Nov 19th, 2008 · These days, football coaches have swapped the snappy attire of their predecessors for Goodwill chic and headsets. Commentator Frank Deford says he never imagined that he would have warm reveries of Weeb Ewbank or Vince Lombardi, strolling the sidelines as they would the boulevard.
Jun 19th, 2008 · Beijing is preparing for Olympic visitors by changing the names of dishes that don't translate well. "Beef and ox tripe in chili sauce" might not be the snappiest name, but it may be an improvement on "husband and wife's lung slice." And ask for "steamed pullet" instead of "chicken without sexual life."
Mar 29th, 2008 · A young entrepreneur with an MBA needs not just a good idea, but also a snappy sales pitch. Business student Ali Abbassi talks about crafting a 60-second business proposal -- about the same length of time as an elevator ride to a penthouse office.
Mar 16th, 2006 · The new film Thank You for Smoking follows Nick Naylor, America's top tobacco lobbyist. He defends the rights of smokers with double-talk and snappy irony. Directed by Jason Reitman and starring Aaron Eckhart, the movie is a satire based on the book of the same name by Christopher Buckley.
Sep 30th, 2005 · Marketers are helping firms brand themselves with snappy names. On Saturday, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr becomes WilmerHale. Partner William Lee and consultant Ross Fishman explain the change.
Aug 26th, 2004 · A Phoenix band so loves video games that they only play covers of Nintendo game songs. From member station KJZZ in Phoenix, Rene Gutel reports on the surprisingly snappy songs of the Minibosses.