Popeye may have gotten his super strength and machismo from a can of spinach, but “real men” do not eat veggies, according to report published in the Journal of Consumer Research. Instead, they boost their virility with masculine foods: steak and burgers. Several experiments about how and why people associate food with gender were conducted by experts from […]
$ALRS.ME This gem is the real thing, an ultra-rare purple-pink diamond weighing 14.83 carats. The Spirit of the Rose is going up for sale later this year by Russian diamond mining company, Alrosa (ALRS.ME) The magnificent oval-shaped diamond was cut from a pink rough almost 2X its size in original format. The Gemological Institute of […]
$LOM.AX Australia’s Lucapa Diamond (ASX:LOM) has found a 64 carat precious stone it’s calling the “best quality” diamond mined to date at its Mothae mine in Lesotho, Africa. The 64-carat type IIa gem received a D color rating, meaning it’s colourless and extremely rare. According to the company, the finding continues to underline the large-stone nature of Mothae’s kimberlite resource. […]
The owner of the only US rare earths mine is hiring, as it looks to significantly boost production, part of a strategy to build out American refining capability after China raised tariffs on the minerals during this escalating trade dispute. By next year, MP Materials will be the 1st company to refine rare earths since […]
The Trump administration is planning to open a US consulate in Greenland for the 1st time in decades amid increased strategic and economic interest in the Danish territory. The State Department says in a letter to Congress that re-establishing a consulate in Nuuk is part of a broader plan to increase the US presence in […]
Sri Lanka is an island of Indian Ocean, located in southern tip of India. It measures 65,610 sqk (40,768 sqm), with 1,340 kilometers (832 miles) of coastline. In Sri Lanka, there are lot of natural resources, therefore many tourists came here to spend their holidays. To many people in the world, Sri Lanka known for […]
$XAU, $XAG, $GLD, $USD The economist John Maynard Keynes called gold a “barbarous relic”, suggesting that its usefulness as money is an artifact of the past. In an era filled with cashless transactions and hundreds of cryptocurrencies, this statement seems truer today than in Keynes’ time. But, gold also possesses elemental properties that has made […]
The US Defense Department is seeking new federal funds to bolster domestic production of rare earth minerals and reduce dependence on China, the Pentagon said Wednesday, amid mounting concern in Washington about Beijing’s role as a supplier. The DOD’s request was outlined in a report that sent to the White House and briefed to Congress, […]
At SKorea’s northernmost train station, the tracks stop abruptly ahead of the demilitarized zone that marks the NKorean border. A sign reads: “The steel horse wants to run.” That may soon become a reality as US President Trump and NKorea’s Chairman Kim Jong Un prepare for a @nd summit next week in Vietnam. The outcome […]
The Street’s Key Stock Analysts Research Reports $ADM, $AVGO, $CMCSA, $KNX, $ROKU, $SQ, $RARE, $ZYAO Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for main issues for Friday, 9 […]
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) Reveals Largest Fancy Purplish Red Diamond in New York $RIO Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has revealed its 2018 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in New York to collectors, connoisseurs and those in search of the incomparable, including the Argyle Muse™, the largest purplish red diamond ever offered at Tender. Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine is […]
The Street’s Key Stock Analysts Research Reports $ADVM, $AKTS, $AIMC,$GCO, $GKOS, $HON, $PYPL, $PVTL, $ROK, $TOCA, $RARE Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of the Street’s Key analysts outlook for main issues for […]
Rare Blue Diamonds May Hold Earth’s Deepest Secret The Hope Diamond in the US National Museum of Natural History aka The Smithsonian, is pictured above. The Hope Diamond, a rare Blue diamond that is 1 of the world’s most famous gems, has had a complicated history, passing through the hands of Monarchs and Bankers and […]
Dubai Police Recover Rare $20-M Stolen Blue Diamond Dubai police say they’ve recovered a rare $20-M blue diamond that was stolen from a city company’s vault and smuggled to Sri Lanka inside a pair of sneakers in a shoebox. Police said Thursday a guard with the money transfer company secreted the diamond out of the […]
Nothing Compares to Rare, Fine, Old Scotch Whisky A rare 60-year-old Macallan whisky fetched $1.01-M at Bonhams Hong Kong Friday, smashing the record for the most expensive bottle ever sold at auction. The record lasted barely a dram, as 2nd bottle, also from the 1926 vintage, went for $1.1- a few hours later at the […]
The Rarest, Expensive Classic & Vintage Cars Sold At Auction $BID, $RACE 1962 SHELBY 260 COBRA “CSX 2000”, $13.750-M Also known as the CSX 2000, the 1962 Shelby 260 Cobra is the very 1st Shelby Cobra by legendary designer and driver Carroll Shelby. Many believe it to be the most important American sports car in history. […]
Rare Indochine Tigers Seen Breeding in a Thai Jungle Animal conservationists say they have evidence that the critically endangered Indochinese Tiger is breeding in a Thailand jungle, giving hope for the survival of an animal whose total population may be less than 300. Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation along with 2 private […]
Cancer Deaths Linked to Breast Implants 9 women are believed to have died in the United States from a rare cancer linked to breast implants, US health officials said, with more than 350 cases of the disease recorded nationwide. A possible association between breast implants and anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) was first identified in Y […]
Caviar, a Rare Delicacy to be Appreciated Persian nobles are believed to be the 1st people to appreciate this rare and delicious delicacy for its great worth. Caviar has been prized as a rare delicacy long before the arrival of raw oyster, black and white truffles. Among the oldest delicacies in the world, aristocrats and […]
International Whaling Commission Trying to Save the Vaquita Urgent conservation measures to try to save the world’s most threatened species of dolphin from extinction have been approved at the 66th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Portoroz, Slovenia. The critically endangered vaquita, a tiny porpoise which is endemic to the Gulf of California, […]
Rare Black Moon Rises in Friday Night Sky The last day of September will bring a rare lunar event that has not occurred since March of 2014, a Black Moon. The term Black Moon has several definitions, but the most common definitions is the 2nd new moon in a calendar month. This is similar to […]
Caviar, the Rare Delicacy that “Excites the Blood” Caviar is 1 the oldest delicacies in the world, aristocrats and royalty prized the great Caviar before Truffles and raw Oysters were known. Wealthy Greeks were said to have had the rare and delicate roe at banquets, while the Russian Tsar’s could not get enough of it. […]
The Things You Do Not Know About Blue Diamonds The Hope Diamond (pictured above) The mystical blue diamond has been making luxury news across the world, and for good reason. These rare gemstones are often prized for their extreme rareness, in addition to their beauty, quality and ability to fetch millions of dollars, sometimes breaking […]
The Johnny Walker House Opens in Singapore $DEO The Johnnie Walker House has opened in Singapore, it is the 1st of its kind in Southeast Asia. With a collection of the rarest blends and collectible Scotch whiskies, courtesy of Diageo (NYSE:DEO), this all-exclusive private suite provides a ultra-fine experience in a terrific environment. Not everyone […]
