Here is SI.com’s pre-season power rankings with the Washington Wizard’s ranked number number 8. That is great news for the franchise . I hope SI is right. But — SI noted that the Capitals would be ranked 11th in the NHL pre season poll —- so on that front — I hope they are incorrect. I am so conflicted.
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Mike Green and Family
Click here to read a very nice and endearing piece on Mike Green and his family. Wish Mike the best during these try outs for Canada’s Olympic team.
Brooklyn Boyz
I had an amazing reawakening experience yesterday; hear me out — so CAA represents me on some film producing activities; and has been very helpful to me on my film, Nanking.
An agent there sent me an email saying that an individual producer — writer — director — they also represent stated that he grew up with me in Brooklyn NY; that we played basketball together and attended the same church as me and that he wanted to reconnect.
The individual’s name is James Manos, Jr.. Click here for the Wikipedia entry on him and his career.
James Manos — holy cow — Continue reading
Gangbuster Ted Kennedy Speech
If you want to see a wonderful speech by the late, great Senator Ted Kennedy — click here — and watch this film on Snagfilms.com. In this speech — Senator Kennedy deals with human rights — the speech was delivered at Georgetown University — it is very powerful and very moving. Click here to watch it.
Ovi Cooks
Here is the NY Times — on Ovechkin as chef; check it out — he cooks — with gas; and celebrities.
Oh AIM — How Do I Respect Thee?
I was playing around with AIM clients this morning.AIM and buddy lists and instant messaging were pioneered by AOL more than a dozen years ago. Here is a link to the AIM page.
AIM really started the concept of viral marketing.We never spent a penny in its launch to get it out to consumers. Continue reading
Top 10 for Fans
I liked this article — click here to read it. It ranks the top 10 fan bases in the NHL; and the Washington Capital’s fans are now rated top 10 in the league. It is heartening to see our passionate and loud and loving fans being noticed — I of course think our fans are the best in the league — and I thank everyone for Rocking the Red. A good read here; check it out.
For The Record on Some Matters
The Washington Capitals would have loved to have played in this game in Montreal in a big stadium. We also would have loved to have been chosen to play in the New Year’s Day game at Fenway Park. We are all ready to play in big game environments and in front of big crowds. I don’t view these games as distractions, I view them as fun big time events that our players would embrace and enjoy the moments and the memories created. In fact, I have lobbied to get us involved in these games – to date – unsuccessfully I must admit.
I am hopeful that one day we will be chosen to play in a marquee match up in an outdoor game or be highlighted some way in a bigger setting. Those games and events seem like they would be a lot of fun and I look forward to getting the call that we have been tagged to play in such a game wherever that may be scheduled. I think these event games are terrific for our fan base and for our players.
Get the Gits
Rape. Murder. Unfulfilled destiny. What a film. What a story. What a tragedy. This film has it all. And then it shows justice or does it?
You have to watch it. What a mystery and a great documentary.
There are a lot of stinkers out there and you would have to buy tickets at $10 per ticket to see some bad films. Here is a great film and it is free of charge. Click here to watch.
PayPal Raises Rates By a Lot
Check out this series of articles. They note that PayPal has raised its rates to consumers and merchants by almost 3 percent. Click here to read them all. Their communications of the rate increase hasn’t gone over very well.
This price increase is antithetical to a technology world of ever decreasing costs and in an environment where banks and financial service providers are to be on the side of the consumer and merchant.
This position and new fee structure by PayPal is exactly why we are working so hard at Revolution Money to provide an alternative experience and fee structure to compete with PayPal. There needs to be effective competition in a market and there needs to be a viable competitor to keep the incumbent honest and on their toes.
Stay tuned to some new activities by us in this space to help consumers and merchants pay online and at much lower fees. I am surprised that these rates have been increased at this time in our economic crisis. For more information on Revolution MoneyExchange, click here. Sign up today.