Why Startups Should Train Their People

Ben Horowitz was spot on. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Useful link:
http://bhorowitz.com

Hong Kong International Art Fair

The fair, also known as Art HK 10, runs from May 27 - 30, 2010. In just its third year, it's not nearly as big as some of the world's more established contemporary art fairs such as Art Basel or London's Frieze Art Fair. But still it is the fair in Asia. Don't miss. www.hongkongartfair.com

Mozambique Ruby Update

Check out the latest report on Mozambique rubies from the GIA Thailand research team. www.giathailand.com

Art Market Update

Souren Melikian's opinion piece in the New York Times about Meroe was interesting. Many thanks.

Useful link:
www.louvre.fr

Random Thoughts

How come a “hot” buyer who knows what he wants to buy and how much he plans to spend, walks out of a store without a diamond ring for his fiancé? There is no simple answer to this. Many online retailers have an excellent return policy and after sale service. They also have highly-trained staff to provide assistance over the phone. They are perceived to be much cheaper, which they are not (they are somewhat cheaper). So price perception is an issue.

- Edahn Golan
www.idexonline.com
www.kennethgassman.com

So true!

Cannes Film Festival Update

Apichatpong Weerasethakul's mystical film Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives has won the Palme d'Or. Congratulations!

Useful link:
http://www.festival-cannes.com/

What France's Stolen Masterpieces Tell Us

Will Gompertz's viewpoints on the stolen paintings were interesting. Many thanks. www.centrepompidou.fr

RIBA Awards 2010

The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the winners of its 2010 awards for architectural excellence. www.architecture.com