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Ms. HON-derstood?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by atomictv

Denise Whiting has a PR problem. Here’s why. By Edward Ericson Jr. (Baltimore City Paper, 2/2/2011) Denise Whiting shows a guest to her cozy breakfast nook. The kitchen is retro-stylish yet unfussy, with old-time tile, a big double oven, and … Continue reading →

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Power of One vs. Power of “Hon”

Posted on January 5, 2011 by atomictv

Writer (Bruce Goldfarb) to test Whiting’s legal right to trademark word “Good for him,” says President (Benn Ray) of Hampden merchants’ association By Jill Rosen (The Baltimore Messenger, 1/4/11) He’s calling it the first shot fired in The Battle of … Continue reading →

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Calm Yourselves, Hons

Posted on January 3, 2011 by atomictv

by John McIntyre (The Baltimore Sun, 1/2/2011) “My worthy former colleague Rafael Alvarez has weighed in on the bogus controversy about Denise Whiting’s trademarking of hon. I understand and respect his views, though I do not entirely concur with them. … Continue reading →

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What We Talk About When We Talk About HON™

Posted on December 18, 2010 by atomictv

by Benn Ray (The Mobtown Shank, 12/18/2010) As Baltimore’s HON™troversy marches insistently into week #3, I’d like take a moment to point out a few things I’ve noticed about the fascinating conversation we, as a city/state/region, are having over private … Continue reading →

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