Paying Attention. The annual grass court championships for the known world (“The Championships, Wimbledon”) are now closing in on the women’s and men’s finals on Saturday and Sunday. If you haven’t already been dialed in, it gets very serious now. Here is a ClickPak of sources of information, video, and news about the …
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Ray Charles: America The Beautiful
There are a lot of great patriotic songs to hear this weekend but there’s one song that sums it all up–Ray Charles’ version of “America The Beautiful”. There’s a long lead in as Ray appreciates one of his musicians, but stay with it. It’s terrific. No further exposition needed. Just listen and enjoy one of …
Einstein on time
“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once….”
The Art of the Movie Trailer: Bridge of Spies
Paying Attention:Tom Hanks in the CIA in this new thriller, due this fall. This is the first trailer, from Movie Clips. Hanks in a spy movie? We’re all going to see it. The Fine Print: Embed via YouTube. Originally posted by Movie Clips. All rights belong to their respective artists. Thanks to all for sharing.
The Dealmakers.
Transitions: Jimmy Lee (October 30, 1952 – June 17, 2015). Kirk Kerkorian (June 6, 1917 – June 15, 2015) Last week, business lost two of its premier dealmakers, Jimmy Lee and Kirk Kerkorian. They were legends but opposites: Kerkorian the self-made investor/activist who was a major force in Hollywood and Las Vegas, and Jimmy Lee, …
The Weekend Concert Series: Stan Getz-The Last Recording.
The Hunt for New Music: Stan Getz is a jazz saxophonist who was born on February 2nd, 1927 and who died on June 6th, 1991. Getz is being treated in the first person—as if he were still here—because he is. It is midnight and I am listening to one of the classics of modern jazz, …
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The Official Report: Risi Comp at Sahlen’s 6 Hours of The Glen
This is the official release on this weekend’s race at Watkins Glen. Risi Competizione Ferrari 458 Italia GT No. 62: Drivers: Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA),Pierre Kaffer (DEU) Watkins Glen, N.Y. (June 28, 2015)…When the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) TUDOR United SportsCar Championship race teams arrived at the Watkins Glen International circuit this morning, everyone was …
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Yogi Berra on Observation
“You can observe a lot just by watching…”
The $90 Ferrari
The Ferrari F40 was a special edition supercar built for Ferrari’s 40th anniversary. It’s famous in Ferrari history as the last car built under the direct supervision of Enzo Ferrari. An F40 is also a screamin’, rockin’, terrifyingly fast automobile, one of those cars that requires you to be certain of where you are …
Back To The Near Future
The Hoverboard that Marty McFly used in Back to the Future could be coming soon, to a Lexus Dealership near you. Here’s the story, as reported in Bloomberg. No word yet on options or pricing, but you can count on one thing: there’ll be a waiting list (and…is this a very clever move on Lexus’ …