This Season
 
  • Salt is an element that is free flowing in water, but hard as stone when dried. It is essential to life, and nearly every religion has used it in ritual for different purposes. Modern Pagans believe…

  • Red coral is made up of the tiny skeletons of small sea creatures called polyps. They line reefs and floors of the ocean, such as the Mediterranean Sea where red coral is primarily found. It is made…

  • For some, iolite is a magical gemstone believed to help in physical, spiritual and metaphysical ways. The stone's appearance is lustrous, with colors ranging from blue to violet-blue. When cut…

  • Labradorite, a plagioclase feldspar originally found in Labrador, Canada, is a stone of myth and legend. Said to be bits of the Aurora Borealis that fell to Earth, labradorite has healing qualities.…

  • Aquamarine is a blue-green variety of the mineral group known as beryl. The gem is associated with the sea and its name means "water of the sea" in Latin. Aquamarine is a fairly common gemstone,…

  • Strontium titanate is an oxide that consists of two chemical elements, strontium and titanium. This compound is used as a diamond simulant because of its cubic structure and high dispersion. Its…

  • You can use gemstones for a variety of magical purposes related to healing, protection, love and spirituality. Labradorite, also known as spectrolite, is classified as a plagioclase feldspar, which is…

  • Aquamarine is a semiprecious stone used in a variety of types of jewelry, ranging from watches and earrings to brooches and necklaces. The final cut-and-polished version of aquamarine is both…

  • Coral is not a plant. It's the result of skeletal masses that have accumulated and from living animals called polyps. Coral can be black, white, pink and yellow but the most desired is red coral.…

  • Historic buildings are more than just structures of bricks and mortar. They are a connection that links modern generations to the nation's heritage. Particularly interesting are historic buildings…

  • No one likes paying taxes. However, revenue obtained from paying taxes is used to provide vital services. Local governments rely on property taxes as a main source of revenue to fund infrastructure…

  • Richmond, Virginia, is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a place that is rich in history and steadily growing, the city has many buildings that are renovated for new uses and…

  • Even if politics is not your cup of tea, most Ontario residents have had the opportunity to meet, speak or have an impact on their municipal government. The Canadian government is broken up into three…

  • Whether you're selling your home, thinking of buying, or simply curious about the value of a piece of property, knowing how to compare real estate values in your neighborhood is an important tool to…

  • Minnesota, "Land of 10,000 Lakes," epitomizes wholesome outdoor recreation, from swimming and fishing to hunting and hiking. But in 1976, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, in an utterly unrelated Minnesota…

  • Only six states have lower property tax rates than Louisiana. A big contribution to that low ranking is the state's homestead exemption enacted in the 1930s that protects the first $7,500 of property…

  • Gaining tax exempt status for your church will save you thousands of dollars each year. Your tax exempt ID number will excuse the church from paying property taxes, and sales taxes on everything from…

  • All real property is taxable. The only exceptions are church-owned property, government-owned property and some veteran property. Tax liabilities are determined by a number of factors and are subject…

  • Starting a nonprofit clothing business guarantees countless benefits. You and your volunteers will ensure that every garment you sell will help others, so start out right by fashioning a great game…

  • Property taxes, reports MSN.com, are the main source of money for counties, school districts and cities across the country. They are calculated by "multiplying the nominal property-tax rate by the…

  • When a person is called a sole trader it means that they own, operate, and run their own business. This is the simplest type of business that a person can own in the United Kingdom; it doesn't require…

  • Taxes, as Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, are the price of civil society. Governments collect taxes to raise armies, provide police and fire protection, operate school systems, pave streets and fund…

  • Taxing our property provides a financial backbone that supports public services and local governments. This method of taxation has developed in the United States with many twists and turns over the…

  • Listening to the news lately, you have probably heard both Democrats and Republicans attacking something called "earmarks" in federal legislation. Charged by some as devices for cloaking "quid pro…

  • Finding tax information on a property is important for several reasons. First, the U.S. Treasury auctions off property that has been seized. When taxes are outstanding, the purchaser must pay them.…

  • The state of Missouri licence plate renewal process is explained on the Missouri Department of Revenue website. The process isn't too different from any other state, but Missouri does require each…

  • Every year, entrepreneurs start new business ventures in Jamaica. Like any other country, there are certain processes you are supposed to follow before you do business in Jamaica.