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Florida United Numismatists Jan. 2024 Convention. |
The show in January is renowned for being the bellwether event on the numismatic calendar. With over 1500 dealers, Heritage Auctions, exhibitors and over 10,000+ of the most avid collectors, the FUN show kicks off the year on a high note. Make your plans early to attend this monumental numismatic event!
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Admission to the show is FREE to the public! Show attendees must first stop by the public registration booths and pick up their “HELLO” badge before entering the bourse floor.
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Gold Soars Over 13% in 2023, Silver Ends Nearly Flat.
In 2023, the performance of precious metals varied, with gold showing a significant increase, silver making a very modest gain, platinum experiencing a solid decline, and palladium seeing a substantial decrease in value.
On Friday, gold for February delivery fell by $11.70, or 0.6%, to settle at $2,071.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange...
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As you probably know, this wasn't my best year. A lot happened. Among the other things, there is one other thing I wouldn't take the time to mention except I think it might help someone else.
I've been going for daily radiation treatments. It is nothing all that bad. It is daily, which is the worst part of it. It is called short burst radiation therapy. I don't expect to die from it or anything, but it takes up a part of every weekday for six weeks. It is for skin cancer - a type which isn't the most aggressive or worst. I've had the same type surgically removed before, but because of the location of this one, the radiation was judged to be a better option than surgical removal.
Here is the thing. Sun exposure can cause skin cancer, particularly if you are fair skinned.
The damage accumulates over the years and can finally catch up with you after many years of no noticeable symptoms.
It, therefore, is a good idea to protect your skin. Use sun block or other protection. When you are young and haven't had any problems, you might not take it seriously enough to take the precautions. I didn't. I didn't like using sun block and had a lot of time on the beach in the sun.
The people I see going for the same treatment are all older, and most, but not all are men. One is a cowboy and looks like it. It is obvious he spent a lot of time in the sun.
You will probably not take this too seriously if you haven't had any problems yet, however, you might be able to avoid future problems if you take the precautions and protect your skin. If you don't like sun block, you can use neck gators or other coverings.
I didn't really want to talk about this today but did because it might help someone avoid the same problem.
Good hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net