By Fannie Mae,
Monday, November 8, 2010

WASHINGTON, November 9, 2010 - Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts
indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates
indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal
amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption:

Most of the heavy work that goes into buying affordably good foreclosed homes can be accomplished without leaving the house since the bulk of the work is research and planning. As far as research is concerned, the first task is searching for the property that will suit you. There are several ways to do it but the most popular ones are searching through online foreclosure listing services, seeking out government foreclosures from the office of Housing and Urban Development of HUD, tapping real estate agents and brokers, and obtaining bank listings.

One of the most popular questions I’ve been asked recently is how to recruit members. While every Chapter is unique and has different needs to meet, here are some basic tips that can help you get started.

1. Identify your target audience. Are you looking to recruit freshmen? Seniors? People of other majors? Decide what type of members you’re looking to recruit. This is a key factor when planning your Chapter’s recruitment tactics.

2. Set up a consistent meeting time and place for ALL meetings. This will help new and returning members find you even if they can’t make the first meeting. If the time and day remain consistent, people can also plan their schedules around PRSSA.

As future leaders of the public relations industry, we must understand that advocacy is essential to a client’s success. As developing professionals, we need to learn what advocacy is and how it can be applied to real world practice. To do this, let’s take a look at the definition of the word: The act of pleading [...]
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One of the cool parts of my job as National President is my responsibility to work with PRSA. In June, I attended the PRSA Leadership Rally on behalf of PRSSA. Connecting with PRSA leaders from around the country made me realize that PRSA Chapter leaders share many of the same challenges and goals as PRSSA [...]
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For members currently without full-time work and seniors fearful of the economy, take heart – there is a silver lining to unemployment. I’m living it. If you’re like me, you’re passionate about one communications niche. After interning for the Philadelphia Flyers, experiencing the rush of working the Stanley Cup Final and, as a result, recognizing my [...]
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A series of blog posts discussing new things in social media and how Chapters can take advantage. Number One:  LinkedIn Gets a Makeover and YouTube Allows Easier Editing LinkedIn LinkedIn has recently released its first major enhancement since the introduction of “Groups” in August 2008.  The new features are intended to make the look and feel of the [...]
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When planning an event, no matter the size, the success or failure can largely depend on promotions. Promotions are the key to making others aware of your event and the value it can bring to the attendees. Behind each promotional tool is also a strategy to reach your target audience. Here are a few ways [...]
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An internship is good, right? What about two internships? What about, dare I say, six internships?

Working as an intern in public relations is an almost guaranteed way to get hands-on, relevant experience in the profession. You have the opportunity to surround yourself in a communications environment, work on projects and network with fellow employees.

Is one internship enough? What are the advantages of having multiple internships? It seems logical that the more internships the more likely you are to land a job after graduation.

Having more than one internship allows you to explore multiple interests and determine what type of environment you would enjoy most. I was an intern in two entertainment public relations firms in Los Angeles last summer. After those experiences, I knew I would be more than content employed in an agency setting.

“How is non-profit work different than agency? What about corporate public relations? How much can you do with freelancing?” These thoughts plagued me since last summer. To answer my questions, I decided to intern for two non-profits this summer and become a freelance writer for another non-profit.

When I interview for positions after graduation, I will have a wide range of experience because the projects I completed for each employer were unique. Not only did I create media lists, pitch journalists, and aid in developing events, but I also wrote articles published in media outlets, acted as a supervisor for a non-profit volunteer, and created promotional materials. The more internships you have the more responsibility you will have for various projects. [...]
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HUD No. 10-167
Contact:
AdCouncil: Beth Shanley (212) 984-1923
Treasury Public Affairs (202) 622-2960

HUD Public Affairs (202) 708-0980

FOR RELEASE

Wednesday July 28, 2010

U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Ad Council Unveil National PSA Campaign to Raise Awareness of Making Home Affordable Program

Webinars offer a unique way to learn from an expert without getting anywhere near a conference room. This online tool has expanded the world of professional development through its freedom and ease of use. You have the opportunity to enhance your career from your very own home (or office or library), often with the chance to interact. Webinars are so popular and successful that people have actually hosted webinars on how to host a webinar.

Because of the high price sometimes associated with these Internet presentations, you may have overlooked the possibility of using this resource. However, webinars are also available for little or no cost, especially for PRSSA members, and can serve as a valuable experience for you.

Lee Bush from Elon University recently wrote an article about the abundance of entry-level candidates and how students can set themselves apart. She discusses the benefits of internships and the hands-on experience students can glean from student-run agency opportunities.  Read the entire article on the PR News website, and then let us know how you have benefitted from your experience in a student-run agency. What [...]
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El voto hoy por la Cámara de Representantes a favor de la reforma de Wall Street hace que estemos a punto de aprobar una ley que les dará a los consumidores mayor protección y salvaguardará la economía de crisis económicas futuras. Ha sido una larga lucha contra los defensores del estatus quo en Wall Street, pero el voto de hoy es una victoria para todo estadounidense que se ha visto afectado por la imprudencia e irresponsabilidad que llevó a la pérdida de millones de empleos y billones en riqueza.   

Quiero darles las gracias a los presidentes de comité Dodd y Frank por su incansable dedicación a la aprobación de la reforma de mayor envergadura desde la Gran Depresión. 

Because National Affiliation is required for firms to apply for the Student-run Firm Awards, directors have been doing a lot of work to achieve this status. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding National Affiliation to help out during the application process.

Q. What is National Affiliation?

A. National Affiliation is status for which student-run firms can apply if they meet certain standards. Being Nationally Affiliated gives those firms access to certain benefits, as well as a level of prestige.

Q. What are the standards/requirements?

Investors have an important role to play in fueling recovery says event organizer and radio talk show host Robert Helms. Robert Kiyosaki advisors Ken McElroy and Wayne Palmer to headline faculty for unique 8 day event.

While creating any property dealing it is vital to find out who owns a specific property because it might be possible that the owner of a house is a criminal or living there illegally.

SEVERN, Md., Oct. 6 Press Release -- Rosetta Classic, LLC is now offering commercially available, hand crafted replicas of the original Rosetta Stone to any interested entity or individual - considered by some to be "the Rosetta Stone of replicas." Anyone interested in the fields of archaeology, Egyptology, cryptology, publishing, geology, science, writing, mathematics, translation work and/or languages understands the significance of this famous artifact.