Paying Attention: It’s an election year and we’ve never seen one quite as unpredictable or contentious. Under the circumstances, it’s a good idea to have a solid frame of reference for the way these things (used to) work. Below: six of the best books ever written on the American Presidential process. You should read each and …
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How to Invest Like The Donald
Paying Attention: One of the great things from the extended theater of the absurd that is an American Presidential Year in the 21st century are the financial disclosures that candidates must make. It’s not exactly leveling the playfield between them and us–or between the candidates themselves–but it does provide some carefully (artfully) edited disclosure on their …
How to legal your film
Annals of IP: Protecting Your Film. Mark Litwak is on your side. You probably don’t even know Litwak…but if you’re a creative, if you write, make films, make music, are into intellectual property–he’s on your side. He’s the real life “Better Call Saul” for Creatives. Litwak–who is one of America’s top IP attorneys has produced a …
The Third Annual Winter Film Festival: Ski Priority 2- Changing Edges
Edgework: Skiing is about edges. It is the edge of the ski cutting into the snow which enables the turn. The speed at which you can change edges is important: do it fast enough and you’re probably a slalom racer. If you don’t do it fast enough-or with enough confidence–you can find yourself in trouble …
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Norwegian Wood (Latvian actually, but it's a very good story)
“When I awoke, she was gone, this bird had flown, So I lit a fire, isn’t it good, Norwegian Wood..” –“Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) “, Lennon-McCartney (from the Rubber Soul album) Paying Attention: Amazing what you can find out when you read a label. Caught without firewood last week on a brisk …
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Norwegian Wood (Latvian actually, but it’s a very good story)
“When I awoke, she was gone, this bird had flown, So I lit a fire, isn’t it good, Norwegian Wood..” –“Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) “, Lennon-McCartney (from the Rubber Soul album) Paying Attention: Amazing what you can find out when you read a label. Caught without firewood last week on a brisk …
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The Third Annual Winter Film Festival: Helicopter Skiing in Alaska
Edgwork: A very short film featuring two of our favorites: helicopters and mountain tops. The skiing is daring and the helicopter piloting is absolutely breathtaking. All done in HD. Kick this one to the flat screen…it’s worth watching big. The Fine Print: Embed via YouTube(thanks guys). Video from New York Times and Teton Gravity …
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Blue Monday, Explained
Paying attention: Today, 18 January 2016, is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year.It’s a combination of things–the timing, the weather, the darkness, the debt hangover from Christmas, all mixed in and combined with Urban Legend. For some it’s real. For some it’s not. For all, it’s an interesting topic. Check out this …
The Third Annual Winter Film Festival: Bode Miller Runs the Slalom At Salt Lake Olympics
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).
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.