Archive for June, 2009
In this video you’ll learn a way of soldering earposts to PMC pieces. This method is good for flat pieces.
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THE AGE OF GRECIAN.E.TRONIC. COUTURE.
www.hispanicfashionweekend.com
The name was taken from my first solo photography exhibition titled:
THE AGE OF ELECTRONIC COUTURE.
THE COLLECTION OF 7 GOWNS where made using silks organza satin and metals.
I added 2 vintage dresses from my 1997 collection and one short satin and leather dress to make it a bit longer.
The gowns from my newest collection are:
1. Silk organza strapless with full silk sleeves and silver metal details.
2. Halter wedding gown of see through cotton with details in rope, lace embroidery & pearls.
3. Long satin champagne gown with pleated collar, Halter dress has a stunning bronze.copper wide belt.
4. Evening gown in black rayon crepe with major pleating on the neck with silk satin scarf attached on collar and pleated. Gold necklace attached to dress and interwoven bottom fabric to create a very dramatic illusion.
5. Fushia salmon metallic fringed dress with attached silver necklace and see-through plastic wide belt with hundreds of multi-colored metals ‘golds,silver,bronzes’
6. Halter dress in shocking pink paisley pattern with stunning attached necklaces in gold and plastics to match a vest.dress with organza collar.
7. Cobalt royal blue taffeta gown ’strapless’ with red cord and red leather belt.
This collection had 3 other dresses that where not shown because models canceled.
Stay tuned for more fashion shows and fashion weeks appearances nationwide.
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Max Keiser talks to Stacy Herbert about China’s gold reverves and the dollar being dumped
recorded on April 25th 2009
China admits to building up stockpile of gold
http://www.financialpost.com/news-sectors/story.html?id=1530063
China has admitted what many gold bugs have long speculated: it’s been stockpiling gold since 2003.
SHANGHAI/BEIJING - China revealed on Friday that it had secretly raised its gold reserves by three-quarters since 2003, increasing its holdings to 1,054 tonnes - or a pot worth about US$30.9-billion - and confirming years of speculation it had been buying.
Hu Xiaolian, head of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, told Xinhua news agency in an interview that the country’s reserves had risen by 454 tonnes from 600 tonnes since 2003, when China last adjusted its state gold reserves figure.
The confirmation of its surreptitious stockpiling is likely to fuel market talk about Beijing’s ability to buy secretly and its ambitions for spending its nearly US$2-trillion pile of savings. And not just in gold: copper and other metals markets are booming thanks to China’s barely-visible hand.
Speculation has gathered speed over the last year, since the tumbling dollar has threatened to weaken China’s buying power - and give it yet more reason to diversify into gold, oil and metals.
Gold prices jumped on the news of Chinese buying and were up more than 1% on the day at US$912.05 an ounce at 0715 GMT. By a Reuters calculation, China’s holding of gold would be worth around US$30.9-billion at current prices.
That accounts for only about 1.6% of China’s total foreign exchange holdings and is little more than one-tenth of the value of the U.S. gold reserve, the world’s biggest. It also means gold has slipped as a share of China’s total reserves from about 2%, based on end-2003 prices.
Only six countries hold more than 1,000 tonnes, and China is ranked fifth, having leap-frogged Switzerland, Japan and the Netherlands with its announcement.
However, the International Monetary Fund and the SPDR Gold Trust exchange traded fund are even bigger, leaving China with the world’s seventh-biggest pot of gold.
Several gold market participants said they thought China had bought on the international market, helping to absorb hundreds of tonnes sold off by central banks and the International Monetary Fund in recent years.
“China has been buying via government channels from South Africa, Russia and South America,” said Ellison Chu, director of precious metals at Standard Bank in Hong Kong.
But Hu said the increase in China’s stocks was achieved by buying on the domestic market and from domestic producers.
China is the world’s largest gold producer and does not permit exports of gold ingots, only jewellery, leaving plentiful supplies for the domestic market.
China produced 282 tonnes of gold last year, meaning the state bought around one quarter of domestic production, uming 454 tonnes increase in state purchases were spread out over the six years since China last reported a change in its holdings.
Despite the rumours, buying by the state was partially obscured by soaring demand for gold as an investment, especially after the bursting of the Shanghai stock market bubble last year.
Investment demand in China rose to 68.9 tonnes from 25.6 tonnes in 2007. But that was still less than one third of retail demand in India, where total bullion consumption topped 660 tonnes last year.
Hu said China recently reported the change in its gold holdings to the International Monetary Fund and would include the latest change in central bank reports and balance of payment statistics.
She did not say when China notified the IMF.
Although gold rose after Hu’s comments were published, the price move was not a huge one for the highly liquid market. Prices had jumped by US$13 in the space of an hour on Thursday.
Gold market participants said the news signalled likely further buying by China.
“The comments indicate that China will buy more gold as reserve to improve its foreign reserve portfolio. This is a trend,” said Yao Haiqiao, president of Longgold et Management.
Hou Huimin, vice general secretary of the China Gold ociation, said China should build its reserves to 5,000 tonnes.
“It’s not a matter of a few hundred, or 1,000 tonnes. China should hold more because of its new international status, and because of the financial crisis,” he said.
“The financial crisis means the U.S. dollar value is changing fast, and it may retreat from being the international reserve currency. If that happens, whoever holds gold will be at an advantage.”
The European Central Bank recommends its member banks hold 15% of their reserves in gold, but among Asian nations the percentage is far smaller, said Albert Cheng, World Gold Council managing director for the far east.
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I am looking at food saver machine, and air bag currently. I am simply wanting to store precious metals ( silver bars ) from air and water. I have no idea what is the best kind for my need and price varies from $20 to $250~!
According to CR, the $10 Handi-Vac works just as good as the $200 Food Saver.
Could it be H2S(g) + Ag(l) -> Ag2S(l) + H2(g)? Could it be reversible I wonder.
the chem eq will be :
H2S(g) + Ag(s) -> Ag2S(s) + H2(g)
this is the unbalanced equation. Ag in in the reactants’ side should be solid because you said it is silver metal.
now we should balnce the eq.
to know if it’s balance or not, look if the number of moles of of the element in the reactants’ side is equal to the number of moles of the same element in the products’ side. if the number of moles of the reactant element is not equal to the number of moles of the product element, add a numerical coefficient before the element to balance the equation.
we can see that in the equation, Ag is the only element that its # of moles in the reactants side is not equal to the moles in the products’ side. Ag is 1 mole in one side but 2 in the other, so to balance it, put 2 as the numerical coefficient of the Ag in the Reactant’s side making the equation:
H2S(g) + 2Ag(s) -> Ag2S(s) + H2(g)
now, the equation is balanced.
why is gold easily extracted from the earth but metals such as iron and aliminium are more difficult to exstract?
I never thought of gold as being particularly easy to get, that’s why it’s expensive, maybe what you’re talking about is the fact that you can dig up gold in it’s "refined" state, where as with iron you dig up iron oxide and with aluminium you dig up bauxite, that’s because gold is a noble metal, it doesn’t need to form compounds with other elements to be chemically balanced, it’s chemically balanced in it’s pure state.
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This is an extremely refined armchair for getting the best out of moments of relax. The Heaven lounge chair features wavy lines in which steel is interwoven like a precious fabric, giving rise to a pattern with unforeseeable and sensual movements. The structure consists of painted tubular steel, while the seat is made of painted pre-galvanised steel wire netting. This chair is available in 4 color option to fit with any design. Designed by: Jean-Marie Massaud Features at a Glance: -Available in several finishes including aluminum, bamboo green, light blue, and white. -Steel construction. -Perfect for outdoors and indoors . -Various color selections brighten up any decor. -Dimensions: 27″” h x 36″” w x 30″” l . Order with Confidence To guarantee the quality and suitability for professional use even in the most severe climatic conditions, Emu carries out rigorous testing and uses industry-best industrial processes for metal protection and finishes of its products. Year by year, Emu’s research into new designs and technological innovation lead to the launch of new products. More than 700,000 articles are produced annually in the Marsciano factory: 450,000 chairs and lounges in approximately 50 different models. Emu, as a brand, is represented in more than 50 countries with a widespread and qualified distribution network through Emu Flag Stores, shops and garden centers. Emu acts as a partner in retail and contract distribution. More than 650,000 catalogues and price lists with striking graphics are distributed yearly to clients to communicate the high quality and design level of the production. More About Emu Due Emu’s innovative design and their idea of outdoor comfort they have received awards, been featured in magazines, participated in many international fairs, and have even furnished movie sets. Over the past year Emu has received many European honors such as the Gioia Casa Magazine (Italy) 100 Best Design 2006″” and the les decouvertes”" at the Maison et Objet
Features: -Floor lamp. -Antiqued gold metal casting finish. -With black dry brushing and crystal accents. -Designer: Carolyn Kinder. -Metal rope legs. -The round shade is pleated, silken taupe textile. Specifications: -Accommodates: 1 x 150 Watt. -Overall dimensions: 68″” H x 18″” W. Back to top About Carolyn Kinder Designs Back to top
another great source on gold and silver and other investments : HoweStreet.com or go to my channel and click to the first link to visit a webpage compiled of the best radioshows on precious metals and other investments.
Another confirmation that long term gold and silver will be your best investments.
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