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The article offers news briefs on the fashion industry. Colombian actress Sofia Vergara launched the watch collection Ladymatic from Omega Watch Corp. at Omega's new exclusive store at Beverly Center in Los Angeles, California. Actress Angelina Jolie has worn accessories from Asprey & Garrard Ltd. in her upcoming film "The Tourist." Fashion house Prada SpA has announced to restore several monuments and statues located in Bologna, Italy.

The article reports on the plan to renovate the dog on the tuckerbox historical monument in Australia in 2010, which is based on the statement issued by Gundagai Shire Council community services director Glen Moore.

The article reports on the reopening of the Great Fire of London monument in England. The 62 meter high memorial and the tallest isolated stone column built by architect Sir Christopher Wren has been opened again to the public after its restoration amounting to £4.5 million. The upgrading scheme has been managed by cost manager Davis Langdon and the viewing platform added has been designed by Julian Harrap Architects.

The author discusses the efforts to preserve the Stonehenge in England. He cites the solutions suggested by the Stonehenge Think Tank to conserve the prehistoric monument. He criticizes the British government for not having a fund to preserve the Stonehenge. The think tank decided to accept the offer from Tesco to succeed Unesco as protector of Stonehenge.

The article reports on the renovation of the Monument in London, England. The landmark is expected to reopen in December 2008 following an 18-month programme of improvements and repairs. It notes that the monument was last restored in 1888. The programme's contractor is Cathedral Works Organisation and consultant architect is Julian Harrap.

The article reports that Swindon contractor Allen & Foxworthy is due to finish putting up the scaffolding that will shroud the Monument in the City of London at the end of October 2007. The scaffolding will reach 29 levels and is part of an 18-month program of repairs and improvements being carried out by Cathedral Works. The £4.5 million contract is due to finish at the end of 2008.

The article reports on various developments on tourist trade in the United States as of May 19, 2003. There are 22 historical locations in eastern Europe which are selected as part of the World Monuments Fund's effort to identify the 100 cultural heritage sites in the world that are most in need of rescue. Tips have been provided to enjoy traveling in New Jersey.

Presents a list of historical locations in South America which were selected as part of the World Monuments Fund's effort to identify the cultural heritage sites in the world that are most in need of rescue.

Highlights the 31st symposium conducted by Venice in Peril, the English charity in Italy. Efforts of the charity to preserve and restore monuments; Approaches to restoring traditional housing; Emphasis on traditional building method.

Calls for the conservation of the monuments included in the World Monuments Fund list of 100 most endangered monuments. Valley of Kings, Luxor, Egypt; Abdulazizkhan Complex, Bukhara, Uzbekistan; Butrint Archaeological Site, Sarande, Albania; Petra Archaeological Site, Jordan; Irkoutsk Historic Center, Irkoutsk, Russia.

Reports on the exterior repair of the 110-year-old Washington Monument. Details on how the monument will be restored; Scaffold of the monument; Remarks from John G. O'Connor, one of the designers of the scaffold.

Looks at the renovation of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. Use of form-fitting scaffolding developed by Architect Michael Graves to make the monument visible while renovation is going on; Cost of the scaffolding; Scaffolding details.

Reports on the use of a scaffolding to cover the exterior of the monument in Washington, D.C. during renovation work. Funding sources for renovation of historic monument; Description of fabric; Timetable of construction work.

Reports on the renovation plans for the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. Formation of alliance to plan and execute expansion and renovation; Inclusion in the plan of better access road, an orientation center, a concession dormitory, and concession complex.

Cites the formation of an alliance between Rhone-Poulenc Foundation and the Archaeological Survey of India to preserve and restore two of the most significant monuments in India. Details on the monuments; Factors which affected the monuments.

The article presents information on the facelift project of landscape architect DHM Inc. for the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. It is reported that DHM will replace older buildings with spacious structures and grades in public areas will not be made greater than five percent. Gray-pink granite will sheath buildings, and commercial attractions will be pulled away from the four presidents' statues and shifted to the parking to present a better view of the monument.

Urges travel agents to support the World Monuments Fund (WMF), which identifies the world's most endangered culturally significant sites and provides urgent funding for their rescue. Plan by the fund to take over the restoration of the Library of the Franciscan Monastery from the Rebuild Dubrovnik Fund; American Express' role as founding sponsor of the WMF; Inclusion of a temple at Petra in Jordan in the WMF list.