Last week, De Beers released a reprint of a very recent article entitled "Dirty Diamonds," which was featured in the August 27 issue of "Time." The article highlighted the conflict and misery still found in the diamond mines of the Congo and pointed out the pitfalls of the Kimberley Process. As I'm sure all of you know, the Kimberley Process,...
Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions Preheat the oven to 350°...
‘Tis the season! The season of falling leaves, dropping temperatures, back to school, and of course, FOOTBALL! Even better, COLLEGE FOOTBALL. As a Michigan fan, this season is different from many others as the so-called prodigal son, Jim Harbaugh, is back in Ann Arbor. (Sorry, non-Michigan fans, this might not be an article you consider “stuff...
If your campaign slogan works for you, stick with it. Think of it this way: You’ve seen it 100% (or nearly 100%) of the times it has run in your advertising, be it on billboards, print ads, or social media. But your customer base has seen it less than 15% of its exposure time. Take, for example,...
It’s Live! It’s official. The new website for Bergstrom Jewelers in St. Louis Park, MN, has launched! Along with a great new look, the site also features information about Ring Cam rental and the store’s diamond auction service. See it at bergstromjewelers.com. We showed our true colors. September 4 marked National College Color Day, and never to shy...
