As far as military figures are concerned, Alexander the Great is considered to be one of the greatest in history. Alexander the Great coins show his worth not just in terms of Greek wealth at the time; they also demonstrate worth of a single person in extending an empire. Coins have turned up all over [...]
Paintless Dent Repair: Myths and Facts About Car Dent Repair and Insurance
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
The long arm of car repair insurance doesn’t stop at extended warranties or tire road hazard insurance. Marketing gurus have found all sorts of knick knacks to insure. Among the top are ding and dent protection plans. Ding and dent insurance is growing steadily, and addresses those unsightly shopping cart and parking lot dings. Dings [...]
Tips on Buying a Gold American Eagle Coin
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
The following are facts that you may find interesting. According to the website of the US mint, all of the gold that is mined around the world would only end up measuring a cube of 20 yards on each side. American Eagle gold coins weighing one ounce are very valuable and desirable in today’s market. [...]
Ancient Chinese Kites – Works Of Art That Fly
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
The history of ancient Chinese kites is a very long one. Chinese kites have been made and flown all this time as a part of the national culture. According to historical records, this has spanned more than 2300 years. for the purpose of this article, ‘ancient’ means any kite constructed just like the original design, [...]
The Coins of the Mysterious Prophet Elijah
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
Perhaps no other figure is as embedded into western religious faith and lore as this solitary figure. the prophet Elijah appears prominently in the Hebrew Bible, the new Testament, the Talmud, Mishnah and the Qur’an. Stories of Elijah appear in the Manual of Discipline in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Featured in multiple Jewish traditions, the [...]
Mad Men Commentary: Episode 506 Far Away Places
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
Towards the end of season two of Mad Men, Don Draper joined Pete Campbell for a business trip to Los Angeles that saw Don going AWOL and ending up in the desert with a bunch of aristocratic oddballs. It was the weirdest episode of the series.until this week. Far away Places, the title of this [...]
Understanding the Worth of Rare Coins
Posted by admin on May 19th, 2012
If you are fairly new to coin collecting, you may only have few good pieces at hand, but what you should really be aiming for is to get valuable rare pieces. This must be observed by those who are serious about the venture and people who want to earn from it in the future. This [...]
Bullion Coins? There’s No Such Thing!
Posted by admin on May 19th, 2012
“There’s no use trying”, said Alice: One can’t believe in impossible things.” I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” —from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [...]
How to Use Feng Shui For Prosperity
Posted by admin on May 19th, 2012
Using feng shui for prosperity allows us to use subtle energies to achieve prosperity in everything. This knowledge can help find love, strengthen relationships, find a vocation, climb the corporate ladder, gain wealth, improve health, and more. The teaching involves the use of symbols (charms, amulets) for success. One of the most popular symbols of [...]
Chinese Culture Influences Coins of Many Major Mints
Posted by admin on May 19th, 2012
The culture of China has developed over several millennia, and understanding it offers a glimpse into ancient times. this fascinating culture is honored today in the coinage of several major mints. The Chinese Lunar figures appear annually on coins produced in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The New Zealand Mint produces Chinese Lunar coins for [...]
