Treasure & Wellness: Gold, Money, Silver, and DIY Guides

Updated on December 15, 2024 I've been gold prospecting for 13 years, mainly in the Bradshaw Mountains in Yavapai County, Arizona, where I found over 8 grams of placer. Piedmont or alluvial deposit, eluvial, or alluvium  |  Source Practice Affects Probability "The consequences of an act affect the probability of its occurring again." —B. F. Skinner It is one thing to know high probability areas for finding placer gold near a stream. It is quite another thing to locate property that is a good contender for holding gold. Finding a property that might contain gold is the subject of this article. And, just as there are places to look on a claim where the nature of placer gold is likely to dictate where it "falls out" or settles, there are some fundamental rules for selecting an unclaimed area. Finding gold this way is much harder than searching on a claim (where gold has already been found), but the rewards can be huge. One of the first things to look at is geology....

Updated on October 14, 2022 John has been interested in economics and politics since high school. He wants to vote more responsibly and watches candidates' positions. What should Iceland do?  |  Source Should Iceland Refuse to Pay? In March of 2010, something rather remarkable happened. Icelanders voted not to accept a proposal called "Icesave" which would have provided for the repayment of funds that England and the Netherlands had paid to its citizens who had lost savings in Icelandic private banks. When  Icelandic banks went bankrupt  in 2008 and 2009 due to the worldwide lack of liquidity, or put another way, money to carry on investment activities (the same reason the stock market crashed in the U.S.), the banks went belly up. To give you an idea of the severity of the problem, the Central Bank of Iceland had a total of 378.4 billion kronur, while the Icelandic private bank debt totaled 356.8 billion kronur. The central bank could not finance such repayments wit...

  Updated on February 9, 2025 As a former USN Hospital Corpsman, John draws from many years of experience in surgery and general sick bay treatment. Psylllium husk A Brief History of Psyllium Psyllium, derived from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. The plant itself is native to regions in Asia, particularly India, and the seeds are known for their high fiber content. Ancient civilizations, including those in the Middle East and the Mediterranean, recognized the therapeutic properties of psyllium seeds. Historically, psyllium has been utilized for its laxative effects, aiding in digestion and overall gut health. The use of psyllium expanded as trade routes opened, and its benefits became known worldwide. In modern times, psyllium is recognized not only for its traditional uses but also for its broader applications in promoting digestive health, managing chronic conditions, and supporting overall wellness. From Husk to Powder ...

  Updated on May 10, 2025 John is a baby boomer whose father endured the Great Depression. He was taught to be frugal and self-sufficient. It's his way of life. This article provides several tips for making money through recycling.  |  Source Earning Cash With Recycling Is Easy! For many years, I have been interested in the environment, saving money, and tinkering. There are times when all three proclivities seem to converge or overlap. For me, this has always taken the form of recycling. In this article, I will share some tips for saving money and earning extra cash by recycling plastic bottles. The article is directed at those who are highly motivated to earn some money on the side, whether between paychecks or in more substantial predicaments. Specifically, we will examine why you should recycle, how much money you can earn, and the best methods for collecting (and crushing) plastic items. Plastic bottles are becoming a major source of pollution worldwide.  |...