Is it possible to get our oil thirty nation to become free from the gas pump? While the answer to that question may never be known, analysis from Frost & Sullivan say that the creation of hybrid electric vehicles(HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) are taking a big step to a dominate over oil dependent vehicles. These HEVs and EVs would help with the current ecominc crisis with gas prices constantly on the rise and might put a smile on the faces of all those worried about global warming. I think that the HEVs and EVs are a great invention and want to know why it is now that they are finally making a big push toward consumers to purchase such vehicles. While I am not 100 percent sold that we will become completly independent of oil it is sure a giant step in the right direction to make our world around us better.
"If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which providesmanufacturers, end users, and other industry participants with an overviewof the world hybrid/electric vehicle battery markets, then send an e-mailto Johanna Haynes, Corporate Communications, at johanna.haynes@frost.com,with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mailaddress, company website, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by e-mail." (PRNewswire.com)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Fire Safety Week
Fire saftey. Not really one of the most pressing worries on my mind througout the day. I guess that is why we have a week dedicated to eduacating those around us about how to be safe with a flame." 'Remembering Julie' is a Program to Make Students Safe From Fire on Ohio Campuses" from the online site PRNewswire.com talks about the efforts of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women during fire saftey week. They have created the 'Remembering Julie' foundation to bring more awarness espically to students on campuses. Julie was a member of the fraternity before she passed away in a fire accident. The girls are selling flameless candles to raise money for the People's Burn Foundation. I think that this is a great opporrtunity for the foundation to raise money for a great cause. Many fire accidents start with a common house candle. I also know that it is important that campuses start bringing all buildings to fire code by checking all electrial wiring and boiler rooms. As I recall this would have prevented the fire that we experienced on our own campus at Utah State last year when a dorm building had to be evacuated do to a fire. So get out there and be smart about fire.
Monday, October 6, 2008
A Financial Pickle
With the current situation of the economy, many people are very uncertain as to what the future holds. This brings a very challenging task to the PR departments working in finance. On line in the PRWeek post, I read "Financial comms steady amid Wall Street turmoil." It talks about the finiancial uncertainties with different banks, including Washington Mutual being bought out by JP Morgan Chase. They consider this to be the biggest bank failure ever. This definatly brings worry to everyone around, espcially those dealing with Washington Mutual. I, myself being a customer of Washington Mutual, have become very concerned as to what the next steps will be. Those working for the PR departments are rapidly trying to assure customers that their money is safe and that the transition to JP Morgan Chase is going to go smooth and will be a benefit for the future. I certainly hope that this is correct.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Ethics with Politics
On September 10, 2008 PRSA came out with a post titled "Communications Professionals Challenge McCain and Obama on Ethics." The PRSA is challenging both compaings to sign an agreement to promise to act 100% ethically while running in the campaingn. I would have personally assumed that the practice of ethics would already be a given to any one who is thinking about running a country. Who wants to vote for someone who lies about themself and does not reprsent the whole truth to the people? Wait... we are talking about politicians here. So this being the case I think it is a great idea to have both parties sign the agreement so that the public gets the knowledge they need in the right mannor about each canidate.
The PRSA code of ethics clearly states how one should act ethically. I think everyone can benefit knowing that we are regulating those who we want to lead us. After all this is a nation for the people right?
The PRSA code of ethics clearly states how one should act ethically. I think everyone can benefit knowing that we are regulating those who we want to lead us. After all this is a nation for the people right?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thoughts on Chapter 4
Chapter 4 from the Introduction to Public Relations is a very well written and informative chapter. While at times it seemed to drag on and my eyes seemd to drag down, I did review a lot that I have been taught before in the area of law and ethics. It is always good to be reminded that slander is spoken defamation and libel is published. I even made note of it in my book underlining the 's' in slander and spoken to try and help my memory keep that connection.
I do really appreciate the fact that the authors of this text use real life cases to put what I am reading into the real world. I absoluetly loved reading about the 1946 Supreme Court case of New York Times v. Sullivan because it rleates to the field of public relations that I planning on going into- non-profit. The quote " communicated information...on behalf of a movement whose existence and objectives are matters of the highest public intrest and concern (54)" got me really excited and strengthened my desire to go into public relations with the intent to help others.
I must admit that I still get confused with copyright and trademark laws. It tends to be that as long as the people with the most money are keeping their assets protected by the laws then everyone is happy. When the protection date seems to be creeping nearer those in power just throw more money at the right people and get the laws extended. Good example of this is Disney extending their date on the copyright to Mickey the Mouse.
Anyway, I feel that ethics should be second nature to everyone. Yet alas there are those few that do not have consciences and that is why ethics must enstilled in us all.
I do really appreciate the fact that the authors of this text use real life cases to put what I am reading into the real world. I absoluetly loved reading about the 1946 Supreme Court case of New York Times v. Sullivan because it rleates to the field of public relations that I planning on going into- non-profit. The quote " communicated information...on behalf of a movement whose existence and objectives are matters of the highest public intrest and concern (54)" got me really excited and strengthened my desire to go into public relations with the intent to help others.
I must admit that I still get confused with copyright and trademark laws. It tends to be that as long as the people with the most money are keeping their assets protected by the laws then everyone is happy. When the protection date seems to be creeping nearer those in power just throw more money at the right people and get the laws extended. Good example of this is Disney extending their date on the copyright to Mickey the Mouse.
Anyway, I feel that ethics should be second nature to everyone. Yet alas there are those few that do not have consciences and that is why ethics must enstilled in us all.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Practice News Story # 11: Accident
Posted: Nov. 28, 2007 10:15 am
Fatalities After USU Van Accident
LOGAN, UTAH--
Seven declared dead at scene and four rushed to local hospitals today after a Utah State University van accident. The 15-passenger van was carrying 10 students and one professor. The USU students were traveling south bound on Interstate 84 back to Logan from a field trip in Tremonton. While the cause is still unknown, the van lost controlled and rolled of the shoulder into the median. First on the scene was Lt. Jason Jensen who was on highway patrol with his partner when a call from dispatch informed them of the accident. " Bodies were scattered across the area and only two people were conscious when we arrived" said Jensen.
Kyle Holden, a former student of USU, was accompanying the group. He had taken the students along with Evan Parker, a professor in the Agriculture Department, to Greenline Implements to examine a combine. Holden was following the van back to Logan when he witnessed the accident. " [It was] one of the worst things that I’d ever seen in my life," said Holden. Holden says that he had his cruise set at 79 mph and was passing the van when he saw black smoke coming from the back side of the van. It was moments later that the van lost all control.
Noel Cockett, Dean of College of Agriculture says that this " will affect many students" and that the university is " in a huge state of mourning."
Fatalities After USU Van Accident
LOGAN, UTAH--
Seven declared dead at scene and four rushed to local hospitals today after a Utah State University van accident. The 15-passenger van was carrying 10 students and one professor. The USU students were traveling south bound on Interstate 84 back to Logan from a field trip in Tremonton. While the cause is still unknown, the van lost controlled and rolled of the shoulder into the median. First on the scene was Lt. Jason Jensen who was on highway patrol with his partner when a call from dispatch informed them of the accident. " Bodies were scattered across the area and only two people were conscious when we arrived" said Jensen.
Kyle Holden, a former student of USU, was accompanying the group. He had taken the students along with Evan Parker, a professor in the Agriculture Department, to Greenline Implements to examine a combine. Holden was following the van back to Logan when he witnessed the accident. " [It was] one of the worst things that I’d ever seen in my life," said Holden. Holden says that he had his cruise set at 79 mph and was passing the van when he saw black smoke coming from the back side of the van. It was moments later that the van lost all control.
Noel Cockett, Dean of College of Agriculture says that this " will affect many students" and that the university is " in a huge state of mourning."
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Practice News Story #10: Investigation
Posted: Nov. 14, 2007
LOGAN, UTAH— Famous philanthropists Ted Turner and Bill and Melinda Gates were seen getting off a private jet in Abuja, Nigeria. They were seen meeting with local African officials. After the meeting an interview with Abuja Mayor Malik Ok was held. Asking him as to what the meeting with the heads of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Ted Turner Foundation, he responded that he has "made an agreement to not say any specifics." What he was able to say was that he has created a plan for to improve the health education in his city and pronounced his proposal to the world community to receive funding. He was then later connected by the two prestigious foundations about four months ago. The plan for better education is also being talked about in at least five different countries in Africa. The foundations would provide the long term seeds for funding but eventually the local people will be running the schools and providing their own funding. Ok said that the foundations " have our interests at heart in the long term."
Bill Gates, founder of the Bill and Melinda Foundation, said that "nothing has been announced officially yet … but by next month an official statement will be made." The funding will hopefully start to take place with in the next two to three months.
LOGAN, UTAH— Famous philanthropists Ted Turner and Bill and Melinda Gates were seen getting off a private jet in Abuja, Nigeria. They were seen meeting with local African officials. After the meeting an interview with Abuja Mayor Malik Ok was held. Asking him as to what the meeting with the heads of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Ted Turner Foundation, he responded that he has "made an agreement to not say any specifics." What he was able to say was that he has created a plan for to improve the health education in his city and pronounced his proposal to the world community to receive funding. He was then later connected by the two prestigious foundations about four months ago. The plan for better education is also being talked about in at least five different countries in Africa. The foundations would provide the long term seeds for funding but eventually the local people will be running the schools and providing their own funding. Ok said that the foundations " have our interests at heart in the long term."
Bill Gates, founder of the Bill and Melinda Foundation, said that "nothing has been announced officially yet … but by next month an official statement will be made." The funding will hopefully start to take place with in the next two to three months.
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