Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

New images from NASA's ongoing study of Mars via Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was stunningly beautiful. http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro

World’s First Landfill-fuelled Hydrogen Station

South Korea is to build the world’s first hydrogen station to develop the gas from natural biogases emitted by landfill. It's really amazing to see South Korea gradually transform itself from a petroleum-based economy to one that provides cutting-edge sources of energy.

Useful links:
www.skec.com
http://eng.skenergy.com
http://hangang.seoul.go.kr
http://worldcuppark.seoul.go.kr

Random Thoughts

This will be a first artistic production being conducted from space to Earth. I'm an artistic person and a creator. I'm not a scientific. I'm not an engineer. Life has given me some qualities, some assets and I have built up a team of very creative people around the world. With those people I think we'll present something that is originally creative and hopefully will have the result of sensitising people toward the situation of water in the world.

- Guy Laliberte
www.cirquedusoleil.com
www.onedrop.org
www.spaceadventures.com

Spot on.

Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint

Chaims views on diamonds as investments was interesting. The theory is the absence of new major mine discoveries will lead to a dwindling of new diamond supplies. The investors believe there is no way they can lose out under these circumstances. Only time will tell.

Useful links:
www.oecd.org
www.diamondintelligence.com

Contemporary Art From Pakistan

Randy Kennedy's viewpoint on the state of the art market in Pakistan was interesting.

The contemporary artist symbolizes a strong hope for Pakistan. Those who gain a foothold in the international art discourse serve as a conduit, inviting a chance to dialogue with those inside — a conversation that may startle, beguile, enlighten and hopefully enrich.
- Salima Hashmi

Useful links:
www.asiasociety.org
www.nca.edu.pk
www.hamraabbas.com

World's Coral Reefs

Global warming has all but sealed the fate of the world's coral reefs. Follow Guardian's interactive guide of reefs to see before they die. It's educational and insightful.

Useful links:
www.coral.org
http://coralreef.noaa.gov

Knowledge@Wharton Update

Global teams are like oceans: Depending on how they are navigated, they can link the world together or split it apart. When global teams work, they tap into a company's top talent, exploit local expertise, unite far-flung groups and ramp up worldwide production. When they don't, they are divisive, spark massive miscommunication and drive global projects into the ground.

A few ideas and suggestions:
- Try to meet at least once face-to-face.
- Choose team members carefully.
- Keep the team small if possible.
- Consider cross-cultural training.
- Be explicit upfront about how the team will operate.
- Be conscious of time.
- Consider how the team is organized.
- Don't overload team members.
- Give the team autonomy.

Spot on. Thanks Wharton.

Land Art Generator

The infographics via Land Art Generator Initiative was brilliant. They believe 496,905 square kilometers are needed to power the world with solar energy. Click to learn more www.landartgenerator.org