Global Business BBC

Peter Day presents the story of Hiroyoshi Ishibashi + Weathernews Inc.
www.weathernews.com

Inspiring story, really.

Engineered Transparency

Engineered Transparency: The Technical, Visual, and Spatial Effects of Glass by Michael Bell + Jeannie Kim is a fascinating book about innovative glass technology + its impact in our daily lives.

Useful links:
www.wernersobek.com
www.icaboston.org
www.toledomuseum.org

Postcards Of Lost Royals

Reminiscent of a forgotten era of glamour, grace, and regal power, Postcards of Lost Royals brings history to life and distills the essence of a long-vanished world of royalty. One of my favorite, really.

Random Thoughts

Some extremely sharp investment advisors can get you in at the bottom of the market. Some extremely sharp ones can get you out at the top. They are never the same people.

- Gary North
www.garynorth.com

Spot on.

Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright's operatic debut Prima Donna has been unveiled at the Manchester international festival.

Check out the link www.rufuswainwright.com + www.mif.co.uk

Melbourne Recital Center + Theater Company

The Melbourne Recital Center and Theater Company, designed by ARM has won the 2009 Victorian Architecture medal for successfully crossing design boundaries (for public architecture + interior architecture + interior architecture). Congratulations!

Useful links:
www.a-r-m.com.au
www.melbournerecital.com.au
www.architecture.com.au

Scott Harrison's Story

Clean, Sexy Water. People always ask: What can I do to make a difference? That’s where Scott Harrison comes in. Read on. It's an inspiring story. Thanks Nicholas for the post.

Useful link:
http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com

Create Your Own Economy

Create Your Own Economy: The Path to Prosperity in a Disordered World by Tyler Cowen is a great book that will open your mind to think differently. A must read.

Useful links:

www.gmu.edu/jbc/Tyler

www.marginalrevolution.com