Dark Jewels

Elisa Mala's article on dark jewels + the gem materials and designs @ http://www.newsweek.com/id/151709 was interesting. I agree with her. Black (onyx + jade + black pearl) is in vogue.

Useful links:
www.stephenwebster.com
www.neimanmarcus.com
www.tombinnsdesign.com
www.mauboussin.com
www.garrard.com
www.verdura.com

Changing World Technologies

Changing World Technologies produces oil from turkey carcasses + their patented thermal conversion process could also produce oil from waste plastics, rubber and foam. I think we need more innovative companies like CWT to provide environmental solutions.

Useful links:
www.changingworldtech.com
www.biomassmagazine.com

Entrepreneurship Lessons

Sanjeev Bikhchandani's article on entrepreneurship + finding meaning in life + passion and commitment to ideas @ http://www.livemint.com/2008/08/14022048/Entrepreneurship-it8217s-a.html?h=B was insightful.

Useful link:
www.infoedge.in

Entrepreneurship is about freedom, creating, a chance to build a brand, an institution, showing the world a new way of doing something, being your own boss, creating a legacy that will outlive you, identity, making a difference, obsession, ego, having a shot at something big, doing what you love, innovating, doing things your way…
- Sanjeev Bikhchandani

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.