by Minter Dial | Dec 29, 2008 | Sports, Travel
A historical landmark built in 1912, the 5***** Manila Hotel is a “venue for big events and grand aspirations” as is emblazoned all over the place, including in each room over the television. As for our two nights, just before Christmas, it was not exactly...
by Minter Dial | Nov 19, 2008 | Business, Sports
A Search for the Ultimate “Way” in Sports, Business and Life When people refer to the Great One, Mario or Cosby, or then again Michael Jordan, Bjorn Borg or Tiger Woods, one would not be surprised to think that they all share a hidden talent. The hidden or invisible...
by Minter Dial | Oct 30, 2008 | Sports
A set of midweek games last night cannot be overshadowed by the Phillies victory in the World Series 2008. My Liverpool Reds continued their great progress this season with a 1-0 win over Portsmouth courtesy of a Gerrard spot kick. But the match of the night was the...
by Minter Dial | Oct 30, 2008 | Sports
I have not made a secret that I am a Philadelphia sports fan. I have also written about how miserable it has been supporting the losingest set of teams in the US. I wrote an article in Sportingo that received some serious flack, establishing the poor combined...
by Minter Dial | Oct 24, 2008 | Business, Politics, Sports
Learning to think differently As a marketer, I am always on the lookout for people who think and act differently. A part of my gestalt, my personality, I associate with people who think differently. Sometimes, that means being the contrarian or the devil’s...
by Minter Dial | Oct 19, 2008 | Sports
Which do you think is the fastest racket game in the world? For many years, I have maintained that the 18th century game, Rackets (aka Racquets in American English), was the fastest racket game in the world. I have generally thrown in Jai Alai or Pelota Basque as...