ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF SEPT. 16-17 AND THEREAFTER – In this May 16, 2017, photo, Stephen Potandy of West Bend smiles as he looks over the store directory during the grand opening ceremony for Meijer in West Bend, Wis. West Bend Daily News via AP John Ehlke WEST BEND, WIS. Mark Mathews, vice president of research … Read More →
For many of us, it’s an ingrained part of our routine, up there with brushing our teeth and doing our hair. Make-up can disguise the fact you’ve been out late on a school night, it can help you feel perkier and ready to face the world. Not to mention it’s also quite fun to apply. Cosmetics have … Read More →
Having wrestled between personal profit and morality, Danny Archer embraced death in order to do the right thing in the 2006 hit Blood Diamond. About a decade later, Leonardo DiCaprio, nominated for an Oscar for essaying the role, put his money where Archer’s heart was — in conflict-free diamonds. As an investor in Silicon Valley’s … Read More →
The gold jewellery demand is expected to grow by nine percent in value during calender year (CY) 2017, following rapid formalisation of the sector, ICRA said in a report. “The gold jewellery demand is expected to grow by nine percent in values and six percent in volumes during CY 2017,” rating agency ICRA said in … Read More →
The Federal Government is consulting members of the jewellery industry in order to assess the potential costs and benefits of an anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime. A spokesperson for the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) confirmed that a cost-benefit analysis was being conducted to determine if certain business sectors posing money laundering and terrorism financing … Read More →
Fashionistas, are you ready? The clock is ticking down to what may be the the poshest moment in Target’s history. Yes, we’re talking about Victoria Beckham for Target. The eagerly awaited designer collection is finally hitting stores on Sunday, and will be available through April 30, or until supplies last (considering the buzz around this … Read More →
It’s Sense of Smell Day (and Alice B Toklas’ birthday) on Saturday and May Day (don’t forget to wear lily of the valley!) on Sunday. We are celebrating with 5 questions. As always, answer as many or as few as you like, or just talk about something else entirely. 1. What fragrance are you wearing … Read More →