Saturday, June 13, 2009
Gary Hamel Viewpoint
Innovators, Take Heart
http://blogs.wsj.com/management
So don’t give up. Innovation isn’t a fad—it’s the real deal, the only deal.
Useful link:
www.garyhamel.com
Spot on.
http://blogs.wsj.com/management
So don’t give up. Innovation isn’t a fad—it’s the real deal, the only deal.
Useful link:
www.garyhamel.com
Spot on.
Synthetic Diamond Update
Dr. Zalman M. Shapiro, 89, will be personally presented with his new patent for creating gem-quality synthetic diamonds by John J. Doll, Acting United States Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property at the USPTO Headquarters, Madison Building, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, on June 16th at 1pm. Check out the link www.uspto.gov
Dr. Shapiro, who was recently nominated for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, demonstrates that it is never too late to be a contributing member of our society. Hats off to Dr Zalman!
Dr. Shapiro, who was recently nominated for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, demonstrates that it is never too late to be a contributing member of our society. Hats off to Dr Zalman!
I Don't Want To Polish Diamonds Anymore Movie
Atul Patel's Gujarati film 'Have Maare Hira Nathi Ghasva (I don't want to polish diamonds anymore)' on the plight of diamond polishers in Gujarat, India, has become so successful, he is planning a global release for the movie, with English subtitles to cater to the diaspora. Good luck!
Banksy's Bristol Show
In pictures: Banksy's Bristol show
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/bristol/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8096000/8096891.stm
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b0d9746e-576f-11de-8c47-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1
Useful link:
www.banksy.co.uk
His art + stunts are extraordinary. Amazingly his work has attracted serious collectors from the mainstream market, and he will continue to excite, engage or challenge us in the long run. He is different, really.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/bristol/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8096000/8096891.stm
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b0d9746e-576f-11de-8c47-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1
Useful link:
www.banksy.co.uk
His art + stunts are extraordinary. Amazingly his work has attracted serious collectors from the mainstream market, and he will continue to excite, engage or challenge us in the long run. He is different, really.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Spent
Spent: Sex, Evolution, and Consumer Behavior by Geoffrey Miller is a fascinating book on our quest for self-display + the pros/cons. I guess, it's a state of mind. A must read.Useful link:
Pen And Parchment
An intriguing show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13813420
The show, open until August 23rd, is hung with more than 50 finely detailed, beautifully observed and executed medieval drawings, all created between the ninth and 14th centuries.
Useful link:
http://blog.metmuseum.org/penandparchment
A must visit.
http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13813420
The show, open until August 23rd, is hung with more than 50 finely detailed, beautifully observed and executed medieval drawings, all created between the ninth and 14th centuries.
Useful link:
http://blog.metmuseum.org/penandparchment
A must visit.
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