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Although the US dollar may fall in value, the value of a beautiful warbler endures to us warbler lovers. Even a relatively drab Tennessee warbler is a truely beautiful fall bird. I have been fortunate to have many of them at my work location for the last 9 straight days and counting!!!
This bird was so close to my telephoto that his legs are blurred.
Intersections' Power and Values program works to initiate a national conversation about the values and value systems that gird the exercise of power in the world. It seek to suggest new norms of ethical responsibility for decision makers and alternative value systems for weighing options and making choices. We will examine, propose and advocate for policies that embody these new norms and hold those who exercise power accountable to these values.
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This bench in the middle of the school hallway is an example of a value because it shows that America loves breaks and sitting around.
Selected objects on the right - on the left the list of countries and how many hours you'd have to work (on minimum wage) to be able to buy the object..
Model collectibility and value:
Not unlike other "classical" collectible items such as stamps, coins, or real cars, the value and collectibility of model cars such as Matchbox is driven primarily by three factors:
•Rarity (incl. variations),
•Condition, and
•Popularity of the model
with one additional important factor,
•Packaging
Rarity and variations.
The rarity of a model can refer either to the model in general, or to a variation thereof.
Some models are produced in very limited quantities. Prior to the evolution of "purpose-made" collectibles (cf. "Matchbox Collectibles", below) – i.e. models made in intentionally limited quantities to allow a high initial sales price and/or force the value to remain high on the collectors market – rarity was based on the simple criterion that the production numbers of a model were low. This was not generally due to any specific intent by the manufacturer. For example, this could occur if the mold (die) broke, or if the model proved to be unpopular and was replaced very quickly, creating a situation in which "normal" numbers of the model never reached the market.
Variations are changes in production models. The most common three types are changes in the materials used, in the dies, or in the colour scheme. For instance, early Matchbox models were entirely made of metal, including the tyres/wheels. However, within the first few years of production, Lesney switched to plastic wheels. These were silver at first; later, grey wheels were fitted, followed finally by black wheels. Thus it was entirely possible that models introduced in the '50s could be fitted with four different wheel types during the span of their inclusion in the series – or even more, since there were further variations (e.g. knobby or smooth) besides the colour or material. Depending on the particular model, a given wheel type might be much rarer than the others
Moulds or dies are changed at times. This is commonly due to weaknesses in the final die-cast product, or to difficulties in production caused by the die. Often, the changes are very minor, even minute, and may occur in places that are not clearly visible at first glance. Especially in cases where e.g. a weakness was detected early in the production run, the numbers of early versions reaching the market are often quite low.
Colour changes – now commonplace, a planned marketing tool – were rarer earlier, with most models being produced over the span of their inclusion in the series in just one or two major colour schemes. However, not only the colour of the model's body must be regarded, but rather the entire model— including baseplate, interior, windows – and thus changes in different components can lead to a factorial increase in variation possibilities.
Age also plays an important part in making a model rare. A model produced in standard quantities in the 1950s will likely be much rarer today than one produced in similar quantities the 1980s.
Intersections' Power and Values program works to initiate a national conversation about the values and value systems that gird the exercise of power in the world. It seek to suggest new norms of ethical responsibility for decision makers and alternative value systems for weighing options and making choices. We will examine, propose and advocate for policies that embody these new norms and hold those who exercise power accountable to these values.
Join the discussion, visit the Power and Values blog: www.powerandvalues.org/