Archive for the ‘History’ Category
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Go to the National Geographic Museum in downtown DC and take the tour to view the Terra Cotta Warriors.
Emperor Qin (China is named after him) sure had a sense of style and knew how to create mass produced output. Click here for info from National Geographic.
My wife and I toured the exhibit yesterday. It took less than an hour. It is mind blowing and so well done.
You will learn a lot. We are so appreciative to live in such a dynamic city. This tour will only be in DC for a few more weeks. Catch it before it goes back to China. It is an amazing display and worth your while.
Tags: National Geographic Museum, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Terra Cotta Warriors
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
John Entwistle was perhaps one of the greatest bass players in rock history — he was called the “Ox”; as he played with power for the WHO.
He died of a drug over dose in Las Vegas on a Who reunion tour — here is a great film of his life and times — and it is all about our generation — and the Who. I feel like I grew up with this band — this is a very meaningful film — check it out by clicking here. And who are you?
Tags: John Entwistle, The Who
Posted in Films, History, Music | No Comments »
Friday, August 28th, 2009
I was fortunate to know Senator Kennedy for more than 30 years — we shared geography — (Boston — DC and Florida) as mutual touch points — we shared a love of Georgetown and the Jesuits and the Shriver family ,too.
Ted Kennedy was a very funny man. Warm — twinkle in the eye. A hugger. And he never missed an opportunity to ask for something — a donation to a charity — an internship request for someone; a recommendation to Georgetown for someone else — and he always dropped you a line — a personal hand written letter as follow up. (more…)
Tags: Senator Ted Kennedy, Ted Kennedy
Posted in History, In Memoriam, Personalities, Politics | 4 Comments »
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Click here for a smart editorial by Rick Allen — CEO of Snagfilms – hosted on the Huffington Post — in regards to the meaning of Memorial Day.
And more importantly — check out the ten film package widget we have created to celebrate Memorial Day — I am honored to help us program up this great work by film makers that explores America’s heroism and our constant vigil to protect our liberties as a country.
Grab the film widget and share it amongst your friends; bake it into your editorial work this Memorial Day — watch a film and never forget.
Tags: Memorial Day, Rick Allen, SnagFilms
Posted in Films, History, Holidays, In Memoriam, Media | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Thanks Cinematical for including “Nanking” on SnagFilms in your editorial lineup. Click here to read all about it.
The film is now being viewed all over the world — for free — via the web. As I once noted — you don’t have to steal this film to see it — just go to SnagFilms.com and watch it as much as you want — trade it with your friends — share it — embed it and put it on your page — link it in an email — steal this film in this manner — it will feel good. I am talking to you — all Chinese students – bloggers and media — please take this film:-). !
At yesterday’s Peabody Awards ceremony — it was noted how much media attention was focused on China — and how many media projects were recognized for excellence this year for work around China as a subject. Click here to read an article excellence in media with China as key subject matter.
Tags: China, Nanking, Peabody Awards, SnagFilms
Posted in Films, History, Media, Movies, Technology | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
This is a very moving film — a very compelling reason to watch is the upcoming Memorial Day weekend — “Return to Tarawa” is a great film. It is a must see.
These films are constant reminders of the heroism of our armed forces in protecting our freedoms. The price paid — the lives lost — the fierce pride in protecting our families and our liberties. Clean up this beach — protect and enhance our memories!
Tags: Memorial Day, Tarawa
Posted in Filmanthropy, Films, History, Movies | 1 Comment »
Monday, January 19th, 2009
Let us never forget this speech started the change and yesterday’s concert was a capstone to our collective journey to this moment in time.
Watch this clip and remember “Now is the time”. What a speech.
Tags: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
Posted in History | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
This is one of my favorite weekends in Washington, DC. I love these people. I love what they stand for - it is so American, it is so righteous. “Bring ‘em home” that is all they ask. And they are so right!
Tags: MIAs, POWs, Rolling Thunder, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
Posted in General Interests, History | 3 Comments »
Friday, May 9th, 2008
I was sad to read this piece in the Washington Post this morning.
I will never ever say anything negative about Olie Kolzig. He has been a great player. He is a great person and I will always take the high road about anything having to do with Olie. He is truly one of my favorite players ever to wear a Caps jersey. Our fan base loves Olie Kolzig and deservedly so. I will always respect what he says and support him in any decision he makes.
I will try to connect with George McPhee and Dick Patrick today to discuss this matter.
We have not spoken to Olie since the season ended and we now need to get together with Olie to discuss the content of this article. It would have been better for us to connect before this story ran but such is life in professional sports.
I am proud of the way our team played this year and I am proud of all of the contributions made by every single player and member of management. We achieved our goal of winning a division title and of making the playoffs. That was our key deliverable to our fan base and for the health of our franchise.
I, too, wish we had been able to hoist a Stanley Cup together.
Tags: Hockey, NHL, Olie Kolzig, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Posted in History | 41 Comments »
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Here is a nice piece on Backstrom at the World Championships.
Tags: Hockey, Nicklas Backstrom, Sweden, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
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