The Art Of Nandalal Bose

Rhythms of India: The Art of Nandalal Bose (1882-1966) will be exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art till September 1, 2008. Nandalal Bose, a major artist, is perceived as the father of Indian modernism and one of the patriarchs of India’s cultural revival. A must visit.

Useful links:
www.philamuseum.org
www.ngmaindia.gov.in

The City Of Literature

Melbourne has been named a City of Literature by UNESCO. Congratulations!

Useful links:
www.unesco.org
www.mwf.com.au
www.cityofliterature.com

Only Gold

The World Gold Council has announced a new gold campaign under 'Only Gold' platform for the jewelry consumer. According to Philip Olden, Managing Director, Jewelry, World Gold Council, the 'Only Gold' platform surmises the emotional connection that people have with gold, employing the exclusive history and qualities of gold to create meaning in today's context.

Useful link:
www.gold.org

Renewable Energy Update

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

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!

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.

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

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.