Chad Hagen

I think Hagen's infographics provide a starting point for an immersive experience and it warrants real study.

Useful links:
www.chadhagen.com
www.20x200.com
www.mjt.org

Radical Innovation in Hospitality Awards 2009

Inspiring eco-friendly design concepts.

Useful links:
www.radicalinnovationinhospitality.com
www.hdboutique.com
www.pixelhotel.at
www.watg.com
www.hksinc.com
www.cagleyandtanner.com

Applied Materials

Thomas Friedman's article on Applied Materials operation was insightful. The world is on track to add another 2.5 billion people by 2050, and many will be aspiring to live American-like, high-energy lifestyles. In such a world, renewable energy — where the variable cost of your fuel, sun or wind, is zero — will be in huge demand. So true!

Useful link:
www.appliedmaterials.com

Astro Boy

Check out Imagi Studios creation, Astro Boy, a much beloved '60s Japanese anime series on the big screen on October 23, 2009.

Useful links:
www.astroboy-themovie.com
www.imagi.com.hk

Global Business BBC

Professor Simon Johnson's discussion with Peter Day on financial industry reform was educational and insightful. Let's hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

Useful link:
http://baselinescenario.com

Ipsos Mendelsohn Report 2009

Ipsos Mendelsohn's annual report on the affluents in the U.S was interesting. As always good value for money becomes more important than price. They say old habits die hard.

Useful link:
www.ipsosmediact.com

Photoatlas Of Inclusions In Gemstones, Volume 3

The third and final installment of Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones a.k.a the gemstone inclusion bible is available now. A must have book for gemologists.

Useful link:
www.microworldofgems.com

New Languages Festival

Our idea is to have a few bands each night that might bring a cross-current of different listeners. It's not just a musical event. It's a party where people are listening intently.

- Aaron Ali Shaikh
www.newlanguages.org

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