Ernst Haeckel

I found Ernst Haeckel's artworks of animals and sea creatures interesting and insightful. They are beautiful. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Haeckel for further info.

Doctor Who

Doctor Who: The Forgotten is back! I love the story-telling style.

Useful links:
www.tonylee.co.uk
www.idwpublishing.com
www.hellkitty.com

Art Market Update

Souren Melikian's article on contemporary art sales held in the auction market since the start of the financial crisis/viewpoints @
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/10/25/arts/melik25.php was rather interesting.

Useful link:
www.sothebys.com

The ups and downs in the art market always amazes me.

DODAQ

DODAQ has launched the first ever online diamond exchange, enabling professional traders to buy, sell and hold certified polished diamonds like stocks. Go to www.dodaq.com for further info.

Diamond Market Update

Eric Onstad's article in the Guardian on diamond markets + other viewpoints @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7902391 was interesting.

Useful links:
www.worldfed.com
www.debeersgroup.com

Diamond dealers/banks/consumers are nervous + I think liquidity crisis will bankrupt many diamond businesses worldwide + to quote Neil Dougall of Dresdner Kleinwort, London, the economic tsunami has only just reached the shores.

India Post Gold Coins

India Post has launched sale of gold coins in low-end denominations like 0.5 gm + 1 gm + 5 gm + and 8 gm making them more accessible. Go to www.indiapost.gov.in for further info.

Useful links:
www.gold.org
www.reliancemoney.com

Random Thoughts

What are you doing outside your comfort zone?

- Arianna Huffington
www.huffingtonpost.com

She was spot on.

Pop!Tech

Capture the energy of Pop!Tech 2008 @ www.poptech.org