Alvar Aalto

Edge-Paracentric Architecture = architecture that lies outside the mainstream = problem-solving and sustainability. www.alvaraalto.fi

U.S.Bills

Out of all the bad though, comes some shocking news. Researchers have found that nearly nine out of ten bills circulating in the U.S. and its northern neighbor are tainted with cocaine. Thanks to non-destructive testing via gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Is the worldwide financial crisis driving people to use cocaine, one of the most common illegal drugs in the world? It is hard to know the truth.

Useful link:
www.acs.org

Crafts Collection

I really liked Crafts Collection, a venture sponsored by the Danish Ministry of Culture. Their new wares grabs your attention. Design simplified.

Useful link:
www.craftscollection.dk

David Goldblatt

Intersections Intersected: The Photography of David Goldblatt. The exhibition is organized by the New Museum. Don't miss.

Useful links:
www.davidgoldblatt.com
http://newmuseum.org

Heard On The Street

Let genuine people know that you are buying colored gemstones and what is that you want to buy. Once the market knows, the colored stones will find their way to you. The more you deal with people, the better the feel you get for it. It's really amazing how much more you learn when you actually put your money on the table.

Women Want More

I found Michael Silverstein + Kate Sayre's new book Women Want More: How to Capture Your Share of the World's Largest, Fastest-Growing Market very interesting. There is a lot to learn about female economy, really. A must read.

Useful link:
www.womenwantmorethebook.com

Walk Talk Tours

Listening to commentaries by pros is one of the more entertaining ways to discover a new city. Check out the link www.walktalktour.com

Passing Strange: The Movie

It's a Spike Lee movie. Don't miss.

Useful links:
www.passingstrangemovie.com
www.40acres.com