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Hollywood calling
NEWS that the 55-year-old Maersk Alabama master Richard Phillips has appointed Creative Artists Agency to represent his interests as he sifts through book and film offers begs the obvious question: who should play the lead role in the inevitable blockbuster?
Would Russell Crowe be the best choice, or Mel Gibson? Harrison Ford is possibly a little too old to play the action hero, and George Clooney a tad too good-looking — captain of the US warship that steamed to the rescue, maybe?
Matt Damon could lead the US Navy Seals, with Stockard Channing in a supporting role as Mrs Phillips.
But no, Johnny Depp should not play one of the pirates. We favour Wesley Snipes, if he is out of jail. Obama could be played by Will Smith.
But suggestions please, and we will pass them on to Hollywood.
High-flyers wanted
FEW in this industry have enjoyed a higher profile of late than Costas Grammenos, Commander of the British Empire and ‘prof’ to a generation of business high-flyers.
It is thanks to one of the high-flyers, in this case Cass Business School alumnus Nikos Tsakos, chief executive of Tsakos Energy Navigation, that the professor is back in the headlines, following news that the Maria Tsakos Foundation is giving £500,000 ($792,000) towards the Grammenos Centre for Shipping Trade and Finance at Cass, launched in 2007 with the aim of raising at least £8m.
The money from the foundation, set up in memory of Nikos’ grandmother, Maria Tsakos, “to support the young generation to undertake a maritime career in a most professional way” will secure a permanent and independent future for two full-time MSc scholarships and one MPhil at the centre for candidates who are Greek and residents of Greece.
A delighted Grammenos said the generous gift “will ensure that we continue to attract the brightest and best students who wish to pursue academic or professional careers in shipping”.
Peak performers
THE race is on. As teams get into training for the 24 Peaks challenge, another equally tough contest has already started — the battle for sponsorship.
One of the first out of the blocks is Associated British Ports commercial director Patrick Walters, who will be taking part in the challenge that involves clambering up 24 Lake District peaks of 2,400 ft or higher in 24 hours.
The ports company is fielding two teams, with participants including chief executive Peter Jones, representatives from a couple of ABP’s shareholders and even a pair from rival DP World.
Money raised will go to Seafarers UK, the charity that provides help to those who have worked at sea, whether from the Royal Navy, commercial shipping or the fishing community.
To support the ABP teams, donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/associatedbritishports.
Find pic for first story thanks - martes 26 mayo 2009
Hollywood calling
NEWS that the 55-year-old Maersk Alabama master Richard Phillips has appointed Creative Artists Agency to represent his interests as he sifts through book and film offers begs the obvious question: who should play the lead role in the inevitable blockbuster?
Would Russell Crowe be the best choice, or Mel Gibson? Harrison Ford is possibly a little too old to play the action hero, and George Clooney a tad too good-looking — captain of the US warship that steamed to the rescue, maybe?
Matt Damon could lead the US Navy Seals, with Stockard Channing in a supporting role as Mrs Phillips.
But no, Johnny Depp should not play one of the pirates. We favour Wesley Snipes, if he is out of jail. Obama could be played by Will Smith.
But suggestions please, and we will pass them on to Hollywood.
High-flyers wanted
FEW in this industry have enjoyed a higher profile of late than Costas Grammenos, Commander of the British Empire and ‘prof’ to a generation of business high-flyers.
It is thanks to one of the high-flyers, in this case Cass Business School alumnus Nikos Tsakos, chief executive of Tsakos Energy Navigation, that the professor is back in the headlines, following news that the Maria Tsakos Foundation is giving £500,000 ($792,000) towards the Grammenos Centre for Shipping Trade and Finance at Cass, launched in 2007 with the aim of raising at least £8m.
The money from the foundation, set up in memory of Nikos’ grandmother, Maria Tsakos, “to support the young generation to undertake a maritime career in a most professional way” will secure a permanent and independent future for two full-time MSc scholarships and one MPhil at the centre for candidates who are Greek and residents of Greece.
A delighted Grammenos said the generous gift “will ensure that we continue to attract the brightest and best students who wish to pursue academic or professional careers in shipping”.
Peak performers
THE race is on. As teams get into training for the 24 Peaks challenge, another equally tough contest has already started — the battle for sponsorship.
One of the first out of the blocks is Associated British Ports commercial director Patrick Walters, who will be taking part in the challenge that involves clambering up 24 Lake District peaks of 2,400 ft or higher in 24 hours.
The ports company is fielding two teams, with participants including chief executive Peter Jones, representatives from a couple of ABP’s shareholders and even a pair from rival DP World.
Money raised will go to Seafarers UK, the charity that provides help to those who have worked at sea, whether from the Royal Navy, commercial shipping or the fishing community.
To support the ABP teams, donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/associatedbritishports.
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