Cold fusion is the laughingstock of the scientific world. Researchers who pursue studies into the mystery need strong hides to deflect criticism. Yet, some continue because there is something that causes excess heat to be created in electrolysis. Why do scientists risk their careers by pursuing such an out-of-favor technology? Some think they are delusional […]
Posted on November 30th, 2016 by admin
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This news story shows that anyone can be a victim of fake news circulating the internet. PR practitioners should be concerned. What they need is comprehensive monitoring of both legitimate and fake news sites. Much of this can be done through search engines, but the goal is to stop fake news before it goes viral. […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2016 by admin
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The media are biased against president-elect Trump. They don’t like him and the feeling is mutual. This is affecting their reporting about him, especially when it comes to the transition. There have been stories that the transition team is in disarray and unable to announce cabinet picks on time. A look at history shows this […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2016 by admin
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Those who would deny global warming need to explain facts like these. How is it that the Northern arctic and pole are running 36 degrees above normal? One can indulge in spin to push away the reality for a time, but hard truths keep returning. Eventually, the public will accept facts and spinmeisters are abandoned. […]
Posted on November 21st, 2016 by admin
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An aspect of public relations for Miami Beach is white sand. The problem is the sand is disappearing as rising seas erode the beach. Without dredging, Miami Beach won’t have one and sucking up sands offshore to sluice to the beach is a temporary fix at best. The town isn’t the only place having this […]
Posted on November 18th, 2016 by admin
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The media were upset that president-elect Trump went out for a steak dinner without telling them. Now they are worried and complaining about press access in the new administration. As much as I defend the media, this situation strikes me as whining. There is no need for reporters to hover over every minute of a […]
Posted on November 17th, 2016 by admin
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If the most sophisticated pollsters missed a key group of citizens in the election, how can PR practitioners remain comfortable using surveys to drive and assess their work? The fact is that most polling has been and will continue to be broken. The problem is with getting a universal sample. Phone and online polling both […]
Posted on November 16th, 2016 by admin
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PR has a challenge if it wishes to take it on — apathy when it comes to voting. Tens of millions of Americans didn’t bother to vote in the most recent election. Most had reasons for staying away from the polls but whatever the excuse, it is hardly good enough. What is a democracy when […]
Posted on November 15th, 2016 by admin
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How potent are protests to those who aren’t listening? Such is the predicament of crowds demonstrating against Trump’s election to the presidency. They are five days into their rage against the poll results, and Trump has paid them little, if any, attention. He called them professional protesters. It will be interesting to see if the […]
Posted on November 14th, 2016 by admin
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Facebook has a problem with fake news. False stories keep appearing on its web site news and Trend feeds. Since a majority of Americans now get their news from social media, there is a premium on authenticity. Facebook understands its PR problem but it hasn’t yet defined algorithms that capture fake news before it is […]
Posted on November 11th, 2016 by admin
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