Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint

Spot on Chaim. Lack of action will damage both KP (The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme) and the diamond industry, and impact consumer confidence. It's a catch-22 situation.

Useful links:
www.kimberleyprocess.com
www.riotinto.com
www.acrplc.com
www.worlddiamondcouncil.com
www.globalwitness.org

Robert Young Pelton

I am a big fan of anything Pelton. He is an author, journalist and documentary filmmaker. www.comebackalive.com

Certified Gold Coins

Collectors are investing in certified gold coins because they believe it's the only real money in existence. The basic fact that gold retains its value over time has been true for thousands of years and is still true today. Want to give it a try? www.encoregold.com

Useful links:
www.pcgs.com
www.ngccoin.com

Ten Mysteries Of You

There is nothing more fascinating to most of us than ourselves. The New Scientist report on human behavior was interesting. www.newscientist.com

Overnight Success Phenomena

Great review. No one knows for sure as to why ideas and behaviors catch on and spread like wildfire, and then boomerang. Could it be state of mind? Momentary autism? I think it's 'This is here today, gone tomorrow' syndrome. Forever. Really.

Vancouver Convention Centre

It's more than a building. With its thoughtful design, it's a living green roof. What a great view! www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

Useful links:
www.lmnarchitects.com
http://vimeo.com/user1406895
www.pwlpartnership.com/people/principals/bruce_hemstock

BIF-5 Storytellers

Mark your calendar. The BIF-5 Collaborative Innovation Summit bring together today's most compelling innovators, business model renegades and true transformers to discuss innovation success through personal storytelling. http://businessinnovationfactory.com

Budd Schulberg

Budd Schulberg, the legendary screenwriter and novelist who won an Oscar in 1954 for his classic film 'On the Waterfront,' (one of my favorite films of all time) has died. He was 95. May his soul rest in peace.