Emeralds, A Passionate Guide by Ronald Ringsrud
www.emeraldpassion.com
www.emeraldmine.com
A must read.
Friday, May 22, 2009
The Prince Of Asturias Prize 2009
British architect Norman Foster has been awarded one of Spain's highest honours, the Prince of Asturias Prize for Arts. The Prince of Asturias awards are also given in the fields of writing, social sciences, scientific research, communications and humanities, international cooperation, public service and sports. Named after Crown Prince Felipe, they are presented in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo, capital of the Asturias region.
Useful links:
http://fundacionprincipedeasturias.org
www.fosterandpartners.com
Useful links:
http://fundacionprincipedeasturias.org
www.fosterandpartners.com
Vietnamese Art
Forged art legacy of Vietnam war
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8061207.stm
Useful link:
http://vnfineartsmuseum.org.vn
According to Nora Taylor, a leading art historian and Vietnamese painting expert from Chicago University believes that about half of the paintings displayed at the museum are in fact copies. It's sad really.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8061207.stm
Useful link:
http://vnfineartsmuseum.org.vn
According to Nora Taylor, a leading art historian and Vietnamese painting expert from Chicago University believes that about half of the paintings displayed at the museum are in fact copies. It's sad really.
Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint
Innovative Credit Creation in Antwerp Diamond Industry
http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp
Useful links:
www.diamondintelligence.com
www.awdc.be
If it's a real solution to a real problem, then the AWDC deserves to be complimented.
http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullEditorial.asp
Useful links:
www.diamondintelligence.com
www.awdc.be
If it's a real solution to a real problem, then the AWDC deserves to be complimented.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
http://eitransparency.org
The EITI is a coalition of governments, companies, civil society groups, investors and international organizations. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the verification and full publication of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas and mining.
At first it was hard to believe, but if EITI could persuade companies to publish what they pay and for governments to disclose what they receive, then I must say it's a success. Hats off to the initiative!
http://eitransparency.org
The EITI is a coalition of governments, companies, civil society groups, investors and international organizations. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the verification and full publication of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas and mining.
At first it was hard to believe, but if EITI could persuade companies to publish what they pay and for governments to disclose what they receive, then I must say it's a success. Hats off to the initiative!
Beurs voor Diamanthandel
Beurs voor Diamanthandel
www.diamondbourseantwerp.com
Check out the link for up-to-date information about the Antwerp diamond center.
www.diamondbourseantwerp.com
Check out the link for up-to-date information about the Antwerp diamond center.
Ida
Paleontologist as rock star: How one tiny fossil sparked a media circus
http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/05/20/paleontologist-as-rock-star-how-one-tiny-fossil-sparked-a-media-circus
Useful links:
www.revealingthelink.com
www.amnh.org
www.senckenberg.de
www.uio.no
Interesting discovery.
http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/05/20/paleontologist-as-rock-star-how-one-tiny-fossil-sparked-a-media-circus
Useful links:
www.revealingthelink.com
www.amnh.org
www.senckenberg.de
www.uio.no
Interesting discovery.
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