New Film-making Technology

I found the new film-making technology + the computer models @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7575085.stm intriguing. Amazing technology. I really liked it.

Useful link:
www.isense.com

Random Thoughts

Trying to make some sense of it all,
But I can see that it makes no sense at all,
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor,
'Cause I don't think that I can take anymore
Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.

- Stuck in the Middle with You
Stealers Wheel

Great lyrics. I liked it.

David Amram

David Amram is an American composer, musician, conductor, and writer. I love his music.

Useful link:
www.davidamram.com

I learned from my uncle that jazz, like symphony music, was built to last.
- David Amram

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.