The Polar Rink

The American Museum of Natural History has opened New York City's first synthetic ice-skating facility, the Polar Rink, located on the Arthur Ross Terrace. Go to www.amnh.org for further info. A must visit.

Diamond Futures

Madhurima RS's report on diamond futures and the impact @ http://www.commodityonline.com/news/No-Futures-for-Diamond-12970-3-1.html was interesting. My personal view is diamond futures would be hard to price due to lack of standardization.

Philanthrocapitalism

Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World by Matthew Bishop + Michael Green is an insightful book on new forms of giving and volunteering + state-of-the-art practices in social entrepreneurship. A must read.

Useful link:
www.philanthrocapitalism.net

The Oil Crisis

Paddy Allen's interactive guide on global oil price collapse @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2008/nov/25/oil-price-collapse was insightful. Thanks Paddy.

Cairo Film Festival 2008

The 32nd Cairo International Film Festival - November 18 - 28, 2008. A must visit.

Useful link:
www.cairofilmfest.org

Danger On The Road

JM University's interactive courses are the best online courses in security and insurance education for jewelry professionals. Danger on Road is an interactive course on jewelry security. Go to https://services.jewelersmutual.com/jmuniversity for further info.

Useful link:
www.jewelersmutual.com

Stunning Black

The black jewels: onyx + black enamel + diamonds + creativity @ http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1860363_1803132,00.html were stunningly beautiful.

Useful links:
www.gucci.com
www.cartier.com
www.chanel.com
www.bulgari.com
www.davidyurman.com
www.tiffany.com

Heard On The Street

In the quest for jam, the dealers have lost their bread and butter. At the moment, they are scared of their own shadows, and it will take some time for them to be back.