by: Mark Nildern
Most people appreciate that gold is a highly valuable
precious metal, and admire it
for its ornative qualities.
Is there is a woman today (at least in the western world)
who doesn't have at least one piece of gold jewelry?
It
may only her wedding band.
We know that wars have been
fought over
it, people have died for it, people are
consumed by greed for it,
others have betrayed friends and
family
for it, once
we examine the history of this lovely
metal. Gold represents wealth and power in the minds of
most people.
Some of the more practical ways that gold is
used every day is what
we want to have a look, however.
Deployment systems in air bags in motor vehicles, for
example, use gold-plated sensors to send a signal to the
air bag alerting the need to deploy.
Gold
was chosen
because It is the only metal wiht a high enough resistance
for the hair-thin sensitivity of this device.
It is
clearly the best choice for something
that needs to be
relied on in the event of an accident to save the lives of
vehicles' passengers. It is considered that reliable.
With the vast amount of communication that goes on in the
world today, phones of all types are needed.
Land phones,
cell phones, wireless phones, you name it, are
responsible for the vast amount of day-to-day
communications that take place around the world.
Yet,
without gold, we would be unable to use these savvy little
devices, since it's a critical element for the transmission
of a phone call.
Every mouthpiece has gold in its
miniature transmitter, and this precious metal is also used
in phone jacks and connection cords.
Due to its natural
properties, it's the best known element for conveying a
superior signal, ergo the need to utilize it in the phone
systems of today.
The space probe Galileo is completely dependent upon its
onboard computers. They are
kept from short-circuiting by
the use of heavy ion conductors, made from silicone and
gold. If they did not have
this type of protection, this
and other space vessels would not be able to function, and
we would lose
critical information about the universe and
and our place within its structure.
The President of the United States uses gold each time he
travels, and not just because he wears a gold watch.
The
American government supplies the President with a plane
soley for his use.
This plane,
Airforce One, is equipped
with gold-plated reflectors that protect the plane from
being targeted by heat-seeking missiles, and therefore,
from enemies of the state.
For additional knowledge, or In order to protect ourselves
from possible space hazards, we are constantly peering into
the skies.
We need to have strong, dependable telescopes
to do this, so that scientists can see at great distances
in significant detail. KeckTelescopes are used
for this purpose, and they contain gold-coated mirrors that
look around our space neighborhood.
We have received
most detailed and precise images of Neptune and Uranus ever
recorded from these Keck Telescopes.
The uses of gold for other than embellishment and adornment
or as a lucrative financial investment are varied and many.
Hopefully, now that we have started to look at the many
uses of gold, we will now start to appreciate the many other
contributions this very precious metal has made to improve
the quality of life for all of us.
About The Author
Mark Nildern runs the website and writes for RI Gold, inc. which a site dedicated to researching gold related topics and contains all the very latest gold news and views. For more details please visit http://www.rigold.com
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How To Get Rich ONE Site At A Time!
How To Get Rich ONE Site At A Time!
by: Dan Lok
Are you fickle?
(Do you even know what "fickle" is?)
According to Merriam-Webster Online, "fickle" is defined as "given to erratic changeableness."
And when it comes to website success? If you're fickle, you're in a pickle!
One of the biggest problems that crops up with my clients is that they always to seem to be too focused on the *NEXT* "big thing"?long before they've perfected the science of their *CURRENT* big thing -- their existing website.
As an entrepreneur, you should always be on the lookout for the next new ideas, the next challenges, the next possibility for success?but don't be fickle!
Clients say to me, ?Dan, what am I doing wrong?
I've got 8 or 9 websites up right now and I am starting 3 more this month.
But I don?t know why am I not making much money with any ONE of them."
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Diamond Jewelry Care
Diamond Jewelry Care
by: Keith Thompson
You just dropped several large bills to get your beloved (or maybe yourself!) a diamond or diamonds that take your breath away. That kind of investment deserves some careful attention, and that's the subject of discussion. To make your diamonds last a lifetime, there are several areas, some obvious, some not; that you need to keep in mind. While diamonds may be the hardest compound on earth, they still need some loving care.
There are cleaning, checking your settings, security and traveling.
CLEANING YOUR DIAMONDS Your diamonds can get pretty grotesque with day to day wear. Lotions, harsh soaps, food and even the oils from your skin can contribute to a less than lustrous diamond. Here are the four most popular ways to clean your diamonds at home.
1-Give them a mild detergent bath, gently using a small soft brush to wash away loose impediments. Be careful to do this in a small bowl away from...
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Finding A Pot Of Gold In Article Writing
Finding A Pot Of Gold In Article Writing
by: Katie Smith
If you have a website, then you have probably been bombarded by people telling you that writing articles is the key to successful marketing. However, unless you are a professional writer, article writing probably seems as unachievable as obtaining that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Well, you may not be able to find the end of the rainbow, but you can achieve the task of writing an article. Just follow these simple tips, and you will be well on your way to success!
First, choose a topic and stick with it. Whether you decide to write on marketing, business tips, or fashion advice, make sure that you know your topic well. Research your subject often so you are up-to-date on the most recent advice being given. After all, you do not want to appear unprofessional by being out of the loop!
Second, make a list. Many successful articles are Top 10, 5, 3 lists. Others, such...
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How to Safely Buy a Diamond Online ? Part 3 of 3
How to Safely Buy a Diamond Online ? Part 3 of 3
by: Michael Bradley
It is now possible to save 40% to 60% by purchasing a diamond engagement ring from an online diamond retailer, rather than from a bricks-n-mortar High Street jeweller. Online diamond retailers don?t have retail shops, sales staff, large diamond inventories and other associated operating expenses and are therefore able to pass on the cost savings to consumers.
Of course, a diamond might be one of the largest one-off purchases made in one?s lifetime and so it is understandable that many people may be uncomfortable paying for a diamond before it has been seen and examined.
However, as long as the correct research and precautions are taken there should be no reason to be fearful about buying diamonds from Internet diamond merchants.
The three most important aspects of the pre-purchase checks that must be carried out are:
1. Assurance that the diamond business is...
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Valentine Jewelry
Valentine Jewelry
by: Rachana Agarwal
Love is the most wonderful and beautiful emotion which is incomparable and endless. It needs no special day or moment of expression but people usually express their love on every 14 February that celebrates the true love of Saint Valentine. Keeping the preferences and tastes of their partners, people choose their kind of jewelry that says their heart clearly and perfectly.
Fulfilling this needs of all lover, several jewelry companies has come out with their special collection to cater the interest of all lovely ladies in love who wants to be exclusive and unique. You can find lots of jewelries designed keeping the occasion of Valentine?s Day in mind. Choose jewels that suit your beloved interest, personality and nature as women are really sensitive about their jewel. It makes them honorable and privileged.
A stunning crafted silver jewelry earrings and anklets are considered a hot favorite...
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Valentine Jewelry
Valentine Jewelry
by: Rachana Agarwal
Love is the most wonderful and beautiful emotion which is incomparable and endless. It needs no special day or moment of expression but people usually express their love on every 14 February that celebrates the true love of Saint Valentine. Keeping the preferences and tastes of their partners, people choose their kind of jewelry that says their heart clearly and perfectly.
Fulfilling this needs of all lover, several jewelry companies has come out with their special collection to cater the interest of all lovely ladies in love who wants to be exclusive and unique. You can find lots of jewelries designed keeping the occasion of Valentine?s Day in mind. Choose jewels that suit your beloved interest, personality and nature as women are really sensitive about their jewel. It makes them honorable and privileged.
A stunning crafted silver jewelry earrings and anklets are considered a hot favorite...
Valentine Jewelry
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Treasure Hunting and Making Money
Treasure Hunting and Making Money
by: Steve Rice
What exactly is Treasure Hunting and will it make you money??
It is hard to actually define the words 'Treasure Hunting'. In the Oxford English Dictionary the nearest find is Treasure Hunt ' noun a game in which players search for hidden objects by following a trail of clues' or 'Treasure' - noun 'a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects' and 'Hunt' - So what actually does it mean??
Firstly we must read into the phrase 'Treasure Hunting' - hunting for treasure. From this we can see that it is a hobby or job that involves hunting for precious metals, gems etc. So we call assume that any job or hobby involving hunting for such items has an element of 'Treasure Hunting' involved in it. This could include Metal Detecting, Wreck Hunting, Gold Panning, Bottle Digging.
So basically Treasure Hunting is a collective name for a group of hobbies or jobs that look for...
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