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1Diamond and Ruby Engagement Rings and Wedding Sets
There are no hard and fast history lessons on how the engagement ring or wedding ring became commonplace. Some believe the use of rings in betrothal (meaning "truth") and marriage ceremonies did not become popular until the 11th century. Others...
7Bib Necklaces
Oh the bib necklace! They are popping up everywhere. And what fun! The bib necklace can be made of anything from hand designed fabric flowers, to break the bank cut or polished gemstones, with anything in between. These trendy fashion forward...
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The Other Slaves of the "New World"
When we think about slavery, we think of the African people who were kidnapped from their homelands and transported against their will to the new world. What most people do not realize is the first slaves brought to the shores of the western world...
12A Border Collie Mix Puppy
Our old family dog passed away a few months back, and we were dog free for the first time in way more than a decade. We grieved our lose, cried our tears, and continued to miss the spot only a devoted pet can fill. Then one day the kid said "We...
15Deer Meat
Before those out there who do not eat meat, or who do not agree with hunting go postal on me, let me express my own disagreement with trophy hunting. I see no valid reason to take a deer just for the rack... a.k.a. antlers, or the head and neck for...
4Fashion Jewelry Trends
It's always fun to try and stay ahead of the game with trendy fashion jewelry. Because just like clothes, hairstyles, shoes, and make-up, things are in today, and out tomorrow. Some of the fashion jewelry from the last trend seemed to have been on...
11Iron Pyrite Jewelry
Raw iron pyrite specimen. Iron pyrite, also known as "fool's gold" has an interesating history with mankind. Being used at various times in history to spark fire, ignite firearms, (16th and 17th century wheellocks), as a standard aid in paper...
16Pearls: The Precious Water Jewel
Pearls are one of three jewels known as organic. (The other two being amber and opal). Meaning they are derived from living creatures or once living matter. Pearls are the only jewel to actually absorb the DNA of the wearer. You can wear diamonds,...
10Rubies: The "King" of Gemstones
An quick guide to aspects of different ruby grades, along with buying pointers, and brief history of this stone.
14The MDI Air Car
This mini van runs entirely on compressed air! I read about compressed air powered cars about 7 or 8 years ago in an issue of Popular Mechanics, or Science magazine. I thought then, as I think now, this is the greatest idea to ever hit the...
7Wood Pallet Building
The humble wood pallet. Wood pallets are a very important part of our modern society. Think about it. Wood pallets are used every single day in the USA to ship raw materials, finished goods, food and just about everything else, including recycled...
5Acorn Food: A Sustainable Harvest
In California's Northwest, indiginous peoples such as the Tolowa, Shasta, Karok, Yurok Hupa Whilikut, Chilula, Chimarike and Wiyot tribes held World Renewal cermonies each year in the Fall. These were designed to prevent disasters, including...
16The Rampage of Wild Pigs
Wild pigs are becoming a very big, (not a pun), problem in many areas of the USA. These animals are capable of TRIPLING in population every four months. And that's alot of hog! Pigs are NOT native to America. Certain evidence from paleontology...
4Bounty Hunting Nutria In Lousianna
This Hub reflects the damage done by nutria to land, crops, and displacement of other animals. Also explains the bounty on these pests.
3Composting Toilets: A Choice Worth Making
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS Not just a bucket of poo! When you first think about composting toilets, you may think of the outhouses of yesteryear, and think, "That's not for me"! But in todays world the composting toilet can be "stylish", and fit in...
4Emerald, the Lovely Green Jewel
Even though once believed to be a family of gemstone unto itself, the emerald is actually a mineral in the family known as beryl. This was determined between 23 and 79 AD by a Roman naturalist called Pliny the Elder. In the 19th century, Pliny...
44How To Drive A Narcissist Nuts
Recreational reading on dealing with the narcissist in your life using humor.
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Remembering Dan Fogelberg
There is remarkable queue of music known as "easy listening" which has, in my opinion, come down through the ages of history. The storytelling ability of a great songwriter, musician, and singer to impart not only thoughts, but emotions in a musical...
33A Great Way You Can Use Solar Path Lights
Alot of people have solar path lights now days, adding soft light and beauty to their night time home exterior. But how about bringing those handy dandy little lights INSIDE? Or at least that's what I thought. So I tried it. At first I just stuck...
4Scooters! A Great Way to Get Around Town! Or Down a Country Lane!
With the way things are now days... you know... oil all over the gulf, gas prices through the roof, street congestion... you may look around and think, "Wow! There has to be a better way." I don't have the answers to solve the world's problems....
39One More Look at Death Row Inmate Darlie Routier (updated)
After her graduation, Darlie married her high school sweetheart, Darin Routier, in 1988. Together they soon began a family. Following the birth of their first son, Devon Rush, in 1989, their second son, Damon Christian, was born in 1991. Darin's...
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Hooligan
I really like the word HOOLIGAN ! I like the way it just sort of rolls out of the mouth, pushed by the vocal cords, caressed by the tongue. It's fun. But where does it come from? What does it mean? We all understand that to use the word...
17Primitive Cooking: Methods and Utensils
At some point in the collective history of mankind, it was discovered that fire caused certain foods to be taster, heartier, just plan better. And so began the art and expertise of cooking, and the use of utensils. At first, I believe, people used...
15Helping The Homeless with Composting Toilets and Earthbag Housing
Early stage of an earthbag home. Almost finished project! A "ready to move in" earthbag house! I have been randomly reading articles by others in this wonderful Hubpages world. I read many weeks before deciding to start my own little orbit. And one...
