Google.org, the philanthropic arm of the company, is investing in geothermal projects that has the potential for accessing the Earth's vast resources of heat via the so-called Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that the application of EGS technology is capable of providing at least 100,000 MWe of electricity within 50 years.
Useful links:
www.google.org
www.altarockenergy.com
www.potterdrilling.com
www.smu.edu/geothermal
www.khoslaventures.com
www.kpcb.com
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Random Thoughts
If you are passionate, dedicated and talented about something, people will find you fascinating even though you are singleminded about something most people consider dull.
- Russell Sears
How true!
- Russell Sears
How true!
Certified Coffee Pros
'Q graders' uses a vocabulary based on aromas to describe coffee. Graders pass an exam administered by Specialty Coffee Assn. of America (SCAA). The license carries prestige within the industry.
Useful link:
www.scaa.org
I think you've got to have the right amount of taste buds or you don't. I see many parallels between coffee and tea/wine tasting. All customers know is if they like it or don't like it.
Useful link:
www.scaa.org
I think you've got to have the right amount of taste buds or you don't. I see many parallels between coffee and tea/wine tasting. All customers know is if they like it or don't like it.
The Peter Principle
The Peter Principle by Laurence J. Peter is a highly entertaining and enjoyable book about hierarchies and how people act within the hierarchy. A must read.
In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.
- Laurence J. Peter
In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.
- Laurence J. Peter
Jewelers Vigilance Committee Update
If you want to know about countries that have laws in place to prevent money laundering in the jewelry industry, go to www.jvclegal.org for further information.
Heard On The Street
The expertise needed to be a diamond buyer isn't taught at a school. You have to know stones because, to the untrained eye, diamonds look similar and can be very different in price.
Santa Fe Indian Market
Santa Fe Indian Market is widely known as the place where Native American art and culture meets the world. A must visit. Go to www.swaia.org for further information.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sky Arts Channels
From October, 2008 Sky Arts 1 will feature contemporary shows (documentaries, live rock concerts, etc), while Sky Arts 2 will show opera and other classical art content (fine art programming and dance performances).
Useful link:
www.sky.com
Useful link:
www.sky.com
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