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Web frenzy over T-shirt

2009-05-26T17:54:00.001+08:00

Something strange happened this week in Amazon.com's apparel section.

For a day or two, a black T-shirt featuring an image of three wolves baying at a full moon claimed the top slot at the online store's clothing bestseller list,, beating out the usual, unremarkable mix of Levi's 505 regular-fit jeans, Crocs clogs and Adidas running shoes.

Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, Available in Various Sizes

And really, why wouldn't you buy the shirt, which is priced from $7.65 to $17.93, depending on your size? Just read the long and growing list of customer testimonials promising earth-shattering experiences or psychedelic vision quests upon purchase.

"I bought this shirt and instantly old girlfriends started calling me again," wrote one reviewer."My doctor says the cancer has gone into remission," wrote another. "

Thanks for changing my life!"The shirt's page at Amazon.com had quietly existed for years without much comment, but after a snarky link from CollegeHumor.com, the "Three Wolf Moon" shirt suddenly sprouted hundreds of five-star ratings.

Reviewers have dreamed up epics about its powers, weaving fantasies involving everything from the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland to the pop group Duran Duran.

As the joke caught on and got passed around the Web, Photoshopped spoofs of the shirt started appearing online -- featuring corgi puppies, spiders or haddock instead of the now-famous wolves.

CollegeHumor.com, a comedy site started in 1999 by a couple of high school friends who grew up together in Timonium, Md., also claimed victory this week for rigging an online poll run by the state of Nebraska to select a new license-plate design.

The site urged its readers to vote for what it deemed the most boring design available to Nebraska drivers. That gray-and-white plate won.Officials in Nebraska said they monitored Web traffic to screen out visitors coming directly from the humor site, but CollegeHumor.com was still, credibly, claiming the joke a success this week.

"Together we pranked the entire automobile-owning population of Nebraska," wrote a CollegeHumor.com editor, in a Wednesday posting. "Congratulations."

This type of online rabble-rousing appears to be catching on more than ever over the past year, said Tim Hwang, the organizer of ROFLCon, a convention dedicated to celebrating Internet memes.

After all, another Web-based prank crossed over into the real world just last month when a 21-year-old college student, known by the online moniker "m00t," sailed to the top of Time's "most influential person" list in an online poll, beating out the likes of President Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

Gathering nearly 17 million votes, the world's "most influential" person is the founder of another jokey Web culture site, 4chan.org, whose proprietor is known offline by the name Christopher Poole. If you don't get why the shirt, and its reviews, are so funny, don't worry.

CollegeHumor.com co-founder Josh Abramson said it's a case where the shirt is so uncool that it's cool."A lot of things that become popular on the Web are based around just being ironic and being an inside joke," Abramson said.

"This resonates with a geeky, hip crowd that is very Web-savvy. When something resonates with that circle, crazy things can happen."Abramson said his team had considered licensing the wolf shirt for sale.

CollegeHumor.com, which had 7 million unique Web visitors last month, also has an online store that sells T-shirts with ironic catchphrases and designs, called BustedTees.com. But it appears that the site may have been a bit slow to catch on to its own meme.

"We're kicking ourselves that we didn't," he said.The New Hampshire company that makes the "Three Wolf Moon" shirt said that it doesn't generally mind being the butt of this joke."You have to be able to laugh at yourself," said Michael McGloin, a partner and art director at the Mountain, who added that he finds some of the reviews to be "freaking hilarious."

The company certainly doesn't mind the shirt's recent uptick in sales: "Three Wolf Moon" is sold out, and the Mountain has started printing up a fresh batch.

It seems that the wolf theme was growing in popularity even before the Internet hipsters descended, McGloin said."Wolf shirts are super hot right now," he said. "It's the year of the wolf, I guess."

Click now to Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, Available in Various Sizes

By Mike Musgrove, Washington Post Staff Writer

How to make 2009 your richest year EVER!

2009-01-15T18:27:00.000+08:00

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2008-12-28T23:39:00.001+08:00

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Lot For Sale at P3,000 in Imus, Cavite

2008-10-24T00:24:00.002+08:00

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Famous Museum Coins

2008-10-02T12:32:00.001+08:00

While coin collectors own some of the most sought after coins in their personal collections, many museums also hold well-known collections.

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge (UK) touts one of the best examples of a coin from the Roman Republic. It is known for being mentioned by author Dio Cassius as well as being replicated a century after it was originally issued to celebrate the murder of Nero.

Their collection also includes a golden rupee from the 1600s, an unusual copper token distributed by a Cambridge chandler in 1668, and a mint condition Euro, the recently introduced standard monetary for the European Union.

The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia holds 63,360 Ancient Greek coins. In fact, by sheer number, the items in the numismatic collection make up nearly 35% of the museums pieces. Of specific interest are the first commemorative coins, the Syracusan Dekadrachms.

These coins were originally minted to celebrate the victory of the Syracusans over the Athenians in 413 B.C. The collection also contains some exquisite examples of medals and badges.

To the surprise of many numismatists, The British Museum has an impressive collection of United States coins. Some of these coins were donated very soon after being issued and are thus in pristine condition. In fact, some have been identified as being either early strikes or master coins.

A pair of 1795 dollars continues to draw a particular amount of attention. One of these coins is often compared to the Garrett 1795 Master Coin, which was sold for an astounding $170,000 in 1980.

Read more Famous Museum Coins

FAQs on Coin Collecting

2008-09-05T15:50:00.000+08:00

1. What supplies do I need to begin?

The supplies you will want are limited only by your budget and your imagination. For a novice coin collector, you'll want to purchase some acid-free envelopes or coin holders, and maybe some cardboard albums or cards to hold your collection. A sturdy box or carton is a good idea too. As you get more involved in acquiring and maintaining your collection, you'll find a wide variety of storage and handling supplies at online suppliers and in local hobby shops.

2. Should I clean my coins?

There are two schools of thought on this. Some experts warn that using cleaners can actually damage the coin by exposing it to the elements. And harsh chemicals cleaners should never be used, to avoid damaging the metal. The value of your coins may also be lessened if you clean them, the same way a piece of antique furniture loses value if you strip the finish. Some collectors do feel that a mild cleaner, specially formulated for coins, is a good way to bring out its true beauty.

3. Where can I find coins?

You can start right now by checking your pockets and around your house. Many coins still in circulation have some value to collectors, and you never know what you'll turn up. Another way to educate yourself on coins is to join a local coin club.

Proceed now FAQs on Coin Collecting

Foreign Coin Collecting

2008-07-08T18:49:00.000+08:00

Coin collecting magazines are also good sources of buying coins.

Unfortunately it's not always possible to view the coins you are buying, and anything bought "sight unseen" comes with an inherent risk.

If you buy from a dealer who advertises in a magazine, be sure to check to see if they belong to any of the professional coin dealer organizations mentioned above.

Read more Foreign Coin Collecting at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/foreign-coin-collecting.htm

Getting Started in Coin Collecting

2008-07-03T18:19:00.001+08:00

A simple way to store your collection, as a beginner, is to get a few coin albums to keep them organized and safe.

Your collection will probably include a wide range of coins at first, so look for albums that hold many denominations.

There is no real need for fancy albums or expensive cases at this stage of the game.

But you will want to make sure your budding collector has some small coin envelopes or cardboard coin holders to protect those coins from scratches and damage.

Read more Getting Started in Coin Collecting at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/getting-started-coin-collecting.htm

Before You Charter A Private Jet

2008-06-12T23:16:00.000+08:00

Are you interested in chartering a private jet? When it comes to air travel, many travelers automatically think of commercial airlines, but did you know that you also have another option? That option is private jet charter services.

You may want to seriously give the chartering of a private jet services some thought. After a close examination, you will likely see that there are a number of benefits to doing so, especially for business, honeymoon, and romance.

If you have engaged a private jet charter services before, have you decided which private jet chartering company you would like to do business with?

There are some instances, where it may be more of a hassle than anything else. While there are still a large number of jets to go around, you will want to make sure that you make your reservations early.

That is why you are urged to examine the advantages and disadvantages of choosing your own private jet to charter.

If you have yet to do so, you will want to do so with caution. In today's society, scams are at an all time high.

Click now to all the tips and guide about private jet charter services at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/private-jet-charters/private-jet-chartering-scams-aware.htm

Gold Coins

2008-06-10T21:08:00.000+08:00

Gold coins were circulated for commerce in the United States until 1933, when gold coins were confiscated and recalled.

Much to the chagrin of coin devotees, up to 95% of all the gold coins in circulation were melted down and poured into gold bars.

Surviving coins from this era are highly prized by collectors and do not come up on the market often.

Read more Gold Coins at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/gold-coins.htm

Welcome to Investing Basics!

2008-05-16T13:13:00.001+08:00

What if you suddenly realized everything you thought you knew about investing was a lie?

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Grading Coins

2008-05-13T11:21:00.001+08:00

Here's a basic rundown of coin grades, from the most worn to the best condition.

Note that most grades will come with a number that corresponds to the Shelby scale.

A representative number is included below:

Basal state (Basal) - 0. Barely recognizable as to denomination and other details

Read more Grading Coins at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/grading-coins.htm

Grading and Valuing Your Coin Collection

2008-05-10T19:09:00.000+08:00

But the best way to get a coin graded is to submit it to a professionally registered coin grader.

These professional have all the resources and experience required to accurately judge both scarcity and condition.

Read more Grading and Valuing Your Coin Collection at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/grading-valuing-coin-collection.htm

Infamous Shipwreck Coins

2008-05-02T23:02:00.000+08:00

Care must be taken in purchasing sunken treasure coins.

Not all are as valuable as those from the S.S. Republic. In fact, some actually are worth less than what they were worth at the time of issuance.

The short-term excitement that goes along with the discovery of sunken treasure often causes prices to be temporarily inflated.

Read more Infamous Shipwreck Coins at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/infamous-shipwreck-coins.htm

Numismatic and Coin Collecting Resources on the Internet

2008-04-29T12:30:00.000+08:00

There are a number of other sites devoted to this fascinating hobby.

You can find sites dedicated to ancient coins, foreign coins, the history of coin collecting, contemporary coins, proof sets, mint set, collecting gold coins, and investment coins.

In fact the amount of sites dedicated to the hobby is almost overwhelming.

Read more Numismatic and Coin Collecting Resources on the Internet at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/numismatic-coin-collecting-resources.htm

Numismatic and Coin Collecting

2008-04-22T09:37:00.001+08:00

There are a number of other sites devoted to this fascinating hobby.

You can find sites dedicated to ancient coins, foreign coins, the history of coin collecting, contemporary coins, proof sets, mint set, collecting gold coins, and investment coins.

Read More Numismatic and Coin Collecting at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/numismatic-coin-collecting-resources.htm

Numismatic Resources

2008-02-27T15:29:00.000+08:00

Coin-collecting clubs are a wonderful resource for numismatists of every experience level. Beginners can learn in a friendly environment and the more experienced can share their glory stories to an interested audience.

The sharing that occurs at the club meeting also helps collectors become aware of possible fraudulent activities that may be in their area or on the Internet.

Read More Numismatic Resources at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/numismatic-resources.htm

Platinum Coins

2008-02-23T11:05:00.000+08:00

Monex Deposit Company - Founded in 1967, Monex was originally known as the Pacific Coast Coin Exchange.

They offer a wide range of coins in gold, silver and platinum. Platinum varieties include maple leafs, American Eagles, and bullion bars.

Read More Platinum Coins at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/platinum-coins.htm

301 Pennies Auctioned Off For $10.7M

2008-02-18T11:41:00.000+08:00

LONG BEACH, Calif. - A penny saved is not necessarily just a penny earned: One man's collection of rare American cents has turned into a $10.7 million auction windfall.

The collection of 301 cents featured some of the rarest and earliest examples of the American penny, including a cent that was minted for two weeks in 1793 but was abandoned because Congress thought Lady Liberty looked frightened.

That coin and a 1794 cent with tiny stars added to prevent counterfeiters each raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the Dallas-based auction house Heritage Auction Galleries, which held the sale in Long Beach on Friday night.

Heritage Auction president Greg Rohan said the auction was the biggest ever for a penny collection, with hundreds of bidders vying for the coins. Presale estimates valued the collection at about $7 million.

"It was a fabulous night," Rohan said. "Every major coin collector of American cents was either there in person, bidding online or on the telephone."

The coins came from the collection of Burbank resident Walter J. Husak, the owner of an aerospace-part manufacturing company. Husak became interested in collecting at age 13, while visiting his grandparents who paid him in old coins for helping with chores.

There were 168 successful bidders, and the auction gallery got 15 percent of the total.

Sat Feb 16, 7:51 PM ET Associated Press

Joining Forces To Start A New Revolution in the Philippines February 23-25

2008-02-16T09:21:00.005+08:00

Praise Realty Marketing Corp. and Aredconsult, Inc. have joined forces this February 23-25 by launching The Global Filipino Conference that will unite different Pinoy organizations, local and abroad.

The date cannot be lost to majority of Filipinos because it is the date of the EDSA Revolution.

The PinoyConference.com homepage shall be launched on February 26.

The Global Filipinos Conference initiative shall create a big directory of organizations, associations, and movements that the members can join later.

It will initially offer online learning modules for individual subscribers such as self-improvement, online entrepreneurship, work-at-home, investing, personal finance, blogs, forums, and chats.

In the immediate future, Instructor-Led Training (ILD) will be held.

Praise Realty Marketing Corporation owns PraiseRealty.com.ph, one of the Top Ten real estate marketing websites in the Philippines based on Alexa.com.

Aredconsult.com specializes on business marketing and one of the pioneers of internet marketing in the Philippines since 1999.

We are now accepting free membership at http://mysearch.ph/pinoy-network/

Proof Sets

2008-02-13T17:00:00.001+08:00

Some of the more popular proof sets in recent years are the Sacagawea Dollar, the Westward Journey Nickel Series, and the annual Mint Silver proof sets from the Washington Mint.

The Washington Mint site also offers an online registration to put your name on the waiting list for upcoming proof sets. This is a great way to be assured that you will get the proof sets you want, and at the fair market price.

Read More Proof Sets at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/proof-sets.htm

Roman Coins

2008-02-09T14:32:00.000+08:00

If you are serious about pursuing the art of ancient coins, you may want to connect with the Ancient Coin Collectors Guild. According to their website, their mission is to "promote the free and independent collecting of coins from antiquity."

The organization has something for everyone, including programs for kids, information on legislation that impacts the coin industry, and valuable resources. Membership starts at $35/year.

Read More Roman Coins at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/roman-coins.htm

Free Web-based Training on eBusiness Starts February 7, 2008

2008-02-02T14:58:00.000+08:00

The Center for Internet Marketing Research and Education (CIMRE) will conduct a Web-based training on February 7, 2008. Philippines only initially.

1. If you are a business owner who wants to bring your real-world business to the Net;

2. If you are an independent entrepreneur who wants to work at home and earn income from the Net; and

3. If you are a job-seeker who wants to acquire the skills of ecommerce and internet marketing to get employed abroad.

FREE ENROLLMENT:

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In this Web-based training, we will discuss The Aredconsult Strategy on eBusiness that has been continuously researched since 1999 using at least 9 websites for experimentation.

In the immediate future, we will be conducting Instructor-Led sessions.

For Newbies and Non-Techies, there is a manual that can be purchased at PHP300 only.

The Aredconsult Strategy Manual also contained hundreds of details and internet marketing tactics.

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This Winter - An Aspen Vacation

2007-12-21T19:36:00.000+08:00

Founded as a mining camp in the Colorado Silver Boom and named because of the abundance of aspen trees in the area, the city is now a ski resort and cultural center.

Finding things to do in Aspen, Colorado during the day isn't difficult - get out on the slopes and ski or enjoy one of the other winter sports that you love.

At night, however, Aspen really comes to life with Aspen nightlife! No matter how old or young you are, there is something to do in Aspen twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Read more Aspen Nightlife and Vacation at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/aspen-vacation

Royal Australian Mint

2007-12-16T16:12:00.000+08:00

Currently, the mint produces a number of coins for public circulation. The five cent "Echidna" features the native Australian mammal. The Lyrebird graces the front of the ten cent coin.

On the twenty cent coin, the Platypus is depicted. The 50 cent piece features a beautiful rendition of the Australian Coat of Arms. And what coin collection from Australia would be complete without the Kangaroo?

This native marsupial is given center stage on the one dollar coin, while the two dollar coin depicts an Aboriginal tribal elder.

Read more Royal Australian Mint at http://www.aredconsult.com/coin-collecting/royal-australian-mint.htm