Dave Perry Viewpoint

Dave Perry, the man behind games such as Enter the Matrix/Earthworm Jim, believes in the distant future all video games will be fully online/cloud-based. Check out the link www.dperry.com

The Forevermark Diamond Grading Report

Diamond brand Forevermark has introduced its new Forevermark Diamond Grading Report to further enhance its unique promise of quality and integrity. Check out the link www.forevermark.com

Random Thoughts

When you want to get aboard a street car which is already in motion, you don’t run at it from right angles and try to make the platform in one wild leap. If you do, you are likely to find yourself on the floor. No. You run along beside the car, increasing your pace until you are moving just as rapidly as it is moving and in the same direction. Then you step aboard easily, without danger or jolt. The minds of busy men are in motion. They are engaged with something very different from the thought you have to present. You can’t jump directly at them and expect to make an effective landing. You must put yourself in the other man’s place; try to imagine what he is thinking; let your first remark be in line with his thoughts; follow it by another with which you know he will easily agree. Thus, gradually, your two minds reach a point where they can join without conflict. You encourage him to say ‘yes’ and ‘yes’ and ‘that’s right’ and ‘I’ve noticed that myself,’ until he says the final ‘yes’ which is your favorable decision.

- Bruce Barton

Spot on.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand's first film 'Home' highlights the treasures of planet Earth and the marks that humans leave behind. Check out the link www.home-2009.com

Useful links:
www.yannarthusbertrand.org
www.youtube.com/homeproject

It was educational + inspiring, really.

Marco Bicego

Italian jewelry designer Marco Bicego's architectural collection takes inspiration from the New York skyline and its metropolitan landscape. They are great designs, really. Check out the link www.marcobicego.com

Heard On The Street

Many fine gem & jewelry companies, across the distribution pipeline, will be out of business within 12 months. The global economy is mysterious + scary, really.

Whatever Works

Whatever Works is an upcoming 2009 comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. Check out the link www.sonyclassics.com/whateverworks

Bill Cunningham Viewpoint

On the Street / Yard Party
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/06/06/fashion/20090607-street-feature/index.html#

It was glorious. Thanks Bill. I loved it.