Question #1:

The Good Earth Question?

The story begins on Wang Lung's wedding day and follows the rise and fall of his fortunes. The House of Hwang, a family of wealthy landowners, lives in the nearby town, and Wang Lung's wife is a slave there. As the House of Hwang slowly declines due to opium use, frequent spending, and uncontrolled borrowing, Wang Lung, through his own hard work and the skill of his wife, O-Lan, slowly earns enough to buy land from the Hwang family. O-Lan delivers two sons and two girls, the first becomes mentally handicapped as a result of severe malnutrition brought on by famine. Her father greatly pities her and calls her "Poor Fool," a name by which she is addressed throughout her life. The second baby girl O-Lan kills immediately and is left out to be eaten by a dog by Wang Lung. During the devastating famine and drought, the family must flee to the Southern City to find work. Wang Lung's malignant uncle offers to buy his possessions and land, but for significantly less than their value. The family sells everything except the land and the house. Wang Lung then faces the long journey south, contemplating how the family will survive walking, when he discovers that the "Fire Wagon", as the locals call the newly-built train, takes people south for a fee.

While in the city, O-Lan and the children turn to begging while Wang Lung pulls a rickshaw. Wang Lung's father begs but does not earn any money, and sits looking at the city instead. They find themselves aliens among their more metropolitan countrymen who look different and speak in a fast accent. They no longer starve, due to the one-cent charitable meals of rice gruel, but still live in abject poverty. Wang Lung longs to return to his land. When armies approach the city he can only work at night hauling merchandise out of fear of being conscripted. When a food riot erupts, a mob breaks into the house of a fat and fearful rich man who offers Wang Lung several gold coins (Which in this society are extremely valuable.) in exchange for his life.

Upon returning home, Wang Lung buys an ox and farm tools, and even hires servants to help him work the precious land. In time, more children are born. Using jewels O-Lan looted from the house in the southern city, Wang Lung is able to buy the House of Hwang's remaining land. He is eventually able to send his sons to school and apprentice one as a merchant. As Wang Lung becomes more prosperous, he buys a concubine named Lotus. O-Lan dies, but not before witnessing her first son's wedding. Wang Lung and his family move into town and rent the old House of Hwang. Wang Lung, now an old man, wants peace, but there are always disputes, especially between his first and second sons, and particularly their wives. Wang Lung's third son runs away to become a soldier. At the end of the novel, Wang Lung overhears his sons planning to sell the land and tries to dissuade them. They say that they will do as he wishes, but smile knowingly at each other.

I got it from Wikipedia, but is this what REALLY happened in the end? is that whole part up there true?

Question #2:

Anyone not bullish on gold and silver?

I was going to buy some gold coins (around $1300 for a 1-ounce coin right now).

I was just wondering if anyone is anti-gold right now.

Is silver comparable as well?

Question #3:

poll: paper money or 24k gold coins (10 points)?

which one would you pick to be Americas currency? if you had the chance

id say gold because it is up by 400% and the dollar is down by 40+%.

Question #4:

how much is my australian coin worth? is it even worth anything?

here is a description of the coin: its gold and the face side with these words.. Elizabeth || Australia 2005 with a picture of the queen on it. the back side looks like this: World war 1939-1945 peace 1 dollar. and it has a picture of a guy holding his hat in the air.

Question #5:

Personal loans. Do banks or other institutions lend money at low rates secured by Gold coins?

Are there institutions that loan money secured by Gold coins at low rates?

Question #6:

1. The biggest problem when using metals (or cowry shells) for trading is ____. (1 point)?

1. The biggest problem when using metals (or cowry shells) for trading is ____. (1 point)

no one can agree on an exchange rate

large amounts become very heavy to carry around

they break over time

people cannot trust their value

2. The gold standard is ____. (1 point)

paper currency based

no longer used by many countries

used by all countries today

based on measurements in pounds

3. When using metal as the exchange basis, two coins can have the same value if ____. (1 point)

they are the same weight but different metals

they are different weights but the same metals

they are different weights but different metals

they are the same weight and the same metal

4. If gold is currently trading at $800.00/oz. and you inherited a gold coin worth $1600.00, how
much does the coin weigh? (1 point)

2 oz.

4 oz.

24 oz.

12 oz.

Question #7:

Pennies on the side walk?

You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.

Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend... The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house.

The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely.

As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband..

He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment.

Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts

Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny.

He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?

Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.

A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?
'Look at it.' He said. 'Read what it says.' She read the words ' United States of America '

'No, not that; read further.'

'One cent?'
'No, keep reading.'
'In God we Trust?' 'Yes!'

'And?'

'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin.. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription.. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him..

For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me , God is patient and pennies are plentiful!

When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized t hat I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change.]

I read the words, 'In God We Trust,' and had to laugh.. Yes, God, I get the message.

It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful!

And, God is patient..

The best mathematical equation I have ever seen:
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given

That's the whole gospel message simply stated.

Take 60 seconds give this a shot! Let's just see if Satan stops this one.

All you do is -

1. Simply say a small prayer for the person who sent you this, (Father God bless this person in whatever it is that you know he or she may be needing this day.)
2. Then send it on to five other people. Within hours five people have prayed for you, and you caused a multitude of people to pray to God for other people .....





> Thought for the Day:





> If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.





> If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.





> He sends you flowers every spring.





> He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!





> Send this to every 'beautiful person' you wish to bless.





> God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.





> Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...





> If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.





> Pass this message to seven people.

 
   
    
"UNTIL ONE HAS LOVED AN ANIMAL, PART OF THEIR SOUL REMAINS UNAWAKENED"

What do you think about this?

Question #8:

how can 2 mom and 2 daughter divide 27 gold coin among themselves if each must receive an equal no of coin?



Question #9:

Is it possible for this to be true?

I was told that if you kick a midget really, really hard, they will turn into a pile of gold coins. How can this be?

Question #10:

Oblivion: Stolen goods won't go through?

I'm in the beginning of the Thieves Guild's quest. It says I need to sell 50 coins worth of goods to Ogran (Or something like that.) I have so far sold over 128 worth of stolen goods I've gotten from Anvil houses, way more then I needed to, and it still says "amount fenced: 0 gold".... Can someone help?

I know I'm selling it, because I sell it, click exit, then he says "I'm glad that's over. I need a nap."

Question #11:

Oblivion IV: Should I sell my Rainment of Valor?

I won it because I was grand champion in the Arena in the Imperial City, but I don't know if I should sell it or not?

I don't see why I should keep it, it's just taking up room in my inventory.( I don't have a house to store my stuff in ) and it's worth over 3500 gold coins.

Should I sell it or not and why?

Question #12:

what is your view on men wearing jewelry?

when i graduate college i inherit some rings that my family got for me, it is a gold ring with this bronze coin in it with diamonds (luckily my mom is rich) and it looks really cool another is silver with tiger's eye, and if it fits me another that's got turquoise,plus i might get a bracelet from my great grandfather and then i wear a necklace,

so what is your view on a guy wearing jewelry

Question #13:

please check my work! 10 points :)?

I marked the ones i thought were right with a *

1. The biggest problem when using metals (or cowry shells) for trading is ____. (1 point)
no one can agree on an exchange rate
*large amounts become very heavy to carry around
they break over time
people cannot trust their value
2. The gold standard is ____. (1 point)
paper currency based
*no longer used by many countries
used by all countries today
based on measurements in pounds
3. When using metal as the exchange basis, two coins can have the same value if ____. (1 point)
they are the same weight but different metals
they are different weights but the same metals
they are different weights but different metals
*they are the same weight and the same metal
4. If gold is currently trading at $800.00/oz. and you inherited a gold coin worth $1600.00, how much does the coin weigh? (1 point)
*2 oz.
4 oz.
24 oz.
12 oz.

Question #14:

What might the following coins be?

There are two coins or tokens:

1. The first coin is tin like. It is 3/4" in diameter, seems to have something that looks like laurels on the face side like a wheat penny has and there is a "2" which over laps a centered hole in the middle of the coin, The reverse side says, "Magyar A2APRD21" with a star that follows it.

2. This one appears to be bronze like, is 1/2" in diameter. It has an Indian face with 13 stars around it and is dated 1854. It reads "California Gold" or "Colony Gold" on the reverse side with the letters s, r, n. a on the reverse.

Ty in advance!

Question #15:

where can I find a 18k gold bezel for a 25mm-1.7 coin?



Question #16:

why can you not use 18k gold bezels for a coin?



Question #17:

World of Warcraft Dalaran fountain coins?

Well, I've been fishing in the fountain for the coins in Dalaran, for the achievement "There's Gold In That There Fountain" And I think it's glitched.
I have a max fishing level and I use the epic fishing rod from the Kalu'ak faction (Can't remember the name, sorry!) And I've gotten every single coin except the one I need, Lady Jaina Proudmoore's Gold Coin.
I sent a message to a Game Master and they just told me to keep trying, but I've devoted whole days to getting this one coin, i was wondering if anyone could help?
Also if anyone knows if I can just buy the coin from someone and it'll count towards the achievement, that'll really help.
Thanks!

Question #18:

Where can i buy a inexpensive homecoming dress?

Im looking for a gold dress preferably sequin, as I am dressing as a gold coin for our schools theme of Mario Party

Question #19:

1886 us five dollar coin?

I have a US $5 gold coin dated 1886! How much is it worth now?

Question #20:

Does this count as part of my zakat-able wealth?

As'salamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

I have received a bunch of gold coins from family, etc which my dad has kept for me
I have no idea how many or how much they're worth

And I can't ask him b/c he can't know I'm giving zakat Insha'Allah Ta'ala

Should I guess how much 'wealth' in gold coins I have and add that to my overall wealth which I calculate zakat off of...........or do i not include those b/c.. i have no idea about them, they're not in my possession etcetc





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