Creative Capitalism

Nancy Koehn's essay on creative capitalism + the approach @ http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5988.html was interesting and insightful. I also found Michael Kinsley + Conor Clarke's blog @ http://creativecapitalismblog.com useful. Thanks Nancy.

Oil Pricing

Ari J Officer + Garrett J Hayes's article on oil pricing + the impact @ http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1834888,00.html was brilliant. The futures market has become the public driving force in pricing oil. There is no doubt about it.

Useful links:
www.nymex.com
www.opec.org

It is in every oil supplier's best interest for prices to go up. Oil is a finite commodity.
- Ari J Officer/Garrett J Hayes

How true!

Canada's Oil Sands

I found WWF's press release on Shell’s oil sands + ASA ruling @ http://www.wwf.org.uk/news/n_0000005274.asp interesting. I don't know if the ASA ruling has any practical impact + Shell will keep extracting and processing tar sands, as will many other firms in Alberta, Canada.

Useful links:
www.wwf.org.uk
www.asa.org.uk

Argyle Pink Diamond Tender 2008 Update

According to a press release from Rio Tinto Diamonds, the 24th annual Rio Tinto Argyle Pink Diamond Tender will be held in Perth (August 21 - 22, 2008), New York (September 2 - 5, 2008), London (September 9 - 11, 2008) Hong Kong (September 15 - 20, 2008) Tokyo (September 24 - 26, 2008) and Sydney (October 1 - 2, 2008). The world's most exclusive diamond sale will feature 65 of the world's rarest pink diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australia - the world's main source of pink diamonds. With Argyle mine supply currently predicted to run out by 2018, the rarity and exclusivity of these earthly treasures has enhanced their image as both a key investment option and a must-have.

Useful links:
www.argylepinktender.com
www.riotintodiamonds.com

I agree. Pink diamonds are the most precious diamonds in the world.

Nader Zadi

You must meet Nader Zadi. His innovative approach to eyewear philosophy with designs and quality for unique faces are absolutely breathtaking. Go to www.rareframes.com for further information.

Photosynth

Photosynth, a unique software from Microsoft transforms regular digital photos into a three-dimensional, 360-degree experience. I liked it.

Useful links:
http://photosynth.net
http://livelabs.com/photosynth

Coco Chanel, An Icon

Lizzy Davies's article on Coco Channel, a life full of twists and turns, drama and big love affairs + the new state of mind in France on celebrity culture + other viewpoints @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/aug/25/fashion.france was brilliant. 2009 may be the year of Chanel.

Useful links:
www.chanel.com
www.voici.fr

Global Energy Crisis

I found the Economist debate on global energy issues @ www.economist.com/debate interesting. Brilliant!

Useful links:
www.geni.org
www.americanprogress.org
http://earth2tech.com