I’m resurrecting this draft in light of <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/09/18/nosplit/bvtvhughes18.xml">a Telegraph article</a> that laments the commercial nature of the art market in 2008. In the article, Australian critic Robert Hughes claims that the price of a work of art is, unfortunately, more significant than its meaning. He’s speaking specifically of Damien Hirst, whose auction at Sotheby’s […]
Is It A Good Investment To Buy Gold?
The following are some of the pros and cons of purchasing gold coins for investment purposes: Pros to purchasing gold coins Gold as well as other hard metals have been a part of traditional investment plans for quite some time. Here are some of the main reasons why: Gold has a tendency to increase when […]
What Do You Need to Know About the Field of Sports Physiotherapy?
There are lots of opinions regarding how the sports physiotherapy has gained prominence in many western countries of the world, as well as in the oriental countries. Sports physiotherapy is one branch of sports medicine, and the field of sports physiotherapy is interconnected with the rest of the exercise domains such as in fitness medicine, […]
Financial Guides: Should Company Refinance Commercial Mortgage?
There are many legitimate reasons for refinancing a commercial mortgage, such as avoiding high interest rates or balloon payments. Either way, it is important to know the intricacies of commercial mortgage refinancing. Commercial Mortgage Basics When lenders evaluate customers for commercial mortgages or refinancing, they first review the credit histories of the company and the […]
Barclays Bids Africa Goodbye
When Barclays opened its first branch in Africa in 1925, it was the first international bank to venture onto the continent. Originally a bank primarily for colonialists, Barclays is known for being a pioneer in emerging markets. This announcement, made in early March, was not unexpected, but was nonetheless surprising: Barclays has said they will […]
How Do Bonds Work?
Corporations can use the financial markets to borrow money by issuing bonds. Bonds are interest-bearing certificates that corporations offer in order to raise capital. In addition, the federal government, state governments, and even city and town governments use bonds to finance roads, bridges, schools, and other public projects. Bonds are loans; the original amount borrowed, […]
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