What do you think of FEMA today?

I'm presenting a power point today on FEMA and their pr efforts since Hurricane Katrina hit the lower eastern sea board. When you hear FEMA what do you think? At first I heard, FEMA did a horrible job in pr and even in their relief efforts, they just didn't do a good job all around.

Their pr efforts might be very late for anyone's mind to change about them but they seem to be trying to get back on the horse.

FEMA is now in the social networking ring. They have taken to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and a couple more sites. Their messages are still unclear on what they want to do, and you can't just keep shoving money into something that needs fixing eventually that money needs to go elsewhere and to specifics. I would like to see more personal stories of families and lost homes that are being rebuilt or schools that are opening up again.

I would love to work for FEMA just because I know that I can make these changes. What do you think? Have they been doing better? Or have they been keeping out of the lime light? Maybe both.

Growers Market

I get sad from time to time knowing that the Moscow Farmers Market isn't around till next spring. But I think that the local Co-Op still might be having their smaller version of the market called the Growers Market. It's on every Tuesday in the parking lot. I'm not sure of the times but just make sure you go in the afternoon. I know that they mostly feature fresh seafood, and some locally grown produce. So check it out and if you need further information call the Moscow Co-Op, I'm sure they have more info. Happy Holiday everyone!

Moscow Farmers Market saying, "Until Next Year."

This last Saturday was the last day for the Moscow Farmers Market until next spring. I was personally thrilled about this market because I've been helping the City of Moscow's art department with the market. They are my client for my JAMM 350 class. So they asked me to put together a goodbye/thank you poster for the vendors and sponsors. It looked great! It took me a while to get the dimensions down and get all the names down. Phew* There are quite a lot. As I walked over to the booth I noticed that there weren't all the regular booths there. There was a shortage of vendors and people. I would think that maybe there would be a lot of people there since it was the last market. Oh well. 

My boyfriend and I grabbed a bagel from the Moscow Bagel Shop then headed back to the market to pick up a $4 half gallon of fresh apple cider, and wow is it good! Too bad I won't be able to get some more of the same. Despite the market being over until next year I will continue to work for the arts department and help them with the public relations side of things. They are looking forward to a newsletter template, website design, and blog site. 

So until next spring the farmers market will be dearly missed. But I'm sure I can check out the Co-Op for apple cider and Tuesday's for the mini market. 

Moscow Idaho's Farmer's Market Always a Success!

On Sept. 18 I enjoyed a lovely stroll through the Moscow's Farmer's Market. There are tons of different booths that sell all sorts of different things. There are three different sections at the market: farm grown produce, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Every time I visit the market is such a good experience. People can bring their dogs too but they have to be on a leash. Everyone is friendly and didn't mind having their picture taken or talking about what they are selling and information about their company or farm.

The Moscow Farmer's Market has been running for 33 years and happens every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. And starts in May until October. The Farmer's Market is my mock client for my JAMM 350 class. I'm excited to get to know more about the organization as a whole and how I could help the organization in any way with my media tools that I've been learning.

Come visit the Farmer's Market and see for yourself why the market is so special. There are also live bands playing and a playground for children to play. Everyone is welcome and it's great for students to have their parents come and visit and enjoy the morning market then check out the local restaurants for brunch if your not full from the market vendors.

Here are some pictures that I've taken to just show you what goes on at the Farmer's Market! Hope to see you there on Saturdays!

Lady Gaga Wearing a Meat Bikini

I didn't see this one coming! Lady Gaga has gone above and beyond of what's expected of her reputation as the newest pop icon sensation. Bearing all but a "meat" bikini, Gaga is photographed on the front of the September issue of the Japanese Vogue.


PETA is outraged by this diva's photo, "Oh, Lady Gaga's job is to do outlandish things, and this certainly qualifies as outlandish because meat is something you want to avoid putting on or in your body," PETA's President, Ingrid Newkirk, told The Daily News.


No matter how beautifully it is presented, flesh from a tortured animal is flesh from a tortured animal. Meat represents bloody violence and suffering, so it that's the look they were going for, they achieved it."


Wow, those were some harsh words from PETA. What do you think about Gaga's look for the magazine? Is this no big deal to other cultures? 

http://www.popcrunch.com/peta-vs-lady-gaga/

What Public Relations Means to Me...

Lately I've been watching The Spin Crowd which is about a Public Relations company called Command PR. There are two executives who run the show and they also have employees who help run the special events. I find this show very insightful but it's also filled with unwanted drama I could do without. 


I love celebrity TV and pop culture and I follow it to the best of my knowledge. I find it more entertaining than hard news. Yes... I am an American who would rather talk, watch and read about celebrities. You could say I put them on a pedestal but I don't hold them to a better standard than humans. I just like watching them I guess. This latest news about Paris Hilton is a huge issue not just to me but to a lot of people. 


Questions have been raised to whether or not she has been held to a higher standard than most people who've possible committed crimes. Hilton has been seen in and out of the police station in Las Vegas where as people who've been arrested stay inside the building and usually aren't allowed to leave. Is she getting special treatment? Do stars usually get special treatment just because they are celebrities and the "law" doesn't want the public too involved?


But is it the public's right to know?


She isn't a threat to the people of Las Vegas and people getting pulled over isn't a taboo, it happens all the time every second of the day. What do you think about this issue? Do they get special treatment? Are they sought out to be made examples of just because of their "status?" 


Wow I went from the Spin Crowd to celebrity drama. Let me know what you think about celebrities and how they are treated.