Ellen Fruchtman's views on making price an easy part of the jewlery selling conversation was interesting. Jewelers refuse to be transparent; they refuse to show prices. True. Why do you think the Internet has become so popular? Although online sales represent a small percentage of all fine jewelry sales, the percentage of consumers going online for product research is most certainly not small. True.
Useful link:
www.fruchtman.com
Wake up, jewelers. Do the right thing. It's just common sense, really.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Up-and-coming Photographers
In pictures: Up-and-coming photographers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8109092.stm
Useful link:
www.csm2009photography.com
Brilliant work!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8109092.stm
Useful link:
www.csm2009photography.com
Brilliant work!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Art Basel 2009
Recession appeal: Collectors like nothing better than a good economic downturn. How true!
Useful links:
www.artbasel.com
www.labiennale.org
Useful links:
www.artbasel.com
www.labiennale.org
Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint
The Human Rights Debate within the Kimberly Process
http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp
Useful links:
www.diamondintelligence.com
www.kimberleyprocess.com
www.pacweb.org
www.globalwitness.org
I think there is so much to do to clean up the KP. Smugglers are always one step ahead of the law. Who would argue against the importance of respecting human rights today? But the fact of the matter is there are human rights issues in producer countries, in cutting and trading centers and in consumer markets. Thanks Chaim for discussing these issues frankly.
http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp
Useful links:
www.diamondintelligence.com
www.kimberleyprocess.com
www.pacweb.org
www.globalwitness.org
I think there is so much to do to clean up the KP. Smugglers are always one step ahead of the law. Who would argue against the importance of respecting human rights today? But the fact of the matter is there are human rights issues in producer countries, in cutting and trading centers and in consumer markets. Thanks Chaim for discussing these issues frankly.
Tarzan
The Musee du Quai Branly in Paris has a new exhibition on Tarzan's popularity and influence via movie clips, artwork, music and text to illustrate the character's influence. Check out the link www.quaibranly.fr
A Century Of News
The British Library has put two million digitised pages from 19th century newspapers online. Check out the link www.bl.uk
Gold Vending Machine
TG-Gold-Super-Markt, based near Stuttgart, is planning to install gold vending machines at 500 locations including train stations and airports in Germany. Brilliant idea, really. I think it's a great gift for everyone.
Useful link:
www.gold-super-markt.de
Useful link:
www.gold-super-markt.de
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