Kardashian Prepaid Card Pulled From Market
After many financial experts bashing the new Kardashian prepaid MasterCard, it has been pulled from the market. Financial experts criticized the prepaid card for its high fees for getting cash from ATMs, canceling the card and fees for replacing a lost or stolen card. Some experts went as far as to call the card ‘predatory’.
The card, called the Kardashian Kard, offered consumers a choice of two plans: a six-month plan costing $59.95 or a 12-month plan costing $99.95. Both plans also included minimum monthly deposits and a monthly fee.
The card has been pulled from the market with its launch less than a month away. The Kardashian sisters’ lawyer as barged MasterCard from using the name Kardashian and images of the Kardashian sisters on any of their products.
According to financial experts, prepaid debit cards don’t help to build credit history for the three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Experts also say prepaid debt cards are best for parents giving teens allowance and for people while they travel.
Financial expert Clark Howard says “ditch the debit, use the credit!” He explains, “Say for example you buy a knife set that's being advertised on TV. If you pay for it with your debit card and it never arrives in the mail, you have no recourse. Had you paid with your credit card, all you have to do is dispute the charge.”
Always read the fine print before applying for any kind of card, know the penalties and fees, as well as the befits and rewards the card offers.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Final Story Analysis
For my final story analysis I am analyzing an article titled “A Path to Murder: The Story of Maurice Clemmons”. The article was written by the Seattle Times staff this year as part of their coverage on the shooting deaths of four police officers and the 40-hour manhunt for the suspect. The Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting was awarded to the Seattle Times staff for their coverage of the shooting deaths of the four Lakewood police officers and the apprehension of the suspect.
The article starts with a great lede. I was hooked on the article after reading the first sentence. It is an unusual lead because it is about the suspect’s life history. I think articles without a good lede are almost worthless because readers do not want to read an article that doesn’t seem interesting. Every article should have a good lede, and this article definitely does.
In the beginning of the article, it seems the article is about Joe Lew Clemmons following the American dream until the nut graph is read. In this article, the nut graph is in the fifth paragraph and it identifies what the article is actually about. It is the story of Maurice Clemmons, an Arkansas man who shot and killed four police officers in Lakewood.
This article is flows well and is easily read. It gives facts as well as the perspective of family members. I think this article is written very well and the story is very interesting. It is definitely worthy of an award.
The article starts with a great lede. I was hooked on the article after reading the first sentence. It is an unusual lead because it is about the suspect’s life history. I think articles without a good lede are almost worthless because readers do not want to read an article that doesn’t seem interesting. Every article should have a good lede, and this article definitely does.
In the beginning of the article, it seems the article is about Joe Lew Clemmons following the American dream until the nut graph is read. In this article, the nut graph is in the fifth paragraph and it identifies what the article is actually about. It is the story of Maurice Clemmons, an Arkansas man who shot and killed four police officers in Lakewood.
This article is flows well and is easily read. It gives facts as well as the perspective of family members. I think this article is written very well and the story is very interesting. It is definitely worthy of an award.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Radio Ad- Whole Foods
Whole Foods 100th Store Grand Opening
Contact: Amelia Greeley
Public Relations Director
Phone: 404-914-7116
E-mail: agreeley@wholefoods.com
Start Date: Nov. 1, 2010
End Date: Nov. 10, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Whole Foods 100th Store Opening
(Reading Time: 30 seconds)
A new Whole Foods location is opening in Marietta! The new store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road. Doors will open at the new store at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12. Special 100th store grand opening activities will include a Kid’s Zone, hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks, cooking demonstrations and food sampling throughout the store. A special gift will be given to the first 1,000 customers which includes samples of Whole Food brand foods and a reusable shopping bag.
For more information visit www.wholefoods.com. That’s www.wholefoods.com.
Contact: Amelia Greeley
Public Relations Director
Phone: 404-914-7116
E-mail: agreeley@wholefoods.com
Start Date: Nov. 1, 2010
End Date: Nov. 10, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Whole Foods 100th Store Opening
(Reading Time: 30 seconds)
A new Whole Foods location is opening in Marietta! The new store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road. Doors will open at the new store at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12. Special 100th store grand opening activities will include a Kid’s Zone, hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks, cooking demonstrations and food sampling throughout the store. A special gift will be given to the first 1,000 customers which includes samples of Whole Food brand foods and a reusable shopping bag.
For more information visit www.wholefoods.com. That’s www.wholefoods.com.
Online Story- Whole Foods
Whole Foods
Specialty Grocer Celebrates the Grand Opening of its 100th Store
Nov. 2, 2010
Whole Foods is Celebrating 100th Opening!
Whole Foods is opening a new Marietta store November 10. This will mark the company’s 32th store in the state and the 100th store in the chain. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10 and the store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road.
Special 100th store grand opening activities will include live music, outdoor grilling, chef demonstrations, and food sampling throughout the store. The first 1,000 customers will receive a free gift containing a reusable shopping bag, and a sample of the company’s gourmet coffee.
Customers at the grand opening will be invited to enter into a drawing to win the Whole Foods Pantry. Valued at $1,000, the Pantry is a collection of Whole foods own Whole Foods branded favorites, including spices, stocks, pastas, pancake mixes, gourmet sauces and more to fill the winner’s kitchen pantry.
All Whole Foods stores incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert customer service in an inviting atmosphere. Whole Foods employs well trained professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers.
The general manager of the new location Mike Gorman has this to say about the 100th store opening: “I am excited to bring Whole Foods inviting atmosphere, new jobs and an excellent store to the community of Marietta.”
Relevant Links
• www.wholefoods.com
• www.organicreciepes.com
• www.livingorganic.org
• www.wholefoods.blogspot.com
About Whole Foods
David and Katie Oberender opened the first Whole Foods store in Tampa, Fla in 1974. The fulfillment of a dream, Whole Foods was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.
Specialty Grocer Celebrates the Grand Opening of its 100th Store
Nov. 2, 2010
Whole Foods is Celebrating 100th Opening!
Whole Foods is opening a new Marietta store November 10. This will mark the company’s 32th store in the state and the 100th store in the chain. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10 and the store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road.
Special 100th store grand opening activities will include live music, outdoor grilling, chef demonstrations, and food sampling throughout the store. The first 1,000 customers will receive a free gift containing a reusable shopping bag, and a sample of the company’s gourmet coffee.
Customers at the grand opening will be invited to enter into a drawing to win the Whole Foods Pantry. Valued at $1,000, the Pantry is a collection of Whole foods own Whole Foods branded favorites, including spices, stocks, pastas, pancake mixes, gourmet sauces and more to fill the winner’s kitchen pantry.
All Whole Foods stores incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert customer service in an inviting atmosphere. Whole Foods employs well trained professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers.
The general manager of the new location Mike Gorman has this to say about the 100th store opening: “I am excited to bring Whole Foods inviting atmosphere, new jobs and an excellent store to the community of Marietta.”
Relevant Links
• www.wholefoods.com
• www.organicreciepes.com
• www.livingorganic.org
• www.wholefoods.blogspot.com
About Whole Foods
David and Katie Oberender opened the first Whole Foods store in Tampa, Fla in 1974. The fulfillment of a dream, Whole Foods was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.
News Release- Whole Foods
WHOLE FOODS TO OPEN ATLANTA STORE NOVEMBER 12
Specialty Grocer Celebrates the Grand Opening of its 100th Store
ATLANTA, Ga (Oct. 29, 2010)— Whole Foods will develop more presence in Georgia by opening a new store in Marietta next month. The new location will be the 32nd store in Georgia and the 100th store in the chain.
The new store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road. Doors will open at the new store at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12. Special 100th store grand opening activities will include a Kid’s Zone, hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks, cooking demonstrations and food sampling throughout the store. A special gift will be given to the first 1,000 customers which includes samples of Whole Food brand foods and a reusable shopping bag.
Also, customers will be invited to enter a drawing to win The Whole Foods Pantry. The prize is valued at approximately $1,000, and is a collection of Whole Foods own Whole Foods brand favorites like cheeses, spices, meats and pastas. The lucky winner will also receive cooking classes from Neil Sherlock, the Whole Foods head chief.
The new Marietta location is approximately 22,000 square feet of culinary delights, including a bakery that produces 30 freshly baked breads, 12 types of cookies and 8 flavors of pie daily.
The store will also feature a full service meat department which includes seafood, beef, pork and chicken. 22 different types of fish, shellfish and other sea foods will be delivered fresh to the store several times per week. The meat department will also include several ready-to-serve meals and appetizers.
Over 400 varieties of organic items will make up the large organic section. Whole Foods works close with local farmers organic to order organic cheeses, jams, jellies, gourmet sauces and spices. The organic farms Hillside Orchard Farms and Northwest Mountain Growers will be the key farms bringing organic foods to Whole Food customers.
Whole Food’s philosophy incorporates full service, unparalleled product selection and expert customer service, all in an inviting atmosphere. The Fresh Market employs a team of friendly, well-trained professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers.
Whole Food’s inviting atmosphere is reminiscent of European markets. Shopping at Whole Foods appeals to all the senses. The bright colors of the fresh produce, the smell of brewing coffee, the soft lighting and the smell of the warm bread helps create the feel of freshness in Whole Foods. The intimate setting and the ability to select and taste fresh and high quality products are all part of the Whole Foods experience.
Whole Foods looks forward to opening its 100th store and its 32nd in Georgia. Whole Foods will bring approximately 90 jobs to the Marietta community. The General Manager of the new Marietta store, Mike Gorman says, “I am excited to bring Whole Foods inviting atmosphere, new jobs and an excellent store to the community of Marietta. Whole Foods has high quality products and a warm and friendly atmosphere which sets us apart from our competitors.”
David and Katie Oberender opened the first Whole Foods store in Tampa, Fla in 1974. The fulfillment of a dream, Whole Foods was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.
Whole Foods currently has 100 stores in 14 states located throughout the country. Whole Foods has plans to continue expansion and hopes to open new stores in more states in the future.
Specialty Grocer Celebrates the Grand Opening of its 100th Store
ATLANTA, Ga (Oct. 29, 2010)— Whole Foods will develop more presence in Georgia by opening a new store in Marietta next month. The new location will be the 32nd store in Georgia and the 100th store in the chain.
The new store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road. Doors will open at the new store at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12. Special 100th store grand opening activities will include a Kid’s Zone, hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks, cooking demonstrations and food sampling throughout the store. A special gift will be given to the first 1,000 customers which includes samples of Whole Food brand foods and a reusable shopping bag.
Also, customers will be invited to enter a drawing to win The Whole Foods Pantry. The prize is valued at approximately $1,000, and is a collection of Whole Foods own Whole Foods brand favorites like cheeses, spices, meats and pastas. The lucky winner will also receive cooking classes from Neil Sherlock, the Whole Foods head chief.
The new Marietta location is approximately 22,000 square feet of culinary delights, including a bakery that produces 30 freshly baked breads, 12 types of cookies and 8 flavors of pie daily.
The store will also feature a full service meat department which includes seafood, beef, pork and chicken. 22 different types of fish, shellfish and other sea foods will be delivered fresh to the store several times per week. The meat department will also include several ready-to-serve meals and appetizers.
Over 400 varieties of organic items will make up the large organic section. Whole Foods works close with local farmers organic to order organic cheeses, jams, jellies, gourmet sauces and spices. The organic farms Hillside Orchard Farms and Northwest Mountain Growers will be the key farms bringing organic foods to Whole Food customers.
Whole Food’s philosophy incorporates full service, unparalleled product selection and expert customer service, all in an inviting atmosphere. The Fresh Market employs a team of friendly, well-trained professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers.
Whole Food’s inviting atmosphere is reminiscent of European markets. Shopping at Whole Foods appeals to all the senses. The bright colors of the fresh produce, the smell of brewing coffee, the soft lighting and the smell of the warm bread helps create the feel of freshness in Whole Foods. The intimate setting and the ability to select and taste fresh and high quality products are all part of the Whole Foods experience.
Whole Foods looks forward to opening its 100th store and its 32nd in Georgia. Whole Foods will bring approximately 90 jobs to the Marietta community. The General Manager of the new Marietta store, Mike Gorman says, “I am excited to bring Whole Foods inviting atmosphere, new jobs and an excellent store to the community of Marietta. Whole Foods has high quality products and a warm and friendly atmosphere which sets us apart from our competitors.”
David and Katie Oberender opened the first Whole Foods store in Tampa, Fla in 1974. The fulfillment of a dream, Whole Foods was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.
Whole Foods currently has 100 stores in 14 states located throughout the country. Whole Foods has plans to continue expansion and hopes to open new stores in more states in the future.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Piedmont Hospital News Release
ATLANTA (Sept. 25, 2010) – Peidmont Hospital will be hosting Men’s Health Zone on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peidmont Hospital Outpatient Center in Atlanta. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of male health issues by providing free prostate cancer, oral cancer, and heart disease screenings.
“We are putting together Men’s Health Zone to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men,” said Gregory Hurst, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Peidmont Healthcare.
This event will include free screenings for prostate cancer, college football on HD flat screens, robotic surgical systems, Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders and a BBQ cook-off. It will be fun for the whole family with a Kids’ Zone and spa treatments.
Since its inception in 1905, Piedmont Hospital has helped advance patient care through advanced technology, pioneering research, and the experience of the nationally recognized physicians on staff.
For more information about Men’s Health Zone, visit www.peidmontcancer.org
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Media Contact: Amelia Greeley, Public Relations Director
Phone: 404-914-7716
E-mail: agreeley@peidmonthospital.org
“We are putting together Men’s Health Zone to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men,” said Gregory Hurst, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Peidmont Healthcare.
This event will include free screenings for prostate cancer, college football on HD flat screens, robotic surgical systems, Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders and a BBQ cook-off. It will be fun for the whole family with a Kids’ Zone and spa treatments.
Since its inception in 1905, Piedmont Hospital has helped advance patient care through advanced technology, pioneering research, and the experience of the nationally recognized physicians on staff.
For more information about Men’s Health Zone, visit www.peidmontcancer.org
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Media Contact: Amelia Greeley, Public Relations Director
Phone: 404-914-7716
E-mail: agreeley@peidmonthospital.org
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Blog Tips 101 with Morieka Johnson
KENNESAW— Atlanta Journal-Constitution blogger Morieka Johnson visited Kennesaw State University to speak to students about using blogs in journalism. Johnson blogs for the AJC and has a personal blog about pets and pet care. During her speech, Johnson gave many tips for blogging to the Kennesaw State students.
“Write what you know… it’s easier” Johnson says. Writing a blog about a topic you are informed about makes writing easy. You should focus on the topic and start typing. Johnson gives mashable.com as a good example of this. Mashable.com is a technology blog started by Pete Cashmore. Cashmore started his blog because technology is something he is knowledgeable about. Mashable.com is now a Technorati Top 10 blog worldwide.
Another blogging tip according to Johnson is: tell the truth, it can be better than fiction. Johnson says “What is your story? Figure it out and then tell it.” For example a blog about testing Julia Child’s recipes turned into a book and then into the movie “Julie and Julia”.
It takes consistency to build an audience. Johnson says “Post consistently, especially when there’s news.” You have to be committed to your blog and write in it on a usual basis.
To further improve your blog, Johnson says a blogger should “Read other blogs and offer comments.” Bloggers should see what other bloggers are putting in their blogs and offer feedback to them. This will help prove to other bloggers and readers that you are a resource on your topic.
“Show, don’t tell is the best way to make your blog user friendly” Johnson says. “Words don’t have the be the primary tool. Photos and videos count, too. The Sartorialist is a blog about fashion photography. It does a wonderful job of showing the story, not telling it. The photographer takes pictures of people dressed interestingly from around the world for this blog. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Of course grammar is important in a blog as well! Johnson says “Write as if everyone is reading, including your mother, your ex—and your future boss.” Your internet footprint will always follow you. Anyone can look up your blog and read what you are blogging about, and how good your grammar is.
In a blog called “Food and More” on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the author, John Kessler, posts links to other blogs he likes and also relate to food. Johnson agrees this is a good tactic. She says, “Post links to other resources. Show that you are plugged into the topic. Note keywords, tags and categories to people can search.”
Take advantage of social networks to promote your work. Use Facebook, Twitter, etc. to let your friends, family and target audience find you. “Remember, you are building a community” Johnson says.
The last piece of advice Johnson gives to bloggers is to check your numbers—is anyone reading? “Use the statistical tools to see who is reading, where they are and why they’re reading.” Johnson says.
“Write what you know… it’s easier” Johnson says. Writing a blog about a topic you are informed about makes writing easy. You should focus on the topic and start typing. Johnson gives mashable.com as a good example of this. Mashable.com is a technology blog started by Pete Cashmore. Cashmore started his blog because technology is something he is knowledgeable about. Mashable.com is now a Technorati Top 10 blog worldwide.
Another blogging tip according to Johnson is: tell the truth, it can be better than fiction. Johnson says “What is your story? Figure it out and then tell it.” For example a blog about testing Julia Child’s recipes turned into a book and then into the movie “Julie and Julia”.
It takes consistency to build an audience. Johnson says “Post consistently, especially when there’s news.” You have to be committed to your blog and write in it on a usual basis.
To further improve your blog, Johnson says a blogger should “Read other blogs and offer comments.” Bloggers should see what other bloggers are putting in their blogs and offer feedback to them. This will help prove to other bloggers and readers that you are a resource on your topic.
“Show, don’t tell is the best way to make your blog user friendly” Johnson says. “Words don’t have the be the primary tool. Photos and videos count, too. The Sartorialist is a blog about fashion photography. It does a wonderful job of showing the story, not telling it. The photographer takes pictures of people dressed interestingly from around the world for this blog. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Of course grammar is important in a blog as well! Johnson says “Write as if everyone is reading, including your mother, your ex—and your future boss.” Your internet footprint will always follow you. Anyone can look up your blog and read what you are blogging about, and how good your grammar is.
In a blog called “Food and More” on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the author, John Kessler, posts links to other blogs he likes and also relate to food. Johnson agrees this is a good tactic. She says, “Post links to other resources. Show that you are plugged into the topic. Note keywords, tags and categories to people can search.”
Take advantage of social networks to promote your work. Use Facebook, Twitter, etc. to let your friends, family and target audience find you. “Remember, you are building a community” Johnson says.
The last piece of advice Johnson gives to bloggers is to check your numbers—is anyone reading? “Use the statistical tools to see who is reading, where they are and why they’re reading.” Johnson says.
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