Archive for June, 2008
HISD's Terry Abbott resigns
It's official, the face and voice of the Houston Independent School District, has resigned effective the end of August 31st. Often criticized for his dealings with the media, mostly by the media itself, he's leaving to join former HISD staffer Adriana Villarreal in her PR agency.I'm curious to see who they choose to take his place.FYI, I think [...]
tips on writing a news release, from The New York Times
The New York Times ran a story on the fine art of writing a news release. It was, in my humble opinion, dripping in condescension. Just lovely.Found via Catching Flack.
library news & links
Houston ISD libraries get new spendingThe Houston Chronicle reports that libraries in the Houston Independent School District are going to get a "$10 million infusion of books and computers, an unprecedented shot of money that administrators say should bring every facility up to state standards." This includes funding for books and computers.Very [...]
education news & links
Houston ISD to get pay raisesThe Houston Chronicle reports that there's some good news for teachers of Houston Independent School District. "After some infighting this week, the Houston school board on Thursday unanimously approved a $1.6 billion budget that includes pay raises of at least 3 percent, plus millions more for library books, [...]
Recycle your compact flourescent lights
The Big Green Purse is reporting that the Home Depot is recycling compact fluorescent light bulbs. Good news for those of use who have been using them but were worried about what happens when they have to be replace.Simply bring in your expired, unbroken CFL bulbs, and give them to the store associate behind the returns desk. The bulbs will be [...]
Houston news & links
Track open records requests in HoustonThe Houston Chronicle's Houston Politics blog reports that blogHOUSTON has "launched a new forum to let readers post their open-records requests for everyone to read." Worth watching, even if you aren't subject to TPIA requests.Recycle your compact flourescent lightsThe Big Green Purse is reporting that the [...]
Photo effects
Looking to add some "bling" to your photos? Try BlingEasy.com. According to ShoeMoney, the "site lets you add some really fun and cool effects to your pictures very easily."I haven't tried it yet, but it's going on my list.
Recycle your compact flourescent lights
The Big Green Purse is reporting that the Home Depot is recycling compact fluorescent light bulbs. Good news for those of use who have been using them but were worried about what happens when they have to be replace.Simply bring in your expired, unbroken CFL bulbs, and give them to the store associate behind the returns desk. The bulbs will be [...]
public relations news & links
Tips on writing an RFP executive summaryBloghound give us a list of the 10 Most common mistakes in writing an RFP executive summary, which makes this a tip in reverse I guess. The shortlist:About us vs. the prospectProposal summary vs. a business caseOpening with blah blah platitudes vs. guts and convictionsVerbal runoff and information [...]
economy is looking up
The Houston Business Journal is reporting that things are looking up, or at least they will begin to soon. The current economic crisis is being driven more by fear than facts and should begin to ease in the second half of 2008, an economic forecaster told a group of executives in Houston on Thursday.Source:Economist: Current crisis showing signs [...]
