Richard Mammone Viewpoint

A successful entrepreneur must be a reductionist. Great advice. Spot on.

Useful links:
http://best.rutgers.edu
http://otc.rutgers.edu
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/ces
http://entrepreneurship.mit.edu

The Anatomy Of An Entrepreneur

A study released by the Kauffman Foundation titled 'The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur' was insightful. Thanks Vivek for the brilliant presentation.

Useful link:
www.kauffman.org

David Lynch Project

For me, David Lynch connects with people, and that's exactly why I love his projects. www.davidlynch.com

The Discovery Of Spain

The Discovery of Spain: British Artists and Collectors: Goya to Picasso, is at the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh, until October 11, 2009. www.nationalgalleries.org

New Seven Wonders Foundation

The Swiss non-profit New7Wonders Foundation is conducting a global popularity contest to name the new Seven Wonders of Nature. To vote, visit www.new7wonders.com

Bill Cunningham Viewpoint

On the Street / Market
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/07/24/style/1247463627087/on-the-street-market.html

Delightful and surprising styles + wonderful individuality indeed. I loved it. Thanks Bill.

Anti-Desertification Architecture

Magnus Larsson's presentation at the TEDGlobal confererence in Oxford was brilliant. His proposed Great Green Wall idea, a 4,349 mile line of trees stretching across Africa to stop desertification could work provided the political and financial aspects are taken into account. A promising vision, really. Hats off to Magnus!

Jewelers Vigilance Committee Update

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has launched an electronic newsletter, eNews&Views for its members. This new online publication includes important information and updates to help jewelry retailers, manufacturers and distributors protect their businesses from risk, as well as links to additional legal compliance information. www.jvclegal.org