A very nice article unfortunately some misinformation......

My letter to the reporter:
Dear Diane Heilenman,
I just read your article "Bead-making's allure will shine during convention"
and I have a quick note for your information.
Beads have been around for at least 70,000 years and not 2,000.
I have included the home page to the Bead Collector Network which you may find interesting reading.
Thank you for your concern,
Thomas Stricker