Photograhper needed – Home shoot – Jackson Hole, WY, September 8, or 9, or 10 Any recommendations? Preferably someone with architectural experience, but will certainly be happy with someone who’s good (AP or similar) who can shoot for a brochure. Thanks!

I guess Katrina took a toll on everyone – even Weathermen on CNN.

I can only assume he’s kidding (which, he most likely is.) Annonymous Lawyer is a scathing take on the legal profession from a high-ranking lawyer in an east coast city. He’s brilliant when he writes, which isn’t that often. But when he does, you want to laugh because it’s funny, but are afraid to because it’s just so mean. Like today’s post: "I can’t get my New Orleans Local Counsel on the Phone – it’s 8:00 already!" Terrible, but cynically funny. That said, my thoughts go out to everyone down there. Hopefully the worst is over, and the cleanup will be quick.

Had a chance to peruse Joe Chernov’s new book, "77 and 1/2 Public Relations Tips" over the weekend. Decent. Short read, some good ideas. Mostly common sense, but that doesn’t mean we’d think about them on our own. For instance: Tip # 53: No PR person "gets" a journalist to write an article. Many PR firms boast that they have "gotten" a particular journalist to write an article. This is an insult to the PR and Journalism professions alike. And it’s patently untrue. Pretty decent book – worth a read – especially if you’re looking to hire a new agency and don’t have a clue as to what to look for. Joe works for Upper Right PR  as the VP [...]

This article talks about how students sometimes find PR to be more acceptable than journalism which can be, "you know, a little bit sleazy." That’s funny. Usually it’s the other way around, no? Via Christian Science Monitor