Charm Diamond Centres have recently introduced a podcast series titled, The Canadian Love Map, on inspiring and amazing love stories across Canada. These are the untold stories of discovery, loss, curiosity and love. Stories that are common and unique. About overcoming differences, distance and doubt. About connections of all kind. Must listen.
Useful link: https://charmdiamondcentres.com/canadian-love-map
The report examines illicit gold mining practices in Colombia and its effects on local mining communities, the environment, and trade.
Useful link: https://gfintegrity.org
Hearts On fire and A.T.Cross have debuted the Everyday Brilliance Collection with caps crowned with hand-selected 0.10 carat Hearts On Fire diamond. Elegant design.
We know next to nothing about parasites. When we think about plants and herbivores and carnivores, there are parasites operating on every part of that food web---they're this kind of dark matter. Global Virome Project was set up to catalogue 85% of viral diversity. Let's help them to become useful for all.
In many cultures, striking up a conversation with a stranger is the norm, and could even lead to a budding friendship. But not for the Swedes. Here, small talk is seen as futile, and referred to as kallprat (cold talk) or dodprat (dead talk). To avoid ending in these situations, many Swedes have made an art of avoiding eye contact with strangers and acquaintances they might come across in the street by looking at their phones or staring at shopping windows instead. For Swedes, the purpose of talking is to exchange meaningful information, and engaging in purposeless chit-chat simply isn't valued.
Take a look. Get to know Bertrand Savary.
Useful link: https://arnoldandson.com/en/collections/time-pyramid
A revelatory memoir about war, human nature, and endurance. Must read.
Useful link: https://www.simonandschuster.com
The Macallan has revealed its third art collaboration with British pop artist Sir Peter Blake: The Anecdotes of Ages Collection. The collection celebrates the legacy and history of Peter Blake and The Macallan through 13 one-of-a-kind bottles, each filled with 1967 whiskey. 1967 was the year that Sir Peter Blake's collage-style art transcended the art world into pop culture.
Architectural jewelry at its best. Get to know Ruiyin Lin and Afrzal Imran.
A direct trade coffee company focusing on empowering small farmers through business. Get to know Calvin Harris.
Stefan Sagmeister reviews 5 watch icons. Must watch.
Useful links: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hodinkee-radio-stefan-sagmeister-critiques-watches I https://www.sagmeister.com
Authentic aboriginal and outdoor experience in Alberta, Canada. Must visit.
Get to know Catherine Coleman Flowers.
A collage comprised of 5000 images taken over the course of 13 years by digital artist Beeple will become the first of its kind to go under the hammer at Christie's auction house. Everydays: The First 5000 Days will be the first purely digital Non-Fungible Token (NFT) art work to go on sale in this way. An NFT is a unique digital token which effectively verifies authenticity and ownership. It is encrypted with the artists signature on the blockchain, a digital ledger used in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Bidding will start at US$100 and will run from February 25 to March 11, 2021.
Shopping made easy. A miniature version of your favorite store. A glimpse at the post pandemic future of luxury retail.
