Simplexity

Simplexity: The Simple Rules of a Complex World by Jeffrey Kluger is an interesting book on complexity and markets. A must read.

Gemfields Resources

According Gemfields Resources, a leading colored stone producer, they are in the process of consolidating the emerald industry via mine to market initiative so that consumers are able to know the history of each stone. Go to www.gemfields.co.uk for further information.

Z33

An exhibition at Z33, a design and art gallery in the Belgian city of Hasselt, is unique. It explores our relationship to water. I liked the concept. I think the designs make us think responsibly and act accordingly.

Useful link:
www.z33.be

Surat, India

According to The National Council of Applied Economic Research, India's premier economic research institution, the average annual household income in Surat, India’s diamond manufacturing center, was the highest in the country at Rs. 457,000 ($10,900). Industry
analysts believe Surat polishes 80 percent of the worlds diamonds by volume and employs approximately one million people (?).

Useful link:
www.ncaer.org

Bajaj Capital + Art

Bajaj Capital Group - India's foremost Investment Advisors & Financial Planners has ventured into the business of providing advisory services for investing in art assets.

Go to www.bajajcapital.com for further information.

Gaming Studio Tour

The gaming studio tour by Electronic Arts' David Silverman @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7553023.stm was brilliant. I liked it.

Useful link:
www.ea.com

Random Thoughts

Be nice to people. Do not screw someone over the last penny in business. Make sure everybody wins from the transaction. Over time, you will become much wealthier as people will want to do business with you.

- Michael Masterson
www.michaelmasterson.net

4 Degrees = Different Climate Regime

James Randerson's article on the effects of a 4 degrees global average + the catastrophic impact + other viewpoints @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/aug/06/climatechange.scienceofclimatechange was insightful. I think no one knows the dangerous tipping point. Do we have a real adaptation strategy? I doubt it.

Useful links:
www.tyndall.ac.uk
www.foresight.gov.uk
www.co2storage.org.uk