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...Internet. But unlike diamonds, they do not have a universal grading system, so serious buyers must still rely on skilled eyes, which can take years to develop. Most experts warn against purchasing pearls sight unseen because of the seven factors one must consider when assessing their value: size, color, shape, luster, surface quality, nacre and how well they match...
...Size also matters. The larger South Sea pearls, typically 12 to 20 mm, tend to have a more satiny appearance, whereas the smaller akoyas, 7 to 9 mm, are prized for their quicksilver, mirrorlike sheen. To judge a pearl's luster, hold it under a light. If you see a bright, sharp reflection, the pearl has high luster and most likely a higher price...
...will still have newspapers, but they'll probably be very different from what most of us think of now. They'll be physically smaller, as they move to what designer Mario Garcia calls the ?compact:' a more tabloid-like, compact size. I disagree with the assumption that newspapers will die. But we need to train journalists for multimedia reporting. They need to move from being just print reporters to being comfortable taking photos and doing audio and video...
...does it work? Air conditioning relies on some form of heat exchange. In this case, it's a thermochemical one between water and salt that takes place in a vacuum. Water evaporating from a tank inside ClimateWell's refrigerator-size unit is absorbed by salt housed in a connected tank the water molecules can't resist sticking to the salt, turning it into a slurry. As water evaporates, it gives up energy, which is then released inside the salt tank. The result of the energy transfer: the water becomes colder as the salt heats up. Pipe water through the slurry...
...directive] has become a complex marketing challenge requiring lots of time and money. Seeking to redress the balance - at least as far as the travel industry is concerned - is worldhotel-link.com. Originating in 2002 as a project conducted under the auspices of the World Bank to help small and medium-sized hotels in the Mekong area access the Internet, the site now provides booking services for locally owned accommodation in around 30 countries. Uniting the hotels - apart from the fact that most are modest in size - is a commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility. If they stick to these principles...