Zero Carbon Elevator

Matthew Lloyd's zero carbon elevator was simply brilliant. www.matthewlloyd.co.uk + www.lfa2010.org

Random Thoughts

The Jaguar's polish is important because you see yourself reflected in it - you can't detach yourself from the object.

- Fiona Banner
www.fionabanner.com
www.tate.org.uk/britain

Brilliant. I loved it.

Start-Up Stories

Entrepreneurs talk about how to build businesses. Many thanks to BBC. It was inspiring.

Broke, U.S.A

It's a fascinating book. It's full of stories of financially ignorant people making bad decisions. What can be done? Educate yourself. Really. http://garyrivlin.com

Wine: Best Enjoyed Young

I agree. Many thanks to Jeffrey Iverson for sharing the info.

Useful links:
http://la-contre-etiquette.com
www.o-chateau.com
www.lemeurice.com

Art Market Update

Souren Melikian Report. How long will the conceptual approach, which gives precedence to names and history over aesthetic achievement, make up for the precipitous decline in quality as leftovers are being sifted through again and again? Differently put, could the proportion of unsaleable goods become so large that Impressionist and Modern art auctions will cease to be financially viable? Whoever happens to have the answers will benefit from the undivided attention of auction house managers, not to mention collectors. So true.

Useful links:
www.sothebys.com
www.christies.com

Jewelry Trends 2010

Jewelry Trends Report. www.jic.org

Booze Under A Microscope

The micrographs by Florida State University chemistry lab was stunningly beautiful. I liked the colorful patterns. Really. www.chem.fsu.edu