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A “Wild Thing” is happening at MGA! We’re “On the Road Again” and we want to “Shout” about our move. We’re “Headed for the Future!”

The U.S. Census Bureau is just starting to release the results of last year’s census. While one of the main purposes of collecting such data every 10 years is to redraw district lines for the U.S. House of Representatives, it’s also a treasure trove of information for public relations professionals. Figuring out how to find the information you need, however, can be a challenge.

If you’ve been to the MGA office recently, or have seen our recent posts, you know we’ve been in the midst of a serious spring cleaning. Besides disposing of old office equipment and the like, there’s a reason for it – we’re moving!

No one knows why or who left “Pop” in our office, but he’s been here for a long, long time. Some say as many as 30 years! And now? Abandoned again.

As part of a spring cleaning office at the MGA office, we've come across some magnificent examples of office equipment from days gone by. One of the items is a 40 year-old IBM Selectric II (with ink still in it!). It was used by Rosie Marcus, MGA's former administrative assistant who passed away in 2007 (and who is still missed by many).

The second of a two-part series; read Kip’s first post here.

Sound communication strategies are needed to manage radioactive risk in Japan. Thousands of residents need help reconciling their personal future with real or perceived threats to human health and the environment. But who helps with this? The Japanese government’s new rebuilding effort could be the logical first step.

On May 19, the U.S. Bureau of the Census released more detailed demographic data for Colorado and 10 other states. It has been a year since state residents completed their Census form. Unfortunately, Colorado’s response to the Census (72%) was below the national average (74%), and well below the best return rate produced in Wisconsin (82%).