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Derek Belay
Member since 10th February 2006
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10th July 2008
The history of hip hop is replete with controversy. Fueled by money, fierce rivalries have been waged publicly by some of the most successful musical artists in the last 25 years. Unlike other music genres, hip hop feuds have resulted in the death of arti...
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10th July 2008
Gold wedding bands are a significant part of any marriage ceremony. Bride and groom come together during this special occasion to celebrate the ultimate commitment between two people. For grooms, gold wedding bands symbolize their part in this desired obl...
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10th July 2008
The price of silver has grown steadily over time, creating greater value and demand. Like gold and platinum, silver is a precious metal, giving it worth beyond its decorative purpose. As a definition, metals are considered precious when they are deemed ra...
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27th April 2006
We have all experienced the rush of adrenalin associated with the realization that we are about to buy something that has been discounted. Our culture cherishes the notion of a discount via a sale or clearance. The quality of the merchandise or service...
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27th April 2006
The success of rap music as the main expression of hip hop has elevated it beyond a cultural movement but to the status of financial powerhouse. Started in the 70's by innovative DJ's, rap has become a world wide phenomenon. The organic growth of th...
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25th April 2006
We have all heard that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A girl, that is, with means. Diamonds are beautiful, yes. But they are also extremely expensive. The price has risen steadily over the years as a diamond cartel led by DeBeers company has monop...
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25th April 2006
History separates our president from his crown. I speak not of the power of office to slash and burn its citizenry. Instead it is the crown which represents the adornment of precious metals by leaders of the ancient world. Once, jewelry was the ornamenta...
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25th April 2006
There is no doubt that love for some celebrity exists within us all. This isn't the traditional definition of love but rather defined by an excessive admiration for a famous person whom we will probably never meet. The use of "love" is appropriate h...
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11th March 2006
At some point we have all considered the possibility of marriage. Many of us have already engaged ourselves legally to the institution of the wedded, as it were. The idea of marriage transcends culture and history as a necessary organization of a successf...
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08th March 2006
Thievery is alive and well in Hollywood. The glamorization of crime invariably tickles the curiosity of the public. Criminals have been portrayed as exciting, daring and cunning tantamount to hero status. They are the risk takers who should not be compl...
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02nd March 2006
Have you ever noticed the kid in the mall wearing a chain and cross gleaming with what looks like diamond jewelry? They aren't diamonds, of course and they may not be kids. In today's Hip Hop age we are facing an explosion of interest in these "fake...
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02nd March 2006
The value of sterling silver is rising. Although it is currently hovering around $8-$9 per ounce and once was as low as $4 per ounce in 2001, silver has shown the ability to earn as it once topped $49 per ounce back in 1980. There is a resurgence i...
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14th February 2006
The Great Wall of China is not working. Built in 200 BC to protect the land from Mongols hoards, the Great Wall is a symbol of the vast breadth and scope of the economic development of the Chinese nation. International corporations have taken the place...
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