Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don't learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say no. But saying "yes" begins things. Saying "yes" is how things grow. Saying "yes" leads to knowledge. "Yes" is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say 'yes.' | | | | "I will support you as strongly in failure as I will in success.” One of the most successful partnerships in film history. Steven Spielberg with his mentor, Sid Sheinberg.
(Ron Galella Collection/Getty) | | | | |  | “Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don't learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say no. But saying "yes" begins things. Saying "yes" is how things grow. Saying "yes" leads to knowledge. "Yes" is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say 'yes.'”
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| | rantnrave:// Yesterday at lunch, I had the unexpected surprise of meeting a man I've admired as long as I can remember: STEVEN SPIELBERG. It was just a minute, but I was smiling for the rest of the day. I've written about his influence and meaning to me before. I was so sad to see the news of the passing of legendary MCA/UNIVERSAL executive SID SHEINBERG. I knew who he was even as a young kid. Why? One name. Steven Spielberg. The director said: “My heart is broken at this news... For now let me just say that Sid had a big personality and a tender heart. He was the tallest most stand up guy I ever knew. He gave birth to my career and made Universal my home. He gave me ‘Jaws,’ I gave him ‘ET’ and he gave me ‘Schindler’s List.’ We were a team for 25 years and he was my dear friend for 50. I have no concept about how to accept that Sid is gone. For the rest of my life I will owe him more than I can express.” That relationship changed film and television forever. How did Sheinberg gain Spielberg's trust? As he tells it in the HBO documentary, "SPIELBERG," it was with one promise. Sid told Steven: "I will support you as strongly in failure as I will in success.” He was true to his word... Much has been said about FORTNITE’s revenue, users, business model, origin and availability. But these narratives are overhyped. What matters is what these, plus EPIC GAMES, are collectively in the process of building. We take a look in REDEF ORIGINAL: "Fortnite Is the Future, but Probably Not for the Reasons You Think"... PAUL MANAFORT's "blameless life"... You're tempted to describe the man who led TALK TALK toward synth-pop stardom and then immediately away from it as a mystery wrapped in a musical riddle. But he was really just a talented, curious musician dedicated to following his own muse—and one of the most quietly influential musicians of the '80s and '90s. I loved this band. MusicREDEF's MATTY KARAS takes a look back in "Post-Pop: Talk Talk's Mark Hollis Turned On, Tuned In, Dropped Out"... I was never a car guy. I've never been to a car race. My childhood friend GREG worshipped FORMULA 1. We never really saw much of it in the UNITED STATES. But it's a global sport with athletes who are superstars. My first adult glimpse of that was watching the amazing documentary, SENNA, a few years back. I want to learn more. The sport is about to have a bigger footprint here at home with more local events and now F1 comes to NETFLIX. Their new documentary series, "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" looks fantastic. "Unparalleled Speed. Unprecedented Access. From the producer of AMY and Senna, go deeper into the world of F1 in this exclusive all-access documentary." I'm sold. Debuts globally on MARCH 8... Friends doing good: CHARLIE CORWIN joins ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ producer SK GLOBAL. JENNIFER MORRISON to lead CBS pilot ‘Under the Bridge’... Happy Birthday to one of the best, DAVID SZE! And SASCHA LEWIS, MICHAEL ASCH, SETH SCHACHNER, and CHRIS MARLOWE. | | | - Jason Hirschhorn, curator |
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 | The Washington Post |
| A magazine piece and a debate decision rightly depict the network as more propaganda outlet than news organization. | | |
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 | Kotaku |
| Gail Gygax and I were sitting in the living room of a lace-trimmed, flower-filled bed and breakfast in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin when she told me about the time she discovered what she believed was a plot to kill her. | | |
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 | Harvard Business Review |
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| The automotive industry is an anomaly. The industry has annual worldwide sales of over $1.5 trillion. It’s dominated by a dozen powerful conglomerates each with distinct consumer brands. And, so far, it’s almost completely avoided the digital age and the effects this new age has on business models. All three of these unique traits will change over the next decade. | | |
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 | Drowned In Sound |
| Now being collected and published in a new book via The Quietus, at the time – much like the club itself – it was a labour of love that was never destined to run at anything other than a loss; like the club itself, it was a wild, joyous shot in the arm for a city that desperately needed one. | | |
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| While we know why the AT&T/Time Warner merger is good for advertising, little has been said about how they plan to position the new product for consumers. | | |
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 | MIT Technology Review |
| The rogue code can disable safety systems designed to prevent catastrophic industrial accidents. It was discovered in the Middle East, but the hackers behind it are now targeting companies in North America and other parts of the world, too. | | |
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| Later this March, the U.N.’s Group of Governmental Experts will meet to discuss developments and strategies regarding lethal autonomous weapons systems. Here’s what to know in advance. | | |
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