Edgework: We love Bode Miller. He takes chances. He’s all in. He’s not PC/not corporate/not conformist. He’s an artist with an edge ( four of them, actually, on his skis). Here, one of Bode’s best runs, at the Slalom at the Salt Lake City Olympics. Well worth your time (as it always is with Bode).
Monthly Archives: January 2016
The Third Annual Winter Film Festival: Cold Rush
Edgework: Let’s get serious about snow. Here’s a great film, sponsored by Red Bull ( a company that likes living and sports on the edge) about doing it right in the white. Best way to view it? Kick to the flat screen; run the sound through your hi-fi, and dig in. Have it. Perfect for …
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2015: One Year in Photos From The White House
Press Clippings: Pete Souza is the official White House Photographer. Every year he selects the best of the the thousands of photos he produces and combines them into an amazing exhibit that encompasses in visuals all that happened at the most famous House in America. A selection of 2015’s best comes to us courtesy of …
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The Third Annual Winter Film Festival: How to Stay Safe Skiing the Backcountry
Edgework: If you ski, sooner or later you’re going to want to break away from the carefully groomed slopes at major ski resorts and and try your skill and luck in the backcountry(also called off piste skiing). You can do this by going down the backside of the mountain (instead of the front) when you get …
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e e cummings on the universe
“Listen, there’s a hell of a good universe next door: let’s go…”
So, it's cold for a Minnesota Vikings Football Game. What's new.
Paying Attention: Bud Grant showed up for the coin-toss of today’s NFL playoff game (-6 degrees at kickoff) in short sleeves. He was always the perfect coach for the Vikings.
So, it’s cold for a Minnesota Vikings Football Game. What’s new.
Paying Attention: Bud Grant showed up for the coin-toss of today’s NFL playoff game (-6 degrees at kickoff) in short sleeves. He was always the perfect coach for the Vikings.
Looking Forward
Press Clippings: What the pundits are expecting in 2016. The 2016 Markets-What to Expect (source: bloomberg.com) Best Cars and Motorcycles to buy in 2016 (source:bloomberg.com) Stuff to Stop in 2016 (source:wired.com) Most Anticipated Designs of 2016 (source:wired.com)
Kevin Spacey on good luck
“If you’re lucky enough to do well, it’s your responsibility to send the elevator back down….”
The Statement
Press Clippings: Chip Kelly, the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team was rather unceremoniously fired last week by team owner Jeffrey Lurie. Kelly had a 26-21 record with the Eagles in his three seasons; he made the playoffs his first year as the Eagles head coach and did not make them for the …