The Compost

link: An imaginary retrospective of 2009

"It was the year when people finally gave up trying to predict the year ahead. It was the year when every forecast had to be revised – usually downwards – at least three times. It was the year when the paradox of globalisation was laid bare for all to see, if their eyes weren’t tightly shut..." -- Niall Ferguson

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1be84cc4-cc0d-11dd-9c43-000077b07658.html?nclick_check=1

company: SongVest

Intriguing concept.

http://www.songvest.com

"By connecting songwriters with fans through auctions, SongVest is transforming the music industry. We've created a new patent pending venue for the trading of artists' intellectual and commercial property—their song rights and associated royalty streams.

Ownership comes with two things: bragging rights in the form of a one-of-a-kind Gold or Platinum wall award that includes handwritten and signed lyrics; and a paycheck every time the writer gets paid." -- SongVest