Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall Goldsmith is a world authority in helping successful leaders achieve positive, lasting change in behavior. The links provide great advice for everyone who wants to live a meaningful life.

Useful links:
www.marshallgoldsmith.com
www.marshallgoldsmithlibrary.com

Like any great entrepreneur, invest your time and money in your future.
- Marshall Goldsmith

Jack Perkowski

Jack Perkowski, Chairman & CEO of ASIMCO Technologies, China's leading autoparts manufacturer, and author, Managing the Dragon, is a living example of what it takes to build a business in China. An inspiration from the world's greatest minds.

Useful links:
www.asimco.com
http://managingthedragon.com

Companies, no matter where they are located, what business they are in, how big or small they are, they have to come to grips with China one way or another. If you pass on China and you are not here 10, 15 years from now, guess what, it is going to be very difficult for you to be global leader. I don't care who you are.
- Jack Perkowski

Momma’s Man

Momma’s Man, written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, is a must see movie and you will love it. I want to watch it again.

Useful links:
www.kino.com/mommasman
www.imdb.com/title/tt1122599
www.sundance.org

A dewdrop can reflect the universe.
- Alexander Dovzhenko

Oil Reserves

I found Eugene Gholz/Daryl G. Press's article on world's energy supplies @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/21/opinion/edgholz.php interesting. As they rightly put it, when it comes to energy security, let's not let fear get the best of common sense.

Useful link:
www.spr.doe.gov

South African Diamond Industry Update

Chaim Even Zohar writes about issues surrounding DTC Sightholders and South African government officials + Diamond Amendment Acts and administrative obstacles + other viewpoints @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp

A must read.

Couture 2008

Couture 2008 show is the destination for high-end jewelry designs from around the world. A must visit.

Useful link:
www.couturejeweler.com

Alexis Bittar

Alexis Bittar is known for his Lucite pieces + he has an impressive celeb following. In fact the pieces are beautiful. A must visit.

(via Wiki) Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) or poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate) is a thermoplastic and transparent plastic. Chemically, it is the synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate. It is sold by the tradenames Plexiglas, Limacryl, R-Cast,Per-Clax, Perspex, Plazcryl, Acrylex, Acrylite, Acrylplast, Altuglas, Polycast, Oroglass and Lucite and is commonly called acrylic glass or simply acrylic. Acrylic, or acrylic fiber, can also refer to polymers or copolymers containing polyacrylonitrile. The material was developed in 1928 in various laboratories and was brought to market in 1933 by Rohm and Haas Company.

Useful link:
http://alexisbittar.com

Inventing The Movies

Inventing the Movies: Hollywood's Epic Battle Between Innovation and the Status Quo, from Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs by Scott Kirsner is a great book with interesting case studies on innovators, preservationists, sideline-sitters. A must read.

Useful link:

www.scottkirsner.com