= Such Stupid Things =

Thanks for the kind words, all. I'll put up some pictures or something soon.

I thought I should also mention that if any of you are in need of something small and glimmery, I had a very good experience with Apollo Diamond. They combine my love of science with my general distaste for perpetuating globe-wide horror and so forth. So until Superman commercializes his squeezing-coal-into-precious-gems business, think about giving them a call. You won't save a whole lot of money, but you'll feel better about yourself.

OK. Preachiness ending... now. Anyway, someone once told me, diamonds aren't forever, as they can barely stand up to strong oxidizing conditions. Silicon carbide, however...