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Polished to Perfection
Rock&Gem Magazine

Polished to Perfection

The Yale Peabody Museum Has Reopened Stunning New Halls of Earth, Minerals and Space

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6 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Herkimer Diamonds
Rock&Gem Magazine

Herkimer Diamonds

New York's State Mineral & Popular Quartz Dig Sites

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7 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Reading Sienna Mine
Rock&Gem Magazine

Reading Sienna Mine

A Former Pigment Mine on Neversink Mountain

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7 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Rest in Peace SERGIO MENDES 1941 - 2024
Smooth Jazz Magazine

Rest in Peace SERGIO MENDES 1941 - 2024

The great Brazilian musician and composer Sergio Mendes passed away on the 5th of September 2024.

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November - December 2024
The Early Life...
Smooth Jazz Magazine

The Early Life...

From Sunup to Sundown on Sundays, was an all-music day. No television!

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2 mins  |
November - December 2024
VINCENT INGALA Escape With Me
Smooth Jazz Magazine

VINCENT INGALA Escape With Me

Vincent Ingala's Escape With Me takes you on a journey that lives up to its name - an invitation to the listener to get lost in the music. \"With so much turmoil in the world, trials and tribulations, music is most important, now more than ever. We need it to lift us up, to unite us. Come along this musical journey. Get lost in the music\" says Ingala. \"Escape with me.\"

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November - December 2024
BRIAN PAUL MICHAEL SERIOUSLY
Smooth Jazz Magazine

BRIAN PAUL MICHAEL SERIOUSLY

When we hear of artists joining forces to create a musical supergroup, there can be a lot of pressure for great results.

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9 mins  |
November - December 2024
ALEKS GREGORY - VERIFY THAT YOUR GOLD IS REAL
COINage Magazine

ALEKS GREGORY - VERIFY THAT YOUR GOLD IS REAL

Aleks Gregory entered the coin and precious metals market four years ago as a collector and started trading bullion professionally shortly after. He utilized a Sigma Metalytics Pro verifier to confirm that his purchases were real and was astonished at the machine's capabilities.

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December - January 2025
Standing Liberty Quarters - THE RISE OF A SUPERPOWER
COINage Magazine

Standing Liberty Quarters - THE RISE OF A SUPERPOWER

Standing Liberty quarters were minted from 1916 to 1930, but the design of these coins relates to issues “in the news” in 2024 and beyond. Indeed, an interesting and not well understood aspect of Standing Liberty Quarters is their reflection of then-recent changes in the foreign policy and military power of the United States.

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December - January 2025
Showcasing Jefferson Nickels
COINage Magazine

Showcasing Jefferson Nickels

HOW TO IDENTIFY VALUABLE VARIETIES

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6 mins  |
December - January 2025
Barn Improvements
Hobby Farms

Barn Improvements

Days are never long enough for a farmer. From dawn to well into the night, tasks arise that often require immediate action. Having to search for tools or equipment is an enormous time waster and incredibly frustrating when you can't find what you need, especially when you know you have it.

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January - February 2025
Coin Industry's Version of the Good Housekeeping Seal
COINage Magazine

Coin Industry's Version of the Good Housekeeping Seal

CAC GRADING NOW APPROVES AND CERTIFIES

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3 mins  |
December - January 2025
Physical Format Bitcoin Gains Collector Acceptance
COINage Magazine

Physical Format Bitcoin Gains Collector Acceptance

PRICE RECORDS CONFIRM MARKET DEMAND

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2 mins  |
December - January 2025
A Rockhound Roadtrip Planning Guide
Rock&Gem Magazine

A Rockhound Roadtrip Planning Guide

8 Tips To Follow for a Successful Adventure

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6 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Year-Round Lettuce & Salad Mixes
Hobby Farms

Year-Round Lettuce & Salad Mixes

It's easy to think of salad greens as just a spring- or fall-garden crop, but it's possible to enjoy freshly harvested lettuces, mustards and more from your own garden year-round.

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January - February 2025
Should You be Paying Sales Tax on Your Bullion and Coin Purchases?
COINage Magazine

Should You be Paying Sales Tax on Your Bullion and Coin Purchases?

THERE ARE MANY IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

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December - January 2025
Coin Dealers Attacked, Targets of Organized Crime
COINage Magazine

Coin Dealers Attacked, Targets of Organized Crime

Coin dealers nationwide have become the latest victims of organized crime, facing targeted attacks following their attendance at coin shows.

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December - January 2025
Soil Conservation
Hobby Farms

Soil Conservation

Often, outside of having a specific problem that needs to be addressed, soil conservation isn't something every farmer readily thinks about. Yet conserving the soil should be at or near the top of every farmer owner or manager's list of concerns because absent the prevention of soil erosion, we have the opportunity for another dust bowl.

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January - February 2025
FARMER'S GUIDE Berries
Hobby Farms

FARMER'S GUIDE Berries

Set the stage for tasty strawberries, blueberries and brambles with these soil-boosting garden tips.

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6 mins  |
January - February 2025
Preconditioning CALVES
Hobby Farms

Preconditioning CALVES

Follow our step-by-step guide to get more money for your calves.

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7 mins  |
January - February 2025
Exploring the Caves of National Parks
Rock&Gem Magazine

Exploring the Caves of National Parks

Where to Go & What to Expect

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5 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
COVERAGE CONCERNS
Hobby Farms

COVERAGE CONCERNS

Avoid common insurance mistakes for rural and hobby farm businesses.

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7 mins  |
January - February 2025
CUT FLOWER Farming
Hobby Farms

CUT FLOWER Farming

If you're considering growing flowers for sale, brush up on these five key things to know before diving in.

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3 mins  |
January - February 2025
WINTER Survival
Hobby Farms

WINTER Survival

Keep your land, animals and yourself in good shape this winter with this helpful advice.

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5 mins  |
January - February 2025
Turquoise in the American Southwest
Rock&Gem Magazine

Turquoise in the American Southwest

A Water & Sky Souvenir

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4 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Geology &Colorado's Taurish Traiks
Rock&Gem Magazine

Geology &Colorado's Taurish Traiks

Most of Colorado’s tourist trains today were originally constructed in the late 1800s to serve the state’s lucrative mining operations.

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4 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
The RISE of Opportunist WEEDS
Hobby Farms

The RISE of Opportunist WEEDS

Be prepared to see increasing changes in weeds we fight, such as poison hemlock and poison ivy, and in the crops we grow.

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3 mins  |
January - February 2025
12 Tips for Rockhounding Tucson's Greatest Shows
Rock&Gem Magazine

12 Tips for Rockhounding Tucson's Greatest Shows

Tucson in February becomes the international hub for buying and selling colored gems, rocks, minerals and fossils.

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4 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Rockhounding Florida's Beaches
Rock&Gem Magazine

Rockhounding Florida's Beaches

Beachcombing serene stretches of Florida can reveal fascinating finds like fossilized shark teeth, sea glass, quartz, agate and even coral fragments.

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6 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Pecos Valley Diamonds
Rock&Gem Magazine

Pecos Valley Diamonds

New Mexico's Ancient Attraction

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4 mins  |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024