For something other than the usual diamonds and pearls, turquoise is a stone that can be both classic and modern. Fitting in well with the Art Deco undercurrents of the season, this one is made of gold plated brass with three turquoise stones. It's $270.00 from http://www.aerluxe.com/.
Senate Democrats hinted at payback for Sen. Joe Lieberman, who called Barack Obama an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups in a prime-time GOP convention address.
AFP - Authorities in China's Muslim-populated far northwest are seeking to prevent mass prayers and the distribution of religious material as part of a security crackdown for Ramadan, government notices said.
Reuters - Condoleezza Rice travels to Libya on
Friday, the first trip there by a U.S. secretary of state in 55
years, signaling improved ties between the two countries.
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