The Israeli Diamond Industry Salutes the State of Israel on its Diamond Anniversary
courtneymilsson | 05/13/2008
Read the exciting tale of the birth and development of the Israeli Diamond Industry and the State of Israel.
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Mountain Bike Water Packs
courtneymilsson | 07/23/2008
Drinking is an important part of mountain biking. The importance of drinking (water) while riding and the hazards of dehydration are obvious. The question many mountain bikers ask themselves is – what kind of hydrating system is best: water bottles or hydration packs? -
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An Interview with Avi Paz, Newly Elected President of the WFDB
courtneymilsson | 07/23/2008
The President of the Israeli Diamond Exchange, Avi Paz, was recently elected President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses -
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Morzine – A Bit Of History
courtneymilsson | 07/20/2008
We all know that Morzine is one of the most beautiful and challenging areas to ride downhill and single track bike paths. There is no doubt about it that Morzine is a world known area. I’m sure that most of us don’t know much about Morzine besides of it being a spectacular arena for vacations. In order to enrich our knowledge about Morzine, I’ve brought together some historical facts that you might -
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Ukraine Emerges from Soviet Shadow to Build Jewelry Sector
courtneymilsson | 07/20/2008 | World
The organized jewelry industry in the Ukraine is a relatively recent development. Less than two decades ago, in 1991, the jewelry industry of the former member of the Soviet Union could boast of just four state jewelry plants, with one each in Kiev, Kharkov, Lvov and Odessa. -
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Super-rich Still Spending Mega Bucks on Mega Diamonds
courtneymilsson | 07/16/2008
The rapid rate of increase in wholesale prices of rare polished diamonds is unsustainable, but for now the growing number of super-rich are paying rising prices for top-tier diamond jewelry, Reuters reported.
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Useful Stretches – After Riding
courtneymilsson | 07/16/2008
Here are some useful stretches that we recommend to perform after riding. Sometimes you might feel that some body parts are stiff or pulled more than others. When riding in terrain that you are not used to, such as when you are on your annual biking vacation at Morzine riding up and mostly down the magnificent French Alps, you will do a lot of physical effort with muscles that are not used to doing -
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WDC Confirms Commitment to Eradicating Conflict Diamonds
courtneymilsson | 07/14/2008
The World Diamond Council concluded its Sixth Annual Meeting in Antwerp with a call to continue the industry's campaign to eradicate the trade in conflict diamonds. The meeting in Belgium was hosted by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. -
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Mountain bike handlebars - part I
courtneymilsson | 07/14/2008
There are many components that together allow us to have a pleasant ride on our bike. There are different components that differ between different kinds of bikes. One of the components that are crucial to our riding experience and enjoyment are the bike’s handlebars. -
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Car bike racks – part 2
courtneymilsson | 07/10/2008
In the first part of this article we introduced the different kinds of bike racks. We divided most bike racks into two main categories: Roof mounted racks and back bike mounted racks. In this article we will try to help you choose the right bike rack for you, and help you get an idea of prices. This post will deal with back mounted racks. Next time we will write about rooftop bike mounts for cars. -
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Jewelry Retailers - Take Heart
courtneymilsson | 07/10/2008 | Business
A recent JCK–Harrison Group consumer jewelry study has revealed some surprising responses: When asked the open-ended question, “Thinking about fine jewelry, what brand or company that makes and/or sells jewelry comes to mind first?
