Feb 22
For the majority of the collectables found this weekend at theLong Beach Convention Center, there is a story and a history. In 1915, the mint in San Francisco struck the Panama Pacific $50gold piece for a special ship expedition. “It’s the largest size gold coin the U.S. government has everstruck,” said Ron Gillio, chairman of …
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Feb 17
6 February 2012 Last updated at 11:21 ET Share this page the Queen was met by well-wishers after she visited Dersingham Infant and Nursery School, in Norfolk The Queen has visited a school in Norfolk as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Earlier she said she was dedicating herself "anew …
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Feb 02
A set of stamps depicting China’s ancient national symbol Dragon as a ferocious and intimidating creature has created a controversy in China with people questioning its violent projection.Chinese have reacted angrily to a special edition stamp to celebrate the Year of the Dragon to be celebrated later this month”When I saw the design of the …
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Jan 25
I’m going to Disney World It used to be that you were supposed to win a Super Bowl before celebrating with a trip to Disney World as a public figure, but Obama can’t stop doing his touchdown dances even as the country sinks faster. the similarities between Obama and Captain Francesco Schettino are a little …
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Jan 02
Your 1st consideration once picking your current paper will be to determine whether or not its covering is sprayed or uncoated. If it’s got a defensive coating, then that can allow it repel beverages, or in the matter of rubber rubber stamping, your tattoo. While this won’t mean you can’t really stamp upon coated court …
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Dec 26
Johannesburg, 29 November 2011. a series of postage stamps in commemoration of the arrival of the first indentured Indian labourers to South Africa 151 years ago have been launched here. In partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture, the Department of Communications and the South African Post Office, two stamps have been launched, with …
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Dec 25
April 15, 2011 Ottawa (ON) – This morning, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Deepak Chopra, President and CEO of Canada Post, unveiled two stamps—one domestic and one international—to celebrate the upcoming wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and miss Catherine Middleton. the stamps will be …
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Dec 23
Once again it is time to mount up for the annual Christmas Card Championship Derby. even if you’re not entered, it’s not too late to play. It’s not too late because the game starts in October but runs through the first week of January. October is when the over-achievers actually buy Christmas cards, Christmas postage …
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Dec 14
Some people believe biomass is the future, capable of providing the power the world needs. But others think it will only jeopardise the environment. UKERC scientists at Imperial College London offer a systematic review of the evidence base. According to the report, the discrepancy between those who favour biomass and those who don’t is due …
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Dec 11
The National Feedlot Corporation scandal is growing by the day and it is expanding, out-of-control to the point that the original premise for the Auditor General’s report that it was “a mess” may soon be overtaken by all the new, conflicting and misleading explanations. “In fact, [National Feedlot Corporation (NFC)] has raised 8,016 head of …
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