Australia
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Nicole Kidman + Hugh Jackman light up the screen in the movie Australia. I am a huge Baz Luhrmann fan. I think Baz has pulled off another huge success. A must see movie, really.
Useful links:
www.australiamovie.com
www.australia.com
www.bazthegreatsite.com
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
The Polar Rink
The American Museum of Natural History has opened New York City's first synthetic ice-skating facility, the Polar Rink, located on the Arthur Ross Terrace. Go to www.amnh.org for further info. A must visit.
Diamond Futures
Madhurima RS's report on diamond futures and the impact @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/No-Futures-for-Diamond-12970-3-1.html was interesting. My personal view is diamond futures would be hard to price due to lack of standardization.
Philanthrocapitalism
Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World by Matthew Bishop + Michael Green is an insightful book on new forms of giving and volunteering + state-of-the-art practices in social entrepreneurship. A must read.
Useful link:
www.philanthrocapitalism.net
Useful link:
www.philanthrocapitalism.net
The Oil Crisis
Paddy Allen's interactive guide on global oil price collapse @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2008/nov/25/oil-price-collapse was insightful. Thanks Paddy.
Cairo Film Festival 2008
The 32nd Cairo International Film Festival - November 18 - 28, 2008. A must visit.
Useful link:
www.cairofilmfest.org
Useful link:
www.cairofilmfest.org
Danger On The Road
JM University's interactive courses are the best online courses in security and insurance education for jewelry professionals. Danger on Road is an interactive course on jewelry security. Go to https://services.jewelersmutual.com/jmuniversity for further info.
Useful link:
www.jewelersmutual.com
Useful link:
www.jewelersmutual.com
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Stunning Black
The black jewels: onyx + black enamel + diamonds + creativity @ http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1860363_1803132,00.html were stunningly beautiful.
Useful links:
www.gucci.com
www.cartier.com
www.chanel.com
www.bulgari.com
www.davidyurman.com
www.tiffany.com
Useful links:
www.gucci.com
www.cartier.com
www.chanel.com
www.bulgari.com
www.davidyurman.com
www.tiffany.com
Heard On The Street
In the quest for jam, the dealers have lost their bread and butter. At the moment, they are scared of their own shadows, and it will take some time for them to be back.
We7
How times change. Go to Peter Gabriel's download project We7. It's an advertising-funded service that allows users to download songs for free. Try it.
Useful links:
www.we7.com
www.petergabriel.com
Useful links:
www.we7.com
www.petergabriel.com
Economic Depressions
I found Murray Rothbard's essay entitlted, 'Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure' @ http://mises.org/tradcycl/econdepr.asp educational and insightful. He wrote this stunning essay in 1969.
Thanks Kevin Depew for the link.
Thanks Kevin Depew for the link.
Global Business @ BBC
Peter Day's interview with George Gilder, prophet of the Telecosm @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/global_business.shtml was insightful. Thanks Peter.
Useful link:
www.gildertech.com
Useful link:
www.gildertech.com
Harry Winston
You should visit Harry Winston's e-commerce site. I liked it. Check out the link at http://shop.harrywinston.com Brand sells, really.
Useful link:
www.harrywinston.com
Useful link:
www.harrywinston.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The 99
Naif Al Mutawa + Teshkeel Media Group = The 99
Useful links:
www.the99.org
www.teshkeel.com
I hope it will be the next Pokémon. Hats off to Naif.
Useful links:
www.the99.org
www.teshkeel.com
I hope it will be the next Pokémon. Hats off to Naif.
Cabochon
Stunningly beautiful colors of Cabs in sky blues/emerald greens @ http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1859855_1859719_1859729,00.html
Useful links:
http://hobbsandkent.com
www.dior.com
Useful links:
http://hobbsandkent.com
www.dior.com
Small-wind Market
Saverio Truglia's report in Time on small-wind market @ http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1860920,00.html was insightful.
Useful links:
www.awea.org
www.windenergy.com
I wish India had similar tax credits to facilitate green trend in the country.
Useful links:
www.awea.org
www.windenergy.com
I wish India had similar tax credits to facilitate green trend in the country.
Babette's Feast
Babette's Feast is a 1987 Danish film written and directed by Gabriel Axel. http://www.karenblixen.com/babette.html
Useful links:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603
www.dfi.dk
A profoundly uplifting film.
Useful links:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603
www.dfi.dk
A profoundly uplifting film.
Jewelry + Handbag
Victoria Gomelsky's story in IHT on jewels and handbags @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/19/style/rluxbags.php was interesting. Thanks Victoria.
Useful links:
www.judithleiber.com
www.tanaka.co.jp
www.kararossny.com
www.robertocoin.com
www.lotusartsdevivre.com
Ladies know more about handbags because the value of jewelry - of precious stones and pearls - is still relatively unknown.
- Anna Gaia
How true!
Useful links:
www.judithleiber.com
www.tanaka.co.jp
www.kararossny.com
www.robertocoin.com
www.lotusartsdevivre.com
Ladies know more about handbags because the value of jewelry - of precious stones and pearls - is still relatively unknown.
- Anna Gaia
How true!
Jewelry Information Center (JIC)
Check out the Jewelry Information Center (JIC) link to read more about jewelry tales, educational and marketing modules @ www.jic.org
Chocolate Tasting
Lucy Rodgers's story on chocolate tasting + learning to spit @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7656288.stm was interesting.
Useful link:
www.fortnumandmason.com
You've got to be passionate to be in this field of expertise or you would get pretty sick of it in the end, really. I love chocolates.
Useful link:
www.fortnumandmason.com
You've got to be passionate to be in this field of expertise or you would get pretty sick of it in the end, really. I love chocolates.
Concentrated Solar Power Technology
Concentrated solar power (CSP) technology + Andalucian desert = Abengoa
Useful links:
www.abengoasolar.com
www.abengoa.com
www.greenpeace.org
I think CSP is affordable and efficient + countries with clear skies and strong sunshine should adopt this technology.
Useful links:
www.abengoasolar.com
www.abengoa.com
www.greenpeace.org
I think CSP is affordable and efficient + countries with clear skies and strong sunshine should adopt this technology.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Gemstone Gallery
Photo gallery: Gemstones via National Geographic @ http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/photos/gems/ruby-rough.html was interesting. Colored stones are always beautiful.
Andy Scott
Meet Andy Scott, Scotland's world-famous sculptor @ www.andyscottpublicart.co.uk
I think public art = true investment.
I think public art = true investment.
The Diamond City Of Surat
Binu Alex's fourth report in CommodityOnline on Gujarat’s diamond city of Surat @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/Journey-from-junk-diamonds-to-near-gems-12821-3-1.html was interesting. I think only Indians have the skills to create near-gem quality diamonds out of industrial quality diamonds.
The Widow Clicquot
The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It by Tilar J. Mazzeo is a fascinating biography of a woman who revolutionized the wine-making industry. A must read.
Useful link:
The Art Of Haggling
Tanya Gold's story in the Guardian about the art of haggling @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2008/nov/24/haggling-shopping-retail-recession was interesting. It's recession time. Try it!
Ron Arad Exhibition
Ron Arad: Art + Design Exhibition has opened at Centre Pompidou in Paris @ www.cnac-gp.fr
Useful link:
www.ronarad.com
Adventurous + Intellectual + Immersive experience. Don't miss it.
Useful link:
www.ronarad.com
Adventurous + Intellectual + Immersive experience. Don't miss it.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Bill Cunningham Viewpoint
On the Street - The Mark of a Gentleman by Bill Cunningham @ http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/11/22/fashion/20081123-street-feature/index.html was brilliant. I liked it.
Interactive Art In London
Gareth Mitchell's story on Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's huge interactive art installation in Trafalgar Square, London @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7740263.stm was interesting. Don't miss it!
Useful link:
www.lozano-hemmer.com
Useful link:
www.lozano-hemmer.com
Heard On The Street
Even in the best of times, it's hard to tell the difference between honest error and outright deception, really.
Jun Aoki
Meet the most intellectual architect of Japan @ www.aokijun.com
Useful links:
www.jidpo.or.jp
www.g-mark.org
Useful links:
www.jidpo.or.jp
www.g-mark.org
Art Market Update
The Economist report on the 2008 autumn art-auction season/upcoming Russian art sales + the unpredictable buyers @ http://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12666644 was interesting.
Useful links:
www.bonhams.com
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com
Useful links:
www.bonhams.com
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com
Verneuil Synthetic Corundum
Richard W. Hughes + John I. Koivula rexamines why and how curved growth lines and gas bubbles occur in Verneuil (flame-fusion) synthetic corundum @ http://www.ruby-sapphire.com/verneuil-synthetic-corundum-dangerous-curves.htm
A must read.
A must read.
Random Thoughts
The art market has decided to price itself more realistically at the December 3rd auction in Paris. It should be pointed out that the real major pieces that one would expect at an auction of this magnitude, in Paris, are strangely absent. I wonder if the predicted estimate of prices at the gavel are a deliberate lowering of expectations, so the art media can then spin the auction a success whatever the low prices might amount to. Perhaps the art that's been left off the block is in strong hands, and what we're seeing is the art held by the weak hands. Perhaps the owners/investors of the best art are waiting for an inevitable upturn in the general art market conditions. Needless to say, if one wants to buy a 2nd rate Picasso for collecting/investing, now might be a good time to buy. If one wants to buy a piece of art because they think it's beautiful and that they love it, anytime is good as long as the pocketbook is full.
- Jeff Watson
(via Dailyspeculations)
Jeff was spot on.
- Jeff Watson
(via Dailyspeculations)
Jeff was spot on.
Aakash Nihalani
Aakash Nihalani's artwork is currently on view at 17 Frost gallery space (located at 17 Frost Street between Union Avenue and Lorimer Street in Wiliamsburg) in Williamsburg, New York. A must visit.
Useful links:
www.aakashnihalani.com
www.bosepacia.com
www.flickr.com/photos/28750691@N03
Useful links:
www.aakashnihalani.com
www.bosepacia.com
www.flickr.com/photos/28750691@N03
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Greenbuild 2008
Greenbuild 2008. This year the 6th annual conference by the U.S. Green Building Council was held in the city of Boston. A great place to connect the dots.
Useful links:
www.greenbuildexpo.org
www.bnim.com
Useful links:
www.greenbuildexpo.org
www.bnim.com
Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Naples Winter Wine Festival features some of the rarest wine varieties in the world, and it is up for auction.
Go to www.napleswinefestival.com for further info.
Go to www.napleswinefestival.com for further info.
The Diamond City Of Surat
Binu Alex's third report in CommodityOnline on Gujarat’s diamond city of Surat @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/Will-Indian-diamond-business-outshine-recession-12820-3-1.html was interesting. At the moment I don't think the Indian diamond business is recession-proof. The attitude and approach of consumers and retailers are key factors, which is hard to predict. The whole world is caught up in negative news. If the diamond consumers and retailers do well in North America, Europe, the Middle East, then it's good news for the Indian diamond business.
Catherine Boyle Viewpoint
Diamonds. Catherine Boyle's opinion piece in TimesOnline @ http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/natural_resources/article5176070.ece was interesting. My view: I think Laurence Graff, chairman and founder of Graff Diamonds put into perspective many of the important issues. Top-quality gems are rare and hard to find, and there will always be a demand for these stones, and they are investors best friend, unlike other commodities.
Europeana
Europeana is an ambitious European Union project to digitize items from European museums, libraries, archives and multi-media collections -- online for free. Go to www.europeana.eu for further info.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Iron-age Gold Collar
Maev Kennedy's story about a 2,200-year-old gold collar find @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2008/nov/20/heritage-art was interesting.
Useful link:
www.britishmuseum.org
Truly a happy accident.
Useful link:
www.britishmuseum.org
Truly a happy accident.
Global Trends 2025
(via BBC) Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World (33MB)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7741049.stm
Interesting, really. I think The National Intelligence Council (NIC) has been right/wrong before.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7741049.stm
Interesting, really. I think The National Intelligence Council (NIC) has been right/wrong before.
Heard On The Street
The amorphous stock market is tough to read. I'd say stick wax in your ears and don't listen to the market until .............. Oops.
The Diamond City Of Surat
Binu Alex's second report in CommodityOnline on Gujarat’s diamond city of Surat @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/Origin-of-diamond-traces-to-India-12819-3-1.html was interesting. Recently diamond testing labs have started providing origin classification for select diamonds on demand with state-of-the-art analytical instruments and proprietary database to add value and authenticity.
Diamond Market Update
Chaim Even Zohar's opinion piece in IdexOnline on crisis situation in rough markets @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp was educational and insightful. A must read.
Lyrics 1964-2008
Lyrics 1964-2008 by Paul Simon is a great book by the most gifted voice of America. This book says it all. A must read.
Useful link:
Museum Of Islamic Art
The Economist report on Qatar's ambitious Museum of Islamic Art @ http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12633085 was insightful. With a bit of luck, timing and royal patronage, Persian Gulf is turning into Art Gulf.
Useful links:
www.qma.com.qa
www.pcfandp.com
Useful links:
www.qma.com.qa
www.pcfandp.com
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Garden Of Earthly Delights
Martha Clarke’s celebrated 'Garden of Earthly Delights' is an American masterpiece. Definitely, a must see!
Useful link:
www.gardenofearthlydelightsnyc.com
Useful link:
www.gardenofearthlydelightsnyc.com
The Diamond City Of Surat
Binu Alex's report in CommodityOnline on Gujarat’s diamond city of Surat @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/Diamond-The-Carat-of-Surat-in-India-12818-3-1.html was insightful. Since Surat has seen several ups and downs during the course, .... life goes on. I hope the industry does the right thing to stay put.
Sankai Juku
Sanjoy Roy's story in the Guardian on Sankai Juku + their artistic dance style @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/nov/19/dance-butoh-sankai-juku was interesting.
Useful link:
www.sankaijuku.com
The expressions are stunning and transcendental.
Useful link:
www.sankaijuku.com
The expressions are stunning and transcendental.
Charles Veley
Charles Veley is an American, and he is perceived to be the world's most traveled person. He runs a website @ www.mosttraveledpeople.com
Useful link:
www.travelerscenturyclub.org
Useful link:
www.travelerscenturyclub.org
Red Sunstone
Evelyn Tucker's report on Oregon red sunstone, the world's only known source @ http://www.colored-stone.com/stories/nov08/oregon-sunstone.cfm was educational and insightful.
Art Market Update
Alexandra Peers's opinion piece in WSJ on the state of the art market @ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122713503996042291.html was interesting. Thanks Alexandra.
Useful links:
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com
www.phillipsdepury.com
I think it's time for reality check, really.
Useful links:
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com
www.phillipsdepury.com
I think it's time for reality check, really.
The Grapes Of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is a American drama film directed by John Ford. It was based on the Pulitzer Prize winning The Grapes of Wrath (1939), written by John Steinbeck. Watch it. It will truly change the way you view the world.
Check out the link @ http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=the+grapes+of+wrath&emb=0&aq=f#
Check out the link @ http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=the+grapes+of+wrath&emb=0&aq=f#
Heard On The Street
It’s getting bleaker every day. There are many, many, many more bubbles to burst.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Hope Diamond Story 2008
The Hope Diamond 2008 story. Francois Farges, a French mineralogist heading the investigation claims that the Hope Diamond is the same steely-blue stone once sported by the Sun King (King Louis XIV). Check out the link @ http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081118/lf_afp/sciencehistorydiamondmuseum_081118185157
Q: How much is the Hope diamond worth?
A: http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20030609.html
Q: How much is the Hope diamond worth?
A: http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20030609.html
Myth Of Tomorrow
Taro Okamoto's Myth of Tomorrow mural is spectacularly beautiful, immersive and inspiring. http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1859986,00.html
Useful links:
www.taromuseum.jp
http://taro-okamoto.or.jp
Useful links:
www.taromuseum.jp
http://taro-okamoto.or.jp
Picasso Show
Elaine Sciolino's story in NYT on Picasso show at the Grand Palais in Paris @ http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/travel/16globe.html?_r=1&ref=travel was interesting. Thanks Elaine.
Useful link:
www.grandpalais.fr
Useful link:
www.grandpalais.fr
Zero-Carbon House
Go to Will Anderson's Tree House in south London @ www.treehouseclapham.org.uk
Best practice in green building, really. Hats off to Will.
Best practice in green building, really. Hats off to Will.
Diamond Detectors
Diamond Detectors Ltd = Industrial/Medical applications + customized detector solutions
Useful links:
www.diamonddetectors.com
www.e6.com
www.debeersgroup.com
Useful links:
www.diamonddetectors.com
www.e6.com
www.debeersgroup.com
Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008
Ernst & Young has named Matthew Szulik, Chairman of Red Hat, Inc, the overall National Winner for Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 Award. Congratulations Matthew!
Useful links:
www.redhat.com
www.ey.com
www.kauffman.org
Useful links:
www.redhat.com
www.ey.com
www.kauffman.org
Global Business @ BBC
The World of Business stories of five successful entrepreneurs @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/global_business.shtml was inspiring. Thanks Peter.
Useful links:
www.kauffman.org
www.unleashingideas.org
www.accel.com
www.actelion.com
www.pamodzi.co.za
www.nzfreshcuts.co.nz
www.satyam.com
www.imaginationgames.com
Useful links:
www.kauffman.org
www.unleashingideas.org
www.accel.com
www.actelion.com
www.pamodzi.co.za
www.nzfreshcuts.co.nz
www.satyam.com
www.imaginationgames.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Opera For All
Stephanie Kirchner's report on affordable opera and useful tips @ http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1642444_1858453_1858446,00.html was brilliant. I am a huge opera fan. Thanks Stephanie.
Useful links:
www.oper-frankfurt.com
www.teatroallascala.org
http://operadeparis.fr
Useful links:
www.oper-frankfurt.com
www.teatroallascala.org
http://operadeparis.fr
Art In The Age Of Steam
Richard Woodward's opinion piece in WSJ on Art in the Age of Steam @ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122696533953135271.html was interesting. Thanks Richard.
Useful link:
www.nelson-atkins.org
Useful link:
www.nelson-atkins.org
Sol LeWitt
Richard Lacayo's opinion piece in Time on LeWitt's wall drawing @ http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1859612,00.html was interesting.
Useful link:
www.massmoca.org
I am a huge fan of Lewitt’s artistry.
Useful link:
www.massmoca.org
I am a huge fan of Lewitt’s artistry.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Philip Zimbardo
Philip Zimbardo is an American psychologist, and he has written insightful articles/books on complex human behavior (pros/cons) and the impact to help people understand situational pressures. I think interpreting human behavior requires unique analytical skills and he has changed the way we think about people a lot. He is a great teacher.
Useful links:
www.lucifereffect.com
www.prisonexp.org
http://zimbardo.socialpsychology.org
Useful links:
www.lucifereffect.com
www.prisonexp.org
http://zimbardo.socialpsychology.org
Joan Miró
Joan Miró: Painting/Anti-Painting, 1927-1937 via New Yorker @ http://www.newyorker.com/online/2008/11/10/slideshow_081110_miro?xrail
I liked it. Thanks Peter Schjeldahl.
Useful link:
www.moma.org
I liked it. Thanks Peter Schjeldahl.
Useful link:
www.moma.org
Crystal Giants
Neil Shea's report on Mexico's Cave of crystals + other viewpoints @ http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/11/crystal-giants/shea-text/1 was educational and insightful. A must visit.
Big Box Reuse
Big Box Reuse by Julia Christensen is an insightful book on future designs of renovated big box stores + the impact. A must read.
Useful link:
Yves Saint Laurent's Art collection
Nazanin Lankarani's story on Christie's auction of Yves Saint Laurent's art collection in Paris + other viewpoints @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/14/arts/raaysl.php was interesting.
Useful links:
www.christies.com
www.conseildesventes.com
www.grandpalais.fr
There is no doubt that the entire art world is waiting for this sale.
Useful links:
www.christies.com
www.conseildesventes.com
www.grandpalais.fr
There is no doubt that the entire art world is waiting for this sale.
Evolution Of Minerals
The Economist report on the evolution of minerals + other viewpoints @ http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?source=hptextfeature&story_id=12592248 was insightful.
Useful link:
http://hazen.gl.ciw.edu
Useful link:
http://hazen.gl.ciw.edu
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The World Money Show
For a wide variety of outlooks + diversification + global investing 2.0 = The World Money Show. Go to www.moneyshow.com for further info.
A World Without Money
Robert Jackson's Letter from Iceland, a first-world country's financial meltdown @ http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/66c87994-aec1-11dd-b621-000077b07658.html?nclick_check=1 was wonderfully written and insightful. Shocking, really. As Robert rightly put it, it is going to be a long, hard struggle.
Peridotite
The Economist report on Peridotite, a type of rock with a voracious appetite for carbon dioxide + other viewpoins @ http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?source=hptextfeature&story_id=12592256 was educational and interesting.
Useful links:
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/user/jmatter
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/user/peterk
Amazing, really.
Useful links:
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/user/jmatter
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/user/peterk
Amazing, really.
Damian Allsop
Lucy Cavendish's story about Damian Allsop and his chocolates @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/nov/16/foodanddrink was interesting.
Useful links:
www.damianallsop.com
www.amedei.com
There's something wrong with you if you don't like chocolates, really. Chocolates = Wines
Useful links:
www.damianallsop.com
www.amedei.com
There's something wrong with you if you don't like chocolates, really. Chocolates = Wines
Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder = Beauty + elegant simplicity. Go to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to see his jewelry collections on display. Don't miss it.
Useful links:
www.calder.org
www.metmuseum.org
www.modernart.ie
Useful links:
www.calder.org
www.metmuseum.org
www.modernart.ie
Art Update
Roderick Conway Morris's opinion piece in IHT on George Barbier @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/14/arts/raabarb.php was educational and insightful.
Useful link:
www.museiciviciveneziani.it
Useful link:
www.museiciviciveneziani.it
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Opportunity Green
Meet successful green entrepreneurs (challenges/opportunities) + listen to their stories @ www.opportunitygreen.com
Heard On The Street
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. We’re all in the same business, really.
The Hub
The Hub is a unique, dynamic social networking in progress. Connect + Action. Go to http://hub.witness.org for further info. Hats off to Peter Gabriel.
Useful link:
www.petergabriel.com
Useful link:
www.petergabriel.com
Superstruct
Jane McGonigal, director of games research and development at the Institute for the Future is the genius behind the game, called Superstruct. Thanks Jane.
Useful links:
www.superstructgame.org
www.iftf.org
www.argn.com
www.worldwithoutoil.org
Superstruct is fun + immersive.
Useful links:
www.superstructgame.org
www.iftf.org
www.argn.com
www.worldwithoutoil.org
Superstruct is fun + immersive.
The Diamantaire’s Prisoner’s Dilemma
Chaim Even Zohar's opinion piece in IDEXOnline on issues related to rough diamond purchases at the various rough producer sights + the impact @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp was insightful. A must read.
Useful links:
http://eng.alrosa.ru
www.dtc.com
Useful links:
http://eng.alrosa.ru
www.dtc.com
Gold And Silver Jewelry Guide
The Essential Guide to the U.S. Trade in Gold and Silver Jewelry is available at www.jvclegal.org
New York Art Scene
Anthony Haden-Guest's opinion piece in the Guardian on the mood among New York art wheelers and dealers + the impact @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2008/nov/15/artmarkets was interesting.
Useful links:
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com
www.phillipsdepury.com
www.deitch.com
www.richardgraygallery.com
www.marcselwynfineart.com
www.rfc.museum
Watching a sale at Sotheby's/Christies/Phillips de Pury is an immersive experience. A boom feels like a boom, a bust like a bust, really.
Useful links:
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com
www.phillipsdepury.com
www.deitch.com
www.richardgraygallery.com
www.marcselwynfineart.com
www.rfc.museum
Watching a sale at Sotheby's/Christies/Phillips de Pury is an immersive experience. A boom feels like a boom, a bust like a bust, really.
Adam Neate Giveaway
Adam Neate is giving away 1,000 of his works by leaving them around the streets of London for anyone to pick up (November 14, 2008). www.elmslesters.co.uk/index.php?pid=13&subid=26
Useful link:
www.elmslesters.co.uk
Hats off to Adam.
Useful link:
www.elmslesters.co.uk
Hats off to Adam.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Johan Lorbeer
Johan Lorbeer is a well-known German street performer. His still-life performances - part street illusion, part art installation @ http://www.moillusions.com/2006/06/still-life-preformance-by-johan.html was brilliant.
Useful link:
www.johanlorbeer.com
Useful link:
www.johanlorbeer.com
Georgian Treasures
The Economist report on a collection of ancient gold jewels in the hilly area of Vani, in what is now the Republic of Georgia @ http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12591022 was educational and insightful.
Useful links:
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
www.benaki.gr
www.getty.edu
Useful links:
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
www.benaki.gr
www.getty.edu
Heard On The Street
State of the Business report = It's like a London bus - you've been waiting for one for ages and suddenly four come along at once.
Art Update
Souren Melikian's report on contemporary art sale at Christies @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/14/arts/melik14.php was interesting. A must read.
Useful link:
www.christies.com
Is there a financial crisis? The raw figures tell a different story, really.
Useful link:
www.christies.com
Is there a financial crisis? The raw figures tell a different story, really.
One Planet @ BBC
Mark Whittaker's report on one eco-town in Sweden + the impact @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/one_planet.shtml was educational and insightful.
Useful link:
www.hammarbysjostad.se
Useful link:
www.hammarbysjostad.se
Polished Diamond Price List
Ken Gassman's opinion piece in IDEXOnline on credible diamond price lists @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?SID=&id=31484 was brilliant. Thanks Ken for the info.
Useful link:
www.kennethgassman.com
Useful link:
www.kennethgassman.com
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Eternal Light
Eternal Light = Immersive music + Dance styles = Beautiful!
http://www.rambert.org.uk/interactive/video_and_downloads
Useful link:
www.rambert.org.uk
http://www.rambert.org.uk/interactive/video_and_downloads
Useful link:
www.rambert.org.uk
Tequila Into Diamonds
Ian Sample's report on scientists turning tequila into diamonds @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/nov/13/agriculture-mexico-tequila-diamonds was interesting.
Useful link:
www.unam.mx
Amazing, really. A happy accident?
Useful link:
www.unam.mx
Amazing, really. A happy accident?
Diamonds Give 2008
In support of education in diamond-producing African countries, the Diamond Empowerment Fund is organizing its Diamonds Give 2008 Greenhouse New York Fundraising Event, on November 19, 2008. Great idea.
Useful links:
www.diamondempowerment.org
www.simmonsjewelryco.com
Inspiring + Hats off to Russell Simmons!
Useful links:
www.diamondempowerment.org
www.simmonsjewelryco.com
Inspiring + Hats off to Russell Simmons!
We Have All the Time In The World
We Have All the Time in the World is a James Bond theme and popular song sung by Louis Armstrong.
Listen @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy97lOwvECs
http://www.last.fm/music/Louis+Armstrong/_/We+Have+All+the+Time+in+the+World
Sachmo is natural; one of the most beautiful songs, really.
Listen @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy97lOwvECs
http://www.last.fm/music/Louis+Armstrong/_/We+Have+All+the+Time+in+the+World
Sachmo is natural; one of the most beautiful songs, really.
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