Thursday, October 31, 2019

Billionaire Branson Gets Billions In Bonds To Launch Vegas To California Train Service

Virgin Trains, a Sir Richard Branson company, was just approved for $3.25 billion in bonds to build a Las Vegas to California rail service.

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Defense Win By Microsoft To Boost All Cloud Services

“With this high visibility it reinforces the notion that cloud has matured,” said Jack Gold, principle analyst at J. Gold Associates.

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The Mining Industry Could Strike Gold With Automation

Mining stands to gain a lot from automation, and the industry is waking up to the benefits of new technologies. But what helps one area can hurt another, and mining automation could have drastic geopolitical consequences.

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Here Are All The Free ‘Xbox Games With Gold’ For November 2019

Four free games are coming to 'Xbox Games With Gold' in November. Here's what to expect.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Virgin Galactic: From Space To The Stock Market

Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company launched by billionaire Sir Richard Branson in 2004, makes its first appearance on the stock market.

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A Chest-Bump Kind Of Year: Arizona And Its 4 Gold Glove Finalists

The Diamondbacks had a banner defensive year in 2018, and Gold Glove finalists Nick Ahmed, Christian Walker, David Peralta and Zack Greinke had a lot to do with it.

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New York City’s Oldest/Newest Jazz Club Re-Opens

There’s a new sizzling hot jazz venue in New York City: CafĂ© Bohemia, downstairs at the Barrow Street Alehouse, offering live music six times a week.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Monday, October 28, 2019

Chinese Investors Pile Into Gold As Economic Worries Surge

It’s a big vote of no confidence in the country’s currency.

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Guo Pei, China’s Preeminent Couturier, Mines For A Pot Of Gold With An Auction At Sotheby’s

In October, Sotheby’s is set to auction a gilded gown modeled after a traditional Chinese wedding dress that is estimated to sell between $620,000 and $870,000.

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Here’s How Notre Dame Can Run The Table To College Football Playoff (Maybe)

As a guy who was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, home of the University of Notre Dame, I bleed blue and gold. But I'm fretting over whether the Fighting Irish can run the table to another College Football Playoff trip.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Adventure Tour Brings Young Travelers To Colombia’s Lost City

If you're an adventurous sort, Contiki's six-day, $639 trek to La Ciudad Perdida, the ‘Lost City’ of Colombia, may be right up your alley.

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Is Number 3 Aircraft Maker Embraer Ready To Play With The Big Boys With E195 E2?

Embraer has quietly become the world’s third-largest commercial aircraft maker, but it's making some noise with its biggest jet yet, the E195 E2.

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Spirit-Forward Halloween Cocktails For Lovers Of Vodka, Rum, Cognac, And Tequila

Cody Goldstein, mixologist and founder of Muddling Memories, a hospitality company specializing in unique beverage experiences, says this season is all about those extra touches that turn a cocktail into an Instagram-worthy moment.

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Exclusive: How Will Wizarding World Gold Entice ‘Harry Potter’ Fans?

Get an exclusive look at new experiences being curated for subscribers to Wizarding World Gold in an interview with some of the team behind the subscription service: Tom Greene, COO of Wizarding World Digital, Wonderbly and graphic designers, MinaLima.

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Get D&D Players A Castle Of Their Own With Strongholds & Followers

Eventually, adventurers start to ask themselves what do with all the excess gold lying around. The answer for many groups is the same as it is in the real world; real estate.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Cinema Chain Says Study Proves Movies More Fun In Theaters

Theatergoers have more fun at movies, says Showcase Cinemas, after studying the biometric responses of viewers in theaters and at home.

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Seven Top Tile Trends To Watch In 2020

The tile industry has several large events each year where they showcase the latest styles and innovations. The most recent one was Cersaie, Italy’s annual massive expo. Here are some of the top trends spotted there, heading soon to a tile center near you.

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Saturday, October 19, 2019

The Best Stocks If The Precious Metals Up Trend Takes Off

I see Fred Hickey on Twitter suggesting that stocks in general may have become over extended and that gold stocks might be an alternative.

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Eight Not-So-Great Pet Peeves And Travel Problems

Travel is a wonderful, enriching experience, but this travel journalist finds that there are still some bugs to work out.

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Is Buying Travel Insurance Worthwhile?

In an age of natural disasters, terrorism and airline failures, when is it worthwhile to buy costly travel insurance?

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The World’s Best Hotel Designers Honored With 2019 Gold Key Awards

From Bangkok to Las Vegas these are the finalists for a Gold Key Award recognizing the most influential and innovative design work in the international hospitality industry.

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How Retailers Can Remain Relevant In 2020

As large companies compete against small retailers, each retailer will have to decide how it can increase its value to clients so they choose it over the convenience of shopping at home.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

‘Wizarding World Gold’ Reveals Annual Subscription Perks For ‘Harry Potter’ Fans

Wizarding World Gold, an official, paid subscription service for fans of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, is now available for pre-order in the U.K. and U.S.. Will Warner Bros. and Pottermore Ltd create a new culture of 'Gold' fans via the new Wizarding World Digital platform?

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Monday, October 14, 2019

The Optimist's Guide to Airlines and Gold

Tourism has traditionally helped peace and understanding spread across borders, and we’re hopeful that it will do the same today. It’s also good for commerce, especially for airlines and the travel industry in general.

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Sunday, October 13, 2019

Norwegian Airlines Doubles Down On US Market And Its Own Survival By Adding Flights

Norwegian Air will add flights from many US cities to Europe in 2020, defying doubters of its financial future.

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Why You Might Want Porcelain Slab Countertops

What has emerged from the tile scene – especially from factories in Spain, Italy and Tennessee – are oversized porcelain slabs that look like granite, marble, wood, linen or just about any other natural material you could want – with none of their maintenance issues or usage restrictions.

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Look for a "cosmetic" trade deal - Cardillo

The United States and China will likely notch a "cosmetic" trade deal, Spartan Capital's Peter Cadillo tells Reuters' Fred Katayama. But he recommends investors buy gold to hedge risks.


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Friday, October 11, 2019

Surprise: Not Too Late To Save Money On Holiday Flights According To Adobe Analytics

It's not too late to find a good price on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s flights, says Adobe data.

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Gold Price Rally And Goldcorp Acquisition Could Add $3.7 Billion To Newmont’s Revenue Base By 2020

Newmont Goldcorp (NYSE: NEM) is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the rally in gold prices this year, the effect of which is likely to be magnified due to Newmont’s acquisition of Goldcorp in early 2019. Both these factors are expected to help NEM add close to $3.7 billion to its revenue base ...

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Look for a "cosmetic" trade deal - Cardillo

The United States and China will likely notch a "cosmetic" trade deal, Spartan Capital's Peter Cadillo tells Reuters' Fred Katayama. But he recommends investors buy gold to hedge risks.


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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

October Volatility Got You Spooked? Keep Calm With Muni Bonds

Some may call munis boring, but global risks are mounting, and a little “boring” could be a welcome addition to your portfolio. Volatility is just something investors have no other choice than to manage. One of my favorite ways to do this, aside from gold, is with municipal bonds.

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You Can Cut Your Risk Of Catching A Cold With These Three Simple Home Changes

Cold viruses can live on hard surfaces for several days and flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours, according to medical experts.

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ETF Investors Went Mad For Gold In September

Gold held in exchange-traded funds reached its all-time high last month, according to a report released Tuesday.

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Saturday, October 5, 2019

Los Angeles Bans Uber, Lyft And Taxi Curbside Pickup At LAX

Los Angeles International (LAX) is banning curbside pick-up by rideshare giants Uber and Lyft in favor of a shuttle bus system.

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Friday, October 4, 2019

Los Angeles Bans Uber, Lyft And Taxi Curbside Pickup At LAX

Los Angeles International (LAX) is banning curbside pick-up by rideshare giants Uber and Lyft in favor of a shuttle bus system.

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Katarina Johnson-Thompson Finally Steps Out Of Heptathlon’s Shadow To Claim Gold

Katarina Johnson-Thompson finally stepped out of the shadow of Jessica Ennis-Hill and the other Great British heptathletes when she claimed World Athletics Championships gold in Doha.

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What Price Nostalgia: After B-17 Crash, How Safe Are Vintage Aircraft?

After the Connecticut crash of a Boeing B-17 that took seven lives, how safe are passenger joyrides on vintage aircraft?

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From Olympic Gold To Entrepreneurial Golden Nuggets: Nastia Liukin Opens Up Like Never Before

5-Time Olympic Medalist turned entrepreneur, Nastia Liukin shares everything from dreaming again, to failure, starting her company, and personal fulfillment.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

From Boomers To Zoomers: How To Build Billion-Dollar Businesses For The Changing Face Of Aging

A look at the many ways entrepreneurs can serve the sizeable baby boomer market.

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Official Harry Potter Fan Club Launched By Wizarding World Digital

Wizarding World Digital, a new venture from J. K. Rowling’s Pottermore and Warner Bros., has announced an Official Harry Potter Fan Club, offering fans new features and a paid subscriber option, Wizarding World Gold.

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Emerald, Tanzanite Necklace Raises $183,000 At Monaco Charity Auction

Mita Vohra, co-founder and creative director of Ortaea, created the white gold, diamond encrusted necklace exclusively for the Monte Carlo gala and in honor of Charlene, Princess of Monaco. The elaborate jewel features a 4.82-carat Brazilian emerald and a 19.30-carat tanzanite

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