Tag Archives: BBC
Three Historians Talk about Pearl History
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3csyp4p A recent BBC radio discussion about the history of pearls, featuring Victoria Finlay, Beatriz Chadour-Sampson and professor Molly Warsh. It’s a wide-ranging discussion, touching on pearls from a range of times and places. All in 44 minutes, but it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Beatriz Chadour-Sampson, Caribbean pearls, Cleopatra, Marc Antony, Mikimoto, Molly Warsh, pearls, pearls in vinegar, Victoria Finlay
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HSBC Refusing to Let Customers Withdraw Money?
A few people got hot under the collar last week when the BBC published an article saying that HSBC is not honoring withdrawals unless the customer gives a good reason for wanting the money. In some cases tellers were refusing … Continue reading
Posted in Investment Concepts
Tagged banks, BBC, civil forfeiture, confiscation, HSBC, money laundering
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