AltWeeklies Wire
Gold Rush: The Invasion of the Nugget Suckersnew

Gold can be volatile, in investments or in the environment. Compared to other Western states like Idaho and California, “on the whole Oregon is not very well endowed,” when it comes to gold, UO geology professor Mark Reed says. But thanks to the skyrocketing price of gold — analysts predict an ounce of gold will sell for more than $2,000 before the end of the year — there’s a gold rush for Oregon’s public lands and pristine rivers.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
09-22-2011 |
Environment
The New Gold Rushnew
As the economy tanks, doomsayers and commodity traders say it's time to invest in the shiny stuff.
New Haven Advocate |
Nathan Paluck |
04-07-2009 |
Economy
As Recession Spreads, Santa Feans Buy Gold, Guns and Generatorsnew
Even Barack Obama says the economy will get worse before it gets better. In the meantime, freaked out New Mexicans are putting their money where they can see it: at home, under lock and key. And they're packing heat, just in case.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Corey Pein |
12-11-2008 |
Economy
Coffee Achieversnew
Black Gold goes behind the scenes of our coffee jones.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
11-10-2006 |
Reviews
Gifts for the Season: the Best of 2005new
Holiday shopping recommendations include scatological and overlooked books, records and DVDs.
East Bay Express |
East Bay Express staff |
11-28-2005 |
Shopping
Remastered Nuggets Mix With Quality Tracksnew
Even though the size of the women's underwear tossed on stage at a typical Tom Jones show has increased since the start of his 40-year career, old tight pants has stayed at the top of his sexually charged game.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hal Horowitz |
07-07-2005 |
Reviews