Musical Motifs in ‘Tosca’

Anthony Tommasini's (chief classical music critic, New York Times) interpretations of Puccini's use of motifs with various characters and elements in 'Tosca' to enhance the emotional power of the work was brilliant. I loved it.

Noli Novak

Check out Noli Novak's stipple portrait of President Barack Obama. It was brilliant. I liked it.

Useful links:
http://hedcuts.blogspot.com
www.nolinovak.com

100 Most Important People In Art

The ArtReview Power 100 was educational and insightful.

Useful link:
www.artreview100.com

Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint

Chaim's viewpoint on Professor Dina Siegel was interesting. Check out her most recent academic study, titled 'The Mazzel Ritual: Culture, Customs and Crime in the Diamond Trade'.

Useful links:
www.diamondintelligence.com
www.uu.nl

Diamonds And Human Security, Annual Review 2009

Partnership Africa Canada's Diamonds and Human Security Annual Review for 2009 was interesting. They believe those governments that refuse to get tough on smuggling, human rights abuses, and money laundering were placing the scheme at high risk of collapse. I can't agree more.

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

Random Thoughts

Whatever it is you're looking to do or make or sell, you build your business on the assumption that you can do it better, smarter, and more efficiently than the competition. Otherwise, what's the point?

- Ivanka Trump
www.ivankatrumpcollection.com

An interesting viewpoint on jewelry business.

NORD Architects

I really liked NORD's immersive/experiential architecture. Keep up the good work.

Useful link:
www.nord-web.dk

Tres Amigas Project

Check out America's first renewable energy trading hub. Brilliant idea.

Useful link:
www.tresamigasllc.com