Burmese Gem Trade Embargo

I found the article on Burmese gem trade embargo @ http://www.irrawaddy.org/highlight.php?art_id=13842 interesting. Amazingly, the gem trade continues to thrive in Burma. I have always believed that the sanction against the Burmese government is unlikely to have much impact on their lucrative trade. TIB (This is Burma).

Heard On The Street

When Warren Buffett starts buying, the markets take notice. And so do we…

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps's dominating performance so far (five gold medals in five swimming events), with three more races to go, is the most compelling Olympic performance since the Munich Games in 1972. He is driven and different. He could be a great role model for his generation. Hats off to Michael.

Useful link:

www.michaelphelps.com

The Way We'll Be

The Way We'll Be: The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream by John Zogby is a great book on topical issues + provides interesting perspective on Americans’ thoughts and beliefs, now and in coming years. It's a fascinating story.

Useful link:
www.zogby.com

Wanderlust

The online interactive map on history's greatest journeys @ http://awesome.goodmagazine.com/features/011/Wanderlust was great. I liked it.

Useful link:
www.goodmagazine.com

I learned something new today. Thanks, Goodmagazine.

The Center For Engineering, Ethics And Society

Cornelia Dean's article on the hazards of using technology to save the planet + engineering ethics and other viewpoints @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/12/healthscience/ethics.php was brilliant. No one really knows the potential impact of evolving technology on our lives and the environment + I believe it's a good idea to think about what we are doing while we are doing it.

Go to http://www.nae.edu/nae/engethicscen.nsf?OpenDatabase for further information.

Stolen Art

I found the stolen art uncovered story @ www.fbi.gov intriguing. Is it yours?

Precious Metals + Minerals

Saudi Arabia is becoming the new destination for gold/precious minerals prospectors because of its unique geological landscape. With new technology and processing methodology, we are going to witness a new economic boom in the metals/minerals sector. There are just too many riches under the sands of Saudi Arabia. The treasure hunt has only just begun.

Useful links:
www.maaden.com.sa
www.riotinto.com
www.citadelrg.com.au
www.crugroup.com