The role-playing game has been voted the ultimate game of the year by fans at this year’s Golden Joysticks.
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The role-playing game has been voted the ultimate game of the year by fans at this year’s Golden Joysticks.
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A set of screens decorated with gold leaf have been returned to a temple in Japan.
Japan Today reports that the items were sold 115 years ago from their home at the Ryoanji Buddhist temple in Kyoto but they have now been returned to their old home in the main hall.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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A man has struck gold in Estonia after uncovering a piece of buried jewellery.
Jarva Teataja reports that Aivar Piirsalu, who lives in the town of Ootla in Jarva County, was exploring a field with his metal detector this month when the alarm sounded.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Staff recommend route to the VA hospital in Westwood; other options would go to UCLA or Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. The downtown project would link the Gold Line, Blue Line and Expo Line.br/br/Plans for a major expansion of the region’s transit system are expected to move forward Thursday when transportation leaders select routes for two missing links in the county’s rail network.
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A US woman has found a solid gold artefact near a Florida beach that has lain undiscovered for 295 years.
Bonnie Schubert and her mother Jo had been spending the day off Frederick Douglass Beach near Fort Pierce working as subcontractors for 1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels LLC to comb the ocean bed for finds.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Restoration work is to begin on a gold leaf-decorated clock in Torquay in an effort to hear it chime again.
The BBC reports that discoveries continue to be made at the Mallock clock tower, following the earlier news this week that a bell has been discovered hidden inside the tower.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Items at the top end of the antiques market – which may include gold collectables – are selling well, according to one sector commentator.
Mark Dodson, spokesman for the British Antique Dealers’ Association that despite the economic downturn there continues to be demand for such investments from the super-rich.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) has secured a number of research grants, including one for studies of gold nanoparticles, reports Central Florida Future.
A total of $75,000 (pound;47,000) was allocated to the investigation by the State University Research Commercialization Assistance Grants Program.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Collectors of gold coins should make sure they have their own set of scales and know how much their desired piece should tip the balance at, says Alan Herbert.
Writing for Numismatic News, he explains that gold coins of similar purity and the same denomination should weigh the same amount.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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The value of $10 Gold Eagle coins is partly why many have survived in good condition to present day, Paul M Green writes for Numismatic News.
He explains that the denominations for US issues of gold coins were set in 1792, with the first Gold Eagles issued in 1794.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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One woman has searched for 25 years to build her collection of vintage gold and silver jewellery, which can now be bought online.
Marie Claire reports that Susan Caplan is selling her exclusive vintage finds at websites including Asos and Matches Fashion, saving women time rummaging at charity shops, antique stores and second-hand boutiques.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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One home interiors expert has offered her tips on turning antique gold jewellery into decorative items for the home.
Leanne Brownoff, writing for the Edmonton Journal, advised homeowners looking to get crafty with their accessories to get such items appraised first before customising them in case they are valuable.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Investors believe that gold acts as a natural currency and, as a result, demand for it rises in times of economic trouble.
That is the opinion of financial journalist Lakshmi Iyer who, writing for the Economic Times, claimed that people put greater stock in gold when normal currency such as the dollar weakens and inflation increases.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Strong demand for gold, which is considered worldwide to be a safe investment, has put pressure on the US Mint to produce Gold Eagle coins.
The market has seen a recent rush across the world as most major countries have implemented gold-buying programmes for their central banks, Trading Markets reports.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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‘Mania’ is approaching in the gold market, which is currently at the foothills of a manic rise, predicts Jeff Berwick, the ‘dollar vigilante’.
Writing for GoldSeek, he explains that we are still far from reaching the top of the mountain.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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A two-day sale of gold coins and other collectibles is underway in Zurich, with a ten-rouble piece the star of the show according to CoinLink.
The news provider explains that the piece comes from 1762, the year Peter III’s reign began and came to an end.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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The designs for the 2011 commemorative Medal of Honor coin series have been published by the US Mint.
Coin News reports the features that adorn the surfaces of the gold coins, based on the original 1861 Medal of Honor design.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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The value of precious metals is at a historic high and continues to climb, according to a survey of market conditions from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
In its third-quarter 2010 Arts and Antiques Market Survey, RICS asked chartered surveyors about recent trends and future expectations.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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The American Buffalo gold coin represents a first for collectors as the US Mint steps into the 24-c gold market, says Andrew Gallop.
His trading service Numis Network is helping collectors and investors alike to purchase the American Buffalo.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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The continual increase in commodity prices for gold has not been reflected in the cost of gold coins, reports CoinLink.
As a result, some can still be purchased for prices similar to those asked before bullion began its steady rise.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Investors in India are showing a preference for gold in the wake of the global economic downturn, it has been suggested.
Pankaj Sharma, writing for the Indian Express, advises the country’s demand for jewellery made from the precious metal increases each year, to the extent that the Asian nation has now become the world’s largest consumer of gold.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Men have been offered some tips on how to select the perfect wedding band for them, whether they wish to have a plain gold band or something more intricate.
Jim Siegel, owner of Siegel Jewelers, writing for Wood 8, says that planning a wedding may not be easy but selecting the rings should be.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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A performance taking place at the Oxford Playhouse includes an impressive number of gold artefacts to help bring the spectacle to life, it has been revealed.
In a review of The Royal Hunt for the Sun for student newspaper Cherwell, Rimika Solloway says: We will see the Oxford Playhouse being illuminated by Inca bracelets, bangles, anklets, necklaces and all numbers of exotic priceless stage dressings.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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A bell that has remained hidden for 70 years has been re-discovered by workers carrying out a refurbishment on a clock tower.
According to the Herald Express, Mallock Clock Tower is undergoing a major refurbishment as part of a Lottery bid scheme worth more than pound;1 million to Torquay seafront.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Welsh boxer Sean McGoldrick could have his Commonwealth Games silver medal upgraded to gold after his opponent fails a drugs test.
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A man from Maine has revealed how he is carrying on his grandfather’s business of using traditional book binding and gold leaf techniques.
Peter Werner is the owner of Arno Werner Bookbinders in Blue Hill and he told Bangor Daily News that no machine can wrap up a book as well as a human hand.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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A number of artefacts, including some gold items, have been used to help create a narrative through human history by one Radio 4 series.
The Daily Mail’s Live has gathered together images of the objects housed at the British Museum and placed them in chronological order to provide people with a pictorial guide to the journey through time.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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Britons have been offered some tips for treasure hunting in their own gardens in an effort to find valuable artefacts such as gold coins.
Lisa Westcott, editor of Current Archaeology, said there is a long history in people unearthing such items in their back garden and that it is likely there is still plenty out there waiting to be discovered.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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A decorator has revealed she was given a free hand to transform the luxury home of one wealthy man into a French art deco retreat, using gold leaf.
The Detroit News reports that Susan Winton-Feinberg, owner of Walter Herz Interiors in Bloomfield Hills, has described the task as a job of a lifetime.br /em style=font-size:11px;The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council./em
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