The Simpsons

(via Wiki) The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is a satirical parody of the middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its titular family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield, and it lampoons many aspects of the human condition, as well as American culture, society as a whole, and television itself.

Useful links:
www.thesimpsons.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Simpsons
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096697
http://www.simpsonsmovie.com

I think The Simpsons is one of the greatest sitcom ever made because it does everything (playful, subversive, funny, intelligent, joyful, etc.), with animated characters. I love it.

Hay Festival

Hay Festival is running a variety of green events from May 22 - June 1, 2008. Don't miss it!

Useful link:
www.hayfestival.com

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art

(via Wiki) The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, or mima, is a contemporary art gallery based in the centre of Middlesbrough, in the North East of England. The gallery was formally launched on Sunday 27th January 2007, although it was originally planned to open in late Summer 2006. It is one of three institutions run by the Middlesbrough Museums & Galleries Service, along with the Dorman Museum and Captain Cook Birthplace Museum.

Useful link:
www.visitmima.com

A must-visit. Jeffrey + Ruth Sherwin's art collections will be part of the three-month show @ mima (http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/news/story/0,,2280883,00.html)

Cellscope

CellScope = cell phone microscope
(via Wired) The cell phone microscope, called a CellScope, is designed to uncouple the need for a physician to be in the same place as a patient, allowing those who lack the benefits of health care to be properly diagnosed. A diagnosis is performed by putting a slide containing a blood or tissue sample on the Cell Scope. A ring of bright LEDs illuminates the sample, and if faint blue dots appear, the patient is positive for malaria. The image can then be transmitted to medical experts for analysis and recommendations.

Useful links:
http://fletchlab.berkeley.edu/research_cellscope.htm
http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11367989
http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/telemicroscopy-disease-diagnosis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_44YIAGpf4

Brilliant! I think the technology is going to help millions, save lives. I am also thinking if cellscope could be modifed for gemological applications/precious metals testing.

The Richest Of The Rich

The rest of the world may be feeling an economic pinch, but for the richest of the rich, the luxury spending spree goes. I found the article, Shining In The Gloom @ www.newsweek.com/id/137480 interesting.

I've been waiting for prices to come down ever since the financial crisis started, but it's not happening. It's bizarre. Logically it should all come falling down, but it isn't.
- Nicholas Berggruen, Berggruen Holdings

How true!

Business Of Creativity

I found the article, Getting Down to the Business of Creativity @ http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5902.html
educational and informative. At the end of the day innovation is a team sport.

An Earth Friendly Home

Impact analysis @ www.time.com/time/2007/green_home

It was a real eye-opener. Try it!

Chandler Burr

Chandler Burr is an American journalist and author + he is the perfume critic for the New York Times. Look at this interview with Chandler Burr for the website parfumessence.

Useful link:
www.chandlerburr.com

The aesthetics of perfume have always intrigued me. A good perfume is a work of art.