By Sam Serio | On February 4, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated 
Wearing birthstone jewelry is very popular today. Not only is it fashionable; somehow, it also makes the item feel more personal and part of the wearer’s personality. Almost all gems are believed to be imbued with some special sort of power and this is one of the reasons why it is considered lucky to wear birthstone jewelry. Let’s look at some of the mystical properties and beliefs about these special gems and some famous people who would wear them.
By Sam Serio | On February 4, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
Throughout the ages, men and women have used gemstones and crystals in personal ornaments and body decorations as bewitching jewelry. Wearing them as charms, talismans or amulets, they were believed to possess the power to ward off evil spirits (or attract benevolent ones), keep one safe from harm, or to find love. To this day, many people of all ages and from all walks of life believe in the magical power of certain gems and make bewitching jewelry part of their everyday attire.
By Sam Serio | On February 4, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
Amber, the gem of a stone that's not really a gemstone at all, is actually fossilized pine sap. People have collected, traded, carved, and coveted amber for more than 10,000 years. Yet despite our fascination with it, much about the smoky yellow stone -- the history of amber -- remains a mystery.
By John T Jones, Ph.d. | On January 26, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
This morning I popped out of bed as I do every Sunday morning and stuck a cake in the oven. If I were to forget to do this I would be in deep trouble with my thirteen (13) Idaho grandchildren.
By John T Jones, Ph.d. | On January 26, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
Over 4000 people attended the public funeral of Rosa Parks, the women who single-handedly ignited the Civil Rights Movement.
By John T Jones, Ph.d. | On January 26, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
Shirley Temple was the big thing with the girls when I was a kid. If my sisters could generate a dime, they went to one of her movies. Being a boy, I was only interested in war and western movies.
By John T Jones, Ph.d. | On January 26, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
In 1814 Francis Scott Key was on board an American ship behind the British fleet as it bombarded Fort McHenry. They viewed the bombardment from about 8 miles away.
By Lance Winslow | On January 18, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
Many people see poverty in third world nations as a blemish on the human race. As proof that although our efforts are well intentioned in many regards they are severely lacking. Recently at a coffee shop we all got into a deep intellectual discussion on a topic of Africa and poverty.
By Lance Winslow | On January 18, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
Some scientists argue over creation and evolution and they argue did man create god or did god create man. And without that ongoing and predictable out of debate, lets discuss our scientific advancements.
By Lance Winslow | On January 17, 2006 | In Humanities | Rated
What if we could limit the number of humans on the Planet? What if we could stop the over procreation of the African Continent? What if we could keep the number of people at a balance or limit families to one offspring per family?
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