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The Courettes

A PAIR OF FUZZ-TINGED GARAGE ROCK MANIACS EXPAND THEIR SOUND AND THE RESULTS ARE EXQUISITE

12 Minerals to Collect in 2025

For 2025, if building or adding to a mineral collection is on your list, here are 12 minerals (one for each month of the year) that could grace any collection at any level.

STONE CHIC

How Earth-Inspired Decor Brings Comfort to our Home

How to Make a GEM BEAD NECKLACE

No Lapidary Experience Needed!

BEDAZZLED BLUE SEAM AGATE

More than several centuries ago, mining was the profession most often seen as befitting of men.

Framing Nature's Art

Faceting Rutilated Quartz for Beginners

MINERAL COLLECTING -AND ROCK & GEM

Evolving Together FOR 54 YEARS

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF VOLCANIC ROCK

As a mineral resource, volcanic rock is decidedly short on glamour.

INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE

Is MachineGames trying to sneak a stealth game past us?

"The War Within itself has kept me coming back most evenings too"

WORLD OF WARCRAFT remains my jailer, and I couldn't be more pleased about it

OK BUILDER

SATISFACTORY is the new titan in building and crafting games

CURSE OF THE AZURE BONDS

These classic games haven't aged badly, but I sure have.

RETURNING KING

PATH OF EXILE II promises spectacular boss fights and a massive endgame even in Early Access

NEW HORIZONS

Building up REMNANT 2 outside the live service game grinder

MOUSE: PI FOR HIRE

This mouse wants to be more than just a gimmick

HELL YES

DIABLO IV: VESSEL OF HATRED is a transformative expansion

Within the Ruins

JOE COCCHI REVISITS HIS CLASSIC PHENOMENA TONE (AND A COUPLE OF COMIC BOOKS) TO CRUSH THROUGH A SUPERHEROIC SEQUEL

The Bad Ups

PHILADELPHIA PUNKS LOAD UP WITH PAINT-PEELING POWER CHORDS ON THEIR DEBUT ALBUM

HOW TO USE THE COIN VALUES LIST

Coin values are provided beginning with small cents through Double Eagle gold pieces and beyond, and many of the popular modern coins in between, all based on The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 21st Edition, by Scott A. Travers (www.usgoldexpert.​com) and updated for accuracy.

TOP Jen U.S. Gold Coins

LIST OF STRONG PRICES AT SPECTACULAR AUCTIONS

ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE:

Spinel is a captivating gemstone with a rich history of being mistaken for gems like ruby and sapphire.

MY BUSINESS JOURNEY

Emma wanted to give her riding outfits a colorful touch, and ended up launching a successful belt business.

Wild Rose Trainers

Young trainers and Mustangs learn from each other in a unique program.

The MORGAN

The Morgan can do any equestrian sport while also having the personality of a family pet.

LEFT ALONE

Stacy Westfall's orphaned foal thrives by finding a friend.

The Widow Jane Mine & Snyder Estate

Resonant History in New York's Hudson Valley

Training the World to Facet Gemstones

The lapidary world continually expands as we experience a resurgence in people faceting colorful gemstones. Encompassing all demographic groups, this enduring artistic medium is accessible to everyone willing to spend the time to learn.

Gems with Heart

The History of a Lovable Motif

The Other Copper Minerals

12 Lesser-known Collectible Species

$7,500 GOLD BY THE END OF THE DECADE?

\"Gold can easily triple by the end of 2030,\" declares Maurice H. Rosen, the prominent Plainview, New York, gold coin prognosticator and award-winning writer.