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Gold Thoughts 6 May 08, 23:39 ET The wheat price has broken. Rice price has a short-term top. Corn may be topping out. Gold is down. Silver has taken a dive. Housing prices are in the ... more State Bank raises total annual gold import to 73.5 tonnes 6 May 08, 23:22 ET VietNamNet Bridge - The State Bank of Viet Nam has allowed both gold dealerships and banks to import an additional 3.5 tonnes of gold, bringing the total ... more Area winners of the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards 6 May 08, 23:22 ET A total of 248 young women in Kansas and Missouri recently received the Girl Scout Gold and Silver awards, the highest accomplishment a scout can achieve. ... more Banks help you to buy gold 6 May 08, 23:22 ET It is auspicious to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya. Buying the yellow metal on this day spells prosperity and also well-being of one's family. ... more A shot at the gold discus 6 May 08, 23:16 ET By Kenton Brooks Back when she was a freshman, Shanell Lyons knew she wanted to do something in track. “I didn’t want to run,” she said. ... more Senate cuts fee for Gold Star plates 6 May 08, 23:12 ET HARTFORD, Conn. - A bill that eliminates the fee for the Gold Star Family license plate is heading to Gov. M. Jodi Rell's desk. The Senate voted unanimously ... more Going For Gold concert 6 May 08, 23:07 ET The John Caldwell Senior Concert band held their Going For Gold concert for family members and music lovers on Sunday. The 36 band members, along with 17 ... more Gold near one-week high on oil 6 May 08, 23:02 ET By Lewa Pardomuan SINGAPORE -- Gold edged down Wednesday but was still near a one-week high hit the previous day after crude oil powered to another record ... more UPDATE 1-Gold near one-week high on oil, ETF holdings up 6 May 08, 22:51 ET By Lewa Pardomuan Gold edged down on Wednesday but was still near a one-week high hit the previous day after crude oil powered to another record and spurred ... more Mac swimmers in sync with Ontario for gold 6 May 08, 22:47 ET By Denis Leblanc The Ontario Synchronized Swimming Club, which includes six members of the McMaster team, captured the gold medal at the recent Fédération ... more Gold near one-week high on oil, ETF holdings up 6 May 08, 22:45 ET By Lewa Pardomuan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold edged down on Wednesday but was still near a one-week high hit the previous day after crude oil powered to ... more Carlton concerned the AFL will gift Gold Coast a flag 6 May 08, 22:45 ET CARLTON will demand the AFL waters down the proposed player list and draft concessions for the new Gold Coast club because it's concerned they would ... more Solid-gold finish 6 May 08, 22:29 ET By Stephen Edelson • STAFF WRITER • May 6, 2008 MILLSTONE — As he marched off the 17th green after a second consecutive bogey, Ryan McCormick knew it was ... more Parking lots: A thief's gold mine 6 May 08, 22:24 ET By Vic Lee SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There's a growing crime problem in San Francisco you need to know about, whether you live, work, or just visit the city. ... more Gold Watch: Vaulting on oil's record surge 6 May 08, 22:19 ET By Nathan Becker Gold futures finished the day up $3.60 to close at $877.70 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange. MarketWatch reports: Gold vaulted ... more Pinay powerlifter bags 4 gold medals in Asian tilt 6 May 08, 22:18 ET MANILA, Philippines - A Filipino lady powerlifter snatched four gold medals at the 2008 Asian Powerlifting Championships held in Uzbekistan, radio dzBB reported Wednesday. more Making gold out of green 6 May 08, 22:18 ET Norwood High graduate and University of Michigan professor Andrew Hoffman has co-authored a book intended to help businesses make money by being ... more Akshaya Tritiya - of Gods, Goodness and Gold 6 May 08, 22:16 ET The gold prices may be zooming like a Formula 1 car, but come Akshaya Tritiya, one will find gold showrooms brimming with customers. ... more Traveling gold 6 May 08, 22:02 ET By Peggy Sturdivant Rita and Molly are just two of 10 women who few weeks ago set out to explore the Olympic Peninsula using only public transportation. ... more Gold rises for third straight session 6 May 08, 21:57 ET Gold rose for the third straight session as the dollar declined against the euro and energy costs surged, boosting the appeal of the precious metal as a ... more Tara Gold Appoints Jeffrey W. Pritchard to the Board of Directors 6 May 08, 21:53 ET CHICAGO - Tara Gold Resources Corp. is pleased to announce that Jeffrey W. Pritchard has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Tara Gold Resources ... more Larisa Ilchenko takes 5km gold 6 May 08, 21:49 ET RUSSIA'S Larisa Ilchenko claimed her second gold medal of the Open Water World Championships by retaining her 5km crown today. The 19-year-old, ... more Commodities - except gold - get ride from $120 oil 6 May 08, 21:45 ET By Barani Krishnan - Analysis NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil at $120 a barrel is helping create new peaks in non-energy commodities other than gold, ... more My Gold Cup 6 May 08, 21:30 ET May 3, 2008 I attended Gold Cup at Great Meadow. You may want to ask me, "What are you doing at Gold Cup? You're not sophisticated. You're not cultured. ... more Gold miner hopes to allay land-holder water fears 6 May 08, 21:25 ET Gold miner Cadia Valley Operations is to begin test pumping of bores at Spring Terrace near Blayney next week. Last year the company reached an agreement ... more OPEPA e-sishu project bags gold medal 6 May 08, 21:18 ET BHUBANESWAR: The e-sishu project of Orissa Primary Education Project Authority (OPEPA) for tracking children has received gold medal from Prime Minister ... more Dealing in scrap gold 6 May 08, 21:11 ET Signs proclaiming, "We buy scrap gold," have sprung up around town, in newspapers and magazines, on TV and the Internet. High gold prices and those of other ... more Olympic gold medalist entertains Kodiak school kids 6 May 08, 21:10 ET By Derek Clarkston He came out of nowhere to become the first and only American to win the 10000-meter race. He was an unknown American coming into the race ... more Gold Strategy- Buying on the Dips 6 May 08, 21:05 ET Wheat price has broken. Rice price has a short-term top. Corn may be topping out. Gold is down. Silver has taken a dive. Housing prices are in the middle of ... more Old man Neil Young finds heart of gold on Blu-ray discs 6 May 08, 21:05 ET AP Photo / Paul Sakuma AP SAN FRANCISCO — Rocker Neil Young plans to release his entire music archive on Blu-ray discs, a sign that the discs’ capabilities ... more New bone drill 'worth its weight in gold' 6 May 08, 20:57 ET By Kiri Gillespie A bone drill used to insert intravenous lines into people might sound slightly macabre for some but it is worth its weight in gold if it ... more Gold hits $881 but investors cautious 6 May 08, 20:53 ET London: Gold rose more than one per cent yesterday on bargain hunting and record-high oil that lifted bullion's appeal as an inflation hedge, but investors ... more Gold is not going to lose its shine 6 May 08, 20:53 ET By Ruth Sullivan, Financial Times Gold is holding its attraction as a safe haven for investors attempting to navigate the choppy waters of volatile equities ... more Why Gold prices are volatile 6 May 08, 20:52 ET By Jon Nadler A third day of gains in values, albeit much more moderate than those seen on Monday, was in store for gold market participants today. ... more Gold near one-week high as oil hits record 6 May 08, 20:47 ET Gold was steady on Wednesday, hovering near a one-week high hit the previous day after crude oil powered to another record and spurred buying of... ...the ... more Gold Price Needs Close Strong Through $880 and then Close Above ... 6 May 08, 20:43 ET This was the sort of day that doesn't leave much to say in its wake. The GOLD PRICE rose a little, stocks rose a little, the US Dollar Index fell below ... more Temple Beth Zion to hold 'Solid Gold Fundraiser' this weekend 6 May 08, 20:37 ET Temple Beth Zion's third annual auction, co-chaired by Brandi Freiman, Karen Meltser and Michelle Young, will be held at 7 pm Saturday, May 10, ... more High price of ’Gold’ 6 May 08, 20:21 ET By Mark A. Perigard / Review After the East German women swept the Olympics in the late ’70s and ’80s, they became the punch line to an international joke ... more A Gold Standard, Without Gold - Daily Reckoning 6 May 08, 20:05 ET By Nathan Lewis • May 7th, 2008 • Related Articles • Filed Under The "supply" comes from the currency manager. Today, that's the central bank and Treasury ... more D-backs' Gold Glover Hudson undergoes MRI on sore right hamstring 6 May 08, 20:02 ET AP PHOENIX -- Arizona second baseman Orlando Hudson had an MRI on his sore right hamstring and was out of the lineup Tuesday night. ... more Golden Star Reports New Discovery along the Southeast Portion of the Ashanti Trend in Ghana 6 May 08, 19:33 ET DENVER----Golden Star Resources Ltd. today announced results from a new discovery on the southeastern flank of the Ashanti gold belt in Ghana. The new discovery was made on the Chichiwelli concession, located 25 kilometers east of the town of Tarkwa and is beside the Wassa-Benso dedicated haul road currently under construction. more AFL will 'guarantee' title for Gold Coast 6 May 08, 19:29 ET The AFL will be gifting a premiership to its new Gold Coast club unless it waters down its proposed player roster and draft concessions to the incoming team ... more Gold extends gains as equities take a break 6 May 08, 19:23 ET MUMBAI: Gold prices advanced further at the local bullion markets on the back of strong global rally. A record-high oil also boosted gold’s appeal as an ... more Gold’s Gym opens in Woodbury 6 May 08, 19:22 ET The Synergy Fitness Group opened its new 40000 square-foot Gold’s Gym, 1555 Queens Drive, in Woodbury on May 5. The facility offers Les Mills group exercise ... more Velvet Assassin Sent Us Alternate Reality Gaming Gold 6 May 08, 19:22 ET by Michael Andersen If the number of alternate reality games centering around video games are any indication, video game publishers "get" ARGs. ... more No Decision On Gold Edition Yet 6 May 08, 19:19 ET Wednesday, 7 May 2008: Owner Kevin O'Brien is playing his cards close to his chest as he decides which stallion will be the first mate for Lion Hunter's ... more Barrick profit climbs on record gold prices 6 May 08, 19:19 ET TORONTO (Reuters) - Soaring gold prices and a timely decision to ditch its corporate hedge book paid off for Barrick Gold Corp in the first quarter as the ... more Gold Futures : Ready to Pop or Drop? 6 May 08, 19:18 ET by Todd Brown of The Trading Authority Gold Futures are drawing more and more attention as they hit the $1000.00 level in recent weeks and as traders we ... more Golden Star Reports First Quarter 2008 Results 6 May 08, 19:12 ET DENVER----Golden Star Resources Ltd. today announced its first quarter results for 2008. All currency in this news release is expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. The Company will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss its quarterly results on Wednesday, May 7, at 11:00 a.m. more METALS STOCKS Gold logs three-session win with oil at record high 6 May 08, 18:30 ET By Myra P. Saefong & Polya Lesova, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures tallied a three-session win of nearly $27 an ounce Tuesday, ... more President Bush Signs HR 4286, Congressional Gold Medal: Daw Aung ... 6 May 08, 18:23 ET THE PRESIDENT: I just signed a bill passed by the leaders of the Senate and House who have joined me to honor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with the Congressional ... more Young-Shannon Gold Mines, Limited Announces Grant of Options 6 May 08, 18:20 ET Young-Shannon Gold Mines, Limited (TSX VENTURE: GYS) (the "Corporation") announced today that on May 1, 2008 the Board of Directors approved a grant of ... more Gold up by Rs 321 per 10g 6 May 08, 18:20 ET LAHORE: The prices of yellow metal witnessed a surge of Rs 321 in the local gold markets and similar trend was observed in the international market amid ... more PBS' 'Doping for Gold' 6 May 08, 18:19 ET In a tragic story, young athletes' sexuality and health are traded for Olympic and East German glory. By Mary McNamara, Times Television Critic Watching ... more Gold Rises as Dollar Declines, Oil Tops $122; Silver Gains 6 May 08, 18:01 ET May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Gold rose for the third straight session as the dollar declined against the euro and energy costs surged, boosting the appeal of the precious metal as a hedge against inflation. Silver also gained. more Olympic Gold Medalist Speaks in Charleston 6 May 08, 17:40 ET CHARLESTON -- Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes is hoping the controversy surrounding the Beijing Olympics doesn't distract the athletes. ... more Blues blast Gold Coast concessions 6 May 08, 17:36 ET By Greg Denham CARLTON will demand the AFL waters down the proposed player list and draft concessions for the new Gold Coast club, claiming it would all but ... more Young Shannon Gold Mines, Limited Announces Grant of Options 6 May 08, 17:34 ET TORONTO, ONTARIO (Marketwire May 6, 2008) Young Shannon Gold Mines, Limited (TSX VENTURE:GYS) (the Corporation) announced today that on May 1, ... more High River Updates on Status of Berezitovy Gold Mine Commissioning 6 May 08, 17:34 ET TORONTO, ONTARIO (Marketwire May 6, 2008) High River Gold Mines Ltd. (High River or the Company) (TSX:HRG)is pleased to provide an update on the status of ... more IMF moves toward gold sales 6 May 08, 17:31 ET The International Monetary Fund board of governors Tuesday approved a new program that calls for the sale of 403.3 tonnes of IMF gold reserves as part of a wide-ranging financial overhaul. more Kinross Gold profit rises as prices offset output 6 May 08, 17:31 ET TORONTO, May 6 (Reuters) - Kinross Gold (K.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday its first-quarter profit rose 3.5 percent as soaring gold prices ... more Fordson rallies for first Mega Gold win 6 May 08, 17:30 ET By John Kerr , Press & Guide Newspapers The rally hats were in effect last Monday when the Fordson baseball team notched its first Mega Gold Division win of ... more Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd.: Clarification and Correction of May 5th ... 6 May 08, 17:29 ET VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Further to the news release dated May 5, 2008, Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX ... more Kinross Gold Corporation: Kupol Begins Processing Ore 6 May 08, 17:11 ET Kinross Gold Corporation(NYSE: KGC) today announced its unaudited results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. more Gold insists he has been fair 6 May 08, 16:55 ET Lex Gold, the Scottish Premier League's executive chairman, has defended his decision to reject Rangers' request for Saturday's match against Dundee United ... more Gold ends higher on record oil 6 May 08, 16:52 ET By Frank Tang and Atul Prakash of Reuters NEW YORK/LONDON -- Gold ended higher as record-high oil prices lifted bullion's appeal as an inflation hedge, ... more Barrick Gold board hikes quarterly dividend by 33% 6 May 08, 16:52 ET more Even the Cash-Rich Cash-Out of Their Old Gold 6 May 08, 16:50 ET FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The still-high price of gold is enticing wealthy consumers to venture where they have never gone before ... more Before the Call: Yamana Wears Combat Boots 6 May 08, 16:49 ET more Suu Kyi awarded Congressional Gold Medal 6 May 08, 16:42 ET WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- Myanmar pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded in the United States. more Barrick's Munk Says Governments, NGOs Help Limit Gold Output 6 May 08, 16:38 ET By Rob Delaney and Stewart Bailey May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Barrick Gold Corp., the world's largest gold producer, said governments looking for larger stakes in ... more PKF Texas Awarded Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status for 3rd ... 6 May 08, 16:37 ET Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, PC (PKF Texas), the only Houston-based accounting and technology consulting firm specializing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, ... more Barrick Profit Tops Estimates as Gold Reaches Record (Update6) 6 May 08, 16:32 ET May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Barrick Gold Corp. , the world's largest gold producer, reported first-quarter profit that topped analyst estimates as bullion prices rose to a record and the company got rid of money-losing sales contracts. more 403 tonnes of IMF's gold will be sold 6 May 08, 16:32 ET The International Monetary Fund approved a plan to sell 403.3 tonnes of its gold reserves, a move that is expected to return up to $11 billion. ... more Gold as the Crystal Ball 6 May 08, 16:29 ET By Jon Nadler A third day of gains in values, albeit much more moderate than those seen on Monday, was in store for gold market participants today. ... more Gold Hawk Resources Strengthens Management Team 6 May 08, 16:25 ET VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (Marketwire May 6, 2008) Gold Hawk Resources Inc. (Gold Hawk or the Company) (TSX VENTURE:CGK) is pleased to announce today that ... more Shares of gold mining companies close higher 6 May 08, 16:16 ET Shares of gold-mining companies closed higher Tuesday as the value of the U.S. dollar declined in European trading. Gold for June delivery rose $3.60 to settle at $877.70 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. more Iamgold accelerating work on its Westwood Project 6 May 08, 16:11 ET Gold-mining company Iamgold Corp. said Tuesday it is accelerating work on a prospective area of northern Quebec after positive results from exploratory tests. more Goldcorp sets monthly dividend of 1.5 cents 6 May 08, 16:04 ET Gold miner Goldcorp Inc. said Monday its board declared a monthly dividend of 1.5 cents. The Canadian company said the dividend is payable May 27 to shareholders of record May 16. more International Indigenous Leaders Attend Barrick Gold's ... 6 May 08, 16:02 ET Indigenous leaders from Papua New Guinea, Australia, and the United States traveled to Canada this week to attend the shareholders’ meeting of Barrick Gold. ... more Barrick Gold raises dividend by 33 percent 6 May 08, 16:01 ET TORONTO, May 6 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp (ABX.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it is raising its six-month shareholder dividend by 33 ... more Western Goldfields Announces First Quarter Results 6 May 08, 16:01 ET Western Goldfields Inc. - today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The Company's financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States . more Barrick Profit Tops Estimates as Gold Reaches Record (Update5) 6 May 08, 15:47 ET May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Barrick Gold Corp. , the world's largest gold producer, reported first-quarter profit that topped analyst estimates as bullion prices rose to a record and the company got rid of money-losing sales contracts. more Septimus Could Swerve Gold Cup 6 May 08, 15:28 ET Dual Ascot Gold Cup winner Yeats could have the stage kept clear for a third victory with stablemate and market rival Septimus possibly missing the ... more Explor Completes Phase IV Diamond Drilling: Eastford Lake Gold Project 6 May 08, 15:27 ET ROUYN NORANDA, CANADA (Marketwire May 6, 2008) Explor Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EXS) is pleased to announce that Phase IV diamond drill program, ... more Dollar falls, gold rises in Europe 6 May 08, 15:26 ET AP LONDON – The US dollar fell against other major currencies in European trading on Tuesday. Gold rose in Zurich. The euro traded at $1.5553 up from ... more The Battle for $900 Gold 6 May 08, 15:25 ET by David Galland The current "battle" in the gold market is around the $900 level, a fairly steep retrenchment from the recent highs of $1011. ... more Ilchenko wins 5K open water gold while Lurz takes men's title - Metro Canada 6 May 08, 15:24 ET AP SEVILLE, Spain - Larisa Ilchenko won her fifth straight five-kilometre gold at the open water swimming championships on Tuesday while Germany's Thomas ... more Ilchenko wins 5K open water gold while Lurz takes men's title 6 May 08, 15:21 ET By: AP SEVILLE, Spain - Larisa Ilchenko won her fifth straight five-kilometre gold at the open water swimming championships on Tuesday while Germany's ... more IMF approves plan to sell 403 tonnes of gold 6 May 08, 15:15 ET The International Monetary Fund board of governors Tuesday approved the sale of 403.3 tonnes of IMF gold reserves as part of a wide-ranging financial overhaul that helps boost its sagging coffers. more Gold Advances For Third Straight Session 6 May 08, 14:50 ET (RTTNews) - Gold added to its recent rally with another positive session on Tuesday. June gold moved to $877.70, up $3.60 on the session. Prices reached as high as $884.50 in mid-day trading. more [$$] Barrick Gold Swings to Profit As Rising Gold Prices Offset Costs 6 May 08, 14:46 ET more [$$] QBE extends bid for rival insurer 6 May 08, 14:44 ET more Barrick's Strong Cash Flow Generates 33% Dividend Increase 6 May 08, 14:43 ET more Marvel's Iron Man strikes gold 6 May 08, 14:29 ET BUOYED by the blockbuster success of Iron Man at the weekend, Marvel Studios has announced plans for a string of superhero films, including an Iron Man ... more USCorp Submits Mining Plan of Operation for Picacho Salton Gold Property, California 6 May 08, 14:29 ET LAS VEGAS----USCorp announces it has recently submitted a exploration Mining Plan of Operation to the Bureau of Land Management, California for the Picacho Salton Gold Property located in the Mesquite Mining District of Imperial County in southeastern California. more Gold Funds Attract Gobs Of Money, Promptly Fall 6 May 08, 14:28 ET Fund investors have a knack for bad timing. TheStreet.com notes "Money Pours Into Precious Metals Funds": Investors continued to pour into precious metals ... more Barrick sees continued high gold prices due to strong demand 6 May 08, 14:25 ET By Romina Maurino, THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Soaring gold prices offset lower production volume and led to higher first-quarter profits at Barrick Gold ... more IMF board approves broader investment strategy including gold sale ... 6 May 08, 14:23 ET WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved a broadening of the Funds investment ... more Goldcorp's Looking Shiny 6 May 08, 14:22 ET more IAMGOLD Reports Continued Success at 3.3 Million Ounce Westwood Project 6 May 08, 14:20 ET more Luminous Gold, Fighting Star work out well 6 May 08, 14:17 ET By Our Correspondent Bangalore, May 6: Luminous Gold, Replenish and Fighting Star impressed most in the workouts when the following horses were exercised on ... more Why I Am Selling Precious Metals 6 May 08, 14:15 ET more Barrick Gold: Net Income Rises 29% to $514 Million ($0.59 per Share); Expanded Margins Increase Profitability in Q1 6 May 08, 14:14 ET Barrick Gold Corporation(TSX: ABX) - more Gold Prices Climb; Dollar Eases 6 May 08, 13:34 ET Gold prices climbed again in the US Tuesday as the greenback shifted lower in value. Benchmark bullion futures were up $8.60 at $882.70 an ounce in recent ... more Gold Ore Resources Reports Operational 6 May 08, 13:31 ET VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (Marketwire May 6, 2008) Gold Ore Resources Ltd. (the Company) (TSX VENTURE:GOZ) is pleased to report operational results for ... more AngloGold Ashanti (AU) NewsBite - AngloGold Profit Jumps on Higher ... 6 May 08, 13:14 ET AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU) opened at 36.87. So far today, the stock has hit a low of 36.70 and a high of 37.67. AU is now trading at 37.45, up 2.64 (7.16%) ... more /CORRECTION from Source -- Telkwa Gold Corporation/ 6 May 08, 13:12 ET In c4883 transmitted on May 5, 2008, an error occured in the paragraph titled "Administration". The number of stock options and price per share should have ... more The Tocqueville Gold Fund potentially lost $-6750464 on Uranium ... 6 May 08, 13:12 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more Greg's Gold retired with injury 6 May 08, 13:11 ET