i think the history of the diamond market in the mid-C20th shows that it is partly an artificial one, with supply of gem quality stones strictly controlled by mining companies such as de Beers (View Post)

interesting that the current Labour leader, a former public prosecutor, says he "likes and respects" a convicted felon who has no respect for the truth, the law or international conventions… (View Post)

my prediction for April 2025 - Donald trump will accuse Canada, China and Mexico of starting a trade war (View Post)

thanks for all the time and effort you've put in over the years -- much appreciated! (View Post)

Thank you for the article. The battle over control of the internet, and specifically the web, has been going on since the early 1990s. Tim Berners-Lee has fought long and hard for net freedom and his… (View Post)