Julie Hinds Detroit Free Press Published 4:34 p.m. UTC Jun 13, 2018 The Punisher as Lee Iacocca? Well, he is built Ford tough. Jon Bernthal, who plays vigilante hero Frank Castle in Netflix’s “The Punisher,” is in negotiations to portray auto industry legend Lee Iacocca in a major new movie, according to Variety. The yet-to-be-titled drama will center on a clash of car titans, specifically Ford Motor Company's effort in the 1960s to build a car capable of dethroning rival Ferrari at the famous Le Mans endurance competition in France. Matt Damon is set to play innovative auto designer Carroll Shelby in the project, while Christian Bale will play race car driver Ken Miles. More at Freep.com: The real-life story has also been made into a documentary that screened last year at the Freep Film Festival. "The 24 Hour War" won the Spirit of Michigan Award for its history of Henry Ford II's quest to beat the Italian automaker at … [Read more...] about Will this Netflix star play Lee Iacocca in new Ford vs. Ferrari film?
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Maxine Waters playing race card: Alveda King
By Henry Fernandez Published May 14, 2018 Congress FOXBusiness Facebook Twitter Comments Print video Dr. Alveda King: Rep. Maxine Waters is on the wrong frequency Fox News contributor Dr. Alveda King on the feud between Rep. Maxine Waters, (D-Calif.), and Rep. Mike Kelly, (R-Penn.). The niece of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. responded to the feud between Reps. Mike Kelly and Maxine Waters, saying the skin color argument will only set America back. Continue Reading Below “Instead of calling us to get along as brothers and sisters, Congressman Waters is honestly playing the race card again,” King, a former Georgia state legislator, told Neil Cavuto during a FOX Business interview on Monday. “Skin color does not make the person.” Waters, D-Calif., and Kelly, R-Pa., clashed in a heated House of Representatives floor exchange during a debate last week over the auto industry’s perceived racism when … [Read more...] about Maxine Waters playing race card: Alveda King
Cocktails with a virtual reality chaser: ‘It’s like playing a video game, but you get to drink’
In downtown Chicago, high above the Magnificent Mile, is a sexy bourbon and whiskey bar in the Conrad Chicago Hotel named Baptiste & Bottle. Every detail, from the industrial light fixtures to the reclaimed wood walls, is meant to evoke creamy, brown liquors and the distilleries that make them.You can order a Sazerac Flight with mini versions of the classic rye-and-cognac cocktail. Or the Curtsy and a Bow, a house favorite made of bourbon mixed with absinthe and steamy tonka fog. One cocktail, however, stands out from the rest: the Macallan Rare Journey. It costs $95 and includes virtual reality.The drink itself is simple: a generous shot of Macallan Rare Cask combined with 30-year-old dry Spanish sherry. The "journey" part comes when you put on an Oculus virtual-reality headset that transports you to all the places involved in the spirits' making.As if drunk people need more stimulation, a handful of bars are locked in an arms race to outdo one another with elaborate virtual … [Read more...] about Cocktails with a virtual reality chaser: ‘It’s like playing a video game, but you get to drink’
Why Employees Trump Tech in the Race for Engaging Customer Experiences
The typical talk in retail circles lately has centered around tech—how to get the most out of AI, projecting the future of voice and obsessing over how to capture more mobile sales. Even when it comes to brick and mortar, the focus has been on innovations that speed up checkout, tie in the online customer journey and transform dressing rooms. And while much of these same themes were discussed at the recent Shoptalk conference in Las Vegas, it was worth noting how much the presenters wanted to discuss their employees, the value they bring to their operations and the ways in which they support them. It seems the new focus on customer experiences has put people in the spotlight. From panels to keynotes, employees were top of mind. At Ulta, they received top billing right along with its Glam Lab mobile app, which allows for virtual makeup try-ons, and partnerships with Google and Facebook. CEO Mary Dillon expressed the importance of Ulta Beauty’s informed staff during … [Read more...] about Why Employees Trump Tech in the Race for Engaging Customer Experiences
We spent 2 days at the PGA Tour’s Dell Match Play event in Austin to see why everybody loves it so much
Every March on the PGA Tour calendar brings the unique Dell Technologies Match Play. It is one of four World Golf Championships events and the only one that is in the head-to-head match play format. In 2016, the event moved to the Austin Country Club, and since the move, it has quickly become one of the most loved stops on the Tour. Thanks to the course, the field, and the local atmosphere, the golf world almost universally raves about this event. To get a better sense of why everybody loves this event so much, we spent two days out at this year’s Dell Match Play. It was easy to see why it is so popular, one that should be on every sports fan’s bucket list. When I first arrived, Jason Dufner was on the driving range all by himself, with a small crowd watching. But the beauty of the course was already obvious. It’s March and we’ve got a bracket! One of the first things you see is the statue of famed coach Harvey Penick and his student, legendary golfer Tom Kite. … [Read more...] about We spent 2 days at the PGA Tour’s Dell Match Play event in Austin to see why everybody loves it so much