Mitchell Wolfson

Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. is a businessman, collector, philanthropist, and founder of the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach, Florida, and Nervi, Italy. The article on Mr Wolfson's collections @ http://www.economist.com/daily/columns/artview/displayStory.cfm?story_id=11907612 was really interesting.

Useful links:
www.wolfsonian.org
www.wolfsoniana.it

The Panama Diamond Exchange

According to Erez Akerman, who heads the Panama Diamond Exchange project, the Latin America's increasingly prosperous middle class is going to benefit tremendously by the presence of the diamond exchange in the region. Panama will make the exchange a tax-free zone. His main focus will be Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile. He hopes to invite traders to Panama to create a place for buyers and sellers and raise the profile of the jewelry market in Latin America.

Useful links:
www.worldfed.com
www.dtc.com
www.vaaldiam.com

The De Beers Amulet Collection

The De Beers Amulet Collection, a line of fantastic African art, is interesting. Who would have thought that De Beers would create diamond pendants made in the shape and likeness of African masks? Some may like it. Anyway it's a personal choice.

Go to http://www.debeers.com/en/icat/topamulets for further information.

Useful link:
www.debeers.com

Beijing Olympics 2008

The artistic performance of the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympics games was spectacular.

Go to http://en.beijing2008.cn for further information.

The Marlboro Festival

If you love classical music, you shouldn't miss the Marlboro Festival, in Marlboro, Vermont, USA.

Go to http://marlboromusic.org for further information. I think the programs at Marlboro brings a new experience. Enjoy it.

How To Detect Wine Variety And Vintage

The researchers at the Barcelona Institute of Microelectronics (Cecilia Jimenez-Jorquera and colleagues) say they have developed a portable electronic tongue that can rapidly identify a wine's vintage and grape variety. It's rapid sight identification.

Useful links:
www.cnm.es
www.rsc.org
www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/an

Patrick Radden Keefe detailed the world of wine fraud, in a 2007 article via New Yorker. Great article.

Eco Experience

If you want to connect to nature, live a simple life, walk in beautiful landscapes, breath clean air, eat fresh food, sleep in non-toxic enviroment, and be natural. I think it's a unique experience to unplug periodically and get back to the basics. Enjoy it and see the difference.

Useful links:
www.naturalretreats.com
www.ravenshavens.com
www.organicholidays.co.uk
www.ecoluxurylodging.com
www.kaweahcottage.com

Ahead Of The Curve

Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business by Philip Delves Broughton provides an insightful glimpse of the institution and people. A well told story + an absolute must read.

-

Useful link:

http://philipdelvesbroughton.com