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What's in a brand? ( (Part I)
A brand is a name, logo, slogan, and/or design associated with a product or service. Brand are even more than that. It is "a set of promises and implies trust, consistency and a defined set of expectations." Many of us have personal brands that we use to advance our careers. How authentic are they?
OTAs roll on
The Redskins hit the field in about 45 minutes for another OTA. The sauna-like conditions have returned to Redskin Park. At least yesterday, there was a slight breeze to get some air moving around but just walking from the car to the building felt like standing in an oven.
Hello from The Burgh
Greetings from Pittsburgh, where the train wreck that currently is the Nationals open a three-game series against the Pirates.
So you live in DC huh?
Whenever I hear someone say they live in DC and they really live in one of the suburbs, it bothers me. They can claim all that is positive about our city from our sports teams, rich culture, entertainment, nightlife, and economic abundance. Yet they look at those who live here as though we were from some war zone or post apocalyptic land.
So you live in DC huh?
Whenever I hear someone say they live in DC and they really live in one of the suburbs, it bothers me. they can claim all that is positive about our from our sports teams, rich culture, entertainment, nightlife, and economic abundance. Yet they look at those who live here as though we were from some war zone or post apocalyptic land.
On to Omaha
When the dust settled Monday night, the field of 64 had been pared down to the eight teams that will make the journey to Omaha for the College World Series. There were few surprises in the Super Regionals, but we didn't get to this point without some serious drama. By Tom Stad.
My Five - MLB's best bullpens
Great starting pitching and a solid meat of the order are important components of a winning team, but to really compete in the bigs you need a lights-out bullpen to seal the deal. This week in My Five, I'm in search of a back end that would make Jessica Biel proud. By Sean Raposa.
Postgame news
Ronnie Belliard finished his rehab assignment with Class A Potomac, and was activated from the 15-day disabled list.
GOESSLING: A mid-game update
A few items to pass along in the sixth inning of the Nationals-Giants series finale:
Conyers asks McClellan to testify
House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers asked former White House press secretary Scott McClellan to voluntarily testify next week about a possible cover-up in the Valerie Plame leak scandal.
Whatever happened to... Joe Theismann
This could be the most comprehensive article on Joe Theismann anywhere. It is so comprehensive, I had to break it up into two parts. Here's Part One.
Spinning Wheels: A Community for Car Lovers
New age shifting: is this really necessary?
Sometimes new gadgets are a step in the wrong direction. Sequential manual gearboxes are a perfect example...
Prospect Q&A - Greg Golson, Phillies
Greg Golson is hitting .294 in double-A this season. While that's a solid average, it's nothing to get overly excited about on its own merits. But in Golson's case, it could represent the final piece of the puzzle in his evolution as a five-tool prospect. By Jay LeBlanc.
The insert craze
In the early '90s, the baseball card companies decided the response to overproduction would be manufacturer-induced scarcity. And with that, a whole new genre - the insert card - was born. By Jay LeBlanc.
Fresh Hawaiian Ahi Yukke, Japanese
Linda Mensinga, Editor of Culinary Trends shares this great recipe for Fresh Hawaiian Ahi Yukke Tuna
