In the mysterious world of diamond mining, it turns out that some stones are too big to sell. Canada’s Lucara Diamond Corp will have to cut its tennis ball-sized rough diamond to find a buyer, industry insiders say, following Sotheby’s failed auction for the world’s largest uncut stone last summer. It’s not the ending that William Lamb wanted for his 1,109-carat stone, named ‘Lesedi La Rona’, or ‘Our Light’ in the national language of Botswana where it was mined.
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Diamond Too Big To Sell?
Published July 25, 2017 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Botswana, Canada, De Beers, diamond, gems, investment, jewels, Lesedi La Rona, Lucara Diamond Corp, Our Light, Vancouver
… And It Rolled Right Over Me! [comic]
Published August 1, 2014 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: cartoon, comic, crash, funny, humor, Individual Retirement Arrangement, investment, IRA, Pension, retirement, Retirement planning, savings, Ziggy
Rush Blames Obama For Apple’s Shitty iPhone
Published July 16, 2010 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: Apple, investment, iPhone, liberal media, Lohan nip slip, Mac, Obama, Politics, Rush Limbaugh, Steve Jobs, technology
Limbaugh argues that if there were serious problems with the phone, we’d be hearing from thousands, maybe millions, of consumers experiencing dropped calls. Instead, the talk show host blames the Obama administration, a liberal media, and Sen. “Chuck you” Schumer, for as he puts it – attacking Apple because it’s become too successful.