Environmentaland

Environmentaland is the brainchild of Global Inheritance, a non-profit that works to engage young people in bringing social and environmental change to their communities. Great concept.

Useful link:
www.globalinheritance.org

Global Business BBC

I love listening to Peter Day's Global Business. Listen to Learning Curve. The message is fresh, relevant and insightful.

Useful links:
www.bt.com
www.sun.com
www.bersin.com
http://daretoshare.wordpress.com
www.saba.com

Capturing The 19th Century

Rarely seen images from the British Library's collection was brilliant. Old is always gold. Check out the link www.bl.uk

Brecon Jazz Festival 2009

The 26th Brecon Jazz Festival is set to come alive to the sounds of jazz legends from across the world from August 7 - 9, 2009. Don't miss. www.breconjazz.org

The Curious Case Of Dina Wein Reis

The grifter, wrote David Maurer in his classic 1940 study of con men, 'has a gentle touch.' He takes his 'toll from the verdant sucker by means of the skilled hand or the sharp wit ... Of all the grifters, the confidence man is the aristocrat.' What's intriguing about Dina Wein Reiss was that she was so good, she was able to pull it off in a really cool way. She knew how to play the game. She took advantage of everyone in the distribution chain. The hardest tumble a man can make is to fall over his own bluff. Ambrose Bierce. What a story! Thanks to James/Doris.

Knowing Your Limits

Great post (May 20, 2007) by Victor Niederhoffer. At times it's hard to keep up with the rule of ever-changing cycles. As Clint Eastwood said, 'Man's got to know his limitations.' This holds true in business and life.

Vivid Pink Diamond

A rare, 5-carat pink diamond set in a so-called cushion-cut ring by famed jewellers Graff Diamonds will be sold in Hong Kong this December by Christies. I think this diamond is going to fetch a sweet price. Stay tuned.

There are pink diamonds and then there are pink diamonds. It is extremely rare for a stone of such top quality to appear on the market with top notes in color, cut, clarity and carat weight. This 5-carat vivid pink gem combines the best of all criteria.
- Francois Curiel, Christies

Useful links:
www.christies.com
www.graffdiamonds.com

Bijoux Terner Necklace

This Bijoux Terner resin necklace was exquisite in its design. Beautiful and simple. Really. www.bijouxterner.com