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    Nebraska offers geopicting contest  Jun 30, 2009
    Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played by people with GPS devices. The basic idea is to find hidden containers called geocaches and then share the experiences online. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Hunting for liquid assets  Jun 27, 2009
    "The thing is you're 'treasure hunting,' not 'treasure finding' all the time. It takes the same amount of money whether you're finding things or not," said Bounds, captain of the Gold Hound and a subcontractor with Mel Fisher Treasure, a hunting company with operations on the Treasure Coast and in Key West. "I take people out for the day to go diving, and even that's a little bit slow because people don't seem to have the money to put into something like this," he said. (Florida Today)

    Police: Objects Found On Beach Part Of Web Game  Jun 23, 2009
    On the Geocaching Web site, the game is described as a "high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with (global positioning) devices.". Participants locate the hidden containers, called geocaches, using global positioning systems and then write about the hunt online, the game's Web site explains. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    State auctions off goods from safe deposit boxes  Jun 20, 2009
    Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Army Corps of Engineers Will Host National Get Outdoors Day Activities at Eight Corps Project Sites  Jun 5, 2009
    Among the outdoor recreation activities at these sites are geocaching (a high-tech version of treasure hunting using the latest handheld electronic devices), hiking, bicycling, photography contests, scuba and water safety demonstrations, Dutch oven cooking, disc golf competitions, children's fishing derby, environmental education and virtual fishing simulator. Dozens of other Corps of Engineers project sites will also hold events in support of National Get Outdoors Day. (PR Newswire)

    Learning How to Shop Second-Hand  Jun 4, 2009
    Vintage shopping is like modern-day treasure hunting. Set aside a day with your friends to trawl through consignment shops, opportunity shops, and yard sales, and you ll be rewarded with a uniquely you collection of clothes. (Suite101.com)

    Father's Day Gift Ideas to Fit Mode...  Jun 2, 2009
    Treasure hunting is relaxing and exciting. Offered in a wide range of prices and features, metal detectors are great fun for the entire family. (Suite101.com)

    * Crafts for all Taipeis craft markets offer art at affordable prices x_N_  May 9, 2009
    The Tianmu Marketplace and the Red House in Ximen-ding are the two major art and craft markets in Taipei City and good places for people to go treasure hunting on the weekends. Unique, hand-made products such as Japanese-style slippers, silver accessories for pets, hand-painted helmets, handbags, leather decorations and earrings can only be found in these art and craft markets. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Cambridge woman opens Topsfield consignment store  May 6, 2009
    It s kind of a treasure hunting kind of experience, she said, of shopping at a consignment store. Loading commenting interface. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)

    Canadians frugal, but less fretful  Apr 20, 2009
    But where treasure hunting used to be the goal a consumer behaviour that Boston Consulting has been tracking for years we're trading down today out of necessity as opposed to using it as a means of conquering the cool factor. Michael Solomon, professor of marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia and director of that university's centre for consumer research says consumers' criteria have changed. (Globe and Mail)

    Get set for Oyster Fest!  Apr 18, 2009
    New events on this years programme include the Geo Oyster Geocaching competition from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July, an outdoor treasure hunting game which uses GPS and smart phones to locate a series of 12 way points in and around the Knysna Basin. Nights of 1000 Pictures will give festival-goers the opportunity to buy local art at just R100 per photograph, illustration or painting. (iAfrica.com)

    Middle School Students Find Buried Treasure  Apr 15, 2009
    But in all their treasure hunting, the one thing they've been unable to find is the time capsule left by students 20 years ago for them. "We're going to put a stone, a date and a marker, so we can find this time capsule," says Warrick, the teacher. (W-USA News, DC)

    WHS Geocaching Club catching on9:58 am | (No comments posted.)  Apr 14, 2009
    Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Host of 'Treasure Quest' hails from Hobart  Apr 9, 2009
    Treasure hunting and retrieval work will continue at the site of a sunken ship believed to have gone down in the 1600s. This Mediterranean-area site produced 17 tons of silver, hundreds of gold coins, worked gold and numerous artifacts -- as well as much attention from the press. (Northwest Indiana Times)

    Treasure hunting adventure captured in new publication  Apr 6, 2009
    We knew young Avery well, and his addiction to treasure hunting. He made a special trip to our home to present me with the new book, which was autographed by members of the crew and included a very nice inscription. (New Iberia, LA)

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    Part of the trip involved geocaching (treasure hunting with a GPS unit) by the falls in Ramsey Park Tuesday afternoon. Joshua Dixon / Redwood Gazette. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)

    Bruce Kelley Discusses Ensemble Demise  Feb 21, 2009
    Our first look at Naughty Dog's grand treasure hunting sequel for the PS3. The challenge is there for those who seek it, but this PSN title is something everyone can enjoy. (1UP.com)

    Sepang beach teeming with life  Feb 12, 2009
    Low tide is also a time for a bit of treasure hunting and in this case it involves digging for clams in the soft mud. There is nothing like the taste of fresh clams. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Fun in the sun|  Mar 7, 2008
    Swimming, tropical locations, treasure hunting for him; kissing, arguing, and making up for the legions of 'How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days' fans. It's something for everyone. (iAfrica.com)

    Buying a Metal Detector  Feb 24, 2008
    Remember, treat metal detecting as a hobby, not as a treasure hunting expedition. You ll be lucky to find a few old pennies or maybe a metal can you can recycle. (Suite101.com)

    Geocaching: A GPS-Based Game  Feb 22, 2008
    If dreams of finding hidden treasure are calling to you, then step into the modern treasure hunting world and try your hand at geocaching. Have you ever wished you could be like Indiana Jones and travel to exotic locations around the world on the quest for hidden treasure. (Suite101.com)

    German treasure hunter says drilling could begin next week in search for hidden Nazi plunder  Feb 22, 2008
    "When I found my father's book, I decided to go treasure hunting," he said. The coordinates led Hanisch to the nondescript spot, behind a row of garages and near to a railroad station that has been long abandoned. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Hide and seekThe search for Russia's priceless missing Nazi loot  Feb 22, 2008
    Treasure hunting, Mr Haustein maintains, is a dangerous pastime, in more ways than one. He believes whatever is hidden in the underground chamber might be protected with explosives and poison traps. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Metal detectorsJoining the search for buried treasure in Yorkshire  Feb 9, 2008
    Treasure hunting in Bradford. Detectors hunt for treasure. (BBC News -- UK)

    Fool's Gold  Feb 9, 2008
    Review: On the face of it nothing sounds as inherently romantic as treasure hunting (especially in the Caribbean), so it's no wonder brainy history student Tess (Kate Hudson) fell for the beach bum charms of Finn (Matthew McConaughey) and his tales of sunken treasure specifically a fleet of 18th century Spanish gold but after several years, she's come to accept the bitter truth that romance is incompatible with the real world and she's going to have to cut ties and get on with her life.... (ComingSoon.net)

    'Fool's Gold'  Feb 8, 2008
    Hudson is Tess, his estranged wife and former partner in treasure hunting. She now works as a steward aboard a yacht owned by billionaire Nigel Honeycutt (a sly Donald Sutherland) and is hoping to put her life back together. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Jack Nicholson Endorses Hillary Clinton on Movin 93.9's Rick Dees in the Morning!  Feb 5, 2008
    His latest film, The Bucket List, the tale of two cancer patients who decide to travel the world before they die, bested movies about treasure hunting, bumbling crooks and pirates to top the weekend box office in its first week of national distribution to the tune of $19 million. To date, its box office grosses are in excess of $57 million. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Mines are being reopened as gold fever sweeps state  Jan 22, 2008
    Prospecting outfitter Promack Treasure Hunting in Apache Junction has seen its business triple in the past year, and membership in the Superstition Mountain Treasure Hunters gold-panning club has grown to 400 from 70 in the same period ... "These days, our store is constantly full of people," said Dan Ware, owner of Promack Treasure Hunting. (AZCentral -- News)

    Snowy: Treasure Hunter 3  Jan 17, 2008
    Snowy the Bear just can't live his life dawdling all day long. He was born for treasure hunting and lives and breathes adventure. Snowy is back with an all new Platformer adventure game. (USA Today -- Tech)

    DigiGirl: Treasure hunting for the masses  Jan 17, 2008
    Treasure hunting for the masses. Geocaching lures many, including those with the Travel Bug. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)

    Chili Cook-Off and Soup Cook-Off  Jan 17, 2008
    Sled Dog Associations dog sled demos, guided snowshoe hike, winter survival interpretative program, snow kayak racing, snowboarding with Seven Springs, snowshoeing with REI, horse drawn sleigh rides, ice cube treasure hunting for kids. Elko Concerts presents Go-Go s. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    'Bucket List' Tops Weekend Box Office  Jan 15, 2008
    "The Bucket List," the tale of two cancer patients who decide to travel the world before they die, bested movies about treasure hunting, bumbling crooks and pirates to top the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. "This was definitely a win for the older audience," Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers, said of the movie, which stars 70-year-old actors Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Smithsonian Guns For Series ‘Treasures’  Dec 15, 2007
    The program not only focuses on such weaponry as guns, swords and knives, but military characters and history and treasure hunting and money. Like searching for Easter eggs, this show captures the thrill of the hunt, Martin said in a statement. (Multichannel News)

    Smithsonian Channel to Air 'Hidden Armor, Found Treasures'  Dec 15, 2007
    The series will focus on things like guns, swords and knives -- plus military characters, history, treasure hunting and money thrown in for good measure. Martin explained that the show features some of the amazing discoveries that people have hidden away in their attics or basements. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Secrets of his success  Dec 15, 2007
    December 13, 2007 12:00am. CRITICS can say what they want about Nicolas Cage's performances and his several failed marriages, but one thing they can't slam is his acting diversity. (NEWS.com.au)

    UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S FORTUNE  Dec 3, 2007
    ENDGAME A supremely polished and entertaining treasure hunting romp. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Geocaching: High tech treasure hunting  Nov 22, 2007
    Sports :: The web edition of the Lebanon Express, Lebanon, OR. Martha Wells, Publisher. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Cooperstown gets a haul of Fame from Red Sox  Nov 20, 2007
    Idelson was doing his treasure hunting, remember, in the middle of the chaos of celebration. Lowell had doffed his cap for one that said "World Series champions," so Idelson conducted a frantic search for the genuine article until he found it, in the bottom of a bucket that usually holds packages of sunflower seeds. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Post your Comments County to help victims remove fire debris  Nov 7, 2007
    Burgie wrote on Nov 6, 2007 5:09 PM:Are there treasure hunting clubs who could participate in searching the debris fields of these fallen homes to help owners locate missing jewelry. They could be present to take custody of any "finds" immediately. (North County Times)

    Shopping for Fine Quality Jewelry  Oct 31, 2007
    To help avoid confusion and bling overload, it s good to familiarize yourself with some of the terms and definitions used in the industry, plus some common sense shopper s tips before heading out on your treasure hunting adventure. Like every other high-ticket purchase, fine quality jewelry requires some research and inquiry before purchase. (Suite101.com)

    Plan sets course for the Canyons  Oct 30, 2007
    "It's kind of like treasure hunting," Jacobson said. "We are very concerned about the number of potential user-created trails to the caches (or hidden items).". (Durango Herald)

    Spain threatens to fire on treasure ship  Oct 18, 2007
    A SPANISH warship forced a US treasure hunting vessel back into port at gunpoint as it tried to leave Gibraltar in a battle over what is claimed to be the world's biggest recovery of treasure from the sea. The salvage vessel Odyssey Explorer had been effectively blockaded in Gibraltar for three months after Spain claimed a share of millions of dollars worth of gold and silver coins it had recovered. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Spain forces treasure ship into port  Oct 17, 2007
    A Spanish warship forced a US treasure hunting vessel back into port at gunpoint yesterday as it tried to leave Gibraltar in the latest episode in a battle over what is claimed to be the world's largest recovery of treasure from the sea. The Odyssey Explorer, a 250ft salvage vessel, was trying to leave Gibraltar, where it had been effectively blockaded for three months after Spain claimed a share of millions of dollars worth of gold and silver coins it had recovered. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Going for goldSpain grabs US boat in latest battle for 'Black Swan' booty  Oct 17, 2007
    Odyssey Marine Explorations - which became the most famous deep water treasure hunting company when it announced the discovery last May - says it is keeping the location of the wreck secret, to protect the site from looters ... Experts describe such activities as commercial treasure hunting under the guise of archaeology, arguing that a dangerous precedent would be set allowing private firms to profit from historic wrecks. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Peeks into the Past  Oct 13, 2007
    Spratley excavated this late 1500s Spanish olive jar in 25 pieces during one of his treasure hunting expeditions ... Spratley excavated this late 1500s Spanish olive jar in 25 pieces during one of his treasure hunting expeditions ... Spratley excavated this late 1500s Spanish olive jar in 25 pieces during one of his treasure hunting expeditions. (Florida Times-Union)

    Dave Blum and Jennifer van Stelle: Solving the ultimate puzzle  Oct 8, 2007
    Article:Dave Blum and Jennifer van Stelle: Solving the ultimate:/c/a/2007/10/07/CM0DRA786. DTL Article:Dave Blum and Jennifer van Stelle: Solving the ultimate:/c/a/2007/10/07/CM0DRA786. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Exploring the Seasons  Oct 1, 2007
    Since most kids enjoy treasure hunting and treasure boxes, creating Season Boxes is a great project for learning. Supplies. (Suite101.com)

    The Savvy Shopper  Sep 25, 2007
    " That didn't last long. The possibilities of new outfits sprang to mind and this merry little maid went about her way. What can you learn from my adventure? Clean out your closet and you may discover a forgotten (gasp!) old standby or realize the tight straight leg jeans really aren't you after all. That's okay. Be Earth friendly. Practice fashion recycling. Consign. It's a simple concept. You take your clean, well-kept cast-offs to a Consignment Shop. (My personal favorite is Act II.) The... (WTKR.com, VA)

    Hogwarts opens a campus in Corning  Aug 25, 2007
    They engaged in wizarding competitions which sent them treasure hunting all over Denison Park and diving to the bottom of the park's pool. They decoded clues, learned astrological signs, planted magic herbs, brewed potions and more. (Corning Leader, NY)

    Treasure Hunting  Aug 16, 2007
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    Lockwood holds annual yard sales  Aug 13, 2007
    LOCKWOOD Saturday morning was a time for treasure hunting as several yard sales littered the downtown streets in Lockwood. The Lockwood United Methodist Church on Church Street served as a hub for activities. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)

    Albums Pass Fans' Vinyl Exam  Aug 12, 2007
    " He was on vacation from Newcastle-under-Lyme, a market town in Staffordshire, England, with his wife and two children. He met his buddy from Hudson, Bill Eck, to go treasure hunting for records and mingle with their rock 'n' roll brethren. Marsh said he wrote "Baby You Can Drive My Car. " in 1989 with the Beatles' chauffeur, the late Alf Bicknell. It has a foreword written by George Harrison. He pulled out a card identifying himself as the United Kingdom correspondent for Beatles Unlimited... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)

    First look: Cage unlocks Civil War 'Secrets' in 'Treasure'  Aug 3, 2007
    "She eschews treasure hunting because she has seen all the damage it has done to her family," Turteltaub says. "That's until she goes along for the ride.". (USA Today -- Life)

    Look what I found  Jul 29, 2007
    Those rules are passed on by the Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association, one of five clubs in the state dedicated to the hobby. It was formed in 1981, during another boom in treasure hunting caused by a spike in gold and silver prices. (Boston Globe)

    more »  Jul 29, 2007
    High-tech treasure hunting. Saturday, July 28, 2007 7:03 PM CDT. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)

    Spain Seizes U.S. Treasure Hunter Ship  Jul 14, 2007
    Company Claiming $500M Discovery Says Authorities Threatened Force And Boarded Ship. Learn about the people, economy and history. (CBS News -- World)

    Spain forces US treasure hunting boat into port  Jul 13, 2007
    A US-owned treasure hunting boat was stopped by Spanish police yesterday and forced into port so it could be searched for evidence that it might be holding gold or silver coins recovered from shipwrecks. The Ocean Alert sailed out of Gibraltar harbour yesterday morning and was trailed by Spanish civil guard police. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Celebrate canal in villages  Jul 13, 2007
    Elbridge will host a chicken barbecue, and both villages will participate in the treasure hunting in the villages. here's just so much to do for everyone, Maureen Doyle, chairperson of the Erie Canal Celebration Committee said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    More of this story  Jun 30, 2007
    Her hobby doesn t stop at treasure hunting, though; she is also an amateur sleuth. When she lost one of her favorite gold hoop earrings recently, Graves began searching through her jewelry chests. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Scouring Wyoming for dinosaurs  Jun 24, 2007
    "And the most exciting thing is the prospecting. It's like treasure hunting. You never know what will be out there. There's risk and uncertainty and discovery.". The uncertainty part of that is displayed on the field course's first scheduled day of prospecting when a late spring storm blowing across the high plains of southeastern Wyoming drops rain and a dusting of snow, and topples six empty tractor-trailers on the interstate near Cheyenne with 88-mile-per-hour wind gusts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Treasure hunter scoops loot from the Sanata Margarita  Jun 23, 2007
    Perna was just there for a week of fun -- taking time off from the hard work of re-outfitting another treasure hunting ship that will be off the Treasure Coast this summer. "They (Perna and his long-time partner Ace Ridgley) were killing themselves" working on the boat, said Keith Webb, owner of Blue Water Ventures Inc. "They were frustrated.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Medallion fever building  Jun 22, 2007
    Treasure hunting fever is everywhere and Wellington is no exception. With Wheat Festival events just over a week away, plans for the placing of the Wheat Festival Medallion are underway. (Wellington Daily News, KS)

    One woman's junk is another woman's treasure  Jun 14, 2007
    DEADWOOD - Whether you're a serious 'junker' or simply just treasure hunting for some seriously great deals on some seriously good stuff, be sure to seek out the Chapter Y P.E.O. of Deadwood's Treasures, Trash and Cash booth sale at Deadwood City Park this Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. If there's anyone out there that will need some prodding to get down to Deadwood, simply imagine closet and cupboard clean-outs from over 15 local women, conveniently located in one place. According to Chapter Y... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    ‘Get A Clue'  Jun 12, 2007
    Some of the lessons for preschool and kindergarten are treasure hunting and digging for dinosaurs. Second and third grade will be involved in a mystery party and colorful illusions among other things as well. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

    Letters to the Editor: June 6  Jun 6, 2007
    John Edwards is a bright, self made man, who also made a fortune in a treasure hunting expedition a couple of weeks ago. Seems like the Republicans would admire someone who just piles money on top of his money. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Atlantic wreck yields $500 million treasure  May 20, 2007
    Commercial shipwreck exploration has a controversial history -- both in terms of disputes over ownership and, more commonly now, the tension between treasure hunting and marine archaeology. Researchers have often complained that treasure hunters have disturbed and looted historically rich underwater sites -- making it impossible to learn potentially valuable information about earlier cultures and technologies. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    A Bountiful Undersea Find, Sure to Invite Debate  May 20, 2007
    The bountiful find is sure to reignite the long-running debate between undersea explorers and archaeologists, who view such treasure hunting as modern-day piracy. Kevin Crisman, an associate professor in the nautical archaeology program at Texas A&M University, said salvage work on shipwrecks constituted ;theft of public history and world history. (Foster's Daily Democrat)

    * Shipwreck with 17 tonnes of treasure found near England  May 20, 2007
    Marsden said the increasingly commercial treasure hunting industry highlights the need for international protocols on protecting historic wrecks. In some cases, he said, salvage teams were using remote equipment to simply scoop anything movable into giant skips. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Athlete's card sparked ECU man to collect autographs  May 20, 2007
    Metcalf says the authenticity of the moments has kept him treasure hunting for autographs. Everyone interests him, he says even those who might not be so well known. (The Daily Reflector)

    A mystery wreck - and a $500,000 haul of treasure  May 19, 2007
    The wreck was found over 20 years ago by a diver, Mel Fisher, one of the first to turn hobby treasure hunting into a career, and tonnes of coins and other artefacts valued at up to $400m were salvaged ... But Dr Marsden said the increasingly commercial treasure hunting industry highlights the need for international protocols on protecting historic wrecks ... "The motivation for many of these explorations is purely treasure hunting, and though there is often impressive talk of archaeological work... (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Shipwreck yields haul of coins and doubts  May 19, 2007
    Treasure hunting is by nature a secretive world, consisting of a handful of companies. Even by those standards, Odyssey is withholding more information than usual, critics said. (Seattle Times)

    Durham man dies in kayak accident  May 10, 2007
    According to Gutmann's Web site, he enjoyed nature photography and global positioning system treasure hunting, known as "geocaching.". Reporters Elizabeth Dinan and Susan Nolan, and material from The Associated Press, contributed to this report. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    BMC Software CEO's GPS Navigator  May 4, 2007
    It is a popular, high-tech form of treasure hunting where teams work to find small or hidden tokens using GPS. I drive the car, and my boys drive the GPS. We also use it as part of our Boy Scouts activities. Technology that brings you closer to your kids is so rare these days. (Forbes -- Technology)

    Geographic Society 'Maps' a tool of ...  Apr 29, 2007
    There are stations on explorers, your neighborhood, ancient Egypt, treasure hunting, Mars and the jungle. "Maps: Tools for Adventure" is an amazing exhibit. (Washington Times, DC)

    Consignment shop caters to women of fashion  Apr 27, 2007
    She compared shopping in her store to treasure hunting. On a recent day, hidden in a corner was a white spaghetti- strapped party dress with three interchangeable sashes by White House, Black Market that was selling for $110. (Laurel Leader, MD)

    Sir Admiral John Hawkins  Apr 25, 2007
    In 1595, at the age of 63, John Hawkins once again set off on another treasure hunting expedition with Francis Drake. However, off the shores of Puerto Rico, John Hawkins got sick and soon died. (Suite101.com)

    The Goans get tough and mystery remains  Apr 14, 2007
    (He was looking for the location of Portuguese treasure ships wrecked on their way home, because the department was preparing to prosecute a French yacht suspected of treasure hunting. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Investing for the longer term  Apr 11, 2007
    Given the present stock market level, identifying cheap stocks is a little bit like treasure hunting. According to Warren Buffetts letter to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shareholders, he said he was currently searching for companies with the following characteristics (i) large purchases; (ii) demonstrate consistent earnings power; (iii) earning good returns on equity with little or no debt; (iv) good management in place; (v) simple businesses; (vi) an offering price. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Twins Spin Pirate Tale  Mar 31, 2007
    The player will perform duties typical of pirates such as treasure hunting and swashbuckling in their quest to rescue Dewey's girlfriend, Ruby Barnacle. The Pirate Tales unfold over 100 levels and six scenarios, and feature five playable characters. (IGN PC Games)

    Treasure hunter  Mar 18, 2007
    In the 1980s, he began treasure hunting in earnest. Helene has lived --- and hunted treasures and artifacts --- in Texas, California, Florida and Iowa. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    High-tech treasure hunting  Mar 17, 2007
    Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    - Patrick Barkham: A day out with the metal detectorists  Feb 13, 2007
    "I was very unhappy with it. It would have just about been acceptable if he said, 'Responsible metal detectorists are heroes'. To say they are heroes in a blanket way is palpable nonsense. We know a significant proportion are going out to find things for personal profit. These people are not interested in our heritage or archaeological history. They are into profit. They are treasure hunting.". Lammy, however, is unrepentant; he reveals that his dad bought him a detector as a small boy and he... (Guardian Unlimited)

    Oklahoma treasure hunters  Feb 10, 2007
    And members of the Twin Territories Treasure Hunting Club know that taking a risk, and getting your hands dirty, can be quite rewarding. "It's kind of exciting when you find your first ring, 'oh, look, what I found, a ring!' That makes it kind of fun," Says another treasure hunter. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)

    Raids net 300,000 artefacts  Feb 8, 2007
    Spanish police have arrested 52 people accused of plundering 300,000 artefacts from excavation sites throughout Andalusia in the largest swoop against illegal archaeological treasure hunting in the world, the interior ministry said. The coins, urns, sculptures and mosaics from Iberian, Roman and Islamic settlements were stolen at night using metal detectors, historical maps of the digs and excavation manuals, police said. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Hidden treasure discovered in Music Hall ceiling  Feb 5, 2007
    "I love these designs; it's like treasure hunting," she said. Roesselet believes the original paint is casein -- a milk- or protein-based paint. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

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