Jeweller has vision of design hub for Wellington

18.05.12

A Wellington jeweller wants to eventually create a design hub in the capital following a deal to supply the designs for an exclusive range of bridal rings for a major Chinese firm. The Inspired Collection - the brainchild of The Village Goldsmith founder - Ian Douglas, has signed a two-year deal with Hiersun, which will make and distribute the rings through its "I Do" branded stores, paying a royalty for the designs.

Source: Radio New Zealand

Alliance Data Announces New Multi-year Agreement With Blue Nile, The Leading ...

18.05.12

Card program benefits will include flexible financing options and no annual card fee, as well as online account management. Consumers can select from financing options that include 6 and 12 months same as cash. Alliance Data will partner with Blue Nile to develop additional cardholder incentives and marketing efforts through advanced analytics capabilities, as well as direct mail and email, web, and mobile channels.

Source: MarketWatch (press release)

They'll do it live: Inside Boston Sports Live, The Boston Globe's new noon ...

18.05.12

It’s a Monday, the second week the Globe has been producing the live online sports show, which aims to capitalize on the city’s deep and intense relationship with sports. There’s an empty chair where Christopher Gasper should be. It’s at a news desk set against a green screen in the studio where Boston Sports Live will go on the air at noon in...

Source: Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard

Councillor splashed €35000 in five days, court told

18.05.12

THE former Fine Gael councillor on trial for planning corruption blew tens of thousands of euro on luxury holidays, cars and an engagement ring for his mistress despite being "broke", a court was told yesterday. Mr Forsey, who admitted to having an affair with a young woman behind his wife's back, had to explain to gardai how he splashed &euro. Fred Forsey Jnr revealed to gardai how he woke up one morning to find his bags packed and was "thrown out the front door".

Source: Irish Independent