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Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Random Thoughts

I believe that agriculture land — productive agricultural land with water on site — will be very valuable in the future. I’ve put a good amount of money into that.

- Michael Burry
http://www.scioncapital.com

Spot on.

Lawrence Wright

A natural raconteur. http://www.lawrencewright.com

The Man Booker Prize 2010

A look at the Man Booker shortlist. http://www.themanbookerprize.com

Global Business BBC

I found Ubisoft's business model and philosophy very interesting. Many thanks to Peter Day for sharing the story. http://www.ubi.com

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Letšeng Diamond

Gem Diamonds Limited and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has announced that an exceptional 196 carat rough white diamond has been recovered from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho on 24 August 2010. http://www.gemdiamonds.com

The Tag-and-Trace Method

Interesting approach in science, business and life. I agree with Alexander Pentland. Understanding the science of incentivizing people to cooperate is the key. If all goes well it becomes reality mining.

Useful links:
http://web.media.mit.edu/~sandy
http://www.darpa.mil
http://hd.media.mit.edu

Maya Lin’s Storm King Wavefield

An inspiring place.

Useful links:
http://www.stormking.org
http://www.mayalin.com

El Anatsui

Anatsui’s art is abstract. Colour, shape and light tell his story. Take a look.

Useful links:
http://www.octobergallery.co.uk/artists/anatsui/index.shtml
http://elanatsui.com