Campbell Bridges

It has been reported that Campbell Bridges, the first person to introduce Tanzanite (1967) and Tsavorite (1967-Tanzania/1970-Kenya) to the world has been killed over an unknown dispute at a mine in the Taita Taveta District in Tsavo National Park.

Useful links:
www.tsavorite.com
www.gemstone.org

Bethan Laura Wood

Bethan Laura Wood's beautiful designs caught my attention. Fresh and eye-catching, really.

Useful link:
www.woodlondon.co.uk

World Expo 2010

In 2010, Shanghai will host the World Expo. What's intriguing is the presence of design-conscious countries and their stunningly beautiful pavilions. Don't miss. http://en.expo2010.cn

The Energy Report

The report on uranium was interesting. I believe global acceptance of nuclear energy will have a big impact on uranium over the next decade as countries move towards a viable non-greenhouse gas-generating alternative to oil or coal. Of course safety measures must be carefully considered. That's the way to go.

Useful links:
www.theenergyreport.com
www.mineralfields.com

The Coffee World And Climate Change

Peter Baker's opinion piece was educational and insightful. As the New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman put it, globalisation is where everything is connected and nobody is in charge. Spot on. How do you tackle climate change and price stability?

Useful links:
www.cabi.org
www.scidev.net
www.guardian.co.uk/environment/network

Artists Pay For Stay With Artwork, Not Cash

Hotel Marienbad in Auguststrasse has opened its doors to artists, asking them to pay for bed and board not with money but with a work of art. A great project indeed. In fact I loved it.

Useful links:
www.kw-berlin.de
www.art-in-berlin.de/incbmeld.php?id=1405

Customer Experience

Strativity Group's research findings on customer experience was interesting. Consumers want an immersive experience, and they are willing to pay for it. Period.

Useful link:
www.strativity.com

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee Views

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has launched a free electronic newsletter, eNews and Views, for members that contains important information for the retail industry. Check it out.

Useful link:
www.jvclegal.org