Worshiping Women

The Glory That Was Greece From a Female Perspective
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/19/arts/design/19wome.html

Worshiping Women: Ritual and Reality in Classical Athens @ Onassis Cultural Center
December 10, 2008 – May 9, 2009

Useful link:
www.onassisusa.org

Thanks Holland.

Masterpieces Of Ancient Jewelry

Masterpieces of Ancient Jewelry: Exquisite Objects from the Cradle of Civilization at Field Museum, Chicago, USA
February 13 - July 5, 2009

Useful links:
www.fieldmuseum.org
www.metmuseum.org
http://artmuseum.princeton.edu
www.english.imjnet.org.il
www.nationaljewelryinstitute.org

Don't miss it.

India Update: Gem/Jewelry Sector

According to Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council overall exports of gems and jewelry are down by 34.25 percent in November 2008. At the manufacturing level, exports of cut and polished diamonds are down by 20.18 percent for November 2008, compared with last year, and there has been a 20 percent reduction in order for the period from April to October 2008.

Useful link:
www.gjepc.org

Not a pretty picture. The gem and jewelry sector is losing luster and aren't anymore brilliant and scintillating. I think the Indian government should step in (via credit fund) and do the right thing to help the industry.

Zimbabwe KP Issue

Zimbabwe KP Suspension will Lead to More Human Suffering
http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp

Useful links:
www.globalwitness.org
www.pacweb.org
www.kimberleyprocess.com
www.psi.org
www.riotinto.com

Chaim was spot on.

10 Outrageous Claims 2009

No Growth in China and other Outrageous Prophecies
http://www.cnbc.com/id/28277894

Useful link:
www.saxobank.com

Unimaginable, especially Chinese growth going to zero + the Iranian revolution, but you may never know, it could happen judging by the unfolding of events in the international financial markets.

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7785506.stm

Useful link:
www.kimff.org

Don't miss it.

The Go-Go Years

The Go-Go Years: The Drama and Crashing Finale of Wall Street's Bullish 60s by John Brooks is an insightful book of the forgotten times in American financial history; the booming Wall Street of the 1960's and the resulting crash of the early 1970's + the impact. A must read.

Tony Foster

Where This Artist Goes, Danger Often Follows
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122955406891315865.html

Useful link:
www.tony-foster.co.uk

Foster's pictures were stunningly beautiful. Thanks Tom.