Feb 17
By Jeffrey Sparshott Some U.S. lawmakers want the coin to be the dollar of the realm. Sens. Tom Harkin (D., Iowa), John McCain (R., Ariz.) and two colleagues Tuesday are introducing legislation that would kill off the dollar bill in favor of dollar coins, touting the move as a way to cut costs over the …
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Feb 01
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats unveiled their new holy trinity on Tuesday, hoping the threesome will be able to deliver the team to the promised land of the Grey Cup, something which has been foreign to the franchise since last winning it in 1999. Newly-hired head coach/director of football operations George Cortez, newly-acquired quarterback Henry Burris and …
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Jan 25
They are concerned because the two Massachusetts senators, Republican Scott Brown and Democrat John Kerry, have authored and introduced the Currency Efficiency Act of 2011. The pair aim to halt Go look for a tutorial on stamp but also they offer some of the most competitive prices around, not only on company stamp but on …
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Jan 25
In order to commemorate the actual forthcoming Chinese language Lunar Brand new 12 months from the Monster, the actual Canadian Postal Support about the tenth Lunar 12 months from the Monster within Toronto rubber stamps. North america Mailbox seal of approval matters main, stated Rick Phillips, in order to commemorate the actual Chinese language Lunar …
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Jan 15
When Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, he had already posed for his Coronation picture for the magazine, the Illustrated London News. But instead of redoing the whole picture for his successor George VI, the artist simply doctored it, painting over the face. The “airbrushing”, now associated with computerised images, only came to light when a …
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Dec 29
American pop artist James Rizzi, known best for his 3D paper sculptures and bright, cartoon-like drawings, died on Monday in his hometown of new York City. Rizzi was 61. Although his cause of death was not announced, Rizzi’s managers, Art 28 GmbH & co. KG, said in statement posted on the artist’s website that he …
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Dec 24
A man is reflected on a store window as he walks past a pizza shop with a euro coin sign to advertise its prices in central Madrid December 9, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Susana Vera NEW YORK | Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:24pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – the euro edged higher against the U.S. dollar on …
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Dec 23
1. Coin Collection As a Hobby There are so many hobbies to choose from, and coin collection is no exception – there are people who do this for enjoyment, but there are others who would like to get into it for profit. People with a long-term view know that although their coins may not seem …
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Dec 08
Gott’s Britain’s Empire is a comprehensive account of Britain’s wars against natives and settlers, from the French and Indian War (1755-1763) in North America, up to the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Gott has ploughed his way through 13 volumes of Sir John Fortescue’s History of the British Army and a whole range of other sources, …
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Dec 03
The last scheduled Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo will be the upcoming show, November 18 – 20, 2011. Future dates for the twice-yearly Northern California show, including the previously planned March 16 – 18, 2012 show, are being canceled by the Santa Clara Expo’s owner, Collectors Universe, inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT). The Long Beach …
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