Dansk Design Centre

I think Dansk Design Centre is a unique playground for architects and graphic designers. It's a one-stop destination for the best in Scandinavian design. A must visit.

Useful links:
www.ddc.dk
www.danishfashioninstitute.dk

Jimmy Carter Man From Plains

Jimmy Carter Man from Plains by Jonathan Demme is a wonderful documentary. I think it's an interesting portrayal of the personal and emotional life of a former president. I liked it.

Useful links:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0913958
www.storefrontdemme.com
www.cartercenter.org

Beijing Olympics Event Tracker

(via budgettravel) The New York Times's Beijing games Olympics Tracker was brilliant. Watch your favorite games. Thanks a lot, NYT.

New Wave Energy Projects

Michael Pollitt's article on new wave energy experimentation by researchers + the Anaconda prototype + computational studies @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/aug/07/research.waveandtidalpower was really interesting. A must read.

Useful links:
www.epsrc.ac.uk
www.atkinsglobal.com
www.checkmateuk.com

I am really curious about the Anaconda wave energy converter concept. If the Anaconda design is able to capture wave energy + cheaper than other devices, then we have found a new way to produce power.

Random Thoughts

It is easy to fly into a passion – anybody can do that—but to be angry with the right person and at the right time…in the right way – that is not easy, and it is not everyone who can do it.

- Aristotle

Second Life For Business

Kermit Pattison's article on Second Life's founder Philip Rosedale + his viewpoints on business via Second Life @ http://www.fastcompany.com/articles/2008/08/interview-philip-rosedale.html?page=0%2C0 was brilliant. A must read.

Useful links:
www.secondlife.com
http://lindenlab.com

The New Venus Jewel Grading System For Diamonds

I found Venus Jewel's Diamond Grading System interesting. I wonder how their customers perceive the subjective interpretation of color, clarity and cut, but if they are happy with the grades and prices, Alleluia!

Useful link:
www.venusjewel.com

The Great Gatsby

(via Wiki) The Great Gatsby is a novel by the American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. First published on April 10, 1925, it is set in Long Island's North Shore and New York City during the summer of 1922. Having reread this book several times, I think it's one of the very best American novels. A must read.