Global Trends 2025

(via BBC) Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World (33MB)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7741049.stm

Interesting, really. I think The National Intelligence Council (NIC) has been right/wrong before.

Heard On The Street

The amorphous stock market is tough to read. I'd say stick wax in your ears and don't listen to the market until .............. Oops.

The Diamond City Of Surat

Binu Alex's second report in CommodityOnline on Gujarat’s diamond city of Surat @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/Origin-of-diamond-traces-to-India-12819-3-1.html was interesting. Recently diamond testing labs have started providing origin classification for select diamonds on demand with state-of-the-art analytical instruments and proprietary database to add value and authenticity.

Diamond Market Update

Chaim Even Zohar's opinion piece in IdexOnline on crisis situation in rough markets @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp was educational and insightful. A must read.

Lyrics 1964-2008

Lyrics 1964-2008 by Paul Simon is a great book by the most gifted voice of America. This book says it all. A must read.

Useful link:

www.paulsimon.com

Museum Of Islamic Art

The Economist report on Qatar's ambitious Museum of Islamic Art @ http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12633085 was insightful. With a bit of luck, timing and royal patronage, Persian Gulf is turning into Art Gulf.

Useful links:
www.qma.com.qa
www.pcfandp.com

Garden Of Earthly Delights

Martha Clarke’s celebrated 'Garden of Earthly Delights' is an American masterpiece. Definitely, a must see!

Useful link:
www.gardenofearthlydelightsnyc.com

The Diamond City Of Surat

Binu Alex's report in CommodityOnline on Gujarat’s diamond city of Surat @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/Diamond-The-Carat-of-Surat-in-India-12818-3-1.html was insightful. Since Surat has seen several ups and downs during the course, .... life goes on. I hope the industry does the right thing to stay put.