Jon Smarth

All About American Eagle Gold CoinsAmerican Eagle Gold Coins are world renowned bullion gold coins produced in the USA. All of the gold that makes up the coins is decreed by law to come from American sources only. American eagle coins started to be produced in 1986, in the period when anti-Apartheid restrictions made importing gold from South Africa illegal, and instantly they...

The Power of the Tiger Eye Gem StoneThe tiger eye gem stone is one of the most popular gems aside from the precious gems such as diamonds. It is beloved for for both its strong earthly appearance and also its tradtional supernatural meanings. I have some tiger eye stones and I hope that you will as well.Tiger eye stones principly come from South Africa, wh...

The Current Gold Market Price"What is the present day gold market price?" is not an easy question to respond to, since the answer is in constant flux and always changing. As of right now, as I'm writing this, the price of gold is 929.40 dollars per ounce. But in the last month or so we've witnessed a great variety of gold prices, from a high of $993.20 per oz. to a low of $897.30 per ounce. That's a 10% fluctuation within the span of a single month.Why...

If you are a coffee addict like me, then you need access to great coffee throughout the day. I down at least 10 big mugs of coffee a day, whether it's morning, afternoon, or night. Do you think that's too much? Of course it's too much! That's why I'm an addict.But if you consume as much coffee as me then one problem is that you often have to drink unfresh coffee if you drink from a single pot. The main cause of this is using a heated brunder to keep the pot hot, a...

Do you know all the oceans and continents in the world? If you look at a map of seven continents and oceans you will probably remember right away, but if you are like most people there is a good chance you can name the continents but will likely get stuck on the names of some oceans. People normally consider there to be 7 continents. But these continents are not defined by exact science, but rather by convenient labels that have been adopted over time. For example...

What on Earth are pave rings? They are rings that are made with the illusion of a solid stone band. This illusionary appearance is reached through a kind of stone setting that uses small prongs to attach the stones to the band. This means that most of the gem is visible, rather than inserted inside the metal.One type of pave ring that is loved by consumers is pave engagement rings. They contain a big center stone, normally a princess cut or round cut stone.So what...

Powerul Gemstone MeaningsSince the beginning of recorded time, man has been deeply interested in gemstones and has viewed them as having supernatural properties. Why do we find them so fascinating? Perhaps it's their deep, intense, concentrated color, that suggests a highly concentrated mass of nature's energy. Our subconscious mind understands many unseen forces that our conscious mind is unaware of, and though we are not sure why, man has always, known gemstones...

The Best Free Printable Baby Borders For StationeryAn important part of children's education is improving literacy skills, learning to read and write. In my childhood I enjoyed my daily literacy exercises at school, no matter if it was printing practice or cursive handwriting practice. I loved focusing and trying to create as perfect a letter as I could through trial and error. But I'm sad to say that not all children have the same fascination with literacy ...

Fascinating Facts About Peru Where is the country of Peru?Peru is found in the western portion of South America, on the South Pacific Ocean. Ecuador is located to the northeast,Colombia lies to the north, Chile is situated to the south, to the southeast is Bolivia,and Brazil is located to the east. What does the name "Peru" mean?The country name "Peru" is named after a person named Biru', who was a local ruler near the Bay of Sa...