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Melman on Gold & Silver
June 2007 by Leonard Melman
Unfortunately, death seemed to occupy a major role in recent major headlines—and it came in several different directions.Researchers Trace History of Hope Diamond
Researchers using computer analysis have traced the origin of the famed Hope Diamond, concluding that it was cut from a larger stone that was once part of the crown jewels of France.
The Bawl Mill
• How about another slice of pie?
• An Inconvenient Interview
• Name That Tune
California State Gold Panning Championship Results
This year the State Gold Panning Championships were held August 24-27, at the California State Fair, sponsored by the Motherlode Goldhounds and Cal Expo.
The Bawl Mill
• Expensive bags will be around for a long time
• Year-end spending frenzy begins
• Illinois goes to the Democrats
Platinum Prices Could Spur Wyoming Rush
Rising platinum prices could lead to a rush in southeastern Wyoming, one of the few places in the world where the metal is found, a state geologist said.
Melman on Gold & Silver
If there is one word which seems to describe the past month on so many fronts, it is the word "dysfunctional." The tone was set when "American Beauty" won the Academy Award for "Best Movie."
A Break in the Weather
Back at the entry point of the mine, we took turns slowly crawling down the slope leading into the mine portal with our metal detectors, hard hats and flashlights. The mine was hand dug and is about 75 yards long.
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