Gold hits record, silver jumps on weak greenback

Gold hits record, silver jumps on weak greenback

US silver futures leapt as much as 6 per cent and gold futures reached a record high, underpinned by a weakened dollar after the US Federal Reserve signalled no rush to reverse its accommodative monetary policy.

The dollar index, a measure of the greenback’s strength against a basket of currencies, declined to a three-year low following Fed chief Ben Bernanke’s remarks that the central bank would not scale back its support for the economic recovery any time soon.

“Gold has followed the misfortunes of the dollar,” said Darren Heathcote, head of trading at Investec Australia.

“It looks very difficult to find a reason to sell gold right now, and technically we are targeting $1550. Bulls are very much in control of this market at the moment.”
US gold futures rose to a record high of $US1530.80 an ounce, before easing slightly to $US1528.10, up 0.7 per cent.
Spot gold matched the record high of $US1529.90 hit in the previous session. It had since trimmed gains to $US1527.29 an ounce, little changed from the previous close.
“Gold is still bullish, with the QE2 (second round of quantitative easing) to be completed on schedule and interest rates to stay low until at least end of the year,” said a Hong Kong-based dealer.
“Unless we see the job market turn around quickly, interest rates will stay low for a long time.”
On the data radar on Thursday is US gross domestic product. The forecast is that growth slowed to a 2 per cent annual rate or even less, according to a Reuters survey, after a 3.1 per cent fourth quarter pace.

US silver jumped as much as 6 per cent to $US48.75 an ounce earlier in the day, then softened to $US48.55. Spot silver rose by 1.6 per cent to $US48.52, extending gains made in the previous session.
It hit a 31-year high of $US49.31 on Monday. Holdings in the iShares Silver Trust , the world’s largest silver-backed exchange-traded fund, extended losses from the previous session, down 1.8 per cent to 11,053.20 tonnes.

Spot silver has gained 57 per cent so far this year, compared to gold’s 8 per cent ascent. The surging demand for physical silver, especially in Asian countries, has helped support its recent rally.
Reuters.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/gold-hits-record-silver-jumps-on-weak-greenback-20110428-1dxd7.html#ixzz1KqmhjamL

Jacksonville House Music?

Hahahaha. Not reaaly. But if you went to WMC, you certainly heard about Toronto’s Art Department. Their Album is out today.

Art Department have unveiled details for their debut album, The Drawing Board.

Given the soaring popularity of last year’s “Without You,” you’d think Jonny White and Kenny Glasgow had been at it together for years. In fact, though both artists have long been active in Toronto’s club scene, that 12-inch was the first (and is still the only) record in the duo’s catalog. Much like that massive single, their debut album is all about sinister but sexy vocal house, often with Glasgow’s own deep croon. The Drawing Board also features a few guest appearances: Seth Troxler delivers vocals on a new track called “Living the Life” as well as the already released “Vampire Nightclub,” and Osunlade joins Boston duo Soul Clap on “We Call Love.”

The album will come out on CD through Crosstown Rebels at the end of April. A month ahead of its release, Art Department will debut their new live act during the Get Lost party at Electric Pickle in Miami.

Tracklist
01. Much Too Much
02. Tell Me Why (Part I)
03. Living The Life feat. Seth Troxler
04. What Does It Sound Like?
05. Without You
06. We Call Love feat. Soul Clap & Osunlade
07. Vampire Nightclub feat. Seth Troxler (Album Version)
08. In The Mood
09. Roberts Cry
10. Tell Me Why (Part II)
11. I C U

Art Department Album out today….

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Jacksonville Jaguars host the 17th Annual Bud Light Draft Party at Town Center

Join the Jacksonville Jaguars as they host the 17th Annual Bud Light Draft Party presented by PRI Productions at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at The Markets at Town Center, between SUITE and Whisky River. That is the side of Jacksonville Town center that has Bento Sushi, Pollo Tropical, Seasons 52, and Sports Mania, Admission is free for an evening of football and festivities.

Jaguars fans attending the Draft Party will be able to watch the NFL Draft live on a large LED screen. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Jaguars alumni players and get autographs, as well as enjoy a performance by the 2011 D-Line, the introduction and performance by The 2011 ROAR of the Jaguars Cheerleaders, an appearance by team mascot Jaxson de Ville and the opportunity to win many prizes. For more information, please call (904) 633-6000 or visit www.jaguars.com.

Starter Coin – The gentleman’s way to start the gentleman’s game

The fine folks over at http://www.startercoin.com/ were nice enough to send me a sample of their product to test out as I finally got out from under Mother’s Nature’s cold, harsh winter blanket and saw the green grass of the golf course for the first couple times this season.

Dubbed by its maker as “The gentleman’s way to start the gentleman’s game,” the product is a coin that you can keep in your golf bag to determine who is the lucky person in your group to start things off on the first tee, and then also tells you who will hit second, third and fourth. We have all been on the first tee trying to decide who is going to hit – each looking at each other silently imploring the others to take one for the team and lead things off. We have also probably all been in the situation where using the tee method to determine the order leads to confusion rather than clarity, as debate ensues over who is supposed to go when the tee is pointing directly in between two people. The Starter Coin solves all of those problems. You flip it and it will tell you who is off the tee in what order. It is a simple and fun product. There is also a ball marker on there for good measure, and you can choose the saying that appears on the marker, picking from things like, “No Putts, No Glory” or “That’s How I Roll.”

I have broken the Starter Coin out a few times on the first tee and the reception has all been very positive. It costs $12 and shipping is free, so it is an inexpensive accessory to add to your bag or would make a great gift for the golfer who truly has everything.

And best of all, my buddy Josh came up with another good use for the coin besides the first tee — at the end of the round, give it a flip to determine who is stuck with the first round of drinks!

Starter Coin Thats How I Roll!

Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center

Panera Bread Jacksonville town center

Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center is a sit-down restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of freshly made sandwiches on your choice of bread, accompanied by soup or salad. Panera also sells fresh pastries, bagels and loaves of bread.

Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are bakers of bread. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are fresh from the oven.

Jacksonville Town Center Panera Bread is a symbol of warmth and welcome. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are a simple pleasure, honest and genuine. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are a life story told over dinner. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are a long lunch with an old friend. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are your weekday morning ritual. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are the kindest gesture of neighbors. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center is home. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center is family. Panera Bread at Jacksonville Town Center are friends.

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Jacksonville Best Buy Shopping Center sells for $8M

A Pennsylvania company has bought a Jacksonville shopping center for $8 million, according to CoStar Group.
Goodman Properties bought the Best Buy Shopping Center at 8151 Blanding Blvd. from ARC Properties Inc. The 94,164-square-foot center has several other large tenants, including George’s Music and Ashley Furniture.

Best Buy’s lease is through 2019, according to CoStar, with one five-year renewal option.
Goodman owns 125 commercial properties throughout the country, including the CVS Caremark Corp. store (NYSE: CVS) at the St. Johns Town Center.

Read more: Best Buy Jacksonville Shopping Center sells for $8M | Jacksonville Business Journal

http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2011/04/14/best-buy-shopping-center-sells-for-8m.html

Mojitos Restaurant and Lounge Jacksonville Florida Menu

Mojitos Jacksonville
9726 Touchton Road
Jacksonville, FL 32246
mojitosjax@gmail.com
Tel: 904-619-2274

Welcome to Mojitos Restaurant and Lounge featuring sophisticated South Beach cuisine. Our menu showcases the ethnicity and variety of South Beach culture. Choose from an assortment of the freshest quality meats, seafood, and produce. Hand crafted and delivered to your table. Pair your meal with one of our signature cocktails or a glass of wine. Visit us for lunch, dinner, or even our late night breakfast buffet. Enjoy
our bright South Beach flair, and fresh atmosphere.

Whatever the occasion, Mojitos Jacksonville is here to serve you.

• Goat Cheese Tortilla – Mango-Lime Salsa

Tangy goat cheese and chipotle peppers toasted tortilla with sweet spicy salsa$2

• Thai Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wrap

Tender dark meat chicken, thai chives,crunchy cashews and fresh veg. Kick it up and fire up your taste buds $2

• Bulgogi Korean BBQ Beef

Tender beef filet in Korean BBQ sauce wrapped in cool lettuce leaf. Add spicy red bean paste and kimchi $2

• Fresh Catch Fish Taco

Mahi Mahi lightly dusted in Mojito’s house seasoning flash fried, crisp cabbage and cilantro lime aioli. Go big time and add Ahi Tuna for a buck more $2

• PHAT Fries

Hand cut fries dusted with rosemary served with roasted garlic aioli $2

Streets Bites
Besitos

Key West Shrimp Cocktail – $8.95
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with a key lime aioli.
Served over Mojito’s house made pico

Coconut Grove Ceviche 2 Ways – $7.95
Mojito’s tradition with citrus marinated
shrimp, scallops and mahi; Scallop ceviche in a
fresh cucumber cup, fresh grated ginger and
crushed red pepper

When Pigs Fly – $11.95
4 Pork wings on the bone. Tender slow
roasted pork, flame grilled with Mojito’s
dipping sauce served with rice and veg

Santitos BBQ Oysters – $6.95
Smokey fire grilled oysters topped with asain
BBQ sauce, dusted in bacon and served over
broccoli slaw

Calamari – $6.95
Crispy calamari dusted in Mojito’s house
seasoning. Served with tangy marinara

Fresh Salads

Bowl

French Onion $4.95
Chicken Noodle $4.95
Soup of the Day $4.95
Soups

Category 5 – $12.95
Peppercorn crusted ahi tuna seared, served
over a bed of daikon, spring mix, sprouts,
goat cheese and tangerine habenero dressing
*Spicy*

South Beach Rising– $7.95
Crisp smoked bacon, poached egg, Mojito’s
special house greens, grapefruit, orange
supremes, warm slow roasted roma tomatoes
topped with citrus oil

Mojito’s All or Nothing- – $15.95
Lobster, large wild local shrimp, crispy bacon,
artichoke hearts, campari tomatoes, hearts of
palm, ruby red grapefruit, sprouts,
gorgonzola and our special house greens
topped with honey lime vinaigrette, almonds

Dirty South Pork and Beans – $10.95
Gilled pork tenderloin, sliced over edamame,
chick peas, sugar snap peas, black beans,
kidney beans, toasted pine nuts, broccoli slaw,
sprouts, spring mix, and citrus honey soy
vinaigrette

Pizzas (Lavash Bread) $7.95
Bacon Mushroom, Roasted Shallots
Sundried Tomato, Basil, Roasted Garlic,
Mozzarella di Buffalo
Pizza Blanco, Shrimp, Spinach,
Ricotta, Sirracha

904-619-2274
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Sandwiches & Burgers
(Served with House Chips) – add cheese 75c
IFrittas – $9.95 Cuban style mini burgers of chorizo and 100% ground angus topped with shoestring potatoes on Cuban steak rolls
Biscayne Bay’s Tuna Burger – $12.95 A large ahi tuna steak seared rare, avocado, bacon, sprouts with a sun dried tomato wasabi mayo
The Liberty City Cuban Sandwich – $8.95
Straight from my buddy’s Cuban grandma. Roasted pork tenderloin, grilled ham,
provolone, pickles and the most important ingredient mustard butter on pressed Cuban roll
The Homestead – $7.95 Ham, bacon and swiss served with apple slaw, spicy grained mustard on brioche bun (our take on the traditional club)
Mojito’s House Burger – $6.95 80-20 lean ground beef and filet blend
Tell us how you like it. 8oz 100% ground angus
Chicken pelau Sandwich – $7.95 coconut milk and brown sugar marinated chicken grilled and caramelized to your liking
Grilled Cheese with Fries $3.95
Chicken Tenders – Grilled or Battered $3.95
Hamburger and Fries $3.95
chesse pizza $3.95

Mojitos Entrees

Beef Buerre Rouge – $15.95
3- 4oz petite filets cooked to your specifications in a decadent but light red wine butter sauce, grilled polenta, veg of the day

Trini Style Chicken Pelau – $11.95
A Taste of Trinidad, spicy coconut milk marinated chicken grilled to a deep rich carmelization, served with sautéed greens, rice and pigeon peas

Mojito’s Mixed Grill – $15.95
Pick 2 Shish-kabobs. Tender filet, shrimp, and chicken grilled and served with house made hummus and sautéed seasonal veg

Fresh Catch Veracruz – $13.95
Lime & salt marinated fresh catch pan seared in spicy tomato broth of olives & peppers. Stewed tomatoes and roasted garlic served with
saffron rice

Che’s Churasco – $14.95
Tender marinated skirt steak in a chimichuri sauce with rice and seasonal veg

Fire and Ice – $7.95 Habanero chocolate chip ice cream, over
devils food cake topped with citrus habanero glaze and a shot of 151 rum and set ablaze

Chocolate Key Lime Pie popsicles – $6.95
Tart house made key lime pie dipped in
chocolate then frozen on an edible sugar cane stick

Crème Brulee – $6.95
a sumptuous vanilla custard topped with a crispy sugar glaze

Tiramisu – $6.95
chocolate and coffee marscapone cream layered in amaretto soaked lady fingers

Planning A Party Or Corporate Event?
A unique culinary experience awaits you and your guests. Exceptional mix of traditional catering classics, and South Florida inspired tropical creations. You get only the freshest, handpicked ingredients, so you can trust us to consistently exceed you and your guests’ flavor expectations.

Let us Cater your next important event!
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18% gratuity added on checks for parties of eight or more. There is a risk associated with consuming certain seafood. If unsure of risk please consult a physician

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St. Vincent’s Ladies Night Out with Top Chef Kenny Gilbert at Town Center

St. Vincent’s Ladies Night Out with Top Chef Kenny Gilbert at Town Center

St. Vincent’s Healthcare presents Ladies Night Out on Thursday. Kenny Gilbert from Bravo’s Top Chef will be there along with Olympic champion Shannon Miller. There will be free blood pressure, glucose screening, exercise demos and makeovers courtesy of Sephora. This event begins at 6 p.m. at the St. Johns Town Center.

Cisco Systems: Moving to Jacksonville’s Deerwood South

Cisco Systems Jacksonville
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Cisco Systems, Inc. will consolidate its Jacksonville offices into 15,995 square feet at Flagler’s Deerwood South office park in Jacksonville.

Flagler’s Director of Leasing, Gary Cox, represented Flagler in the transaction. Kaycee Gardner, vice president for Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage Inc., represented Cisco.

Deerwood South, a two-time TOBY winner for Best Suburban Office Park, features four Class-A buildings offering 521,971 square feet of total office space. The business park is located at the intersection of Southside Boulevard and J. Turner Butler Boulevard, providing access to Interstate 95 and other major roadways, as well as the neighboring St. Johns Town Center.

Cisco is one of several companies that have recently relocated to Deerwood South joining businesses such as Adecco Group North America, Fortegra Financial and Black Diamond Performance Reporting. Cisco’s new office will be located in Building 100 at 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd.

Cisco provides networking and online infrastructure.

Election Night party at Latitude 30 in Jacksonville a Dud.

Latitude 30
10370 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, Florida 32256

Rick Mullaney’s campaign was banking on a solid showing in early and absentee voting.

It didn’t happen.

When those numbers came in early Tuesday night and Mullaney was fourth, it was over.

So over that the campaign never even put live results on the big screen during the Election Night party at Latitude 30 in Jacksonville 15 minutes from the Town Center.

Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-03-24/story/rick-mullaney-expected-voters-didnt-show#ixzz1IZFBUmIM

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The thrilling new Latitude 30 houses an unmatched amount of entertainment that is almost more than one night can handle. Inside the new-age venue, a movie theater, bowling alley, arcade, fine dining, and sports bar all compete to be the main activity of the night. Each exciting possibility meets expectations with a level of sophistication seldom seen in Jacksonville’s entertainment scene. After an $11 million renovation of the former Toys R Us building located at 10370 Phillips Highway in southeastern Jacksonville, one would expect something monumental to emerge. A location containing such a large amount of entertainment is on the crisp edge of new-age entertainment centers.

Overall, the experience has been related to Dave and Busters, but Latitude 30 is really unlike anything Jacksonville has offered. Don’t hesitate to bring large groups. The more the merrier, as no one will be bored with so many different activities. Parking, however, is very difficult and lines are long so arriving early is strongly advised, however the experience inside will have you coming back the next weekend. No matter how solid you plan, you won’t be able to experience the full entertainment center. It is simply not possible to fit all the fun Latitude 30 offers into one night.

http://navigator.ju.edu/index.php/2011/01/18/latitude30/