Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Forget Forex Trade Gold!
Diamond Forex Trading
Overview
Today i will tell u about Diamond forex Beau Diamond is the developer of 5Minute FOREX and founder of Diamond Forex Trading. After studying psychology, statistics and finance in college, Beau Diamond became very interested in foreign currency trading and began intense research and study on the subject. After currency trading for many years, wasting time and money on many different trading products and systems, Mr. Diamond began developing his own system, now known as the 5Minute FOREX System. The system is the result of his immense research, including four years of testing, trading, and real time formulating.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tulip E-Go Diamond – US$350,000 laptop
The Tulip E-Go Diamond notebook is inlaid with solid palladium white gold plates in which thousands (80 carats) of top-quality, brilliant cut diamonds have been pave set with surgical precision. The magnificent end result also incorporates a unique square cut ruby set in both Tulip logos and costs 283,000 Euros (US$355,000). Without the bling, the E-Go (short for easy going) computer is even more innovative, using overmolding to enable fabrics, leather, wood, and metals to be incorporated into interchangeable, lifestyle-oriented covers that enable the laptop “look” to be changed on a daily basis as a fashion accessory. The original idea arose to develop a product from the perspective of a woman that at first glance looks more like a fashion accessory than a notebook. The resulting product is an elegant handbag with numerous novel features. The enclosures have been designed and developed for six fabric and leather laptop versions, a foretaste of what will become available in October 2005. In addition to changeable/personalized covers, the product is also expected to feature complementary accessories such as design bags and mice.
The Tulip E-Go will be a premium quality product which distinguishes itself by its contemporary design and unique organic styling. To ensure the E-Go embodies the latest mobile technology, the features, functions and benefits will meet the demands of the most advanced user. Next to A-brand components, the product also offers direct access buttons that will take the user to several handy applications: UMTS, television, connection to movie/music download sites, and even a camera with ‘mirror’ application. Next to these features, this lifestyle device will also offer the Phoenix Firstware applications which offer on board recovery, a dynamic and secure backup system that even works when the Windows operating system isn’t, and one click access to e-mail and contacts - without booting Windows, so the E-Go can also be used as a PDA.
Tulip developed the E-Go lifestyle notebook to meet what it sees as a growing tendency towards design and personalization. The laptop is aptly named the Tulip E-Go. It’s an ‘Easy Going’ device that has the ability to reflect the individual personality and mood of the owner by changing the covers. The E-Go utilizes Inclosia’s patented mass-production EXO overmolding system technology which is designed to incorporate fabrics, leather and other materials into electronic devices and is most commonly seen in Microsoft’s executive mouse with its leather look.
“Tulip has identified a growing tendency towards design needs within the computer industry. The ordinary computer has evolved from a specialty product to a commodity product. Competition in the computer market is driven by specifications and price, with a growing demand of users willing to pay a premium for a personalized design computer,” said Huub van den Boogaard , Founder, Tulip Distribution International Holding.
TDI H worked together on the E-Go project with professional partners like Inclosia Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company that specializes in developing enclosures, Marcel van Galen Design and Vanberlostudio’s. These parties have joined together to bring an element of fashion to devices that have been stylistically challenged for decades.
“For years laptops have been differentiated by electronic capabilities,” said Tony Frencham, global business director, Inclosia Solutions. “The housing was often designed for a basic protection with very limited aesthetic appeal. We believe the E-Go will be the first of many to use fashion as a major focus for consumer satisfaction."
“Tulip has always provided reliable high-quality performance laptops but for years the challenge has been in the aesthetics,” said Jeroen de Punder , Marketing Director, Tulip Distribution International Holding. ”One of our key objectives is to become a leading player in the design niche market. Therefore, Tulip Distribution has developed the first lifestyle design laptop.”
“The trend toward real materials has been growing for some time now,” said Frencham. “In a recent survey conducted by Russell Research on behalf of Inclosia Solutions, we found that 72% of Inclosia’s target audience see authentic real materials as making their consumer electronic devices a lot more stylish.”
The Tulip E-go is another example of how Inclosia Solutions continuously monitors and analyzes consumer trends and behavior to help OEMs identify new opportunities to differentiate their products through aesthetics and the way it functions.
The EXO Overmolding System is a patented technology that enables authentic materials like fabric, leather, wood, and metal to be incorporated into a high volume manufacturing process. EXO has opened up a whole new world of design options to makers of trendy yet functional enclosures for handheld electronic devices like mobile phones, PDA’s and notebook PCs. Enclosures using the EXO process are made with authentic materials so they naturally offer the look and soft touch of the latest designer fabrics, the cold feel of real metal and even the smell of real wood. Inclosia launched the EXO overmolding system for fabrics i.e. suedes, denims, and leathers in 2003 and EXO wood and metal in late 2004.
Tulip E-Go Diamond
The Tulip E-Go Diamond notebook is inlaid with solid palladium white gold plates in which thousands of V.V.S. top-Wesselton, brilliant cut diamonds have been set, with a total weight of 80 carats. The brilliant cut diamonds are microscopic and pave set with surgical precision. For the Tulip E-Go diamond project, Marcel van Galen Design worked closely together with Design Department product engineering and Laurent de Beer Master Jewelry Designer.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Golden Core 2 Duo Laptop Notebook (Exclusive)
CPU
Intel core 2 duo (t 7200, 2. 00ghz, 4mb, fsb 667)
Chipset
Intel gma 945
RAM
2048mb so-dimm DDR2 memory
HDD (hard disc)
120gb sata-150 7200rpm, 8mb
LCD
13" wxga TFT LCD (1280x 768) glare type!
Odd (CD drive)
Dual DVD + / -rw
Battery
Internal li-ion battery 6cell 4400mah
Graphics
Integrated 224mb graphics
Wireless
Intel pro / wireless mini PCI 802. 11 a / b / g
Weight
2kg / 4. 4lbs
Warranty
Worldwide warranty 2 years
Keyboard
US / uk
Dimensions
359x 255x 34 mm / 12. 6x 9. 8x 1. 2 in
Software
Windows XP professional + kaspersky antivirus
Also included:
3-in-1 card reader (MS / MS pro / SD / MMC) , 1xvga port, 3xusb 2. 0 ports, sound, stereo speakers, microphone, touchpad, modem, mini ieee 1394a firewire, internal wireless card, LAN, US / uk keyboard, aluminum carry on case included (see picture here) , warranty worldwide 2 years, shipping worldwide at no extra cost.
This is a golden laptop which is very unique, special and memorable. Be different and own something that no one else has!
Is Diamond available to foreign researchers?
Information for Industrial Users
Diamond is a centre of excellence for applied research in fields as diverse as medicine, engineering, nanotechnology, materials and environmental science. The type of high energy, high intensity X-ray beams that Diamond produces are already being used in a wide range of industrial applications, such as designing new materials, studying corrosion in engineering components, investigating pollution levels, understanding food processing and developing new drugs.
Diamond operates two modes of access for industrial users to beamtime and associated services at Diamond, proprietary access and non-proprietary access.
Diamond offers state-of-the-art experimental stations, with optics, detectors and preparation facilities developed specifically for each beamline, designed to fully exploit the potential of the high energy X-rays. As well as supplying a world class facility, Diamond has an advanced infrastructure in place to support Industrial Users from the start of operations, making Diamond the partner of choice for commercial synchrotron research.
Technical benefits include:
- considerably reduced measurement time in comparison with laboratory techniques;
- a range of sample environments which can be used to mimic operational conditions, for example at high temperature, pressure or specific chemical environments;
- very high spatial resolution;
- high energy X-rays that penetrate more deeply into materials compared to laboratory generated X-rays;
- the high intensity of the x-rays allows the study of industrial processes in real time.
Service benefits include:
- complete confidentiality for proprietary research;
- clarity on intellectual property (IP);
- high levels of automation;
- high throughput capabilities;
- dedicated staff to provide support from the point of application to publication of results;
- onsite preparation facilities and a purpose built research complex;
- onsite Guest House for users;
- flexible access procedures.
In addition, to support industrial users Diamond has established DISCo, an advisory committee that links Diamond Light Source to the Industrial Community.
Diamond Gemstone Quality
Color: Most gem quality diamonds range from colorless to yellow. The most highly regarded stones are those that are completely colorless. These are the ones sold for the highest prices. However, another category of diamond gemstone is increasing in popularity. These are the "fancy" diamonds, which occur in a variety of colors including, red, pink, yellow, purple, blue and green. The value of these stones is based upon their color intensity, rarity and popularity.
Cut: The quality of workmanship in a diamond has a large impact upon its quality. This influences not only the geometric appearance of the stone but also the stone's luster and fire. Ideal stones are perfectly polished to be highly reflective and emit a maximum amount of fire. The faceted faces are equal in size and identical in shape. And, the edges of each faceted face meets perfectly with each of its neighbors.
Clarity: The ideal diamond is free from internal flaws and inclusions (particles of foreign material within the stone). These detract from the appearance of the stone and interfere with the passage of light through the stone. When present in large numbers or sizes they can also reduce the strength of the stone.
Carat: Diamonds are sold by the carat (a unit of weight equal to 1/5th of a gram or 1/142nd of an ounce). Small diamonds cost less per carat than larger stones of equal quality. This is because very small stones are very common and large stones are especially rare.
The world's most popular gemstone. -- The hardest natural substance known
Diamond is a fascinating mineral. It is chemically resistant and it is the hardest known natural substance. These properties make it suitable for use as a cutting tool and for other uses where durability is required. Diamond also has special optical properties such as a high index of refraction, high dispersion and high luster. These properties help make diamond the world's most popular gemstone.
Going for gold [gold in electronics industry]
Gold is the pre-eminent noble metal, prized throughout history for its beauty, permanence and rarity-an enduring store of wealth and the basis for countless decorative, ceremonial and religious artefacts. In the modern world, gold's unique chemical and physical properties mean that it is now finding increasing use in a wide range of industrial applications. Gold has outstanding resistance to corrosion and excellent bio-compatibility, is easy to work and has high thermal and electrical conductivity. Only silver and copper are better conductors of electricity, but cannot match gold's resistance to tarnishing or corrosion. In electronics, gold's immunity to environmental effects is possibly its most significant property-allowing the technical performance of gold electroplating or gold bonding wires to remain essentially unchanged by time. The mobile phone and PC markets have been fuelling a rising demand for gold in the electronics sector, and during 2000 it was estimated that around 280 tonnes found its way into electronics and electrical components'. Where the voltages are small, the circuitry complex, or reliability must be high, gold is usually the preferred choice. Gold-plated contacts and connectors are the most important use of gold in the electronics industry. gold is generally considered the best material for low-voltage, low-current and low-contact-force applications. When two gold surfaces are brought together into intimate contact, the resulting electrical connection offers unrivalled low resistance and stability
Use of Gold in Computers
Gold is used in many places in the standard desktop or laptop computer. The rapid and accurate transmission of digital information through the computer and from one component to another requires an efficient and reliable conductor. Gold meets these requirements better than any other metal. The importance of high quality and reliable performance justifies the high cost.
Edge connectors used to mount microprocessor and memory chips onto the motherboard and the plug-and-socket connectors used to attach cables all contain gold. The gold in these components is generally electroplated onto other metals and alloyed with small amounts of nickel or cobalt to increase durability.
Financial Gold - Coinage, Bullion, Currency Backing
Some early printings of paper money were backed by gold held in safe keeping for every unit of money that was placed in circulation. The United States once used a "gold standard" and maintained a stockpile of gold to back every dollar in circulation. Under this gold standard, any person could present paper currency to the government and demand in exchange an equal value of gold. The gold standard was once used by many nations but it eventually became too cumbersome and is no longer used by any nation.
The gold used as a financial backing for currency was most often held in the form of gold bars, also known as "gold bullion". The use of gold bars kept manufacturing costs to a minimum and allowed convenient handling and storage. Today many governments, individuals and institutions hold investments of gold in the convenient form of bullion.
The first gold coins were minted under the order of King Croesus of Lydia (a region of present-day Turkey) in about 560 BC. Gold coins were commonly used in transactions up through the early 1900's when paper currency became a more common form of exchange. Gold coins were issued in two types of units. Some were denominated in units of currency, such as dollars, while others were issued in standard weights, such as ounces or grams.
Today gold coins are no longer in wide use for financial transactions. However, gold coins issued in specific weights are popular ways for people to purchase and own small volumes of gold for investment. Gold coins are also issued as "commemorative" items. Many people enjoy these commemorative coins because they have both a collectable value and a precious metal value.
Jewelry: The Primary Use of Gold
Special properties of gold make it perfect for manufacturing jewelry. These include: very high luster; desirable yellow color; tarnish resistance; ability to be drawn into wires, hammered into sheets or cast into shapes. These are all properties of an attractive metal that is easily worked into beautiful objects. Another extremely important factor that demands the use of gold as a jewelry metal is tradition. Important objects are expected to be made from gold.
Pure gold is too soft to stand up to the stresses applied to many jewelry items. Craftsmen learned that alloying gold with other metals such as copper, silver, and platinum would increase its durability. Since then most gold used to make jewelry is an alloy of gold with one or more other metals.
The alloys of gold have a lower value per unit of weight than pure gold. A standard of trade known as "karatage" was developed to designate the gold content of these alloys. Pure gold is known as 24 karat gold and is almost always marked with "24K". An alloy that is 50% gold by weight is known as 12 karat gold (12/24ths) and is marked with "12K". An alloy that contains 75% gold by weight is 18 karat (18/24 = 75%) and marked "18K". In general, high karat jewelry is softer and more resistant to tarnish while low karat jewelry is stronger and less resistant to tarnish - especially when in contact with perspiration.
Alloying gold with other metals changes the color of the finished products (see illustration at right). An alloy of 75% gold, 16% silver and 9% copper yields yellow gold. White gold is an alloy of 75% gold, 4% silver, 4% copper and 17% palladium. Other alloys yield pink, green, peach and even black colored metals.
Gold Cars
There have been plenty of novelty cars out there that were covered in gold plating by their owners. So what? What about dealer car? One available as an option by the factory itself. Has such a car ever existed? Indeed it has. And what was it? A Lamborghini? A Cadillac? Not even close. The car… was a Delorean. In 1981, American Express gold card members were given the option of ordering 1 of 100 24 carat gold plated Deloreans built at the factory specifically for American Express?s customers. Asking price? $85,000. Out of these 100, however, only two were ordered and made. The first was purchased by Roger Mize, the president of Snyder National Bank in Snyder, Texas. Roger bought the car and displayed it in the lobby of his bank for over two decades. It has never been driven. The second is located in an Automobile museum in Reno, Nevada. In 1983, a third and final gold Delorean was built, constructed from the spare parts set aside for the previous two. The third car is currently available for sale for $250,000.
How big is the gold investment market?
How can I invest in gold?
There are many ways to invest in gold and these are explained fully on www.invest.gold.org. How an individual chooses to invest in gold depends on the size of the investment, his/her reason for investing, and the purpose of the investment. People invest directly in bars and coins; through gold futures, options, warrants and certificates.
They may also hold gold in metal accounts with their bank in just the same way they could have a foreign currency account. The most popular, fastest-growing form of gold investment is also the newest: gold traded in the form of a security on stock exchanges around the world, generally referred to as “gold ETFs”.