“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it….”
Everything Google Announced at I/O (updated)
Paying Attention: Alphabet/Google/Android continues to up their game. Here’s a different (and second look) at the most important developments announced at their annual developer presentation. See anything you like?
"The Greatest" Eulogy
Muhammad Ali’s funeral was held on Friday, 10 June 2016, In Louisville, Kentucky. Billy Crystal was among the many celebrities and leaders who were in attendance to pay final respects to Ali. Crystal delivered an Ali eulogy that was notable for its’ range of emotions, depth of understanding, humor, and re-telling of a friendship that crossed decades, cultures, and religions.
“The Greatest” Eulogy
Muhammad Ali’s funeral was held on Friday, 10 June 2016, In Louisville, Kentucky. Billy Crystal was among the many celebrities and leaders who were in attendance to pay final respects to Ali. Crystal delivered an Ali eulogy that was notable for its’ range of emotions, depth of understanding, humor, and re-telling of a friendship that crossed decades, cultures, and religions.
The Price
UPDATED AT 6:00AM 9 JUNE 2016
Press Clippings: Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s top female tennis players, has been given a two year suspension from the sport by the ITF for violating anti-doping regulations. Sharapova tested positive for the banned substance meldonium. You can read about the World Anti-Doping Association prohibited substance list in this previous post on this site.
You can read the official release here. Although the ban was respectful (it could have been much worse) it may have the unintended effect of ending Ms. Sharapova’s tennis career. She is 29 years old now, will be 31 when the ban is lifted. The problem is not, however, her age, but the speed at which the sport evolves. Two years in professional tennis is a long time; the game and its top players could be quite different when she returns. It will be difficult (but not impossible) to maintain a high level of proficiency without the world class competition provided on the tour. She has announced her intention to appeal the suspension.
The Fine Print: Image courtesy of Getty Images, which continues to provide superb, timely, images for editorial use for those who produce/manage/write blogs like this one that are not commercial. You are encouraged to check them out. Thanks guys, for sharing.
Ali
“The man who has no imagination has no wings…”
The ReCode Conference
Paying Attention: ReCode’s 2016 conference is on now(on the internet, of course). Go to Redode and click in. Here’s a chance for new insight, thoughts, knowledge from the tech industry’s best.
Martin Sorrell Quote
“You’re never too old to reinvent yourself…”
A Visit to the Racquet Museum
The Latest Word: The French Open is in full swing (the week of the qualifiers is over and now the big dogs are out–except for Federer) and while tennis is in the sports air, what better time to take a drive down racquet memory lane. Here we have an absolute gem: The Racquet Museum, a site that bills itself as “a new look at old racquets”. Discovered while doing a bit of research on tennis, this is a wonderful site, produced by someone who gets it and knows a lot of about tennis, tennis racquet design and key metrics. Click Here and check out the great and legendary racquets of the game. Absolutely a top web pick
The Fine Print: Image courtesy of Getty Images. Thanks, guys!
Reagan on Managing
“Surround yourself with the best people you can find. Delegate authority. And don’t interfere….”