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Fool’s gold?

[Posted June 28th, 2009]

Just thought I’d better point out that, in addition to bona fide pure and unadulterated gold, there also exists what is commonly known as ‘fool’s gold’. Take what seems to be a curiously generous proposition - add some disclaimers, plus a wadge of small print - and it’s probably not nearly as genuine an offer as you originally anticipated …

It’s worth taking a look at the gold rus h phenomenon, which happened in various parts of the world in the mid-late 19th century. For instance, gold was first discovered in California on 24th January 1848 at Sutter’s Mill on American Fork River, when James W Marshall had the curiosity to examine some quartz rock lying in his mill stream. Shortly thereafter, immigrants were travelling from all over the world to San Francisco to dig for gold – however, as soon as winter 1850, the time for making fortunes was already almost over.

The events of the Californian gold rush prompted San Franciso born David Belasco to write a play, which in turn inspired Puccini to write one of his most dramatic operas, La Fanciulla del West – an abject lesson in the perils of speculation and a tragic tale of innocent lives lost in the pursuit of fool’s gold.

It used to be the streets of London that were considered to be paved with gold, but perhaps now it’s a city somewhere in the Middle East. I recently visited Dubai and, outside the entrance to my hotel (the highly recommended Royal Mirage), were these incredible hand painted gold camels (above) – curiously cool, if a tad over the top. Gold seekers who are into such conspicuous consumption might like to consider this rather unique gold plated baby pram, left.

I also heard that it’s possible to eat gold. I found this fascinating blog about edible gold and ten different ways to eat it – if you’re so inclined you can even feed 24 carat gold caviar to your dog! By the way, I also noticed that Waitrose’s brand spanking new branch in the Dubai Mall has what looks like gold leaf lettering instead of their usual green corporate logo …I suppose it blends in with the surroundings, but personally, I prefer the more authentic approach of the Organic Foods and Cafe, which seems to stand out as being altogether more original – and it’s much more eco-friendly and natural too.

Which leads us on to fool’s gold: it’s probably not a great idea to be taken in by the dazzling glitz of gold - and it’s definitely best to know about the provenance of any piece of jewellery you are buying. All of the stylish gold accessories in Sarah Bond’s Saretta collections, currently available at ShopCurious, are not only ethically sound, but have been hallmarked at the London Assay office.

Of course, these days, even with a relatively small amount of money, you can also invest quite sensibly in gold ETFs or buy gold coins with a value that is recognized the world over. I know what sort of gold I’d prefer to invest in though – I simply love this exquisite gold arm cuff…

Do you?

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COLLECTOR’S GOLD COINS

[Posted June 28th, 2009]

Are you a collector of gold coins? If not if it may be something you have thought about perhaps?

There are so many coins you can collect from all over the world. You may be a collector already that would buy gold coins from every country?

If this is an interest to you have a look at Gold Coins Gain, which is an Aurum advisor site.

When you buy gold coins, it’s not just the current versions you can get. There are limited edition and first edition coins like Krugerrand collection in my picture.

If your going to buy gold bullion this should be in your collection as it’s the most widely owned bullion coin in the world, as well as the first bullion coin to be made.

There is alot more information you can find out on the site too like gold ira transfer and gold investing that you can browse through.

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Ethiopian Ark of the Covenant to be opened today

[Posted June 28th, 2009]

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/132067

Ethiopian church leader says Friday, June 26, marks the right time to unveil the Biblical Ark of the Covenant, which he says has been hidden in his church for centuries.

Abuna Pauolos, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, was in Rome this week to meet with Pope Benedict XVI. While there, he told reporters that the time had come to reveal before the world the Holy Ark. He said that the holy container has been in the custody of his church for hundreds of years.

Paulous said he would make the full announcement this Friday, June 26, 2 PM local time (3 PM Israel time, 8 AM New York time) at a press conference in Rome.

The claim that the Biblical Holy Ark has been kept at the Church, in the city of Axum, is an old one, but this is the first time that the Church plans to actually reveal the actual container, or news of it. It is not known whether the Church claims that the actual Tablets of the Law are inside it.

Copies of the alleged Ark are kept in many other churches in Ethiopia.

The news of the impending announcement was first reported by the Italian news agency Adnkronos. Pauolos told the news outlet, “Soon the world will be able to admire the Ark of the Covenant described in the Bible as the container of the tablets of the law that G-d delivered to Moses, and the center of searches and studies for centuries.”

Pauolos said “The Ark of the Covenant has been in Ethiopia for many centuries. As Patriarch, I have seen it with my own eyes, and only a few, highly-qualified persons could do the same – until now.”

The building of the Ark of the Covenant – also known as the Ark of Testimony and the Ark of G-d’s Covenant – in accordance with Divine instructions is recounted in the Book of Exodus. The Ark held the Tablets of the Law, and traveled with the People of Israel, leading the way into the Promised Land. It was placed first in the Tabernacle in Shilo, and centuries later in the Holy Temple built by King Solomon. Since then, its whereabouts have been unknown, though one popular legend says it was brought to Ethiopia. Alternatively, it could be under the Temple Mount, in a cave at Mt. Nevo in Jordan, in the Vatican, a hideaway in Utah, or elsewhere.

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link to rebuilding solomons temple here: http://endtimepilgrim.org/temple.htm

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all sounds a bit suspicious but IF it is true it will be a massive event in terms of christianity and also in respect to rebuilding solomons temple which must have the ark in it to be complete

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Audit The Federal Reserve – Trillions Missing, America Bankrupt

[Posted June 28th, 2009]

Audit The Federal Reserve – Trillions Missing, America Bankrupt

Auditing The Federal Reserve is long overdue. http://www.federalreserve.gov/oig/oig_bio.htm Elizabeth Coleman as the inspector general of the Federal Reserve of the United States and is supposed to be responsible for preventing and detecting waste, fraud, and abuse, but in a videotaped Congressional testimony, she acknowledged that she can’t account for many trillions of dollars of our taxpayers money. TRILLIONS. Specifically she says she knows nothing about nine trillion dollars ($9,000,000,000,000) that is claimed to be unaccounted for.

Congressman Alan Grayson of Florida on May 6th asks about the huge piles of money that the Federal Reserve is responsible for, saying “I have to tell you honestly, I am shocked to find out that nobody at the Federal Reserve, including the Inspector General, is keeping track of [the unaccounted for trillions].” sourced at http://www.examiner.com/x-6495-US-Intelligence-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Federal-Reserve-Inspector-General-hedges-on-trillions-missing-in-Congressional-hearing

In an effort to find trillions of dollars we turn to The Federal Reserve Transparency Act, ”To amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207 . By my account it must have taken several years to misplace so much money, so any deceit has been going on for years.

While the the Reserve is owned by its member banks and not by the government, it issues currency and charges interest. These banks certainly would never want an audit, but the American people do and so does Congressman Ron Paul with over 200 of your elected officials as co-sponsors of the bill. www.ronpaul.com continues to crash my system so enter at your own risk.

Is there any money or gold at Fort Knox either? My bet is that there is nothing but gold dust laying in the vaults. As Proof from The U.S. Mint on June 22, 2009

Production of United States Mint American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins has been temporarily suspended because of unprecedented demand for American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins . Currently, all available 22-karat gold blanks are being allocated to the American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin Program, as the United States Mint is required by Public Law 99-185 to produce these coins “in quantities sufficient to meet public demand . . . .”

The United States Mint will resume the American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coin Programs once sufficient inventories of gold bullion blanks can be acquired to meet market demand for all three American Eagle Gold Coin products. Additionally, as a result of the recent numismatic product portfolio analysis, fractional sizes of American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins will no longer be produced.

America is out of gold and money and we are headed up a shit creek. So what about silver and other metals to make bullets and guns? Can’t seem to buy that easily either, “It’s no secret, of course, that small-denomination bullion is hard to come by and gun sales are way up, but finding out first-hand that this stuff is unavailable brings home the reality of the situation, which is that the social mood is growing darker. On the surface everything looks normal; no one is protesting in the streets, the trash is getting picked up, and elections are as orderly as ever. But the market is quietly reallocating resources as individuals insure against a systemic breakdown” http://news.goldseek.com/DollarCollapse/1245697526.php

Speaker-Rep. James Traficant, Jr. (Ohio)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Traficant warned numerous times of looming catastrophe before being sentenced to prison for being convicted of taking bribes, filing false tax returns, racketeering, and requiring office workers to perform chores at his farm in Ohio and on his houseboat in Washington, D.C.. He is currently serving an eight-year prison term with a projected release date of September 2, 2009http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/InmateFinderServlet?Transaction=NameSearch&needingMoreList=false&LastName=traficant&Middle=&FirstName=james&Race=U&Sex=U&Age=&x=0&y=0 Traficant turned down an offer of early release to a halfway house in Youngstown, Ohio because the prison official there testified against him. Either way government officials must be so happy to have him tucked away having said:

“It is an established fact that the United States Federal Government has been dissolved by the Emergency Banking Act, March 9, 1933, 48 Stat. 1, Public Law 89-719; declared by President Roosevelt, being bankrupt and insolvent. H.J.R. 192, 73rd Congress m session June 5, 1933 – Joint Resolution To Suspend The Gold Standard and Abrogate The Gold Clause dissolved the Sovereign Authority of the United States and the official capacities of all United States Governmental Offices, Officers, and Departments and is further evidence that the United States Federal Government exists today in name only.” http://www.apfn.net/DOC-100_bankruptcy.htm

We need to bring accountability to the Federal Reserve now before Obama and anyone else in government spends one more dime. Have these people been tripping over quarters to pick up pennies for so long to be so ignorant and incompetent or it it just the little old taxpayer who continues to deny we are in a financial meltdown?

Amazingly, gold was recovered from the rubble of The World Trade Center but http://factsnotfairies.blogspot.com/2009/06/they-hate-us-for-our-gold.html notes the convenience of it all and explores the theory that something was amiss.

“We are on the verge of a global transformation. All we [ the CFR ] need is the right major crisis and the nation[s] will accept the New World Order.” End Quote. David Rockefeller: Founder and Honorary Chairman, Council of the Americas; Chairman, Americas Society; Founder, Forum of the Americas; Chairman, Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations [CFR]; Founder and Honorary Chairman, Trilateral Commission [TC]; Chairman, The Bilderbergs.

Loose lipped Joe Biden warned of looming crisis. Between the Public Health Emergency over the Pandemic A/H1N1 Swine Flu, North Korea taking aim at Hawaii, discourse throughout the world, the events of 9-11 and the Federal Reserve misplacing NINE TRILLION dollars, the crisis are indeed adding up. America sits in the eye of the perfect storm for the change you don’t want to believe in.

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Gold gets ready for the big one

[Posted June 28th, 2009]

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http://www.kitco.com/ind/Wieg_cor/roger_jun252009.html

Longer term charts tell the tale and block out daily trading noise. This weekly chart with a hugely bullish, inverted head and shoulders forecasts a major gold buying event later this year. This would be consistent with our forecasts of smashed stock markets after Labor Day 2009. We cannot tell for certain how high the Dow and the S&P 500 might recover between now and September 15th. We do know this: Numerous information, technical interpretations, and other data signal a largely broken fall, 2009 stock market and a corresponding rally in precious metals. This is our prediction.

We’ve all been patiently waiting for gold to breakout through strong resistance levels between $1,007 and $1,032. When the price has closed firmly and decisively over $1,032.50, we should expect $1,050, $1,150, $1,250-$1,260 and a potential for $1,375. These have been our previous gold price support and resistance forecasts expected for the December, 2009 futures contract highs.

Rather, once new loftier highs are posted and reasonably held, we should see a new and higher sequence of buying. Our very old gold high forecast of years ago was $2,960. As of today, we hold on that forecast for a minimum but are in fact expecting prices way beyond this figure.

As markets move forward and post higher highs in certain commodities and especially gold and silver, we can technically determine what’s next. Somewhere along the trading trail in the next few months, precious metals shares will breakaway from the influence and attachment of other stock markets. We are not there yet but we have seen some tiny signals telling us this is coming.

Should gold be inflation adjusted today to its proper price, gold would exceed $2,250 in our view. If we say our minimum is $2,960, these two correlated prices are not all that far apart. What I want to figure out next is; where is gold going after $2,960? This can be determined when other related new market prices and techncials are established in crude oil, credit, silver, and grains.

When gold goes on a rocket-rally, silver being more volatile will amaze on the upside. There should be no surprise that silver has some futures trading limit-up days in the months ahead. Despite worries by some silver analysts (including us) that silver might smother under the weight of dying commercial depression effects, we say silver changes itself from a mostly industrial metal into a newly recognized currency. We have seen some smaller, sympathetic communities using silver “rounds” or commemorative coins for local trading and commerce.

They are not real currency but those trading them for local services and goods clearly understand their intrinsic value. Meanwhile, the failed California state government who cannot control their drunken spending is preparing to dive into total failure July 15th and issue script or “play money” as they are plumb out of cash and credit.

Arnold can run to the Prez and Timmy for a nice credit-bond guarantee. The New York Banksters will give them the money as they get an ironclad repayment note voucher from the Federal Reserve and US Treasury. How can us broken taxpayers get such a payment? Not a chance.

We received a notice today from our broker advising some nonsensical senate subcommittee released a negative report regarding excessive speculation in wheat. You really do not want to know our opinion on this one except to say it’s probably the product of some bureaurat pinheads casting dispersions on traders with little, or no knowledge of what they are talking about. It’s just more useless bad information. Markets should be left alone. If these dolts cannot monitor the Federal Reserve and Treasury’s antics on derivatives, credit, bonds, mortgages and the stock markets, what makes them think they know squat about wheat?

Wheat traders have been doing quite nicely since the 1740’s when the first historical commodity records were kept. Markets and trading are about price discovery. They do not need childish meddling by people with no experience. This is dangerous to the global food supply and inherently disruptive. For another example on this look what Enron did when government fools changed the trading rules just for them so they could originate their own little special trading platform.

Chopper Ben’s term expires in January, 2010. After the fall markets’ crash, we think Benny loses his job and becomes an administration scapegoat for all of their instigated problems. It really doesn’t matter as they will replace him with another similar yes-man taking his orders directly from the banksters.

Markets are nearing a peak in precious metals shares that generally follow primary stock indexes. As the current stock market peaking descends into the tardy Sell in May, PM shares normally follow. With each cycle we think gold and silver shares might sell less posting higher lows. This could be decided on the shorter term by how low our S&P’s trade. We expect 800 to 850 with 800 being more probable. One of these days PM shares will disregard all broken markets and rocket rally. Not yet.

Do not get tangled-up in daily noise. Keep studying the larger view and buy precious metals after each profit-taking correction. Headwinds are building into an economic hurricane. Take care of business right now. My dire fall prediction might surprise us and arrive earlier. Time is short. By the way, we bought more silver today.

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great chart at the top of the post showing the graphs = gold rally

i agree with most of what the author says and have put my money where my mouth is

a lot of commentators are now openly discussing the big fall we know is coming in september/october..even to the day with this author..september 15th

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~ by seeker401 on June 26, 2009.

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Gold Coin Dealers - Finding a Reputable Dealer

[Posted June 26th, 2009]

Gold coin dealers have changed greatly with the introduction of the online world. It used to be you had to walk into a storefront to browse for gold coins, but now it’s possible to purchase gold, silver and any other precious metal you can think of, right on your computer.

There are still many retail outlets to purchase gold. These are usually geared more towards those looking for rare gold coins for a collection. Those looking to invest in gold have found the process to be much easier by browsing online and finding companies that can offer current market conditions and sound advice.

The down side of the internet, and the wealth of information and options it brings, is the fact that you don’t really know what online companies you can trust. It seems they all offer the same deals and claim to be the best. If you really want to find the best of the best then do a little research about the company and find out their track record.

A reputable company is one that will have strong relationships within the business. You can often tell what a company is capable of by what products they offer. If you are a collector looking for gold coins, you will easily be able to tell by their website if they offer highly sought after coins or the same old thing you can find anywhere.

Investigate how long a company has been around for. There are a lot of new places that claim to be expert gold coin dealers but have only been in business for 6 months. When something like gold is such a hot commodity you can bet that there will be people trying to get into the game and make their share of the money. Only work with gold coin dealers that have a proven track record of success and are verified with companies like the Better Business Bureau.

Compare prices from site to site. A company with a solid foundation will be able to offer lower prices on their products as they have a good client base and work in high volumes. Smaller companies trying to make an impression will inflate their prices higher than their competitors to make up for their incompetence.

It’s also a red flag if you see someone asking ridiculous prices for their gold coins as it may show they have not done proper research on what the spot price for gold actually is. It seems like a no brainer but it’s very surprising what some people get away with.

Be sure to speak with someone before any money or products are exchanged. Good gold coin dealers will take the time to explain the process of buying gold coins and do their best to offer insight into the market and advice on what might be best for you. If you’re looking to build a portfolio and want to invest in gold coins then they can find you deals on bullion that will yield the highest returns.

If you are a collector they will be able to help you find the rarities you seek and for a competitive price. If you can’t get a lot of information out of the dealer and they are asking for money prematurely, look elsewhere and find a company you feel comfortable with and can trust.

Merit Financial is a leading dealer of numismatics, gold coins, gold bullion and precious metals. For information on investing in gold coins or to speak to one of the brokers, visit the website or contact Merit today at 1.866.PURE-GOLD

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A Gold Play So Powerful

[Posted June 26th, 2009]

Just when you thought the Fed’s printers would run out of ink…

On Wednesday, they announced a ‘brilliant’ plan to create - out of thin air - ANOTHER $1.2 Trillion dollars.

If it has you a little more than ticked off, you’re not alone.

In fact, millions of Americans just like you have steam spraying out of their ears over the Fed’s non-stop, irresponsible printing press policy.

But don’t let any of that anger get the best of you.

The truth is, whether "Helicopter Ben" realized it or not, since these wreck-less, multi-billion dollar bailouts/TARP/stimulus bills started destroying our dollar, another investment’s been on an absolute rampage… gold.

In fact, even though it’s plowed through $960 an ounce, many world-class analysts agree that its rally is just warming up. Some are predicting that it could easily break $2,000 an ounce before long.

And if you’re thinking of taking advantage of it before it surges any higher, get this…

Our international gold guru, Greg McCoach, recently uncovered a powerful investment loophole… one that allows everyday investors to collect double the gains made by physical gold prices.

Read that again. Double the gains!

In other words, every single percent it rises, these investors following this loophole collect two percent… 10% gain pays 20%… the coming 50% gain pays 100%… etc,.

Best part is, you don’t need a loaded bank account, knowledge of the gold market, or even hours a day researching companies to get started. Twenty five bucks and five minutes is all it takes!

And in your report below, he outlines every profitable detail. He even shows you exactly how you could start taking advantage of this surge today - while it’s still early!

What I’m about to share with you is no coincidence.

It’s not a temporary trend, either.

Instead, it’s a money-making phenomenon so powerful that our team of researchers spent eight months investigating its validity.

Take a look and you’ll see why:

First, let me say that these charts are NOT duplicates.

The one on the left represents the closing price of physical gold over the past six months. The one on the right is the investment we’re following extremely close. Now, at first, they appear virtually identical. And they should… one is directly based on the other.

But that’s where the similarities end. How so? Just check out the two charts again… only this time, with gains attached:

From September 10 of 2008 until September 22nd, physical gold prices soared 19.65%… but the diamond in the rough we uncovered soared an astonishing 45.46% - more than doubling the gains gold attained!

I know. It looks crazy. And I don’t blame you.

In fact, when we first heard about this opportunity, we couldn’t believe it either.

Scratch that - we thought our source had been drinking a little too much Makers Mark.

After all, how could an investment exist, directly related to gold prices, that pays you DOUBLE the gains gold makes?

… a 25% gain pays you 50%… a 50% gain doubles your money… and so on!

It seems completely illogical.

And that’s why we kept this discovery under wraps since March.

You see, before we could show you an opportunity this powerful, we needed to know exactly what we had. We also needed to know how and when would be the best time for hungry investors like you to start taking advantage of it.

I’ll give you the full details of how it works below. First, let me show you…

How Capitol Hill could make you filthy rich

Imagine for a moment, that you knew about certain factors - already in place - that would cause the price of gold by… say… as soon as next month to start skyrocketing.

Even better, you knew you were facing a "bottom" in gold prices… and that this imminent surge could last a couple of years.

Taking advantage of this one-of-a-kind investment at the right time, you’d be able to ride the coming wave and easily collect a fortune - safely pulling in twice the gains gold makes.

Best part is, unlike other investors who are buying expensive futures contracts or even physical gold, you don’t need a lot of money to get started. In fact, you can begin collecting "The Doubling Effects" with just $25.

All you need to know is when…

Well, thanks to the boys on "the Hill," we don’t have to look for any crazy trends around the corner, pore through complicated computer models, or rely on so-called overpaid experts to tell you when gold prices are going to surge.

Truth is, all you have to do is thank the combined +$700 billion bailout from Uncle Sam.

In fact, it’s because of the banking industry’s last ditch efforts to stay afloat that we’re now staring straight at the largest inflationary period in years.

And it’ll blow wide open… as soon as January.

You see, broke USA doesn’t really have the cash on hand for this unprecedented funding… and if you think for a second that every single employed American is going to be taxed an additional $5,000 this year to pay for it - in an already stretched thin economy… think again.

In reality, the only option that the Fed has is to print more (and I hate to call it this) Monopoly Money.

That much cash is already set to send an inflationary shockwave across the entire nation.

As I’m sure you know, when there’s inflation - even the rumor of inflation, the gold price does something beautiful… it skyrockets.

And the proof that gold’s already revving its engine is all around us…

The private sector’s recently gobbled up in excess of $30 billion worth of T-Bills - enough to guarantee a negative return - over fears of the coming economic crash.

On top of T-Bills, investors seeking safer investments are buying so much physical gold that bullion dealers as well as producers can’t keep up.

In just the past month, gold prices have steadily soared almost 14% - with another 50% surge expected in the near term.

And that’s just for the short term. I haven’t even mentioned the juiciest part.

History To Repeat: Why Gold Prices Could Super Spike To $5,000…Making you a massive fortune along the way!

Right now, gold sells for around $1,000 an ounce.

But what if you knew about the factors at play, happening this very moment, that could soon make the $1,000 mark look like pocket change?

Heck, with the investment tool we uncovered, with gold at $1,000, you’d be turning every $5,000 into $7,500.

Now, just to get an idea of what to expect in the future, after 2009’s inflation already has you sitting on a mountain of cash, let’s take a quick look at our last massive gold super spike…

During the great gold bull market of the 1970s, the average monthly gold price increased from under $35 to over $675 an ounce… representing a 1,833% gain.

If today’s gold bull market makes similar moves forward, gold prices could skyrocket well past $5,000 an ounce. Just take a look:

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Now gold prices at $5,000 may seem like a stretch, especially considering the metal hasn’t had much strength over $1,000. Nevertheless, $5,000 gold is absolutely possible. Here’s why:

How a Gold Bull Market Works

Every major gold bull market in modern history has consisted of three main stages:

1. Currency Devaluation Stage

2. Investment Demand Stage

3. Mania Stage

During these three stages, gold prices typically rise in a parabolic upswing, which ultimately results in a sharp, skyrocketing price spike. (Take a look at the 1970s gold bull market chart above, as an example of this phenomenon.)

So far in today’s gold bull market, we’ve seen evidence of the first two stages:

During the first stage of a gold bull market, prices increase because of currency devaluation.

So far in this bull market, a dramatic drop in the value of the US dollar against other world currencies has lifted gold prices over the past 7 years - breaking the $1,000 per ounce mark. In fact, this devaluation is evident in the 42% drop of the U.S. Dollar Index between the summer of 2001 and spring 2008.

And now, thanks to the massive banking bailout that we can’t REALLY pay for, we’re about to add some TNT to an already highly-explosive situation.

In the second stage, gold prices continue to grow due to increased investment demand. Attracted by the modest gains of the first stage of the gold bull market, investors begin to buy gold as an investment, which further snowballs the price of gold higher.

And with today’s screaming demand for physical gold, the introduction of gold ETFs - and similar products - investment demand has had incredible strength since the beginning of this gold bull market, growing in terms of both tonnage and dollar demand.

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Again, the first and second stages of a gold bull market generally return considerable gains. In fact, gold prices in this bull market have increased as much as 306%.

Of course, with the investment tool that I’m about to show you, that modest 306% return could have stuffed your pockets with more than 600% gains!

Don’t worry if you missed it. Truth be told, it’s the third and final stage of a gold bull market that can turn everyday investors into instant millionaires.

How the mania stage of a gold bull market could hand you several thousand percent gains in very… very short order

Everyone knows there’s no rush like a gold rush. And a speculative mania can kindle an inferno of popular greed that rivals that of the Conquistador’s legendary lust for gold.

During the third stage of a bull market, mania buying finally turns gold’s parabolic upswing into a blistering price spike.

Make no mistake, mania stage already started. And this time, it’s happening across the entire globe…

Earlier this year, the U.S. mint suspended sales for its American Eagle 1 ounce gold coin.

The South African Rand Refinery, makers of the infamous Krugerrands, admitted that they were temporarily bone-dry.

Australia’s Perth Mint announced they were no longer selling gold to citizens.

Germany’s Bundesbank refuses to sell their gold to the public, claiming it as a strategic asset required for the confidence and stability of the euro.

The World Gold Council recently reported an all-time quarterly record ($32 billion) for gold as investors seek refuge from global financial meltdown. That’s an astounding 45% increase from the previous record - ever.

And this rapidly spreading shortage is only the beginning of what is bound to launch gold prices to levels of mass hysteria… making those on top of the wave filthy, filthy rich.

Now let me tell you how you can…

Double your gold profits with this unique investment tool

Earlier this year, one of the world’s leading international investment managers launched a new, one-of-a-kind investment vehicle designed to double the monthly return of gold prices.

Mind you, this investment has been all but ignored by media since its launch. Gold, after all, has never been understood or appreciated by the mainstream, despite its historic economic significance.

Still, for every 1% increase in the price of gold, this new gold investment vehicle delivers a positive 2% return!

There’s no investment club to join. You won’t have to open a special account to get in on the action. It trades on the NYSE. Plus, it’s completely liquid… and easy to add to any stock account you own right now.

To top it off, as you already know, now is the time you want to be in gold!

Yes, gold prices have pulled back since mid-July, as the U.S. dollar found strength as a result of foreign buying.

And it’s likely that the U.S. dollar will continue to remain strong in the short-term, subsequently holding back the price of gold.

But it simply won’t last long.

Sooner or later the U.S. dollar will collapse. It’s imminent.

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December, 2005, the dollar vs the strength of gold:

"First we have gold over $500 an ounce and oil is back over the $60 a barrel level. Both appear like they will continue to go higher… These things are significant because in the happy picture of America’s finances and the world economy, they shouldn’t be [that high]. If everything were so rosy then these things certainly would not be happening."

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"I expect that in the year 2007, we will start to see a major run for the exits away from the dollar. How bad this gets is anybody’s guess, but the bottom line is that this will be incredibly bullish for gold and should take the yellow metal to new all-time highs. Most likely over $1,000 an ounce."

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But like I said, gold’s already started surging. And it’s not turning back any time soon.

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How to Choose a Metal Detector - Some Tips, Basket Making

[Posted June 26th, 2009]

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History of Silver

[Posted June 26th, 2009]

by: Jirasak Phuriphanvichai Word Count: 446 Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 Time: 5:44 PM 0 comments

Silver has been man’s attraction for many thousands of years. Silver was found by the ancient Civilizations from the earth Surface and beneath .They used this metal to make different art effects religious items and forms of jewelry. Sliver got its popularity very quickly and soon became a medium of exchange among the Traders and the Common People. The Trading for silver started as early as 700 B.C by the people of the Mesopotamian Civilization.

Silver gained a very important position in the United States Monetary System, when it was introduced to make Coins in 1792.Silver was used to produce the coins in the U.S until 1965 when it was no more continued. Silver was introduces to the Industries in the early 20th century as a form of raw material.

At present silver is a valuable and practical commodity for industries and domestic purpose. All different kinds of products are produced from silver, both commercial and domestic. Silver is used from electronics to jewelry. Silver is a mode of investment too, for many people. People in some countries like India, buy Silver as good fortune.

Silver is found in plenty and is less expensive, compared to other precious metals like the gold or the platinum. Peru, Mexico, China, Australia and Chile are the words largest producers of Silver. Silver is mined directly for the use as silver, or silver is mined as a byproduct of gold, copper, lead and zinc mining, and silver is also used in photographic materials for developing pictures. Until the year 2006, the world’s largest silver Producing Countries are as follows:

1. Peru about 111.6 million ounces.

2. Mexico about 96.4 million ounces.

3. China about 75.4 million ounces.

4. Australia about 55.6 million ounces.

5. Chile about 51.5 million ounces.

In ancient times next to Gold silver was considered as a sacred metal, and there were restrictions on its use. Silver due to its ductility, was mainly used to produce ornaments and jewelry in the ancient times, it was also used to produce utensils and other house hold items. At Present time silver widely used in the electronics industry as it is a good conductor of electricity. One can easily find silver in the computer mother board circuit and several other similar electronic items. Even today gifts of silver are given as a symbol, of trust, love, and wisdom in many cultures of different countries.

Short Description: The history of silver takes us back to the Mesopotamian Civilization in 700 B.C. From then it has been used by man for making different items for both commercial and house hold purposes.

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Week 8: “Picture Language on Roman Coins: Approaches and Interpretations”

[Posted June 26th, 2009]

A brief update.

In our eighth meeting we discussed "On the Semantic ‘Value’ of Coin Types: Statistical Evidence from Archaeological Sources" (handout Deutsch - English). We began by considering the methodology of Carlos Noreña’s article in which he quantified the personification of imperial virtues from precious metal hoards and argued that certain ideas played a stronger role in the overall visual programs of different emperors.

There was some confusion about preparing discussion of Depeyrot’s book and so I simply provided an overview of it; for our purposes it suffices to say here that it addresses the frequencies of certain types according to the Reka Devnia hoard.

In our wider discussion we looked at the benefits of using this methodology (esp. Noreña’s) to understand the frequencies of particular reverse types as contrasted with die studies which are problematic for such things, as we discussed in Week 7. One of the problems with hoard evidence, however, is that most are predominantly precious metal hoards (at least the best recorded ones) and so bronze coins will be underrepresented, though such studies on the frequency of certain reverse types in various regions could be undertaken by examining the find corpora and inventories such as FMRD.

The final article we discussed was that by Kaczynski and Nüsse in the new book, Coins in Context I. Using a few case studies, this article probed the question of whether or not a personal "type selection" based on reverse type can be determined according to the third century coins found in sanctuaries. I will discuss this contribution in more detail when I get to it in my ongoing series of posts about the book’s contents.

Next time will be our last meeting in which we will discuss the theme "The Importance of Archaeological Context: Nuances in the Semantic System and the Audiences for Coin Images" (handout Deutsch - English). This topic focuses on the insights that the archaeologically recovered coin finds give us into iconographic numismatic research, especially as regards the audience for coin images and individual responses to coin types. We will also end this meeting with a general discussion looking back at the numerous methods we discussed throughout the course.

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