WELFARE FOR THE RICH by Frank Corbin As we all know, the US financial system is currently in a mess. Institutions like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Bear Sterns, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Bear Stern, AIG and now Washington Mutual are struggling to keep their heads above water. These organizations are either declaring bankruptcy, being bought out by other big financial institution or looking at the US Government for a financial life-support. As with any business model, we must admit … [Read more...]
The History of the Engagement Ring @ Uma Campbell
The History of the Engagement Ring Today’s media circus of seven-figure celebrity and royal weddings would have us believe that current generations have all but invented the pomp of the marriage ceremony, but in many ways we’re simply seeing a very glitzy reinvention of a very old wheel. Regarding the tradition of engagement rings, the use of circular bands as a symbol of commitment is almost as old as the institution of marriage itself. While there have been detours and variations - … [Read more...]
Kirsty Hogg ~ REAL MONEY – Pan Asian Gold Exchange
Pan Asian Gold Exchange Kirsty Hogg, the First Lady of Gold returns to discuss PAGE, the Pacific Asian Gold Exchange located in China! This new development threatens to completely upend the precious metals markets and may potentially sound the death knell for the Comex and London Metal Exchanges. Imagine living in a world where the price of precious metals is calculated by what they sell for rather than how much a contract trades for on an exchange? That time may be here sooner … [Read more...]