Gold and silver should end this week higher « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

" It is perfectly possible that we will see more wild gyrations in precious metal prices, and even a return to $1,000 an ounce gold. Silver will follow in gold’s wake and show its usual gearing ratio to the yellow metal, which should make it the better performer. "

Gold surges near $900 as credit crisis deepens

When bourses all over the world are tumbling people are worried about their investment options. Gold is all time favourite during the economic crisis. The metal has long been considered a safe, alternative...

Scotch Purists Beware

 “There are two things a Highlander likes naked, and one of them is malt whiskey.”  I've been a single malt man for quite some time now, and I don't see myself rushing out to try the Frankenstein drink...

Coming soon to a plane near you... Ad space!

"Coming soon to the airline boarding pass clutched in your hot little hand: advertisements.Printing advertisements on the boarding pass is part of airlines’ continuing frantic search for new sources of revenue to offset higher fuel prices. Here’s betting it will be less...

Gold at $5,000 an ounce, silver $500? « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

Peter Schiff is a veteran gold bug but this sort of argument makes more and more sense as the financial crisis progresses. He reckons gold will hit $5,000 an ounce and silver $500 before the end of the next US presidential term in 2012.

10 Foods You Should Not Eat!

1. Crust. Judging  by  the  label,  Pepperidge   Farm Original Flaky Crust Roasted Chicken Pot Pie has 510 calories and 9 grams of saturated fat.   But look again.   Those numbers are for half a pie.   Eat the entire...

The Forever Stamp Announced (Along with US Rate Rise)

UPDATE: It's official, the US Postal Service has announced a "Forever Stamp" that can be used against future rate hikes."The USPS has approved a rate hike from $.39 to $.41 cents for a first class letter. They've also approved the "Forever Stamp" a stamp that does not lose...

White Bean, Chicken Noodle and Escarole Soup Recipe - Posted by Michael Fomkin

"       Sign Up to get Special Offers and Updates:            White Bean, Chicken Noodle and Escarole Soup Recipe Source: © Cooking Light Magazine 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup soup and 1 tablespoon cheese)...

Anatomy of an Everest Summit Bid: Unforeseen Incidents, Varying Weather and J...

With the popular press these days loving to insinuate that climbing Everest in the 21st Century is about as difficult as, say, shoveling your driveway, I thought I would share this excellent narrative by my friend...

Why Heavily Scented Candles? | Preserve The Aroma In Your Home

"Heavily scented candles help to really cover up smells of cooking or smoke. You don’t have to worry that guests will be able to tell exactly what you had for dinner or that you accidentally burned something in the kitchen"

Study: Surroundings play key role in diet (AP)

" NEW YORK - How many M&MS are enough? It depends on how big the candy scoop is. At least that's a key factor, says a study that offers new evidence that people take cues from their surroundings in deciding how much to eat. It explains why, for example, people who used to be...

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