Public Relations Politics

Obama's pessimistic tone shifted to one of optimism and hope. I wonder if he thought maybe he was partly responsible for the low investor confidence lately. Good for him. Good for him.

What Will We Do Without Their Razor-Sharp Political Advice?

Oh, the Oscars. I can't help but watch and laugh. You know, for a bunch of actors they sure put on a lousy show when you bunch 'em all together in one room. You'd think that actors would be great at PR. They lack one essential ingredient, however: sincerity.

R U Kidding Me?

During the current semester, we have discussed several applications of technology to our increasingly technological world. While I have been in favor, for the most part, of continuing technologiocal research as a way of benefiting the world (i.e., imporved medical care, greater crop production, etc.), I think that we must be wary of the monster that we are creating. I am talking about cell phone and internet use, espectially among teens, including the ever-increasing "text message." I believe that , while these new technologies are making communication acroos great distances easier than ever, we, a society, are becoming more and more distant and alienated from everyday face-to-face social interaction. I believe that this is not only silly and wasteful (my 16-year-old sister texts my mom from her bedroom and asks her to make her breakfast), but that it is not conducive to the necessary social development of our young people.

Technology is great. That's an understatement. Technology has revolutionized the way that we do almost anything today. It has extended life and improved the quality thereof. Technology has made life easier and more efficient. Technology has provided solutions and possibilities to problems amd situations that have existed for thousands of years. Having said that, it is now our responsibility to make sure that technology continues to benefit society, not cripple and weaken it. We must decide today what kind of future we want for the up-and-coming generation. I believe that in order to produce intelligent, personable, critically-thinking adults, we have to start when those are still in their developing years. We have to start now.

How 'bout them Jazz?

Just when I was ready to count the Jazz out, they go and dethrone the mighty Lakers. Anytime when the Jazz win and the Lakers lose, it's a good day. But when it's the Jazz handing the Lakers the loss ... well, that's just sweet. Boozer has been out for months, now, and Jazz have been without all around contributor Andrei Kirilenko for a few weeks. With their hit-and-miss schedule, I began to look forward to next year when the Jazz's lineup gets revamped: I gave up too soon. The Jazz gave their home crowd a show Wednesday night, with Deron Williams and Paul Millsap hooking up several times for some sweet pick 'n rolls. It's nice to see Kobe whine.

Looking Around

I was searching the web tonight looking for some good info on public relations and found this government site that I was thought was extremely helpful and thorough. Click here to check it out. I read some stuff on there that I had never heard about public relations. Apparently, after five years of full-time PR work or teaching, you can take an Examination for Accredidation and become an accredited PR professional.

Information on the website also said that from 2006 to 2016, the public relations field is expected to grow by 18%, which is above average for all fields. That's good news for us PR folk hoping to get a job; it does, however, also state that the field is getting more and more competitive. Better get your A game on.

Superbowl!!!

Oh, I wanted Arizona to pull it off. They just scored too early. They scored two and a half minutes too soon. And you gotta give it to Pittsburg. Holmes made an amazing catch. I couldn't help but think about the public relations aspect of the superbowl: the commercials that ran, the half time show, the planning that went into it, the quantitative and qualitative data, the objectives, the results...what a headache! I can't imagine the man-hours that go into an event like the Superbowl.