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David Motl is the Third Acting Director of the United States Mint since 2011
Now that it looks certain that the United States Mint will soon have a properly appointed Director for the first time since George W. Bush’s nominee, Ed Moy, was sworn in as the 38th Director of the United States Mint on September 5, 2006, the period of Acting Directors will come to an end. The […]
October 30, 2017
Karim Abdul-Jabbar Appointed to CCAC
Author and Hall of Fame basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the latest member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). While many Americans know him as an author or as an NBA legend, the coin collector community knows him as a collector of 1850 to 1866 Coronet, No Motto gold $20 double eagles and pioneer […]
October 23, 2017
Michael Chou Joins Krause Coin of The Year Nominators for 2016 Dated Coins
Krause publications added Michael Chou to the group of nominators for the Krause Coin of the Year Award for coins dated 2016. Michael joined Cliff Mishler, George Cuhaj and myself to supplement Krause’s knowledgeable staff of prominent numismatists when the group gathered in Iola, Wisconson on October 6, 2017 to make nominations. Michael is the […]
October 20, 2017
Hurricane in Puerto Rico Was “Catastrophic” Event
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico with the flooding rains of Harvey and the destructive winds of Irma. Not surprisingly, Puerto Rico is still reeling several weeks after the nearly category five storm passed directly over the island. The United States has been hit hard during the 2017 hurricane season, with three major hurricanes making landfall. […]
October 11, 2017
What is the Best Surge Protector?
There is a difference between a power strip and a surge protector. A power strip operates like an extension cord, while a surge protector protects your equipment from sudden spikes in the power coming from the street. If all you need is an extension cord, it is still important to choose one that is good […]
October 2, 2017
Self Published Novel about the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 is a Must Read
Through the perspective of Oswulf the Englishman, “1066” provides a unique and compelling look into of the Norman conquest of England. If you are looking for an introduction to this period in history, this is the perfect book. The narrator, a monk, takes the reader behind the scenes to experience the schemes, alliances, and power […]
September 26, 2017
50 volume Classics of Liberty Collection
Titles 1 through 22 are quarter leather editions. Titles 23 through 50 are full leather bound editions. Raised bands on spine with gilt lettering. Gilt page edges and cover design. Ribbon page marker. Marble design endpapers. Some titles may vary depending on availability at the time of order. Alexander; A Brief Narrative of The Case […]
September 19, 2017
Caribbean Nations Devastated by Hurricane Irma
When hurricanes hit the United States, they are major news events; but when they destroy Caribbean nations, even online Internet news about them is scarce. In the Caribbean islands devastated by Hurricane Irma, at least 14 people have died, with the death toll rising as rescue teams move into the hardest hit areas. The islands […]
September 11, 2017
Review: The Presidents and the Constitution: A Living History, by Ken Gormley, New York University Press, 2016
Donald Trump is not the first President to be involved in thorny constitutional issues. However, his Presidency may very well stem the tide or even reverse the trend toward the imperial presidency that began in the 19th Century and accelerated during the progressive era and later. Since the Presidency of George Washington, it has been […]
September 5, 2017
Fort Knox’s Bullion Depository Opened for Political Delegation
A contingent of state and federal officials recently gained entrance into the famed vaults at Fort Knox, prompting one politician to describe the experience as “seeing a leprechaun on a unicorn.” It was the first time that the United States Bullion Depository, which holds $186 billion worth of gold, had been opened in more than […]
August 28, 2017