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Give Lynda.com For Christmas
Dr. Seuss had it right when he said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” If you need to find a gift for the person who does not want anything, do not look further than your laptop. Lynda.com can offer video […]
December 22, 2014
Austria Sweeps Krause Coin of the Year 2013
Austria took top honors winning the Krause Coin of the Year for coins dates 2013 with its 50 euro gold coin, KM-3218, depicting Gustav Klimt’s, “The Expectation.” It is the second coin in Austria’s five year series celebrating the painter’s work. [easingslider id=”4591″] It was a big year for the Austrian Mint, having taken the […]
December 16, 2014
Colonial Coin Book For The Holidays: New Jersey State Coppers: History, Description, Collecting
The Numismatic Literary Guild “Book of the Year” honor was recently awarded to a book about New Jersey colonial coins. New Jersey State Coppers: History, Description, Collecting by Roger S. Siboni, John L. Howes and A. Buell Ish won the guild’s top honor for specialized books. The book details the fascinating history of the New […]
December 8, 2014
Can PS Audio’s DirectStream DAC Make 0 + 1 = 2?
The PS Audio DirectStream DAC (digital to analog converter) is a Stereophile Magazine product of the year for 2014. Many audiophiles who have compared it with other DAC’s have called it a “game changer.” For non-audiophiles, a DAC replaces the sound card in your computer with an external device that takes the digital signal — […]
December 1, 2014
Making the Supreme Court Fun
What do the U.S. Supreme Court and the National Football League have in common? Surprisingly enough, both have generated “fantasy leagues” in which participants try to successfully pick the winners and losers. The work of the country’s highest court is serious business. After all, the justices are asked to address serious constitutional issues such as […]
November 24, 2014FIDEM Holds Congress in Bulgaria
The Fédération International de la Médaille d’Art (FIDEM) or International Medal Art Federation recently held its 33rd congress in Sofia, Bulgaria. The FIDEM, which was founded in 1937, aims to promote and diffuse the art of medals at international level, to make the art known and to guarantee recognition of its place among other arts […]
November 17, 2014
Artist Maya Lin to Receive 21st Annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize
Maya Lin, who is best known for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is set receive the art world’s top honor this week. The prestigious Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize is awarded annually to “a man or woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and to mankind’s […]
November 10, 2014
Rap Music Marketing Kentucky Law Firm
As the legal market grows more competitive, many law firms are marketing more aggressively and creatively. In an effort to stand out from the pack, a Kentucky law firm that specializes in personal injury recently retained rapper Master P to promote its services. If you aren’t a hip-hop fan, Master P has recorded more than […]
November 3, 2014
CCAC Greenlights Congressional Gold Medal Designs Honoring Code Talkers
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee CCAC recently approved the designs for the congressional gold medal honoring the Lake Superior Band of the Fond du Lac Chippewa Code Talkers. The medal is part of Code Talkers Recognition Congressional Medals Program, which recognizes the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers to the U.S. Armed Services […]
October 27, 2014
Gentle Giant’s The Power And The Glory Perfect In 5.1 Surround Sound
Everything by Gentle Giant should be heard in 5.1 Surround Sound. Steven Wilson’s remix of The Power And The Glory in hi-resolution stereo and 5.1 Surround sound must make band members as happy as their fan cult. Dubbed “one of the most gifted and ambitious but perhaps also most underrated of the original wave of […]
October 20, 2014