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

                                                                                       * 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. NOTE:  Iceland did not bail out its failed banks in 2010. It let them collapse in 2008 and created new domestic banks instead. What should Iceland do?   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...

  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 time...

                                                                                       * 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 ...

                                                                                  * Updated on June 12, 2025 John has recycled metals most of his life and is fascinated by waste that has value. Recycling made him aware of its necessity—and worth. You can find treasures in the most unlikely places, like in the cracks and crevices of a sidewalk!   Treasure in the Sidewalks Nothing could be more blasé than walking, head bent down, and passing concrete sidewalk sections and expansion joint dividers, one after another. But in bustling urban jewelry quarters, a new kind of gold prospecting is taking place. Gemstones, silver, platinum, and especially gold are being mined from sidewalk cracks full of years' worth of traffic dirt from customers walking in and out. A dime a dozen, we've all...