CMJ Music Marathon 2008

Go to CMJ Music Marathon 2008, a showcase of mostly new + independent music @ www.cmj.com/marathon

Useful link:
www.cmj.com

I liked it.

Diamond Market Update

According to the Reserve Bank governor, Dr Gideon Gono, Zimbabwe’s economy could be turned around in the next few years if the country does not continue to lose revenue (US$1.2 billion/month) from illegal diamond dealing in the mining industry. Hard to believe!

Useful links:
www.rbz.co.zw
www.talkzimbabwe.com

Gorongosa National Park

Visit Mozambique's famous Gorongosa National Park. A great experience.

Hats off to Gregory C. Carr (entrepreneur + philanthropist)!

Useful links:
www.gorongosa.net
www.carrfoundation.org

Heard On The Street

Entrepreneurs = Tireless optimists, but now life will be hard for many start-ups.

Art Market Update

The Economist opinion piece on art auctions + other viewpoints @ http://www.economist.com/daily/columns/artview/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12496107 was interesting.

Useful links:
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com
www.phillipsdepury.com

What is surprising is the mood in the market + the rare and the beautiful are still selling.

Governor Schwarzenegger + Warren Buffett

Governor Schwarzenegger's discussion on the economy with Warren Buffett at the 2008 Women's Conference + other viewpoints @ http://gov.ca.gov/speech/10871 was insightful.

Useful link:
www.californiawomen.org

Warren was spot on.

Random Thoughts

Man is extremely uncomfortable with uncertainty. To deal with his discomfort, man tends to create a false sense of security by substituting certainty for uncertainty. It becomes the herd instinct.

- Bennett W. Goodspeed
The Tao Jones Averages
http://inferentialfocus.com

He was spot on.

The Ruby Story

The character in the UK TV series, Dad's Army @ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nTr6oLFHnK0 was interesting. Watch it!