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Five-tael (6.65 ounces or 190 grams) gold bars are seen at a jewellery store in Hong Kong in this April 21, 2011 illustration photo.

Gold Hits Fresh Record; Debt Ceiling Stalemate, EU Crisis to Give Tailwinds

Spot gold prices touched a new record high of $1598.41 on Monday, extending the longest rally in about 40 years. The latest wind in the tail came from worsening worries of a European sovereign crisis and the painful stalemate in the US debt ceiling talks that has raised the specter of an unprecedented Treasury default.

Readers vs. Gamers, 'Google News Badges' Could Revolutionize Both

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Google's latest concoction 'Google News Badges' could be making strides toward a revolutionary way of reading, gaming, and social networking. By connecting Google News with Google+ through the user profile, the tech giant has turned reading news into a gaming experience.

Mac OS X Lion, New Macbook Air Details Leaked

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Tech enthusiasts have been awaiting the release of Apple's next-generation operating system -- Mac OS X Lion -- and the upgraded Macbook Air installment for the duration of the month. But sources tell IBT that the wait is almost over.
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Five-tael (6.65 ounces or 190 grams) gold bars are seen at a jewellery store in Hong Kong in this April 21, 2011 illustration photo.

Another Gold Boom in Sight: Chinese Inflation, Dollar Sell-off and Sovereign Debt Crisis Set Perfect Stage

The setting is perfect for another gold boom cycle to kick in, perhaps pushing the yellow metal into a super cycle. There are several factors aiding gold's further push into higher price records, greater investment worth and long-term reign as a de facto currency. There are all sorts of classic factors supporting gold all the way, like the demand from China and India bursting at seams, continued worries for the US dollar and the worrisome prospect of sovereign default in some European countri...
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Apple Source Confirms Macbook Air, Mac OS X Lion Details

Speculation over the new Macbook Air and Mac OS X Lion software hit new heights this week as news outlets pegged releases for Thursday -- but an Apple employee pointed to a different date, while also shedding light on what would make it inside.
Harry Potter Cast

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Reviews: Oscar Buzz?

It's the biggest movie phenomenon on the planet. I remember when 'ET' was the highest earning movie all time -- $870 million. With Harry Potter, you're talking $6 billion, said actor Richard Griffiths who plays Harry's uncle Vernon. As the highest earning movie franchise in Hollywood history, many wonder why the Harry Potter series has been virtually ignored by the Academy except for in technical, music, and costume categories. It's sad it's only technical aw...
Mac Lion OS

Mac OS X Lion's Release Date: Likely July 15 With Chance of July 26

The much-speculated July 14 launch of Mac OS X Lion turned out to be a non-event.Though Lion didn't roar as of yet, its snoring may not last so long anyway - the next rumors in line suggest Lion's launch as early as tomorrow, or all the way pushed back to July 26th.
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul speaks during the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans

Ron Paul to Bernanke: 'Do You Think Gold is Money?'

Longtime Federal Reserve antagonist U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, was at it again on Wednesday, criticizing Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, the head of world's most powerful central bank, for a faltering economic recovery and suggested the country would be better off investing in gold.
Media and guests check out the latest MacBook Air models and new operating system after attending a news conference in Cupertino

New Macbook Air, Mac OSX Lion Thursday?

New hardware is on the horizon from Apple, according to one source, piggy-backing the confirmed reports earlier this month the company is moving closer to major product refreshes.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke

Bernanke: Fed Weighing QE3 to Stimulate U.S. Economy

The head of the world's most powerful central bank said Wednesday a third round of quantitative easing, QE3, may be up ahead, if the tepid U.S. economic recovery doesn't improve. However, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, in Congressional testimony, underscored that the Fed is also considering other options -- or a monetary tightening -- if the recovery gains strength.
Silver bars are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Separating Plant 'Oegussa' in Vienna February 28, 2011

Silver Demand Outpacing Production, Prices Set to Shoot Higher

Silver has lost its shine of late as fears of another global economic slowdown reduced its appeal as an industrial metal. Silver fell from the record prices it set a couple of months back to hover around $35 per ounce. However, optimists are speculating that silver will bounce back once again and cross the $100 record. There are even experts who fancy silver's price parity with gold!

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