Behind the Scenes @ Work

PeppyGPhiB · #1 07-06-2007, 02:15 AM

A majority of the stories you see/read in the news every day are the result of great PR people. WE dictate what is news. You think newspaper reporters and TV journalists have time to research and write their own stories every day? No way. If it weren't for PR people, they wouldn't even know about most of their stories. AND, they usually report the story the way we orchestrate/spin it, if we're good.

Of course, journalists deny this on a regular basis.

DaemonSeid · #2 07-06-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

A majority of the stories you see/read in the news every day are the result of great PR people. WE dictate what is news. You think newspaper reporters and TV journalists have time to research and write their own stories every day? No way. If it weren't for PR people, they wouldn't even know about most of their stories. AND, they usually report the story the way we orchestrate/spin it, if we're good.

Of course, journalists deny this on a regular basis.

that is true.....like for instance...murder rates....for every 2 murders the news may report from 'official' figures at least 3 go unreported.

OneTimeSBX · #3 07-06-2007, 08:40 AM

woow...i went home last night and came back to this! i have certainly learned a few things lol! keep 'em comin guys!

does anyone have any tips/hints on how to not get ripped off at mechanics?

AlphaFrog · #4 07-06-2007, 08:48 AM

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does anyone have any tips/hints on how to not get ripped off at mechanics?

Never sign a blank work order.

If you think the estimate sounds too high, don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

Keep records of what was done to your car when, and know how often most parts need to be replaced/fixed/changed/tuned up....so when the mechanic tells you "Gee, I think you need new brakes", you know when your brakes were last replaced, and how long brakes ususally last.

DaemonSeid · #5 07-06-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

woow...i went home last night and came back to this! i have certainly learned a few things lol! keep 'em comin guys!

does anyone have any tips/hints on how to not get ripped off at mechanics?

yes......take someone that really knows about cars with you....seriously....my g/f's brother is one and lord only knows how much money we have saved since he does all of our work....he got my truck inspected (free) changed our brakes at a crazy markdown, and so much other stuff it makes you wonder....but if you don't have someone that close it always helps to have someone that has some knowledge about it.

Same thing with computers....if my friends are about to buy PCs and they are PC illiterate they call me to go along to get the best deal.

tld221 · #6 07-06-2007, 09:22 AM

You're wasting more time at work than you think

OneTimeSBX · #7 07-06-2007, 12:04 PM

did anyone see that "hell's kitchen" episode a few weeks ago where the girl took the food out of the trash bin and dropped it back in the water to reheat?

well...i had two graduates of culinary school who were watching with me who said that YES that does happen. apparently the "bin" (aka trash can) is not for trash. it is for food based trash, i.e. corn husks, potato skins, etc. its not like the TRASH trash, where they would sweep the floor or something. i truthfully dont care that it takes an extra 12 minutes for new pasta, germs killed or not, i want NON-TRASHED CUISINE!!

Drolefille · #8 07-06-2007, 12:25 PM

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did anyone see that "hell's kitchen" episode a few weeks ago where the girl took the food out of the trash bin and dropped it back in the water to reheat?

well...i had two graduates of culinary school who were watching with me who said that YES that does happen. apparently the "bin" (aka trash can) is not for trash. it is for food based trash, i.e. corn husks, potato skins, etc. its not like the TRASH trash, where they would sweep the floor or something. i truthfully dont care that it takes an extra 12 minutes for new pasta, germs killed or not, i want NON-TRASHED CUISINE!!

I saw that and yeah, EW.

Also who takes 12 minutes to cook up pasta, with boiling water you're talking more like four or so to cook it al dente. (Not directed at you so much as the show as I think that's what they said on there)

OneTimeSBX · #9 07-06-2007, 12:56 PM

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I saw that and yeah, EW.

Also who takes 12 minutes to cook up pasta, with boiling water you're talking more like four or so to cook it al dente. (Not directed at you so much as the show as I think that's what they said on there)

i remembered her saying that, and i told my fiance, by all means, ive probably been sitting for 20 minutes, whats another 10 to insure i get un-trashed food?? i can wait!

AlphaFrog · #10 07-06-2007, 01:04 PM

Fried Chicken takes 22 min. If you get it in any shorter time (except KFC, duh) be worried.

tld221 · #11 07-06-2007, 01:05 PM

well as long as it's not TRASH trash... as long as there's grated cheese on my pasta, its all good!

(ok call me gross. but i tend to weigh out the germ factor vs. the hormone/"bad crap i'm eating" factor)

Drolefille · #12 07-06-2007, 01:12 PM

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i remembered her saying that, and i told my fiance, by all means, ive probably been sitting for 20 minutes, whats another 10 to insure i get un-trashed food?? i can wait!

Exactly. I can't figure out why they suck so much in that kitchen. They're making the same limited menu every time, and they're supposed to be at least semi-useful cooks and chefs, but whether they're professionally trained or not they can't server fully cooked food? Ugh.

ZTAngel · #13 07-06-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

A majority of the stories you see/read in the news every day are the result of great PR people. WE dictate what is news. You think newspaper reporters and TV journalists have time to research and write their own stories every day? No way. If it weren't for PR people, they wouldn't even know about most of their stories. AND, they usually report the story the way we orchestrate/spin it, if we're good.

Of course, journalists deny this on a regular basis.

Yes. Many journalists do not write their stories. They take a press release that a PR person gave them and put in the newspaper word-for-word what the PR person wrote up. The only difference is that the journalist's name goes on the article instead of the PR person. I've had a great many of my press releases turned into articles in Atlanta-area papers.

tld221 · #14 07-06-2007, 10:22 AM

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Yes. Many journalists do not write their stories. They take a press release that a PR person gave them and put in the newspaper word-for-word what the PR person wrote up. The only difference is that the journalist's name goes on the article instead of the PR person. I've had a great many of my press releases turned into articles in Atlanta-area papers.

isn't that...sorta like... plagarism?

PeppyGPhiB · #15 07-06-2007, 03:13 PM

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isn't that...sorta like... plagarism?

Actually, PR people love it when our news releases are copied. The reporter wants to print every word we wrote, and how we wrote it? PERFECT! That's why we write in Associated Press style...so the reporter can slip in our press releases without having to re-write anything.

Most of them will change a word or two, or the headline, to make it their own piece. Or they won't sign the article.