Sign of the times. From credit to cash and carry.
Useful link:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/diamond-merchants-ditch-credit-adopt-rokda-system/articleshow/72313021.cms
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Saturday, December 07, 2019
How Silent Movies Give Fried Brains A Break
It does. Watch.
Useful link:
https://video.newyorker.com/watch/how-silent-movies-give-fried-brains-a-break
Useful link:
https://video.newyorker.com/watch/how-silent-movies-give-fried-brains-a-break
Explained
A Vox Media series at Netflix. Must watch.
Useful links:
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80216752
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/social-issues/8335-on-netflix-diamonds-are-explained
Useful links:
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80216752
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/social-issues/8335-on-netflix-diamonds-are-explained
Friday, December 06, 2019
Implications Of Climate Change For The U.S. Army
A horrific grim future is awaiting us from climate change involving blackouts, disease, thirst, starvation and war. If the US military is pessimistic about their capabilities, what about the rest of the world? They too, will collapse. This could all happen over the next two decades.
Useful links:
https://climateandsecurity.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/implications-of-climate-change-for-us-army_army-war-college_2019.pdf
https://climateandsecurity.org/2019/08/01/army-war-college-the-u-s-military-is-precariously-underprepared-for-climate-change
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mbmkz8/us-military-could-collapse-within-20-years-due-to-climate-change-report-commissioned-by-pentagon-says
Useful links:
https://climateandsecurity.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/implications-of-climate-change-for-us-army_army-war-college_2019.pdf
https://climateandsecurity.org/2019/08/01/army-war-college-the-u-s-military-is-precariously-underprepared-for-climate-change
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mbmkz8/us-military-could-collapse-within-20-years-due-to-climate-change-report-commissioned-by-pentagon-says
Merci Maman
Listen to Merci Maman's upcoming podcast 'Studio Stories'.
Useful link:
https://www.mercimamanboutique.com
Useful link:
https://www.mercimamanboutique.com
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Meet Eight Entrepreneurs Who Defied All Odds And Rose To The Top
Doing business in India is not easy. Hats off the 8 entrepreneurs who made it, and I hope they will stay in business for a very long time.
1. Deepak Daryani
2. Ramesh Agarwal
3. P.C. Mustafa
4. Sagar Daryani
5. Srikanth Bolla
6. Mahesh Singhi
7. Satish Kumar
8. Dheeraj Gupta
Useful link:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/features/meet-eight-entrepreneurs-who-defied-all-odds-and-rose-to-the-top/articleshow/71779574.cms?utm_source=Colombia&utm_medium=C1&utm_campaign=CTN_ET_hp&utm_content=26
1. Deepak Daryani
2. Ramesh Agarwal
3. P.C. Mustafa
4. Sagar Daryani
5. Srikanth Bolla
6. Mahesh Singhi
7. Satish Kumar
8. Dheeraj Gupta
Useful link:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/features/meet-eight-entrepreneurs-who-defied-all-odds-and-rose-to-the-top/articleshow/71779574.cms?utm_source=Colombia&utm_medium=C1&utm_campaign=CTN_ET_hp&utm_content=26
Delphia
A new startup. Find out what your data is worth.
Useful links:
https://delphia.com
https://www.fastcompany.com/90438328/this-startup-wants-to-use-your-data-to-bet-on-the-market-and-cut-you-in-on-the-profits
Useful links:
https://delphia.com
https://www.fastcompany.com/90438328/this-startup-wants-to-use-your-data-to-bet-on-the-market-and-cut-you-in-on-the-profits
The Bloomberg 50
The people who defined global business in 2019.
Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2019-bloomberg-50/?srnd=premium-asia
Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2019-bloomberg-50/?srnd=premium-asia
Evidence Of Rotation In Flame-Structure Pearls From Bivalves Of The Tridacnidae Family
Insightful report from the GIA. Must read.
Useful link:
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2019-evidence-rotation-flame-structure-pearls-from-bivalves-tridacnidae
Useful link:
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2019-evidence-rotation-flame-structure-pearls-from-bivalves-tridacnidae
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
US$20 Million Heels?
Get to know Antonio Vietri.
Useful link:
https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3034509/us20-million-heels-worlds-most-expensive-shoes-are-made
Useful link:
https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3034509/us20-million-heels-worlds-most-expensive-shoes-are-made
Project Reset
A brilliant initiative. Other countries should copy and practice.
Useful links:
https://www.courtinnovation.org/programs/project-reset/more-info
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/low-level-offenders-nyc-can-now-take-art-class-instead-appearing-court-180973410
Useful links:
https://www.courtinnovation.org/programs/project-reset/more-info
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/low-level-offenders-nyc-can-now-take-art-class-instead-appearing-court-180973410
Shaun Leane
Get to know Shaun Leane.
Useful links:
https://shaunleane.com
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/interview/shaun-leane-a-right-royal-rebel-jeweller-princess-beatrice-engagement-ring
Useful links:
https://shaunleane.com
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/interview/shaun-leane-a-right-royal-rebel-jeweller-princess-beatrice-engagement-ring
Funny Or Die
Consumers will be the deciders.
Useful links:
https://diamondproducers.com
https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/dpa-funny-die-lab-grown-diamonds
Useful links:
https://diamondproducers.com
https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/dpa-funny-die-lab-grown-diamonds
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
Omega Museum
Must visit. Latest creations and achievements.
Useful links:
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/museum
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/brand-profiles/8210-take-a-look-inside-omega-s-new-museum-in-switzerland
Useful links:
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/museum
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/brand-profiles/8210-take-a-look-inside-omega-s-new-museum-in-switzerland
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