Public relations requires an intriguing mix of creativity and truthfulness. These were extremely fun to write, I must admit.

Changing Reality One Day at a Time - Interview with Artemis Volunteers founder Karen Wecker. Artemis Volunteers is a Palo Alto-based group dedicated to positive lesbian visibility through community outreach.

Press Release 1 - Announces a new navigational system for automobiles.

Press Release 2 - Announces layoffs for a large company in a small town.

Press Release 3 - Post-earthquake request for assistance from the Red Cross.

Pitch Letter - Pitching an article on scissors -- a ''new'' invention -- to a newspaper.

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These are some book review snippets, from a graduate course exploring the impact of various social issues on the media. They range from serious to irreverent.

Controversies in Media Ethics, by A. David Gordon, John M. Kittross, John Calhoun Merrill - This critique covers the ethics of inclusivity and political correctness.

Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben & Rastus, by Marilyn Kern-Foxworth - This critique addresses minority representation within advertising.

Old Media/New Media, by Wilson Dizard - This critiques the politics of the information rich and information poor.

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These essays examine international media/communication issues. These range from serious to irreverent, emphasis on irreverent.

Revolution, American Style - Is cultural protectionism a bad thing?

The World, sponsored by your Impartial Government Agency - Explores whether we should have a national media policy.

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