On The Money Aug 3, 2008
Kowlowski, you remember, spent 15,000 for a dog-shaped umbrella stand, 6,300 for a sewing basket and 2,200 on a gold-plated wastebasket, among other purchases, and was indicted, tried and convicted of stealing corporate funds. He was sentence 00004000 d in September 2005 to 8-1/3 years to 25 years in prison. (New York Post -- Business)
Worth its weight May 14, 2008
"It was gold plated with a glass stone. It had absolutely no value.". On the other hand, Brad Shiff, his son, said he recently had a man come into the shop thinking he had $15 worth of coins. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Getting in on the Gold Rush Apr 19, 2008
So when it comes to gold-plated items and pieces made from 10 karats or less "you won't get anything for it," says Randy Wolgemuth, owner of Koser Jewelers in Mt. Joy, Pa. "The cost to refine the piece is more than the gold is worth.". (SmartMoney)
Tax people, not businesses Apr 14, 2008
Donald Trump is poor compared to these folks, but, with his gold-plated faucets, is much more objectionable. If morality is an issue, we should promote investment and charity, but discourage lavish consumption. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Economy is sparking a nationwide gold rush Mar 19, 2008
People are going through their stuff to find out if it is real gold, said Hurley, who added many items thought to be real gold are actually gold plated, gold vermeil (gold plated over sterling silver) or gold filled. Thomas cautioned consumers to be careful of where they go to cash in their gold. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Gold: The unwanted treasure Mar 18, 2008
Gold-plated pieces typically are not worth buying because the amount of gold in them is so small, he said ... They turned out to be gold-plated. (AZCentral -- Business)
Gold rush: Record high turns jewelry boxes into treasure chests Mar 15, 2008
That stuff you can have back, he said handing Osley a plastic baggie of gold-plated chains. Among the pins, rings and chains was a molar, also her husband s.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
More of this story Feb 10, 2008
More often, teens and young adults are showing up with fake gold or cheap, gold-plated metal rings and accessories ... It s likely fake or gold-plated. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Give Geek on Valentine's Day Feb 1, 2008
It comes with a gold-plated strip below the screen, which compliments the black interior nicely. The computer uses Core 2 Duo CPUs, 2. (ABC News)
'Seven' is her super-lucky number Jan 30, 2008
Seven' is her super-lucky number - 01/30/2008 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Best Holiday Gifts For Her Dec 11, 2007
Gold-plated flexible chain link necklace by Sequin, $98; Henri Bendel, 800-423-6335 or henribendel. com. (CBS News -- Early Show)
What's Going On 12-1-07 Dec 5, 2007
All items are silver, sterling, gold or white gold (14, 18 & 24K gold-plated over surgical steel) or brass. All jewelry is hypo-allergenic, and earring posts are surgical steel or titanium. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Steel thyself this holiday season Nov 30, 2007
The alternative metals in question are sterling silver and vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver); many gold bonded base metals are now available. The global situation has also brought back the emergence of the white metal palladium (a platinum group metal, roughly $360 per ounce compared to platinum at more than $1,400. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Construction continues on new church (4849) Nov 30, 2007
" Paul Szymkowski, Hammond, In wrote on Nov 25, 2007 10:14 PM:" How nice it is for all of the "chosen" millionaires to be awakened by thier bells and can stroll to their church with with a souvenir stand and gold plated bathroom fixtures. Guess that's how my fellow catholics extend a welcome to the community. (Munster Times, IN)
Shopping for Fine Quality Jewelry Oct 31, 2007
It is gold plated over a base of sterling silver. In part two shopping for pearls and diamonds will be covered. (Suite101.com)
15 ways to help you look your best Sep 19, 2007
Quartz-and-agate necklace with gold-plated chain, A.V. Max, $135; avmaxaccessories. com. (CNN)
Paramedics say M'ville didn't try to save EMS Aug 30, 2007
southsider wrote on Aug 26, 2007 12:29 PM:" I don't live in Merrillville. However, after reading this thread. I observe the reason why the Town EMS was folded so easily: some of these guys are gold-plated pains in the arse. You can be the best in the world at what you do, but if you're high maintenance, it's hard to justify keeping you around. ". Some person wrote on Aug 26, 2007 11:59 AM:" I don't know why you are all angry and criticising Prompt EMTs and Paramedics. We're not the ones who want... (Northwest Indiana Times)
At Fla. housing project, rape just another crime Jul 11, 2007
Teenagers with gold-plated teeth wander the streets. Drug dealers hang out on nearby sidewalks. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Beautiful Bali Silver Beads Apr 15, 2007
As well as silver beads, Bali Beads are also available in vermeil which is gold plated, and this can be yellow or red gold, giving a variety of colors as well as textures. A true Bali Bead will be made of silver. (Suite101.com)
Royal Jewel Collection Gains 3 Necklaces Mar 1, 2007
The royal couple, halfway through a 10-day tour of Gulf countries, also received a gold Arabian sword in a gold-plated and jewel-encrusted scabbard from the King of Bahrain. Strict rules govern the receiving of gifts by members of the British royal family. (Playfuls.com)
Three held in robbery after posing as officers Feb 26, 2007
Inside, Johnson and his wife, Diane, 44, were forced to lay on the floor as Nunn and Davis took gold-plated silverware, stereo equipment and jewelry. They fled in a blue Toyota van driven by James Healon, 30, police said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Swag Alert: What's An Oscar Gift Bag Really Worth? Feb 23, 2007
Included gifts range from the decadent (couture gown from Mon Atelier, gold-plated citrus reamer from Ar+Cook) to the really decadent (three-night stay at Winvian spa, use of a private jet from aptly named Celebrity Jet). Of course, there are some more proletarian objects in the bag as well. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jewel Thieves Milk Residents for All They're Worth Jan 9, 2007
University of Wisconsin-Madison Space Science and Engineer Center technicians twisted the thread into 200-strand bundles, then soldered them on to a piece of gold-plated equipment that worked as a fridge for one of the precious instruments on satellites on two Japanese-American rockets. The project had its highs because the university's equipment was a success. (Fox News)
