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‘The Art of Chess’ is an exhibition of seven chess sets created by a group of contemporary artist including Jake and Dinos Chapman, Tracey Emin, Tom Friedman, Damien Hirst, Barbara Kruger, Alastair Mackie and Rachel Whiteread. each artist infused their own interpretation of the board game in real dimensions. The exhibition is set to open on the 49th edition of Milan Furniture Fair on April 14th  in Milan. This event will be on display until the April 29th. Read More.

Dr. De Bono breifly and profusely discusses the need for simplicity in life. Edward de Bono studied at St Edward’s College in Malta and gained a medical degree from the University of Malta. He was a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford where he gained an M.A. degree in psychology and physiology. He also has a Ph.D. degree and a D.Phil. degree in Medicine from Cambridge University, a D.Des. degree (Doctor of Design) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, and an LL.D. degree from the University of Dundee. He holds professorships at the Universities of Malta, Pretoria, Dublin City University, and the University of Central England. The New University of Advancing Technology in Phoenix AZ appointed Dr. de Bono Da Vinci Professor of Thinking in May 2005. He is one of the 27 for the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009. He was formerly married, has two sons and resides on the Channel Islands. In 1969 de Bono founded the Cognitive Research Trust (CoRT) which continues to produce and promote material based on his ideas. He has written 82 books with translations into 41 languages. Read More.

This one hour video presentation at Stanford University is full of critical information for the toy retailer, toymaker or toy designer trying to build a successful business. It is full of priceless insights for moving forward and keeping your business on the right track. If you are serious about building a bullet-proof business, Ed has a tried and true philosophy. Read More.

The wooden lacing sheep by Plan Toys is an ideal educational toy for tots. It encourages hand-eye coordination, while helping kids learn about color and sequence as they piece together the discs to give the sheep its wool. Made with natural rubber wood and non-toxic finishes, this little sheep is also perfect for parents who want to keep their child’s playroom healthy and chemical-free. Read More.

A palm-sized modular toy created by Kelly Harrigan of Manassas, Va., a fourth-year industrial design student in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a design patent, announced Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc. www.vtip.org (VTIP). Read More.

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. It’s a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk. Read More.

If you want to start your own business and have about a half an hour today this video on getting off to a good start is worth your time. Not everyone agrees with his politics but his business insight is profound. Guy Kawasaki is a managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm and a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine. Previously, he was an Apple Fellow at Apple Computer, Inc. Guy is the author of nine books including Reality Check, The Art of the Start, Rules for Revolutionaries, How to Drive Your Competition Crazy, Selling the Dream, and The Macintosh Way. He has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from UCLA as well as an honorary doctorate from Babson College. Read More.

Le Toy Van designs their toys in Great Britian and manufactures in Indonesia. The original, beautifully crafted and painted wooden toys are based on traditional concepts. From doll houses and fairy dolls, to pirate ships and castles, their toys help a child’s imagination come to life.  Established in the UK in 1995, Le Toy Van designs toys to stimulate imaginative play in today’s world, naturally developing key educational skills in communication, discovery, and social and creative development. Le Toy Van is a socially and economically conscience company. They use replenishable wood for their toys and are proud of their ethical trading. Read More.

Edtoy says: The wooden magnetic tools and cubes are safe and fun to play with. By designing and building their own three-dimensional objects using Edtoy blocks, kids are able to hone this spatial perception when they have to decide on the sizes, colors, positions and directions of the blocks to build their intended models, forms and shapes. The variety of colors and texture of the wooden material used will help stimulate kids’ senses of sight and touch. Read More.

Gaskett says: Gaskett’s Garage Dream Racer is a great little motor that’s just as much fun when it breaks down. Sturdy MDF car with plastic details. Lift-up bonnet reveals realistic engine. 3 tools and oil can included to service the roleplay-packed engine. Check the oil, pull out the spark plugs, remove the oil cap. Steering wheel with working horn. Impact-resistant plastic bumper, kind to furniture. Petrol filling point. Parcel shelf perfect for carrying the tools and oil can. Suitable for ages 2 years and over. Size 42 x 45.5 x 22 cm (height, width, depth). Read More.