The Museum Of American Finance

So what exactly happened on Wall Street? Even Oliver Stone who first chronicled Wall Street excess to an international audience can hardly believe what has happened. Perhaps a visit to the Museum of American Finance isn't a bad idea. Go to www.moaf.org for further info.

Art Update

Souren Melikian's article on contemporary art sales @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/10/21/arts/melik21.php was interesting. A must read.

Useful links:
www.christies.com
www.sothebys.com

Heard On The Street

When you sell on the street, you can feel the economic pulse better than anybody.

The LightCap

(via budgettravel) The LightCap is a one-liter bottle that has a solar panel on the lid. Charge it in the sun all day and you'll have up to six hours of light to guide you at night. I really liked it. Thanks Emily Haile.

Useful link:
www.sollight.com

Business Lessons From The Great Depression

Stacy Perman's article/slide shows of companies that diversified, innovated and survived during the Great Depression @ http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/10/1017_depression_lessons/index.htm was educational and inspiring. Thanks Stacy.

Tie Ring

I found the latest trend in men’s fashion - Tie Ring - interesting. Hard to believe, but true. Go to http://tieaccents.com

Useful link:
www.superfitinc.com

Sonja Picard

Sonja Picard's contemporary + traditional jewelry designs are simply beautiful. Go to www.sonjapicardcollection.com for further info.

Random Thoughts

I love two things: music and people. I don't know which I like better.

- Leonard Bernstein
www.leonardbernstein.com