Here is a wonderful film about a Johns Hopkins doctor who drove modern medicine techniques to save millions of lives. The film is narrated by Glenn Close and it is a wonderful example of “Filmanthropy”. These are the kinds of films we so enjoy bringing to you on SnagFilms.com. The world can be an ugly place and some folks work hard to make it better. Enjoy.
Archive for September 14th, 2009
Vitamin A Saves Lives
Monday, September 14th, 2009Mystics Go to Comcast Center for Playoff Game 1
Monday, September 14th, 2009Here is information on how to buy tickets for our first playoff game against the Fever this Thursday night. We are forced to play this game at the Comcast Center on the University of Maryland Campus. It should be a fun night with a loud crowd of college students and our season ticket holders. Come on out and support the team. These young women are role models and can really play hoops.
Wow - Jim Carroll Dies Too
Monday, September 14th, 2009This is getting sadder and sadder. When I was growing up in Brooklyn, Jim Carroll and The Basketball Diaries were all the rage. And his song, “People Who Died” was the soundtrack of our lives for one summer. He was deep into Brooklyn’s psyche; a hipster before it was hip; and a real hoopster, too. Here is an article about Jim on Spinner and the great song that inspired a film, too. RIP Jim.
Who is next?
We Lose Another Giant
Monday, September 14th, 2009Frank Batten Sr., founder of Landmark Communications here in Norfolk VA, passed away this weekend. He was a true innovator, gentleman and scholar. He made his fortune in print, TV and cable.
I had met him a number of times and always found him to be the epitome of class, southern hospitality and charm.
He also founded the Weather Channel and, in a happy coincidence, former AOL and TW exec Mike Kelly is now CEO of The Weather Channel. I am sure Mike will make Frank proud. RIP Mr. Batten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
