Normally, I wouldn't know or note such an occasion – except that the weekend gala featured champagne (always a topic of interest), but more importantly, it spotlighted noted chemist and writer Carl Djerassi, one of my correspondents.
But, more importantly, Macron spotlighted an important and accelerating dynamic: some of the strongest environmental leadership in the world is coming from innovative businesses.
A kind comedian who knew me from Twitter contacted me and told of a much more hospitable venue, a coffeehouse in Santa Monica, where the sets were shorter, the people were nicer and most importantly, no spotlights.
The mystery has brought protesters on to the streets holding "Yo Soy Nisman" (I am Nisman) banners, but it has more importantly thrown the spotlight on three key issues: Argentina's international allegiances, the country's weak oversight of its intelligence agency – and the prosecutor's allegations of a government cover-up involving Iran.
Most importantly, it puts a spotlight on the company's most creative, innovative and dedicated employees.
Importantly, of all the Spotlight Award winners, Doll 10 is the most proven out: It has been in business longer than the others and have demonstrated growth and longevity in multiple channels, including QVC.
More importantly, once the Beck spotlight finds him, or them, will they too run scared?
Just as importantly, we will shine a spotlight on the role of the facilitators: the well-paid lawyers, accountants and private bankers in financial centres such as London and Geneva, whose expertise lies in moving money offshore.
At age 27, Strasburg has a franchise that sought to protect his future against the grain, a manager in Dusty Baker who has helped the franchise press the reset button, a superstar in Bryce Harper to help soak up the spotlight, and most importantly, a full suitcase of baseball experiences to which the draw, more than most players will ever know.
More importantly though, it shows that the spotlight is increasing on global efforts to assure that the internet is free from arbitrary and intrusive government censorship and filtering.
I must admit, I had been a bit worried about the convention season, since the Democrats decided to schedule theirs first, meaning that a week later the Republicans may have stolen their spotlight... and (more importantly) the "bump" in the polls which traditionally follows the conventions for both parties.
