Pasco housekeeper accused of stealing from employers
Pasco detectives say a local housekeeper might have done more than clean dust and grime out of a couple of clients' homes; she might have cleaned them out of jewelry and electronics before pawning the items.

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Economy, price depress platinum demand in '08
According to the report, global supplies of platinum declined by 9.5 percent to 5.97 million ounces in 2008, with supplies from Russia and South Africa impacted by a flurry of challenges, from bad weather and geological issues to safety closures, smelter problems and a shortage of skilled staff.

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Top-Quality Timepieces Featured at Abazias
Top quality timepieces and watches are now available at Abazias Diamonds for a fraction of the cost of other retailers.

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PehnecGems Now Provides High Quality Man-Made Cubic Zirconia at a Price-Point Appreciated in This Economy - by Artisan ...
Lab Created Gems a Favorite Among Handmade Jewelry Designers [PR.com]

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‘Alternative’ retailers help fill empty storefronts
Tattoo parlors, hookah bars and medical marijuana dispensaries are fast changing the complexion of the local retail scene, filling locations left vacant by Baskin Robbins, chic boutiques and computer retailers. At the moment, there are close to 50 tattoo parlors registered with the El Paso County Health Department. While there are still only a handful of [...]

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Outsmarting the recession: Twin Falls jeweler expands market to cope with economy
Financial experts are calling the nation’s recession over butStacy Armbruster, owner of Alpine Jewelers in Twin Falls isn’tseeing jewelry sales climb to levels seen prior to 2007.

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