Fakes, Mistakes, And Discoveries

The Economist report was interesting. Many thanks. Among the lessons to be learned at this exhibition is that not all attributions are necessarily for ever. Technology, however sophisticated, may be supplanted by better methods with the passing of time. This is not detective fiction; Sherlock Holmes can get it wrong. Attributions can often be hypotheses rather than unshakable facts. It is to the National Gallery’s credit that it has included some of its expensive misjudgments. Learning about the process is one of the pleasures of this show. www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Rare And Collectable

Rio Tinto has announced the launch of its new publication, Rare and Collectable, which focuses on the unique market position occupied by the rare pink diamonds from Rio Tinto's Argyle Diamond Mine. Check it out.

Useful links:
www.riotintodiamonds.com
www.argylepinkdiamonds.com.au

Random Thoughts

May all that emerges from me be beautiful.

- Yves Klein
www.yveskleinarchives.org

A beautiful prayer indeed.

Baalbek International Festival 2010

One of the longest-running music festivals in the Middle East. Don't miss. www.baalbeck.org.lb

Biomimicry Projects

Commercial applications inspired by biomimicry.

Useful links:
www.greenwavelength.com
www.biomimicry.net
http://iopscience.iop.org

Life In 2050

Leading experts discuss the future. http://bigthink.com

Tour de France 2010

Stage-by-stage analysis of 2010 race. www.letour.fr

Coral Update

Leave precious coral where it belongs. Temple St. Clair was spot on. Adding coral to jewelry industry's conservation efforts does have a powerful effect on the marketplace. These precious animals should be left where they belong--in the ocean.

Useful links:
www.tooprecioustowear.org
www.cites.org