A friend of mine was raving about MySpace and how they are holding online concerts to support artists. I replied, ”Been there, done that.” At AOL, we started that practice in 1994. We also did Live 8 and pioneered bringing in solo artists to perform online or to broadcast concerts. One of my favorites - don’t laugh - was Rod Stewart at the Apollo Theatre on the welcome screen of AOL.com. And then it was Dave Matthews in Central Park on the welcome screen. Remember that one? In 1993, we hosted Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger on the Oldsmobile Celebrity Circle. Wow - set your time machines way back for those two!
Archive for April 10th, 2009
Like Bell Bottoms - What is Old is New and Hip Again
Friday, April 10th, 2009To Put 50 Wins in Perspective
Friday, April 10th, 2009Only 5 teams will get to the 50 win total this year in the NHL.
For the Capitals, this is the second time we have ever done it. For the New Jersey Devils, it is the first time they have done it. Hard to believe, huh?
Detroit has 51 wins and we can end the season with 51 wins too.
“Kicking It” Most Popular on Hulu
Friday, April 10th, 2009This is so touching to me. Our film Kicking It has emerged as a most popular film on Hulu.
Think of the synergy here. We produce the film Kicking It. It is an effort of love and a great example of “Filmanthropy”. We now support Street Soccer and the Homeless World Cup as charity concerns too.
Kicking It goes on to SnagFilms. It is seen by the web at large via widgets and our site, SnagFilms.com.
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Really Good News and Some Bad News
Friday, April 10th, 2009Check more items off the list we established last off season.
We finished second in the East behind only Boston. We wanted to finish first in the East and didn’t get that check mark completed.
We secured home ice advantage all the way through the Eastern Conference playoffs except if we play Boston.
We garnered the most points in franchise history with 108.
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The True Meaning of Passover
Friday, April 10th, 2009I really laughed when I read this blog post. It’s very funny and well done. Click here to see what I mean.
There was a plague on your houses as we roamed the desert for many a year. 
Moses wore Red as I do recall!
In one 24 hour span, I have been called a Moses and a pariah within the blogosphere. What a web we have weaved.
Hope Springs Eternal
Friday, April 10th, 2009The Washington Mystics conducted a great draft yesterday and I am very pleased that we chose - with the second pick in the draft - Marissa Coleman of the University of Maryland.
She has size; quickness; can score; can rebound; and has upside. She is a standout local product and our GM and Coach believe she will fit in so very well with the newly constructed lineup. Did you happen to see her amazing performance on ESPN last month? She was outstanding and I thought was the best player in the ACC tournament.
Slowly and surely the Mystics are showing signs of off season progress. We are retooling the team the right way with a balance of veterans and young players. We all can’t wait for the new season to begin.
