Creative Water Solutions

I was really intrigued by Creative Water Solutions, a start-up that has developed a moss-based pool treatment system. I think it's a brilliant idea.

Useful link:
www.cwsnaturally.com

Borghese Collection

Souren Milikian's viewpoint on Marie-Lou Fabréga-Dubert's, 'La Collection Borghese au Musée Napoléon,' published under the joint imprint of the Musée du Louvre Editions and Beaux-Art de Paris, les éditions was interesting. Each period redefines the past to suit its vision. So true!

Useful links:
www.louvre.fr
www.ensba.fr

Is The Kimberley Process Still Working?

Listen to interesting viewpoints on the Kimberley Process.

Useful links:
www.kimberleyprocess.com
www.globalwitness.org

Stuller Collections

Check out the new titles from Stuller: The Findings Collection, Vol. 74; The Metals Book, Vol. 76; The Finished Jewelry Collection, Vol. 78; and The Diamond and Gemstone Book, Vol. 72. www.stuller.com

Random Thoughts

Avalokiteshvara is sometimes depicted holding a blooming lotus — a symbol of spiritual purity. It comes up from the mud, flowers, and remains untouched by the dirt that surrounded it. You could say the same thing for the wonderful richness of Buddhist art.

- John Clarke
www.vam.ac.uk

Spot on.

Borrowing Brilliance

Borrowing Brilliance by David Kord Murray is an entertaining, easy-to-read book about innovation. The book has useful advice on how to do the right thing. Give it a try.

Useful link:

www.borrowingbrilliance.com

Letters from A Self-Made Merchant To His Son

Letters from A Self-Made Merchant to His Son by George Lorimer is a great book that teaches business technique and survival + it's also about a father's relationship with his son. A must read.

Charles Saatchi

Charles Saatchi interview with the Guardian was extraordinarily brilliant. One great insight, really.

Art is no investment unless you get very, very lucky, and can beat the professionals at their game. Just buy something you really like that will give you a thousand pounds' worth of pleasure over the years. And take your time looking for something really special, because looking is half the fun.
- Charles Saatchi

Useful links:
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk
www.artoholic.com