3D Movies

The K@Wharton article on the latest 3D movie technology + the impact @ http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/2062.cfm was interesting.

Useful links:
www.dreamworksanimation.com
www.natoonline.org

Augmented Learning

Augmented Learning: Research and Design of Mobile Educational Games by Eric Klopfer is an insightful book on untapped market potential of mobile learning games + the emerging education technology. A must read.

Useful links:

www.educationarcade.org

http://education.mit.edu/drupal

The Animation Market

David D'arcy's article on Bill Plympton + Egmont Mayer + the upcoming Woodstock Film Festival + the animation market + other viewpoints @ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122280994016291883.html was interesting.

Useful links:
www.plymptoons.com
www.egmontmayer.com
www.woodstockfilmfestival.com

Tahitian Pearl Auction

Tahiti Pearl Producers organized their first auction in September, 2008, in Hong Kong during the Hong Kong jewelry fair, but plans to add more in other cities in due course.

Go to www.tahitipearlproducers.com for further information.

Useful link:
www.yhhpearl.com

The 'Red' Collection

Van Cleef & Arpels has launched a new jewelry collection called 'Red', the traditional color of joy and symbol of fortune among the Chinese, via specialty stores in China.

To learn more, go to www.vancleef-arpels.com

Religulous

Bill Maher's documentary (comedy) 'Religulous', on the current state of world religion, is worth seeing.

Useful links:
www.billmaher.com
www.lionsgate.com/religulous
www.traversecityfilmfest.org

Random Thoughts

We're playing a game of casino capitalism, interfering with the way the market is working. The government seems punch drunk. It doesn't seem systematic.

- John Bogle
http://johncbogle.com/wordpress

Heard On The Street

You can do anything if you are prepared to deal with the consequences.