Gem Markets

Gem markets have unique rhythms. One quality the market shares with music is the mother-of-all-surprise (s). Music giants like Bach, Mozart, Beethoven were masters of deception and expert at weaving rhythms across bars. Look what's happening in the diamond, ruby and sapphire + emerald market (s). The migration of market (s) + sequences = shortage of good quality gemstones.

Think And Grow Rich

Good Books: I recommend a timeless classic by Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich. It is should be read time and time again.

The Myth Of The Robber Barons

Good Books: Myth of the Robber Barons by Burton Folsom provides an introduction to three of the greatest and most able businessmen who ever lived, Andrew Mellon, James Hill, and George Scranton + tips on how to run a business successfully + themes and case studies + invaluable lessons.

I enjoyed it.

Autism

Sometimes it's hard to describe autistic behavior. We usually associate the medical condition with kids, but I have seen similar behavioral traits in adults. Sometimes we miss the red flags + normal behaviour variations spectrum . As they say, the moving picture speaks a million words.

Here is an interesting website: www.autismspeaks.org sponsored by two nonprofit advocacy groups: Autism Speaks and First Signs. They hope the site will promote early diagnosis and treatment.

Everyscape

New Business Models: According to industry analysts EveryScape’s business model is built around selling the interior views, called MiniScapes, to local businesses. The strategy of using ordinary pictures to populate the site and then using technology to knit the photos into a 3-D environment may build a loyal following. Good luck.

Useful link:
www.everyscape.com

Lonely Prophets Of Pre-war Germany

The Economist writes about the new art dealers + gallery vs. auction houses + German Art (1919-1930) + other viewpoints @ http://www.economist.com/daily/columns/artview/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10048349

To Thine Own Selves Be True

Linda Yablonsky writes about role-playing concepts among artists + modern sensibilities + contemporary self-portraiture in painting, photography, and video + other viewpoints @ http://artnews.com/issues/article.asp?art_id=1418

Namibia And Diamonds

Namibia & diamonds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV8hLafmwpI

Namibia - Diamond industry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZeidtAYb9I

Demand for Namibian Diamonds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjemdIEa9dw

The videos were really educational. I enjoyed it.