Burmese Gem Sales and Statistics

Pala gems has some interesting statistics on Burmese gems sale @ http://www.palagems.com/gem_news_burma_stats.htm which I thought was interesting.

Useful link:
www.palagems.com

Phakant Jade Mine

According to Mizzima, scores of people had been killed in a landslide while searching for gold in the dumping site of jade mining companies at Hmawsizar jade mine in Phakant, Myitkyinar district, Kachin State, northern Burma. Landslides frequently kill people in these remote jade and gold mines, but the news of these tragic deaths rarely reach the outside world. Jade from Phakant mines are well-known worldwide for their quality.

Useful link:
www.mizzima.com

World Values Survey

If you want to learn more about values and cultural changes in societies all over the world, go to www.worldvaluessurvey.org for further information. The findings may surprise you.

Fooling Some Of The People All Of The Time

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time: A Long Short Story by David Einhorn is an interesting investment book (investing novel) + provides great insight into the politics of business. A great read.

Useful links:
http://foolingsomepeople.com
www.greenlightcapital.com

Colours Wheelchair

Colours Wheelchair, a manufacturer of ultra-light, athletic wheelchairs for active, physical wheelchair users, has set a new standard for cutting-edge design. Innovation + inspiration + interaction. I liked it. Hats off to John Box!

Useful link:
www.colourswheelchair.com

The Momentum Effect

The Momentum Effect: How to Ignite Exceptional Growth by J.C. Larreche highlights various aspects of marketing strategy + execution in this age of intense and globalized competition. A must read.

Useful link:

www.insead.edu/facultyresearch/faculty/profiles/jlarreche

Comic Books + Digital

Comic books are going digital + I think the new motion comics medium may add luster to the characters + help companies monetize at low cost. Great opportunity!

Useful links:
www.marvel.com
www.dccomics.com
www.isotopecomics.com
www.icv2.com

M F Husain

M F Husain, is one of India's best known artists + he is often called the Picasso of India. He has just spent his 93rd birthday in self-imposed exile due to threats from Hindu groups enraged by his paintings of nude gods and goddesses. My view is freedom of expression in the world's largest self-styled democracy may have various interpretations, it's time to honour the great artist for his dedication and courage to the cultural renaissance of modern India.

Useful link:
www.mfhussain.com