When I have a free moment that I can take away from my Ph.D. studies and class work :), one thing that I have always liked to do is watch movies. I have always enjoyed watching movies– from comedies to action to science fiction– some of my most treasured childhood Read more…
There seems to be a lot of coverage of athletes and how they are perceived among various audiences– such as the media, sports fans, sponsors, and the general public. Some athletes have a negative image to them– like Kobe Bryant and Barry Bonds. Both have had their own crises that Read more…
A number of my friends — especially my Trojan friends — will be competing in this year’s Olympic Trials, plus a few classmates. I marvel at the opportunity the few will have to travel to Beijing for the Olympic Games and experience the ‘Beijing Pride’ that I witnessed. My own Read more…
It seems that American Airlines definitely is having a tough 2008. One of the biggest news stories that is on every television channel and newspaper cover is the fact that AA has had to cancel more than 900 flights to fix some faulty wiring. Yikes! That is a lot of Read more…
It is amazing how many PR Nightmares there are in the sports industry! It seems wherever you turn, there is a new one! First there was Barry Bonds, then Michael Vick (numerous times), Justin Gatlin, and now the Patriots & the Jets. Well, it seems that the Patriots are accused Read more…