Forever Marking Synthetic Gem-Quality Diamonds

Chaim Even Zohar writes about De Beers synthetic gem-quality brand (in due course) + gem synthetics strategies + other viewpoints @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp

Useful link:
www.e6.com

Being An Oil Trader

I think the article on a complete novice trying his luck in the oil market @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7559032.stm was brilliant. I see a lot of parallels between oil market and the gem market.

Random Thoughts

It is easy to ignore the storm if you look at the opposite horizon. When the storm reaches your location there can be no more ignorance.

- James Quinn

How true!

Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson is a celebrated American experimental performance artist + musician. She is different and outstanding. I think she is great.

Useful link:
www.laurieanderson.com

Solar Cells Without Fossil Fuels

I found BioSolar's petroleum-free technology interesting. They have found a new way of replacing all the petroleum plastic out of the solar cells with bio-based one. It's green and less expensive.

Useful links:
www.biosolar.com
www.arkema-inc.com
www.nrel.gov

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