Piero Antinori

Piero Antinori and his family = global powerhouse + they produce superb Italian wines.

Useful links:
www.antinori.it
www.piedmontreport.com

The Greener Diamond Foundation

The Greener Diamond Foundation = Inspire + educate consumers on the true cost of earth-mined diamonds: financially, environmentally and socially. I think it's a great idea + if it helps to raise awareness on African issues such as HIV/AIDS + provide assistance to desperate communities, then diamonds will truly retain its natural luster.

Useful links:
www.thegreenerdiamond.org
www.miadonna.com

TMO Renewables

Here is what TMO Renewables's site says about ethanol:

TMO Renewables has developed a groundbreaking method for producing ethanol from almost any type of biomass or biowaste. This technology will allow the production of lignocellulosic ethanol at low cost with many economic, social and environmental advantages.

Useful link:
www.tmo-group.com

I think once the infrastructure for supplying the raw materials are worked out, we are going to see second generation technology in place, making ethanol from biomass. The fuel ethanol market is gigantic.

Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer: Art in Transition exhibition is open at the Museum of Biblical Art in Manhattan, New York (USA). Ken Johnson writes about Dürer's graphic works + other viewpoints @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/16/arts/durer.php

Useful links:
www.mobia.org
www.hlmd.de

A must visit.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a 2008 film by Academy Award-winning director Woody Allen. It's wonderful + brilliant + funny.

Useful link:
www.vickycristina-movie.com

Woody Allen still has it + I am a huge fan + I wish best of luck to Woody Allen for his new movie.

Random Thoughts

And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself -Well...How did I get here?
And you may ask yourself
Where is that large automobile?
And you may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful house!
And you may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful wife!

-Talking Heads, David Byrne lyrics to Once in a Lifetime
www.davidbyrne.com

I liked it.

BBC Proms

BBC Proms is the world's greatest classical music festival. Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/2008 for further information. Don't miss it.

Chocolate Consumption

Consumption of chocolate products may be slowing down in volume in the U.S + selective markets worldwide due to economic downturn, high prices and health worries, but dark chocolate, organic, and single origin cholocate seems to be recession proof, depending on product type. At the end of the day how many people can really resist a chocolate? I am a dark chocolate addict.

Useful links:
www.theobroma.com
www.jganesconsulting.com
www.icco.org
www.mintel.com