In the last article I discussed what are the causes behind The Great Depression of 1929. In this article I will spread some light on why The Great Depression became a global phenomena rather than affecting only limited economies. How Great Depression spreads worldwide The Gold Standard Most money was paper based, as it is […]
(Read more ...)Gold farming is so much easier in World of Warcraft than it used to be. TBC Gold Farming takes things to a whole new level. It’s not like people didn’t farm tons of gold before The Burning Crusade, but since the expansion hit it’s an entirely different game. Why? A number of reasons: 1. The […]
(Read more ...)Here are the raw Facts about Anacs Coin Grading Anacs is the oldest of all the coin grading companies. It was started by the American Numismatics Association (ANA) back in 1972. The ANA recognized that something needed to be done about all the counterfeit and altered coins that were floating around. FYI: PCGS started serving […]
(Read more ...)Riding as a professional BMX rider includes several aproaches for anyone that likes to ride BMX. One possible approach is the professional street BMX riding, flat land professional BMX, professional vertical and BMX half pipe riding that star in ESPN X Games and NBC’s Dew Tour. Other areas it is possible to go professional for […]
(Read more ...)The history of mining in the Philippines is one that is replete with challenges and triumphs as well as non-ending debates. Long before the Spaniards came, our ancestors had been trading with raw gold as medium among the Chinese, Japanese, and Indian merchants in Asia. Yet, it was the Royal Decree of 1837 that was […]
(Read more ...)With much comparison currently being made between the horse of the moment, Kauto Star and the late great Arkle, it is worthwhile discovering why he is, by common consent, the greatest steeplechaser to have never run in the John Smith Grand National. He is in fact regarded as the supreme chaser of the second half […]
(Read more ...)The splendor of Byzantine churches with their glinting gold mosaic domes and beautiful art work spread throughout the Mediterranean area, especially in Sicily, with Cathedrals like Monreale and Italy, with St Marks in Venice. The jewel colors of silk (whose production was a state secret in the Empire) combined with gold and enamels made Byzantine […]
(Read more ...)Brie appetizers are not only mouthwatering, but they are so versatile. It’s amazing what you can do with a Brie cheese. How did “real” Brie cheese come about in the first place? Well, according to cheese experts, producing Brie cheese started in the French province called, not surprisingly, Brie – a town 60 miles from […]
(Read more ...)I’m often asked how to tell real pearls from fake pearls, usually followed by some reference to the “tooth test.” The larger question is really this: how do I make sure I’m paying a fair price for the pearls I’m buying? With many of today’s freshwater pearls available at reasonable prices most people can afford […]
(Read more ...)The final state of Crusoe’s plantation and the island can be reconciled to what Crusoe has learned about religion and value during his stay on the island. Some of the lessons Crusoe learns are the wisdom of his father in admonishing Crusoe to be content with the “middle State”, the importance of trade to the […]
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