Topic: NEWS english - on January 29, 2007 at 1:24:00 PM CET
Diamond District struggles to keep up
On a recent afternoon at the venerable Diamond Dealers Club, many of the chairs and long tables remained empty on the vast trading floor as a few dozen men haggled over precious stones.
The cafeteria's dining room had a ghost town feel and only a couple of men drank coffee at the food counter. Most of the hustle and bustle was happening in the club's synagogue and an area where retired members could play backgammon.
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