• World Bank Report Highlights Advantage Of Central Bank Gold Revaluation Accounts

    World Bank Report Highlights Advantage Of Central Bank Gold Revaluation Accounts By Jan Nieuwenhuijs of Gainesville Coins Recently the World Bank released a handbook for asset managers on why to invest in gold. At Gainesville Coins I have written numerous articles on gold revaluation accounts and how these can be deployed by central banks to absorb losses in case of emergency. The World Bank has taken notice of my research as they allude to this practice in a chapter on reserve...

  • Are the BRICS and Their New Development Bank Offering Alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF and the Policies Promoted by the Traditional Imperialist Powers?

    In recent years, the rightful rejection of the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers (North America, Western Europe and Japan), followed by the announcements made by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), have aroused great interest and expectations of major changes, including the creation of a common currency to challenge the More

  • Report: Banks Spied on Trump Supporters for Biden

    Reported on customers who bought a Bible, used 'MAGA' or 'Trump'. The post Report: Banks Spied on Trump Supporters for Biden first appeared on The Foreign Desk | by Lisa Daftari.

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    How The Sports Bra Sold Its Game Plan to the World

    Long before Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and his 776 Foundation arrived at The Sports Bra in Portland, Ore., this month, announcing plans to help franchise it, owner Jenny Nguyen envisioned a place for underrepresented communities to come together and watch underscreened sporting events. In February 2022—before Reddit co-founders, before pop-ups with Athletes Unlimited in Chicago or Aflac and Togethxr at March Madness, before becoming a New York Times Crossword and Jeopardy! clue and...

  • Dhoni goes 6, 6, 6 to finish off CSK's innings in style

    MS Dhoni, at 42, has been reserving his energies for the late-overs dash in IPL 2024. And the wait was well worth it for his team-mates and fans alike at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, where he played four balls in the 20th over and finished with a strike rate of 500. Here's how ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary recorded the carnage.19.1, Hardik to Mitchell, 1 wide Width outside off, Mitchell is beaten as he tries to cut and pick the gap at deep point. Wide signalled, Hardik reviews,...

  • Why Disney is doubling down on theme parks with a $60-billion plan

    Over the decades since Walt Disney opened his first theme park in 1955, the company's tourism business has ballooned to an enterprise worth tens of billions in yearly sales, with sprawling locations in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Today, the Burbank entertainment giant is doubling down once again. Disney plans to invest $60 billion over 10 years into its so-called experiences division, which includes the theme parks, resorts and cruise line, as well as merchandise. In...

  • Financial planning firm shortlisted for illustrious local awards

    O’Sullivan Financial Planning has been shortlisted for the Best Enterprising Business Award and the High Growth Business of the Year Award, in recognition of the company’s innovative approach to business, and the way they have contributed to employment growth in the last 12 months. O’Sullivan Financial Planning has had a momentous year. In June 2023, the company moved from remote working to a 610 square feet converted barn office in Lamport, Northamptonshire. The team has more than doubled from...

  • Unbreakable: The 6×6 TAC-6 Is The Ultimate Toyota Land Cruiser 79

    The TAC-6 is a 6x6 version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series, designed for extreme off-road use by the French Special Forces and beyond. This Land Cruiser boasts a bespoke ZF automatic transmission, custom drivetrain, and massive fuel tank options (up to 161 gallons). The truck can be armored to withstand assault rifle rounds and comes in various configurations for civilian or military applications. This is the TAC-6, an extreme take on the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series from South African...

  • Trump told Haley supporters to f--- off. His plan seems to be working

    Following Donald Trump’s example is typically a very bad idea. This is the same guy who stared at an eclipse, thought it might be a good idea to inject disinfectant, and insists on flushing toilets 10 to 15 times, even though the government recommends stolen top secret nuclear documents be flushed no more than three times in order to conserve water. And while listening to Trump is equally as bad—Truth Social investors are discovering that now—it might, ironically, end up saving the country. ...

  • 6, 4, 6, 6, 6: On-song Rishabh Pant speed dials Mohit Sharma as GT pacer bags unwanted IPL record vs DC

    Strengthening his selection case for the ICC T20 World Cup in his comeback season of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant showcased his batting pyrotechnics against former champions Gujarat Titans. The Delhi Capitals launched an all-out attack on veteran pacer Mohit Sharma in the final over of the DC innings on matchday 40 of the IPL 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Pant's batting masterclass paved the way for Mohit to bag an unwanted record in the IPL....

  • Oracle CEO announces plans to move world headquarters to Nashville

    Oracle founder Larry Ellison announced Tuesday that he plans to move the software giant’s corporate headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee, which he added is at the center of the healthcare industry. Ellison sat down with former Senate majority leader Bill Frist for an onstage conversation in Nashville, which was shared by Oracle Health on the social media platform LinkedIn on Tuesday. The founder and executive chairman told Frist his company was moving its "huge campus" to Nashville, and it will...

  • Report: ShipBob Planning to Launch IPO With $4 Billion Valuation

    ShipBob is reportedly planning to launch its initial public offering (IPO) as soon as late 2024. The listing could value the eCommerce fulfillment service provider at about $4 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday (April 19), citing unnamed sources. The firm has tapped J.P. Morgan Chase to lead its IPO and is also working with Citigroup, according […]