August 2009
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Rational 360
For examples of the following work done at Rational 360:
Press releases
Media lists
Graphic design
New media initiatives
Website development and execution
Etc.
Please e-mail me at jaclyndianeday@gmail.com.
December 2008
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Sample :30 PSA.
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We know that Takoma Park citizens are concerned about the clean-up and preservation of Sligo Creek. That’s why Tastes of Takoma is donating a portion of proceeds from our community celebration to Friends of Sligo Creek. On Sunday, April 1, everything you eat from our amazing local food vendors will benefit Sligo Creek. Come to the Columbia Union College campus April 1 at noon,...
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Resume
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The Battle of New Market →
Photo from Battle of New Market Official Website
Creative non-fiction
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The Ethical Implications and Contexts of a Federal... →
Photo by Tolka Rover
Media ethics research paper
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A Possible Victim of the Zodiac Killer:... →
Photo by June Blue
Feature writing sample
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Marriage and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" : A... →
Photo by Howard Gees
Presented for Shakespeare writing conference
Research paper
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Ethos and Mores: Ethics and the Art of Persuasian →
Photo by Qui©he
Research paper
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Broadcast Writing SAMPLE.
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AN EMPLOYEE AT THE LOCAL JIFFY FOODS CONVENIENCE STORE USED HIS WALKING CANE TO STOP AN ARMED ROBBERY.
THE TWO SUSPECTS ENTERED THE STORE AND THEN PULLED A KNIFE ON TERRY DEROZA, WHO IS WORKING AT JIFFY FOODS WHILE HE RECOVERS FROM A CONSTRUCTION JOB INJURY.
DEROZA USED HIS WALKING CANE TO HIT ONE SUSPECT, BREAKING THE MAN’S JAW, NOSE AND OTHER FACIAL BONES. THE SECOND...
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Broadcast Writing SAMPLE.
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FAIRFAX POLICE CONTINUED THE SEARCH TODAY FOR 42-YEAR-OLD FRANCIS J. STECCO, A 19-YEAR VETERAN OF THE FAIRFAX POLICE DEPARTMENT.
STECCO WENT MISSING DURING A TRAINING SESSION FOR A HELICOPTER WATER RESCUE. HE HAD VOLUNTEERED TO PLAY THE PART OF THE “VICTIM” FOR THE EXERCISE.
POLICE ARE DESCRIBING THE SEARCH AS A “SEARCH AND RESCUE” MISSION, BUT THE MOOD IS GRIM ON THE SCENE.
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Broadcast Writing SAMPLE.
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A SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL WAS REPORTED MISSING YESTERDAY AFTER SHE DISAPPEARED FROM HER GRANDPARENT’S BACK YARD.
AMBER HALL HAS BLOND HAIR AND BLUE EYES. SHE WAS LAST SEEN AROUND 4 P.M.
HALL’S GRANDPARENTS SAID THEY LEFT AMBER BY HERSELF IN THE YARD FOR FIVE MINUTES. SHE WAS GONE WHEN THEY RETURNED.
THE LOCAL SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT MISSING PERSON’S REPORT SAID HALL’S WHEREABOUTS...
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Broadcast Writing SAMPLE.
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TYSON’S CORNER MALL MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCED THAT LONG-TIME MALL SANTA CLAUS MIKE GRAHAM WILL KEEP HIS RED SUIT FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
GRAHAM WAS RECENTLY DUMPED FROM HIS POSITION AS ST. NICK, BUT HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES, AN E-MAIL GROUP AND A RADIO STATION EXPRESSED OUTRAGE OVER THE FIRING.
A SPOKESPERSON SAID THAT THE MALL WAS DEEPLY SORRY AND KNEW THEY HAD MADE AN ERROR IN...
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Takoma Park Votes! - SAMPLE.
Photo by lakelandlocal
Takoma Park, Md. – The election today brought droves of voters to the polls in Montgomery County, Md., and the ultra-liberal community of Takoma Park was no exception.
According to a recent article by Stephen Kaufman for America.gov, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Nov. 4, a total of 693 residents had already cast their votes. A total of 998 voters...
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Bitten Biography: A New Line by Sarah Jessica...
Photo still by El Frijole
The motto of retailer Steve & Barry’s new Bitten line for women is, “It is every woman’s unalienable right to have a pulled-together stylish, confident wardrobe with money left over to live.” Headed up by celebrity actor Sarah Jessica Parker, who is most well-known for her work on Sex and the City, Bitten is truly ushering in a new generation of fashion for...
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A New Breed of Counterfeiter - SAMPLE.
Photo by Coutorture
Forever 21, the go-to clothing chain for inexpensive trendy fashions, is facing a potential crisis regarding copyright infringement. Accused of directly copying expensive and recognizable designer fashions, Forever 21 remains only in the gray area of copyright infringement because they do not directly copy logos or labels, just styles or fabrics.
Congress has even...
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Style Profiles - Megan Pagado
Photo by Megan Pagado
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Megan Pagado is a 21-year-old senior public relations major here at Columbia Union College. The diminutive Filipino is well-known around campus not only for her friendliness and constant energy, but for her wardrobe as well.
Here’s the thing about dressing as a college student: it’s hit or miss. Most students can tell you that bridging the gap...
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Montgomery County Plans Pedestrian Safety...
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett
TAKOMA PARK, Md.—Montgomery County officials announced today that the revenue from County speed camera tickets will fund a new pedestrian safety plan.
The “Pedestrian Safety Initiative” is the brainchild of Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett. Leggett has committed $4.8 million of a projected $7.5 million from speed camera revenue to the...
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Arson Destroys Two Local Businesses - SAMPLE.
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Eileen Barton, the owner of the Barton School of Dance, stood weeping amid the wreckage of the dance school she started 8 years ago. Barton had invested all her savings to start the school.
“My grandfather left me some money when he died, and I opened the dance school,” said Barton. “I’m devastated. I don’t know what to do.”
The Barton School of Dance was one of two...
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Prince George's County Goes Green - SAMPLE.
Image by Prince George’s County Website
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Prince George’s County in Maryland has a bigger population than some small cities, a large amount of commuters and county utility bills exceeding $5.7 million per year. And this is the latest county attempting to go green.
The metropolitan, on-the-go nature of Prince George’s County has led county officials to make a series...
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Robbery Attempt Thwarted -- SAMPLE.
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – A robbery attempt at Jiffy Foods was thwarted when the clerk turned on the armed suspects with his walking cane.
The 6’4,’’ 260 pound clerk, Terry DeRoza, was recently injured in a construction job and is working at Jiffy Foods to recuperate. Despite having one leg in a cast and having to use a cane to walk, DeRoza disabled one of the suspects and caused the other to...
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Police Release 911 Transcript: Dahmer Was...
Jeffrey Dahmer’s Police Mugshot
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Police are releasing today a 911 tape transcript from a call asking police officers to investigate a naked and perhaps injured boy who was later found dead at the home of 31-year-old murder suspect Jeffrey L. Dahmer.
The 911 calls took place in May, which was two months before Dahmer’s arrest for the murder of 11 individuals whose...
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Montgomery County Health Department Reports Takoma...
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Takoma Park officials inspected two local restaurants yesterday after having repeat health violation problems and complaints from patrons, said the Montgomery County Health Department. Deacosti’s Restaurant, one of the two restaurants inspected, was recommended for closing pending a suspension of its food license.
The health department visited Deerfield Country Club...
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Recession-Proof Style - SAMPLE.
Photo by Cafemama
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Women’s interest magazine sales are in trouble. In July of this year, Portfolio magazine reported Oprah and Vogue were among the most heavily affected by the sales decline. Many Web sites and bloggers blamed the unpopularity on things like unrealistic portrayals of lifestyle and expensive products throughout.
As the economy slides into near-crisis...
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DC Smartbike - Broadcast Writing - SAMPLE.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS CONSIDERING A PUBLIC BICYCLE RENTAL PROGRAM.
THE SMARTBIKE RENTAL STATIONS ARE SELF-SERVICE AND USE A PRE-PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
THE TWO-MONTH OLD D.C. SMARTBIKE PROGRAM HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL.
AREAS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY LIKE SILVER SPRING, TAKOMA PARK, WHEATON AND BETHESDA MAY ALSO BENEFIT FROM A SMARTBIKE PROGRAM.
SMARTBIKE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAS SOME...
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President Bush Announces End of Iraq Combat -...
Photo of George Bush aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – President Bush announced today that major combat operations in Iraq have ended. He made the announcement from the USS Abraham Lincoln, off the coast of California.
“Major combat operations have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed,” said Bush.
Bush gave particular praise to...