree that GATA' is right about the Gold Market manipulation
Free Mounts | Grand Black War Mammoth
Like always, when an expansion is released, previous raids become at least partially soloable at some point. This means most of WOTLK raids are now soloable. Personally I do my soloing mostly as a hunter, death knight or paladin and so far have been able to solo Sartharion, Malygos, Archavon, Koralon, Onyxia and some bosses in Naxxramas, Ulduar and ICC. These are not only fun to solo, but they
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse not just for the rich and famous
Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse is not just for celebrities and chief executives.Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse lounge at Heathrow allegedly offers the "ultimate pre-flight experience" even for those with cheap flights to Johannesburg.And the lounge is being used by a huge cross-section of air travellers - not just business class customers, according to Clubhouse duty manager Ben Smith.Speaking to
Wonderful Excuses to Book Flights to Manila!
Manila is the political, economic as well as cultural and recreational epicentre of the Philippines. Manila is the ideal place to experience the country’s local charms, study the region’s multifaceted culture and to delve deep into the nation’s colourful contrasts. It surely makes a lot of sense to book flight tickets to Manila if you wish to unearth the various splendours of the Philippines
Tonight's episode of "The Closer" has faulty legal premise
If you DVR'ed The Closer tonight, this is a spoiler alert. You do not want to read this post until you've watched it.I hate when tv shows depend upon an absolutely incorrect legal premise. That's what happened on tonight's Closer. The murderer is motivated to have the victim killed because the victim shows up and says she is the biological half-sister of the murderer who was adopted as an
Space Cadet #1 Gay Porn Comic Book Review
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Space Cadet #1 Gay Porn Comic Book Review
Check out my website: GayComicGeek to see the uncut version of this vid.
MIRROR ON THE SHELF.
St. Lucia's phenomenal debut EP has been on repeat here at Neon Gold HQ since it flew domestically across the interwebs and into our inbox last week, with current single "All Eyes On You" still going very strong on our songs of the summer playlist as we bring you the exclusive premier of its music video above. So you can only imagine our excitement when a remix from the as-of-late untouchable '96
Gold Breaks yet another record today above $1900/oz
Gold is now a whisker away from reaching the psychological threshold of $ 2,000 an ounce. The yellow metal for immediate delivery has, in fact, updated once again its all-time high in the Asian markets reaching the value of $ 1,894.80.Gold could just shoot up to 2000, yet I believe gold will have a pull back before going after 2000. The dollar used to be the safe haven currency. But the dollar
Squandering Our Sanctimony
The Great and Powerful IOZ has been back from self-imposed exile for a few weeks now, but not (in my not-so-humble opinion) exactly on stride. His comment today on the conviction of American backpackers for espionage in Iran was pretty good, though:Well, Hillary Clinton is disappointed, proving once more that while the poor Persians must make do with the Ghazal, our greatest, infinitely
Squandering Our Sanctimony
The Great and Powerful IOZ has been back from self-imposed exile for a few weeks now, but not (in my not-so-humble opinion) exactly on stride. His comment today on the conviction of American backpackers for espionage in Iran was pretty good, though:Well, Hillary Clinton is disappointed, proving once more that while the poor Persians must make do with the Ghazal, our greatest, infinitely
Breakout in Precious Metals
By Scott SilvaEditor, The Gold Speculator8-22-11Silver is breaking out for another run to new highs. The metal is moving higher along with gold in the safe-haven trade. The precious metals are likely to get another push up from US economic policy-makers. Gold and silver are benefitting from the flight to safety trade driven in part by the continuing European debt crisis and high volatility in
Bob Chapman : $8000 GOLD : $3000-$3200 by next February
Bob Chapman : well you heard the song up up and away . that's just the way it is going to be , one of the psychological aspects of this and these people are very good at this , JP Morgan Chase came up a couple of days ago and said Gold is going to $2500 by the end of the year , here there are with the largest short position , naked short position in silver and silver usually runs with Gold , what
Gulf Air to step up flights to Indian sub-continent
Cheap flights to Chennai soon to be offered by Gulf Air.Gulf Air is set to increase the number of flights it offers to passengers travelling to the Indian sub-continent as it ushers in its new winter schedule - including a range of cheap flights to Chennai.The firm is also vying to boost services to Kathmandu and Dhaka.Gulf Air is shaking up its existing schedule as well, changing the flight
Racial Impurity and Gender Confusion
Here's a speculation. I'm reading John McWhorter's new book What Language Is (Gotham Books, 2011), which begins with a lengthy discussion of the difference in complexity among languages. Some have intricate systems of case, gender, or counting; others don't. This much I knew already. McWhorter argues, though, with numerous examples, that the "simpler" languages are usually the result of a
Racial Impurity and Gender Confusion
Here's a speculation. I'm reading John McWhorter's new book What Language Is (Gotham Books, 2011), which begins with a lengthy discussion of the difference in complexity among languages. Some have intricate systems of case, gender, or counting; others don't. This much I knew already. McWhorter argues, though, with numerous examples, that the "simpler" languages are usually the result of a
Professional Gold Making | Arcanite Bars, Converters and Crystals
Engineers can create valuable items that are expensive, yet cheap to make if we take a look at the average prices between realms.Here's a good example: Delicate Arcanite Converter.Personally I haven't seen anyone selling these for months. These cost about 5g to make and can be sold even for 50-500g. If you want to sell them the fastest, I'd keep the price at around 150-200g each.Alchemy is
Marc Faber : Physical gold in a safe deposit box is the safest
Marc Faber : “The function of paper money is to facilitate the exchange of goods and services, to be a store of value and a unit of account — the U.S. dollar fails on all three,” “Intelligent people, instead of holding cash in U.S. dollars with zero interest rates, why not hold money in gold and silver?” And as a currency, gold should be held in its physical form and not in shares of gold miners
Chinese Rush for Gold as Prices Climb
Gold prices are climbing as nervous investors around the world seek a safe way to preserve their wealth. Global gold prices are pushing record highs as investors shun risk.But rising prices aren't deterring Chinese investors--who are buying up large quantities of the precious metal. The trend is likely to continue, as experts say the price of gold will climb higher. Not only for the Chinese gold
Gulf Air increases number of flights to Dubai
Gulf Air promises to expand its range of flights to Dubai.Gulf Air has promised to expand its range of services to meet increasing demand for cheap flights to Dubai.The airline announced this week that it has chartered 14 additional flights each week to the nation state.Gulf Air is also planning to up the number of flights to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates by a total of 28.The move is part
China & India account for half the Gold Market
Is Gold is still cheap ? "Gold is lot of things to a lot of different people but I think there is a tendency in the US and the Western world to disparage it as something conspiracy theorists who think the US is a Zionist conspiracy and bury it in the ground with their cans of tuna. But gold is seen differently in Asia to how it is viewed in the rest of the world and you only have to see how much
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
It's been a fairly busy day, and I couldn't decide what to write about, but this might be worth passing along. I heard about it on the Shortwave Report, a radio program that plays on my community radio station on Fridays, so I looked around on the web, and sure enough, it was true:For the first time in recent history, the Foreign Operations Budget (State Department) openly details direct
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
It's been a fairly busy day, and I couldn't decide what to write about, but this might be worth passing along. I heard about it on the Shortwave Report, a radio program that plays on my community radio station on Fridays, so I looked around on the web, and sure enough, it was true:For the first time in recent history, the Foreign Operations Budget (State Department) openly details direct
Judge rules Catholic Charities has no property right to renewal of contract for adoption and foster care services
An Illinois state trial judge has thrown out the law suit filed by Catholic Charities of Illinois. The state of Illinois refused to renew the agency's contract to provide adoption and foster placement services because Catholic Charities said it would not place children with unmarried couples, including same-sex couples in civil unions. The agency sued.Normally we think such lawsuits are about
Dubai prepares to host Eid events
People visiting Dubai could take in some local festivities with the forthcoming Eid events.People taking cheap flights to Dubai soon could have the chance to enjoy some local cultural activities in its forthcoming Eid events.The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) has announced it is to host a series of occasions to mark Eid Al Fitr.This year, the programme is set to include
Top 3 Cities that Make Flights to Canada Popular
Canada is an extraordinary transatlantic holiday destination preferred by a number of Britons for its myriad places of tourist interest. Its culture, lifestyle, language, food and many other aspects in its popular cities reflect an interesting amalgam of European influences from across the Atlantic as well as from the bordering United States of America. Every city of this country flaunts some or
British Airways and Qantas in Strategic Alliance
Qantas and British Airways have decided to restructure their long-running Joint Services Agreement (JSA), which will allow both airlines to strengthen their Singapore hub and to provide better connections, products and services to travellers who book flights between London Heathrow and Australia.Australia’s Qantas will continue its Airbus A380 services from Melbourne and Sydney to London via
British article on co-parenting by friends (or by people who meet on websites designed to match co-parents) ignores legal issues
The British newspaper, The Telegraph, recently ran a story about people not in intimate relationships choosing to parent together. The lead family started as a single lesbian and a gay man chatting on an online fertility forum and is now a lesbian couple and a gay man. The coparents are not all gay. The article links to three different websites where people looking for such a co-parenting
Peter Schiff : The Bubble is not in Gold , The Bubble is in US Treasuries
Peter Schiff : " The Bubble is not in Gold , The Bubble is in US Treasuries , the number of people buying gold is tiny compared to the number of people who are buying treasuries , but the point is even though so few people are buying gold look at how much the prices are gone up imagine what will happen to the price of gold when all those fools who are rushing into the treasury market because they
The Other Side...
I always smile when I see some mainstream article about a market rout or discussion of a market swoon on "TOUT" (i.e. sucker) television. They love to show a distressed professional trader on the stock market trading floor after the markets are down. Something like this:The flip side of this guy is the Gold bull out there with physical metal that knows enough not to trust the stock market. For
The World Gold Council Q2 gold demand trends report
Discussing the World Gold Council's Q2 gold demand trends report and a look at where gold may go from here, with Marcus Grubb, The World Gold Council "it is at a new high. we released a new report with a strong high. we saw a very strong performance from India and China, strong jewelry demand as well in the second quarter. we don't believe gold is in a bubble." "absolutely. you have seen strong
Obstructing Commerce and Exorcising Cash Registers
I've just begun reading The Reverend Billy Project, by Savitri D and Bill Talen, published this year by the University of Michigan Press. The Reverend Billy is a performance-art character, invented by co-author Talen in the 1990s to satirize American consumerism. I hadn't heard of him before; my attention was mainly caught by the name of the editor, the critic Alisa Solomon, who also
Obstructing Commerce and Exorcising Cash Registers
I've just begun reading The Reverend Billy Project, by Savitri D and Bill Talen, published this year by the University of Michigan Press. The Reverend Billy is a performance-art character, invented by co-author Talen in the 1990s to satirize American consumerism. I hadn't heard of him before; my attention was mainly caught by the name of the editor, the critic Alisa Solomon, who also
Alchemy Gold Making | Living Action Potions
Action potions are a rare sight in the Auction House, even though they are a lifesaver in certain situations. Personally I like to PVP mainly and they have saved my life more times than a healing/dps potion has. They are a slow seller though because almost no one knows about them, so you need to tell people about them if you want to make any sales.PVPers will love youAction potions are not needed
Madame Tussauds to open in Sydney
Sydney is soon to be able to boast its own version of Madame Tussauds.Visitors taking flights to Sydney will soon be able to attend a new attraction in the city in the shape of Madame Tussauds.The world-famous exhibition of famous people produced in wax is to open a new branch in the Australian location in May 2012.The new centre is to be situated next to the Aquarium in Darling Harbour and will
World-famous ballet dancers to perform in Cape Town
Cape Town is looking forward to hosting a production of Swan Lake later this month.Travellers on flights to Cape Town could decide to take in a performance of Swan Lake during their visit as some of the world's best dancers are set to take part in a production.The Artscape Opera House is set to play host to the iconic ballet, which opens at the venue on August 19th 2011.It will then run until
Flights to Morocco – Biggest Excuses to Grab Them!
Morocco is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa and rightly so. Incredible sense of culture and a long rich history make Morocco a preferred holiday destination among those who seek a blissful journey through something extraordinary. Morocco is a country that dazzles all with its ever-so apparent diversity – a diversity that engulfs not only the natural landscape of the nation
Volunteering 'can have big benefits to communities'
People who head away to volunteer while on holiday have been reminded that what they are doing is very fulfilling.Travellers who are planning to take cheap flights to India in order to take a part in a volunteering programme have been reminded that what they are doing can have great advantages to the community.Commenting on some of the myths surrounding volunteering, i-to-i has compiled a list of
2011 Outlook for Gold and Silver by Nick Barisheff
Nick Barisheff, President and CEO of Bullion Management Group on Lang and Oleary Exchange discusses Gold and Silver markets outlook for 2011 . BMG is a precious metals mutual fund, they hold physical gold silver platinum. on a mutual fund your commitment is $2500 to start and $500 per additional installment. 2011 Investment Outlook Luncheon Presentation by Nick Barisheff .Gold Outlook 2011:
The Truth About Black, Er, Campaign Buses
This accounts for a political life that sometimes looks like a never-ending campaign, in which leaders extinguish wildfires, upbraid billionaire industrialists, or, as was seen last week, scuba dive in the company of a camera crew. Polling data has become an essential part of governing.Oh, wait, the Times was talking about Russia there (via), not the United States. Besides, our leaders don't
The Truth About Black, Er, Campaign Buses
This accounts for a political life that sometimes looks like a never-ending campaign, in which leaders extinguish wildfires, upbraid billionaire industrialists, or, as was seen last week, scuba dive in the company of a camera crew. Polling data has become an essential part of governing.Oh, wait, the Times was talking about Russia there (via), not the United States. Besides, our leaders don't
Advice for keeping comfortable when flying
People who are taking long-haul flights have been offered advice on how to keep comfortable on their journey.People who are taking long journeys such as flights to Cape Town have been offered advice on how they can make their trip more comfortable.Providing tips, Silver Travel suggested to people anticipating long trips soon that if they suffer from their ears popping on a flight, they should
Top 5 Must Explore Cities in Canada
Canada evokes thoughts of snow-studded mountains, long, dark and chilling winters, pleasant summers, exciting winter carnivals and sports, and abundant adventure sites. Unique and rich flora and fauna of the country has been one of its key draws prompting scores of nature enthusiasts to dig for airlines offering cheap air tickets to travel to Canada. Canada has expansive forests, national parks
Gold is the ultimate Currency
Gold is money, Silver is more! Paper currency is TEMPORARY but GOLD is FOREVER.The same people that are saying that gold is expensive at $1700 are the same people that were saying that gold was expensive at $400 , these people focus on price and not on value they focus on gold as a commodity a speculative play or bet instead of looking at gold as a Currency , The ultimate Currency . They do not
Jetstar, Japan Airlines Form a Low-Cost Carrier
Australia’s Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today the launch of a low-cost Japanese carrier, Jetstar Japan. Together with Mitsubishi Corporation, the two oneworld partners hope to make this new airline operational by the end of the next year. Each three of them will hold 1/3 share in the new airline.Jetstar Japan will be a budget carrier that will cater to those airline passengers
Maps of relationship non-recognition laws often obscure non-recognition of different-sex unmarried couples.
In the process of planning one of my law school classes, I was perusing the websites with maps of the United States showing the status of relationship recognition or non-recognition across the country. There are so many different types of laws that it's a challenge to accurately portray each state with all its nuances. HRC and NGLTF each have useful, easy-to-print one-page non-recognition maps.
GOLD027: ANR
ANR is truly Miami's finest. They're like a buddy cop duo whose lethal weapon is their interminable arsenal of experimental pop hooks, and we're honored to welcome them to the force on their next single out later this month. Take Exhibit A-side: "It's Around You". The radio filter intro foreshadows the immortal feeling you get when the synths surges drop nearly a minute in and the track engulfs
LIVING BY THE MINUTE.
Swedish prodigy Tove Styrke was already going to be your new crush, but now with an extreme makeover from fellow countrymen Familjen, she's even more irresistible. The Familjen revision starts simply enough with an infectious piano progression padded by anxious handclaps that quickly time-warps into an alternate dimension. Like a pixie Robyn, Styrke's voice flo-oh-oats by on the wings of
England's Green and Pleasant Land
I drove down to Kentucky this weekend for a relative's birthday, so I heard a lot more corporate-media news on the radio than I usually do. There were several references to the London riots, of course, and I was struck (though not surprised) by the spin that the newscasters usually took: the rioters were just a bunch of bored kids who'd had too long a summer. Not a word about the ongoing police
England's Green and Pleasant Land
I drove down to Kentucky this weekend for a relative's birthday, so I heard a lot more corporate-media news on the radio than I usually do. There were several references to the London riots, of course, and I was struck (though not surprised) by the spin that the newscasters usually took: the rioters were just a bunch of bored kids who'd had too long a summer. Not a word about the ongoing police
Advice offered for female gap year travellers
Girls who are heading abroad for a year on their own have been offered some advice on how to look after themselves.Girls who are heading away on flights to Phuket and other areas popular with gap year travellers have been offered advice on how to take care of themselves.Travel advice site Thelma and Louise has compiled a list of tips to help female holidaymakers to get the most from their
Four Attractions that Will Tempt You to Book Flights to Bali
Bali, Indonesia is an exotic travel destination that is known for its fantastic beaches, lush greenery, exciting nightlife and a vibrant heritage quite different from the rest of the country. The presence of a prominent Hindu community in the region has ensured that the island is enveloped in deep cultural ethos, while the region’s incredibly beautiful temples speak of its magnificent past.But it
Technical Analysis Put to the Test
Tea leaf reading (i.e. technical analysis) is not a hard science, but it beats the efficient market hypothesis in my opinion. One has to start somewhere when trying to learn how to trade and invest. For example, Gold is in a beautiful, clear and undeniable secular uptrend. Easy to see and hard to dispute unless you are a paperbug.I would like to show a chart and predict an outcome based solely on
Peter Schiff : Gold headed to $10,000/oz
Peter Schiff : I am an unapologetic gold bull , I have been bullish on gold for ten years , and what's happening makes me more bullish because Europe is becoming more like the United States , what's Europe is saying is the nation that share the Euro Currency they will not be allowed to default no matter how much money they borrow the European bank will simply print Euros to pay it off , so they
Steady as She Goes
By Scott SilvaEditor, The Gold Speculator8-15-11High volatility in the markets seems to have become the norm lately. Equity markets around the world have whipsawed investors, as the indices swing wildly up and down in roller-coaster fashion. And the unruly changes from one day to the other are not small. When the Dow shed 520 points in a day last week, it represented a loss of $1.6 Trillion in
He Don't Know Us Very Well, Do He?
The Hankyoreh, the left-liberal South Korean news site, has an interesting article about the Hope and Sympathy Youth Concert, which put three political figures on stage to discuss political issues on August 12. "Concert" is a misleading word, maybe a mistranslation; since what is involved is two traveling speakers joined by local figures, "Tour" might be more accurate. They drew an overflow
He Don't Know Us Very Well, Do He?
The Hankyoreh, the left-liberal South Korean news site, has an interesting article about the Hope and Sympathy Youth Concert, which put three political figures on stage to discuss political issues on August 12. "Concert" is a misleading word, maybe a mistranslation; since what is involved is two traveling speakers joined by local figures, "Tour" might be more accurate. They drew an overflow
ALL THINGS GOLD 002: THE KNOCKS + ANR
With the launch of All Things Gold a raging success last month (500+ tix sold, whoa) as Penguin Prison, RAC and Reptar tore the roof off a sold out (and then some) U Street Music Hall, we're back with yet another stacked lineup to shake DC to its very core. For starters, we've got our resident partystarters The Knocks headlining what will be their first US gig in a minute with a revamped live
Heavy snow expected for Christchurch
Christchurch in New Zealand is bracing itself for a heavy amount of snow this weekend.People heading on flights to Christchurch in order to enjoy winter sports this weekend could be pleased to hear that heavy snowfall is predicted.As much as 20 cm of snow has been predicted to fall on Canterbury between August 14th and 17th 2011, according to New Zealand's Blue Skies forecasters."Accumulations
New visa rules for Czechs entering Thailand
People travelling to Thailand from the Czech Republic now have new visa rules.People taking cheap flights to Thailand from the Czech Republic are now able to benefit from newly-relaxed visa rules.Those travelling to the country from the former soviet state can now enjoy a 30 day trip without the need to apply for a visa.The new rules were posted on the website of the Thai Embassy in the Czech
Air Asia Whale of Sale! (for mid 2012 journey!)
For more info go to AirAsia websiteI just got an email from Air Asia about their newest promotion for 2012.Wasn't bad at all for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Paris return will roughly cost you below Rp 5.000.000,- or around US$500 for the economy flight!These are the conditions of the flights:Booking Period: 15 August 2011 - 19 August 2011 Travel Period: 17
Orb of Deception
There's lots of valuable items in the game. Most of the time people don't recognize their true potential and sell them for incredibly low prices. Orb of Deception is one of these.World drop items - How to obtain?Orb of Deception is a rare drop from mainly level 50+ chests and a few rare monsters. There is no guarantee you will find one even after a week's farming, but the chances are there.
Gold Outlook for 2011
Gold the ultimate reserve currency , Gold Price Per Ounce Predictions Over $2,000 by most investment ,analysts. Golds historic high is $2,400 if you adjusted for inflation based of 1980's gold price high. JP Morgan predicts $2,500 ounce, Bank of America Merell Lynch $2,000 ounce in next year. Whats is backing these predictions? Federal reserve - key interest rate low. to continue to 2013,
Peter Schiff : Silver has the best of both worlds
Peter Schiff : silver is up nine consecutive years I have been riding this bull since 1999 - 2000 , silver is kind the best of both worlds because it is an industrial metal and it is also a precious metal , so if you think the economy is growing you can buy silver and if you are afraid of inflation you can buy silver , it kind of has that element going for it , silver prices are rising for the
John Embry : Gold headed for $3000/oz
John Embry : Well it could be, because as you go down the path to hyperinflation, it just means that money is being devalued at an ever greater rate. Gold, being real money, is priced in this devalued money.People just don't seem to grasp that it's not gold that's doing anything; it's the value of the money in which it's denominated that's driving the bus. It's going straight down and the price
CROSSED THE LINE AT NIGHT.
Finding their niche somewhere between the star-crossed dual vocals of Stars and the massive hooks and pop production of Sky Ferreira, DWNTWN's debut single "Transition" comes off like a radio-friendly pop smash masquerading as an accessible indie floor-filler. Beginning innocently enough, eerie droplets fall from the upper octave onto the dashboard as the female vocal shifts gears, adds a male
How Chinese Gold Farmers Make Gold - Part 1 - Karazhan
If you've ever farmed Karazhan actively, you've most likely noticed multiple suspicious characters coming out of the instance and getting back in (usually through solid objects, shame on you gold sellers) in a quite repetitive manner. Ever wondered what they were up to?Image source: nextnature.netNo hacks allowed!Because I'm not a Chinese gold seller, I'm can't say my assumptions are 100% right.
Gold after the CME Margin Hikes
The Bull case is Europe is likely to handle its debt crisis by printing more money , to avoid default , which is inflationary , every western country is trying to debase its currency in order to boost their exports and devalue their debts , so that's a bull signal for Gold , but a healthy pullback is in order before heading higher and eventually hitting the historic mark of $2000/oz
Cadel Evans makes hero's return to Melbourne
Cadel Evans has made it back to Australia following his Tour de France victory.Travellers with flights to Melbourne may soon be able to see Cadel Evans in his hometown following his victory in the Tour de France.The cyclist made history when he became the first Australian to scoop victory in the iconic cycling road race, which spans the length of France.Despite his victory, he told reporters one
Political Correctness Run Amok
I stumbled recently on this British novel, A Campus Conspiracy, by Anonymous, published by Impress Books in 2006, and the front-cover blurb made me decide to have a go at it:I charged through the opening chapters with a growing sense of horror, paranoia – and recognition. This is a rattling read, and a chilling exposé of political correctness on campus. – Boris Johnson (That's Johnson up there,
Political Correctness Run Amok
I stumbled recently on this British novel, A Campus Conspiracy, by Anonymous, published by Impress Books in 2006, and the front-cover blurb made me decide to have a go at it:I charged through the opening chapters with a growing sense of horror, paranoia – and recognition. This is a rattling read, and a chilling exposé of political correctness on campus. – Boris Johnson (That's Johnson up there,
Paperbugs Won't Get It Until It's Too Late
A brutal cyclical common equity bear market within this secular bear market for common stocks has already begun. Meanwhile, the parabolic phase in the uncommon Gold secular bull market has just begun with the latest thrust higher. Please don't mistake the forest for the trees: Gold should be correcting now and common stocks are due for a dead cat bounce higher. But these shorter-term
Extra trains to be put on for Delhi festival
Extras train services are to be put on in Delhi in order to cope with the increased numbers attending a festival.People getting flights to Delhi in time to celebrate the Raksha Bandhan festivities may be pleased to hear that there will be an increase in the amount of trains that are running.In anticipation of a large number of people descending on the city, the NCR rail service has announced that
Numerous organizations and scholars join Lambda Legal in asking the US Supreme Court to hear Adar v. Smith
Six friend of the court briefs were filed this week asking the US Supreme Court to hear Adar v. Smith, the case of the gay male couple denied an accurate revised birth certificate for the Louisiana-born child they adopted in New York. Lambda Legal represents the couple and filed a cert petition on their behalf last month.Lambda's press release Thursday summarizes and links to the six briefs.It
Public Displays of Affection
Wounded (Graywolf Press, 1995) is the second novel I've read by Percival Everett; the first was Erasure (University Press of New England, 2001). Erasure had caught my eye in the library: it's about an African-American novelist who usually writes highly abstruse fiction, but after being offended by what he considers a stereotype-reinforcing novel of urban black life by a young woman whose
Public Displays of Affection
Wounded (Graywolf Press, 1995) is the second novel I've read by Percival Everett; the first was Erasure (University Press of New England, 2001). Erasure had caught my eye in the library: it's about an African-American novelist who usually writes highly abstruse fiction, but after being offended by what he considers a stereotype-reinforcing novel of urban black life by a young woman whose
Bob Bradley 'could take on Egypt football team'
A new boss could soon be in charge of the Egyptian national football team.People hoping to take in a football game after getting cheap flights to Egypt could be interested to hear the national team may soon have a new manager.There are reports that former USA coach Bob Bradley is in talks with the team's representatives to take over the role, BBC Sport has reported.Ron Waxman, Bradley's agent,
Gold Rush in Thailand
Thailand is taking part in the global gold rush. There is so much demand for it that the Thai Gold Traders Association says some shops have run out.The ounce of gold hit the record of $1800 an ounce. The price keeps rising and makes gold an especially solid investment when compared with other volatile world commodities. Asia and especially India and China are seeing a Gold rush by the population
The Merry Widow performing at the Sydney Opera House
A new production of The Merry Widow is now performing at the Sydney Opera House.Travellers taking flights to Sydney this month will be able to see a new production of The Merry Widow, which is opening in the city.The Franz Lehar production tells the story of the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari, who the financiers and diplomats of Pontevedro are desperate to keep in the country in order to stop it
The best engineering pet for gold making
There are a lot of pet collectors in the game, and some pets are more rare than others. For example, most engineers don't even know that you can make gold selling things to pet collectors so you often have little to no competition selling engineering pets. I've made the most gold selling Personal World Destroyer companion pets since I reached 475 engineering.Goblin Engineering requiredIf you are
CME Raises Gold Margins 22% - Watch out for a correction
CME Raises Margins for Trading Gold Futures : The CME Group on Wednesday raised maintenance margins for trading Comex 100 Gold Futures by 22.2 percent, effective after the close of business on Thursday. reports CNBC today
Gold Sets Another Record over $1800/oz As the Stocks Tumble
Gold hits another all time Record in New York, where prices rose to $ 1,801 an ounce.The new black day in the markets favors the gold rush that has set another all time record high. The futures expiring in December quoted on the Comex in New York for the first time reached 1,800 dollars per ounce (up to 1800.40) and then retrace to $ 1,788 (+2.5%). Today, fears have been accumulating over France
MAYBE WE SHOULD MAKE THE TIME.
UPDATE: Magistrates were one of the first bands we ever wrote about back in September 2008, and we were gutted to hear of their breakup a year later in 2009. Now it sounds like they've returned, playing their first shows in nearly two years, starting with their triumphant re-entry into society August 25th at London's The Queen of Hoxton. Three years on their original demos sound every bit as
WHEN I FEEL YOUR VELVET.
You probably already know this, but Alex Winston is one in a million. Part chanteuse, part dreamboat, Winnie is a full-bodied glass of water with a soprano that washes over you with effortless resolve. Enter Andre Anjos of RAC, who takes her new single "Velvet Elvis" to town, buys it a new dress, and turns it into (sister) wife material. With a flick of his magic wand and a soft trumpet
Notepad and pens 'could keep kids entertained on flights
Parents heading away with their kids have been advised that all they need is a notebook and pens to keep the children entertained.Parents heading away with their children on flights to Egypt this summer have been offered some advice on how to keep their children entertained.Cathy Ranson, editor-in-chief of Netmums, suggested that there is no need for parents to splash out on expensive items to
Remember, The Name "Rick" Is a Lifestyle Choice
Possibly NSFW, though heavily bleeped for comedic purposes.Dan Savage's New Threat to Rick Santorum from Dan Savage Despite my occasional differences with Dan Savage, I agree with him that there's no need to play nice with bigots. (via)
Remember, The Name "Rick" Is a Lifestyle Choice
Possibly NSFW, though heavily bleeped for comedic purposes.Dan Savage's New Threat to Rick Santorum from Dan Savage Despite my occasional differences with Dan Savage, I agree with him that there's no need to play nice with bigots. (via)
Thailand 'holds Indigenous People's Day events
Thailand has played host to a series of events to celebrate the indigenous peoples of the world.Travellers on flights to Thailand could have the chance to take part in some of the events which are being held in the country to mark the International Day for World's Indigenous People.Taking place until August 9th 2011, the three-day event is being staged in Chiangmai and will see representatives
Bali Holidays - Tips for Cheap Flights, Hotels and Car Rental
Not many people all across the globe will hesitate if offered cheap holidays to Bali! The Indonesian island is one of the world’s most interesting tourist destinations and is replete with attractions that range from beaches to culture and shopping to eating.Millions of travellers are found rummaging the Internet for cheap holiday packages for Bali. While some are able to get great deals and
New California statute protects nonbiological parents
Last Friday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the Protection of Parent-Child Relationships Act. This groundbreaking statute will solve a problem I wrote about last year in this post. Because federal law allows the mother and biological father of a child to sign a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP) that makes the man a legal parent, the following scenario is possible: Lesbian
Gold becoming the unofficial reserve currency again as people lose faith in the US Dollar
Central Banks turn to Gold as a safe Heaven , we likely going to see another round of Quantitative Easing and further weakness of the dollar , there is a crisis of confidence in the US government and in the currency , we are not seeing that immediately in the bonds as a flight to safety , what we are seeing is Gold becoming the unofficial reserve currency again as people lose faith in the US
Australian outback 'full of stunning attractions'
Travellers heading to Australia have a choice of stunning locations to visit.People heading away on cheap flights to Australia have a wide choice of stunning locations to visit on their holiday, according to one expert.Glynn Jacobs, project manager at visitoutbacknsw.com, advised that people who want to get off the beaten track on their trip can try driving along the Darling River Run, which
Till the End of the Age
Steve Kornacki at Salon briefly dared to tone down his adulation of President Obama after the debt deal, but he can't quite let go of it. Today, for example:If there was ever a chance that there'd be a follow-up to the now clearly inadequate stimulus that Obama pushed through Congress at the start of his presidency, it vanished for good (or at least through the 2012 election) last November,
Till the End of the Age
Steve Kornacki at Salon briefly dared to tone down his adulation of President Obama after the debt deal, but he can't quite let go of it. Today, for example:If there was ever a chance that there'd be a follow-up to the now clearly inadequate stimulus that Obama pushed through Congress at the start of his presidency, it vanished for good (or at least through the 2012 election) last November,
BACK TO BUSINESS.
And so the Year of the Captain continues. What began as an official remix for Beyonce's ladies night anthem "Girls" quickly turned into a whole new beast once Captain Cuts introduced it to the Beastie Boys' classic of the same name, and my how these "Girls" play nicely together.Leaving the traditional major label remix approach in the rearview, the Captains take a detour and go the mash up route,
I'm Literally on Fire with the Spirit!
Someone last weekend drew my attention to an article at the Huffington Post, "4 Reasons Not to Read the Bible Literally," by one David Lose, who's written a book on how to read the Bible but doesn't seem to know much about that subject.Lose begins by expressing his displeasure at the results of a new Gallup Poll which found that 30 percent of its respondents believe that the Christian Bible
I'm Literally on Fire with the Spirit!
Someone last weekend drew my attention to an article at the Huffington Post, "4 Reasons Not to Read the Bible Literally," by one David Lose, who's written a book on how to read the Bible but doesn't seem to know much about that subject.Lose begins by expressing his displeasure at the results of a new Gallup Poll which found that 30 percent of its respondents believe that the Christian Bible
The US could Confiscate the European Gold : Jim Rickards
Jim Rickards : "I tell investors, Gold doesn't ever change value. what this is really telling us is that the dollar is going down. it's the inversion of the dollar. you know, the dollar may go down nominally. all the currencies are going down together against gold and i think that's the significant movement."Jim Rickards, Tangent Capital Partners senior managing director "well, I've been very
Jazz and African Music Nights taking place in August
A series of top music nights are taking place at Pretoria's South African State Theatre this month.Anyone taking cheap flights to South Africa this month could check out a cycle of performances entitled Jazz and African Music Nights in Pretoria.The first gig is due to take place today (August 5th), with Mofolo-born singer Gloria Bosman headlining and supported by Roses, a group of young, female
BURNED BY THE SUNRISE.
Today marks the release date of our brand new single with Newcastle's Polarsets (available for purchase from the Neon Gold Shop HERE), and to celebrate we've got a special remix exclusive in the first ever rework from massively hyped Scotland pop hopefuls Midnight Lion. Hard at work on a tropical island not far from where Polarsets' original “Morning” was born, the Glaswegian natives were
The Global Equity Bear Market Is Back
The global cyclical bull market in equities is over. What we saw last week isn't a correction in an ongoing bull market. This bear market is likely to be nasty and protracted. Before it is over, the early 2009 lows are at risk of being breached for just about every stock market in the world (excluding Greece, which is already far below the March, 2009 lows). Forget peripheral Europe, the core is
Help me to win the IT Travellers go! contest
Dear my Precious Readers! help me to win the IT Traveler contest by voting my profile here! the closing date of this contest is 9 August 2011!Thanks a lot!Fk
If It's Not One Thing, It's Another!
The other night I went to see Terence Malick's new film The Tree of Life, which was being shown at the new campus cinema. I ought to see it again before I write about it, but I'm not sure I want to see it again very soon, and anyway its run is over now. So here goes. If you haven't yet seen the movie and want to approach it without a minimum of foreknowledge, you should stop reading now. The
If It's Not One Thing, It's Another!
The other night I went to see Terence Malick's new film The Tree of Life, which was being shown at the new campus cinema. I ought to see it again before I write about it, but I'm not sure I want to see it again very soon, and anyway its run is over now. So here goes. If you haven't yet seen the movie and want to approach it without a minimum of foreknowledge, you should stop reading now. The
Visa rules change in New Zealand
There has been a change in visa rules that will affect Chinese nationals looking to take cheap flights to New Zealand.New visa rules have come into affect that will impact on Chinese people taking cheap flights to New Zealand.Designed to make the process of travelling between the countries easier, the moves - implemented by Immigration New Zealand - include a relaxation of the rules regarding
Of Mice and Men to be performed in Sydney
Of Mice and Men is currently running at Sydney's Opera Theatre.Holidaymakers heading off on cheap flights to Sydney in the coming weeks will be just in time to catch a classic play.Up until August 11th, the city's Opera Theatre will play host to an opera based on John Steinbeck's classic work Of Mice and Men.Director Bruce Beresford utilises the talent of Anthony Dean Griffey and Barry Ryan, who
Molten Front dailies - How to make gold with Leatherworking
There is one specific Leatherworking pattern available from the Molten Front vendors that is quite a gold maker, even though many say it's not worth it because the material costs are heavy. That is one of the reasons I like this method, because everyone else thinks you can't make gold with it! If you're not at skill 525 yet, there's extremely profitable 25 additional points to be gained aswell!
A tale of a brown skin solo female traveller
...Make your choice, adventurous Stranger;Strike the bell and bide the danger,Or wonder, till it drives you mad,What would have followed if you had... I wrote this because i know there are thousand people traveling solo in this world every day.There were times where i said "Lucky me, i'm traveling by my self!!" or when the itchy feeling inside my chest when i see something amazing, like
Linkin' Log
Time I used some of these links. If you've already seen all these, congratulations!This blogger argues (via) that Obama's in the running for one of the worst presidents we've ever had.He is not there yet, he has some powerful competition, but like a pitcher winning games after 300, he is rapidly going to pass many of them. Of course, no one can be as bad as Buchanan, who brought America to
Linkin' Log
Time I used some of these links. If you've already seen all these, congratulations!This blogger argues (via) that Obama's in the running for one of the worst presidents we've ever had.He is not there yet, he has some powerful competition, but like a pitcher winning games after 300, he is rapidly going to pass many of them. Of course, no one can be as bad as Buchanan, who brought America to
Diego Maradona arrives in Dubai
Legendary football figure Diego Maradona has arrived in Dubai to begin his tenure with Al Wasl.Holidaymakers heading out on cheap flights to Dubai in the near future will have the opportunity to see a football legend in action.Diego Maradona, who recently managed his native Argentina in the World Cup, recently arrived in the city to take on a two-year coaching role at Al Wasl.After touching down
Bangkok set for 77-storey skyscraper
The MahaNakon looks set to become the tallest skyscraper in Bangkok.A skyscraper 77 stories high could soon be on the must-see lists of people taking cheap flights to Bangkok.The MahaNakon - or Great Metropolis - will become the city's tallest building, taking over from the Baiyoke Tower.It is expected to be completed by 2014 and reach 314 metres into the sky, housing a shopping centre, a
Getting rich with Primal Might
This method has been mentioned before on this guide in a bigger TBC compilation, but I still receive a few questions or comments about Primals and Alchemists. Apparently the last post wasn't clear enough, so here's a refreshment.I'm still often the only person on my realm selling these, even though they are needed by many people. One sells for even 800g if there is no one else selling and someone
Europe Tips 2--its about what to bring!
When i am about to leave Indonesia to Europe, my bedroom just like a sinking boat everything scattered around. Errhh ya i know my mom will say thats pretty normal hehe..pilah-pilih pakaian buat liburanBut i did it for my suitcase. I am not really a big fan of traveling with suitcase. I think i prefer to use 60-80 liters backpack rather than the 60" wheeled suitcase.Packing is the most essential
WE GROW APART.
This Club, a four piece out of Dublin, arrive on the scene like the Robin to Delphic's Batman, but raised on a healthy diet of vocal acrobatics and mental gymnastics. The intro to "I Won't Worry" cuts in like the counterpoint to "Doubt", leading to cries of palpable emotion with optimistic (almost idealistic) synth throws and mega guitar riffs, elements kindly borrowed from the Two Door Cinema
Where the Smart Money Is
By Scott SilvaEditor, The Gold Speculator8-3-11Many who hope to succeed in the markets seem to forget one of the primary laws of market speculation: Sutton’s Law. This axiom has proved correct time after time and is now used in several disciplines, ranging from law enforcement, physics, medicine, economics and market speculation. Sutton’s Law is described precisely by its namesake, William “
These Foolish Things Remind Me of You
Yesterday afternoon Roy Edroso put up a post mocking Stanley Kurtz, whom I always confuse with Howard Kurtz, the same way liberals keep confusing Naomi Klein with Naomi Wolf. Kurtz had claimed in a National Review Online Post that President Obama, "still every inch the Alinskyite organizer, ... talks about uniting, even as he deliberately polarizes. He moves incrementally toward radical left
These Foolish Things Remind Me of You
Yesterday afternoon Roy Edroso put up a post mocking Stanley Kurtz, whom I always confuse with Howard Kurtz, the same way liberals keep confusing Naomi Klein with Naomi Wolf. Kurtz had claimed in a National Review Online Post that President Obama, "still every inch the Alinskyite organizer, ... talks about uniting, even as he deliberately polarizes. He moves incrementally toward radical left
Making gold in Undercity
Are you a new player? Got only a few silver coins and have no idea how to turn them into 1000g?- No? Well.. you can still make some eaaasy gold!Picture not related. .. Or is it? Turn that silver into gold!This post is similar to the limited supply run in Kalimdor, but this time capital cities will be left out from the upcoming bigger post. Especially Alliance's, because this time also only horde
Romans Spa day at Baden Baden--dare to butt naked?? (Part 1)
Yesterday Mr T say i we need to go to Baden Baden Germany for a spa day. I heard about this city all the time on our conversation on skype. Now i got the chance to visit it.The best spa that I got in my life is when my sister took me to a beauty spa in Jakarta. You had your own personal masseur, lying naked while they massage, put oil, and scrub and mask your body and then steam and stay in bath
Those who live by the Dollar will vanish with the dollar , Buy Gold and Silver Now.
The price of gold for immediate transactions in U.S. currency at a new record above U.S. $ 1670 an ounce, boosted by worries about global growth and the debt crisis of the euro area. The price of spot gold of $ 1670 an ounce, up 0.6 percent during the day by at 08:55 GMT, after hitting a record high of 1672.65 dollarsearlier.Not only the movement of investors to buy gold only, but it also
WOKEN FROM A DREAM.
Without so much as a warning, Undercolours explode onto the scene as Australia's next great hope for global pop supremacy. Like fellow countrymen Gypsy & The Cat channeling the stadium-sized hooks and effortlessly anthemic songwriting of The Temper Trap, Undercolours sound like an overnight success story just waiting to happen. Debut single "Spirit The Ghost" awakens with soft passive aggressive
Gold the one and only safe heaven in times like these
" Gold is certainly the most obvious place , when there is any sign of uncertainty , people start to panic " "Gold has a real tangible value and people always flock to gold in times of uncertainty,It is an excellent investment in times like this it has a real value " " David Lowery, equity analyst at Faraday Research told CNBC. "It is an excellent investment in times like this as well because it
How to Indulge Yourself while Being in Lombok
Lombok island located in West Nusa Tenggara is almost head-to-head with its neighbour island, Bali, in competition of attracting foreign and domestic tourists. Lombok can be categorized as one of the compelete tourist destinations with its fantastic natural resources starting from Mount Rinjani to exotic and rarely visited beaches including Kuta beach, Aan Cape, as well as the attractive
See The Parlotones perform in Cape Town
The Parlotones will promote a new environmental drive at an upcoming gig in South Africa.Anyone who has taken a flight to Cape Town could check out eco-warriors The Parlotones in a concert organised to promote awareness of the CarbonWorx Carbon Free campaign.The group has previously lent their musical talent to projects such as Live Earth, Earth Hour and Run For Water, as well as all taking part
Our Used-Car Salesman
I'm still not sure there's any good reason to write about this -- I mean, everyone who reads this blog must surely be aware of what's wrong with Obama's budget deal, right? -- but I've been collecting links and thinking about this for over a week now, and seeing the defenses of Obama by his slobbering fans, so I might as well get this off my chest.Of course, it's not only liberals and Obamaristas
Our Used-Car Salesman
I'm still not sure there's any good reason to write about this -- I mean, everyone who reads this blog must surely be aware of what's wrong with Obama's budget deal, right? -- but I've been collecting links and thinking about this for over a week now, and seeing the defenses of Obama by his slobbering fans, so I might as well get this off my chest.Of course, it's not only liberals and Obamaristas
Parentage not tied to marriage is better...but how to get lesbian couples to understand this?
The DC Gay and Lesbian Activist Alliance Forum noted last week that a married lesbian couple was told by Sibley Hospital in DC that they would have to present their marriage license to get both of their names on the birth certificate of the child that one of them gave birth to. After alerting members of the DC City Council who enacted parentage reform in 2009 (see here for more info on the law),
POPSHOP RADIO 008
It's not like we need to tell you twice at this point - though we always do - but tomorrow's Popshop is gonna be one for the record books y'all. Not only do we have a sprawling four band live bill for you in French Horn Rebellion, AVAN LAVA, Slowdance and PLAINS but we're also working with two of the city's best new DJ acts in PUNCHES and The Jane Doze and Australia's hot-like-fire remix savant
Gold yet another all time high record at $ 1,660/oz
It triggered a new record on the inevitable price of gold, the safe haven par excellence that is pushed upward for weeks by the climate of tension that is gripping the world markets. The ounce reached a peak at $ 1,640.9 on the platform of CME Group, up about $ 20 compared to yesterday's closing and setting a new record high. Gold is used by investors as a means to protect themselves from the
LIGHTS + MUSIC 002: TREASURE FINGERS
Lights + Music launched last week to rave reviews as Bag Raiders dropped one of the fiercest sets Tammany Hall has ever seen amidst a sweaty sea of glowsticks, lasers and strobes and a sold out crowd discovered firsthand why Lights + Music is the best new rave Manhattan has to offer. Never ones to rest on our laurels, we're back with a vengeance next week as Lights + Music returns for its second
Emirates sponsors Real Madrid
Emirates have become the latest firm to sponsor Real Madrid, with the deal coming one year on from the launch of the airlines routes from the Spanish capital.Real Madrid fans may be more tempted to take flights to Dubai organised by Emirates after the airline began a sponsorship deal with the iconic Spanish club.The carrier already supports a host of other teams worldwide, including Premier
My Way to Cheap Flights to Bali!
Bali is an astounding island that has made a special place in my heart, which I admit is not a very easy task to achieve (ask those hundreds of poor girls who tried!). Bali is an excellent tourist destination that appeals to your senses and make you hypnotic with ecstasy. The beauty of the place is undoubtedly its biggest strength but for poor people like me it is the affordability factor that
Freedom Is Slavery
I'm rereading John Holt's great book How Children Fail (Pitman, 1964), which has been on my mind since I wrote about rewards, punishments, and competition last week. I first thought of digging it out when a friend thought that when I criticized traditional modes of schooling, I meant how poor kids schools in poor districts suffered "in our inequitable system." As I pointed out at the time, I
Freedom Is Slavery
I'm rereading John Holt's great book How Children Fail (Pitman, 1964), which has been on my mind since I wrote about rewards, punishments, and competition last week. I first thought of digging it out when a friend thought that when I criticized traditional modes of schooling, I meant how poor kids schools in poor districts suffered "in our inequitable system." As I pointed out at the time, I
GOLD026: POLARSETS
We are pleased to announce our next release, featuring the Newcastle dance-pop trio, Polarsets. We've been holding off on a full-course Polarsets education until now, but rest assured, class is now in session. Already veterans of the Neon Gold stage after supporting Walk The Moon at our last London showcase earlier this year and each of their infectious Ibiza-channeling singles are further proof
The Future Profits of AH Gaming- Diablo III
Well folks, it has been announced. Within the Auction House of Diablo III, you will be able to buy and sell items with real world gold. Yup. Greenbacks. Or maybe better said Blizzard Cash.....A recent blue post on the new series of Diablo games states that.....well, check it out yourself:Here's a few excerpts that caught my eye:Can players choose to get cash from currency-based auction house
How to make gold without farming - For enchanters
If you're feeling lazy and heavenly shards are still expensive on your realm, you might want to check the AH for cheaper-than-a-heavenly blue quality items, as long as you have Enchanting available.Getting rich by disenchanting stuff! Some people don't have Enchanting or are not aware of the dust/shard/essence prices and have been selling Cataclysm blue items for crazy cheap recently. I've
I Can't Hear You, I Have Sarah Palin In My Ear
I'm not sure there's any point in writing about this, so for now I'll just put up this cartoon. It effectively condenses most of the political discussion I've seen in the past few days. More to come soon, I hope.
I Can't Hear You, I Have Sarah Palin In My Ear
I'm not sure there's any point in writing about this, so for now I'll just put up this cartoon. It effectively condenses most of the political discussion I've seen in the past few days. More to come soon, I hope.
POPSHOP008: FRENCH HORN + AVAN LAVA + MORE
So last week we gave you a taste of this Thursday's Popshop with the announcement of French Horn Rebellion, AVAN LAVA, The Jane Doze, PUNCHES and G.L.O.V.E.S., and as if that wasn't enough, today we add two more brilliant live acts to the bill: Miami's PLAINS and Brooklyn's Slowdance. This brings the final lineup to a magnificent four live bands and three DJ acts spread across two floors of
Melbourne to stage Lady Gaga-themed fashion show
The spectacle will be held to welcome international students to the city.Music fans who have embarked on cheap flights to Melbourne this week may be keen to attend a free city-centre event aimed at welcoming international students to the city.The Lord Mayor's Semester Two Student Welcome, set to take place on Saturday (July 30th), will involve a Lady Gaga-themed fashion show, African drumming
Wilma Cruise exhibition in Cape Town examines children's story
The Lewis Carroll book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is the inspiration for a new exhibition in Cape Town.Wilma Cruise: The Animals in Alice is a fascinating new show that people who have taken cheap flights to Cape Town can check out.It is on display at the iArt Gallery until August 15th and uses the absurd logic from the Lewis Carroll novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to create a
Sriwijaya Air gets award
Treading 6th year since the first fly of Malang on May 5, 2005, Sriwijaya Air has established itself as an airline that has a major contribution to the District Government of Malang, East Java. Even for his services, Sriwijaya Air, on March 9, 2011 to obtain a high award from the Government of Malang as airline pioneer and driving the economy in the district. Awards received directly by the
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