Diamond District strains as trade evolves in New York
In New York City the Diamond District faces slower activity and tighter margins as online sales and synthetic diamonds reshape a once lively market. Club leaders warn the industry must adapt while the area sustains 2,600 businesses and a strong reliance on old fashioned deal making.
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NEW York
Diamond Dealers Club
Ray Perlman
India
China
West Africa
Perlman
Manhattan
New York City
47Th Street
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Moshe Brach
Robert Klein Diamonds
Diamond District
Robert Klein Diamonds Laboratory
Sebelius Gained Fame From Rock N Roll Debate Ties
Focus on Kathleen Sebelius's October gubernatorial debate nickname aging rocker after attending a Rolling Stones concert. Notes her family ties as part of the only father daughter governor team, and outlines her career path from corrections staff to Kansas Trial Lawyers Association leader and state legislator. Highlights campaign fundraising records and early recognitions.
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Gary
John Gilligan
Ohio
Keith Sebelius
Kansas
Kansas Trial Lawyers’ Association
Kansas House
Governing Magazine
Sebelius
Sebelius Gains National Attention In Kansas Politics
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, wins 58 percent re election, draws national notice, and appears on Cabinet and potential vice presidential lists as Democrats consider White House gains next year. Her profile highlights include bipartisan appeal, support for universal health care planning, military visit to Iraq, and a history as Ohio governor's daughter.
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Peka
Kan
Dwight Eisenhower
Bob Dole
Sam Brownback
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
White House
Sebelius
Democratic Governors’ Association
Mark Mellman
Washington
Ohio
U.S
Gary
Keith Sebelius
Iraq
National Guard
Fishing vessel found four missing crew in Nantucket Sound
The 75 foot Lady of Grace was discovered submerged 36 feet in Nantucket Sound with four crew members still missing. Coast Guard crews continued the search despite frigid waters, aided by the found life raft attached to the vessel. The boat, owned by Santos Fishing Corp of New Bedford, last contact Friday night and was en route to New Bedford Harbor. The last position was 12 miles south of Hyannis as 30 to 35 mph winds and 8 to 10 foot waves raged.
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Boston
Coast Guard
Nantucket Sound
New Bedford Harbor
Hyannis
Benson
Santos Fishing Corp
New Bedford
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World Federation of Diamond Bourses
Jacob Banda
World Diamond Tower
Fifth Avenue
Banda
Ralph Destino
Gemological Institute of America
Destino
Zana
Lady Mattress
Sheridan
Lawton
Waynie’s Drive Inn
Mathis Brothers
Ai Cana. Outlet
Missouri
Statehouse
Topeka
Great Plains
Ale Ainieliele
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