The World Of Caffeine

The World of Caffeine: The Science and Culture of the World's Most Popular Drug by Bennett Alan Weinberg + Bonnie K. Bealer is an interesting book that covers history, science, commerce, and other aspects of caffeine culture. I liked it.

Useful links:
www.ico.org
http://coffeescience.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine

Shifting Economy

Michael Novogratz talks with Nick Paumgarten about the long-term effects of a shifting economy from 'Stories from the Near Future,' at the 2008 New Yorker Conference @
http://www.newyorker.com/online/video/conference/2008/novogratz

Useful link:
www.fortressinv.com

Brilliant!

Buying Diamonds Online

I found Businessweek's video on what to know about diamonds on the web @ http://feedroom.businessweek.com/index.jsp?fr_story=e22da4a379200015f0494c9053bb8661bd5066ee interesting. In fact, I liked it.

Bushveld Complex + The Diamond Link

National Science Foundation's new research in South Africa shows possible explanation for how Bushveld platinum ores were created + the unique encapsulation of platinum group elements as mineral inclusions in diamonds + the origin theory + other viewpoints @ http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111695&govDel=USNSF_51

Useful links:
www.nsf.gov
www.nature.com
www.ciw.edu
www.uct.ac.za

The Water Story

Susan Berfield writes about T. Boone Pickens's new business interests + other viewpoints @ http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_25/b4089040017753.htmchan=top+news_top+news+index_top+story

Useful links:
www.boonepickens.com
www.bpcap.net

There are people who will buy the water when they need it. And the people who have the water want to sell it. That's the blood, guts, and feathers of the thing.
- T Boone Pickens

How true!

Appraisal Organizations In The US

Each appraisal organizations in the U.S has its own rules and standards that are continually being updated.

Useful links:
www.appraisalfoundation.org
www.americangemsociety.org
www.appraisers.org
www.isa-appraisers.org
www.najaappraisers.com
www.appraisersassoc.org
http://accreditedgemologists.org

California World Fest

California WorldFest features eight stages of music and dance from around the world, camping with family and friends, workshops, international food, fine crafts, and the renowned children's program + specially selected independent films.

Useful link:
www.worldfest.net

Don't miss it!

The Necessary Revolution

The Necessary Revolution: How Individuals And Organizations Are Working Together to Create a Sustainable World by Peter M. Senge + Bryan Smith + Sara Schley + Joe Laur + Nina Kruschwitz is an interesting book that discusses the state of the business today and how individuals and corporations could innovate toward a more sustainable world.

Useful links:
www.solonline.org
www.presence.net
www.presencing.com

In a time of rapid change, I think we need unique qualities to be adaptive and productive.