A fabulous blue diamond worth tens of millions of euros has been discovered at a South African mine. The acorn-sized diamond, whose colour makes it one of the rarest in the world, was unearthed at the Cullinan mine near Pretoria Another blue diamond, weighing 25.5 carats, found at the same mine last year sold for […]
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South African Diamonds
DeBeers sold its mines to Petra, and DeBeer’s contract model of doing business is less volatile than Petra’s selling through tenders. The future of the benefication industry in South African, says Kaplan, may mean more consolidation and fewer players. “The diamonds will be in fewer local hands.” Read More: jewishbusinessnews.com/2014/09/15/fewer-diamonds-stay-in-south-africa-for-cutting-and-polishing
Read MorePlatinum mining in South Africa
The history of platinum mining can be traced as far back as Ancient Egypt, where platinum – probably without knowledge of its eventual value – was used for writing inlays on little statuettes. Platinum mining would only be introduced to western civilization in the 17th century – when Spanish conquerors considered it a waste product […]
Read MoreWhy Does Shopping Make You Happy?
Modest financial rewards make consumers happier and less stressed – both emotionally and biologically, according to a new study. Neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak discusses the impact oxytocin has on shoppers. Paul J. Zak | Psychology Today What drives our desire to behave morally? Neuroeconomist Paul Zak shows why he believes oxytocin (he calls it “the […]
Read MoreTanzanite Gem Stone from Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa.
Tanzanite; 1,000 times rarer than diamonds. Tanzanite is the blue/violet variety of the mineral zoisite (a calcium aluminium hydroxyl Sorosilicate) belonging to the epidote group. It was discovered in the Mererani Hills of Manyara Region in Northern Tanzania in 1967, near the city of Arusha and Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzanite is used as a gemstone, and […]
Read MoreApp Measures Which Friends Are Stressing You Out And Blocks Them
A new app called “pplkpr” is designed to help you recognize unhealthy relationships in your life. By measuring your emotions via a heart-rate monitor, the app figures out which friends stress you out more often than they make you happy. Then it manages your social life so you don’t hang out with them anymore. […]
Read MoreWant to be a model?
So, you decided you want to be a model. You’ve gone through the proper channels and now actually have a contract in front of you, but, before you sign on the dotted line make sure you know what you are signing. First, invest in an attorney, especially if the agency is new or very small. […]
Read MoreBritish, Dutch & French West Indies
The British West Indies were the islands and mainland colonies in and around the Caribbean that were part of the British Empire. The Netherlands Antilles, also referred to informally as the Dutch Antilles, was an autonomous Caribbean country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The term French West Indies or French Antilles refers to […]
Read MoreThe richest human being in all history
Humm… Why don’t I don’t see women on this richest human being in all history list? Ever heard of, Mansa Musa I of Mali — the obscure 14th century African king who was today named the richest person in all history. With an inflation adjusted fortune of $400 billion, Mansa Musa I would have been […]
Read MoreThe Richest DJs In The World
Tiesto is a Dutch EDM Dj that made around $ 90million last year. Tiësto Biography – Tiësto Blog Check out the top ten wealthiest Dj’s world wide below.
Read MoreWhy women are losing
Motherhood Penalty: The motherhood penalty is a term coined by sociologists who argue that in the workplace, working mothers encounter systematic disadvantages in pay, perceived competence, and benefits relative to childless women.
Read More$1,250-an-hour tutor
Nathaniel Hannan Actually, it’s a different business entirely—and it’s growing rapidly. While much of the American education system is struggling with tight budgets, overcrowded classrooms and low teacher pay, the tutor economy is booming. Source: Meet the $1,250-an-hour tutor – CNBC.com
Read MoreHow Many Americans Have A Passport?
How many Americans have a passport? This was the question a British friend asked me one day, probably based upon an assumption that much of the world has about Americans, which is that the majority of U.S. citizens do not have passports, and therefore cannot travel outside its borders. I had no idea what the […]
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