Journalist Sally Whittle, she of the fabulous Getting Ink blog, has tagged me in a meme, first started by Dom at PR-otagonism. The idea is to admit publicly to the products you use that normally you would be too ashamed to admit to in polite company.
I’m not mad keen on memes, but this one does [...]
Tomorrow’s hacks right here, right now
Published in August 18th, 2008
My favourite student journalist (although, strictly speaking, he’s now graduated with top marks) is Dave Lee. Dave has wasted no time in setting up a blog ring for young journalists – TNTJ. This has all the makings of a great venture, knowing Dave. So here’s a quick toast to their future success. Chin chin!
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Why it’s not grim up north
Published in August 14th, 2008
If you’ve been following the news the last couple of days, you’re no doubt aware of the Cities Unlimited report published by Policy Exchange. A Tory think-tank, Policy Exchange has been ridiculed even by David Cameron for the absurdity of its proposals, such as how northerners should all move south because otherwise we’re doomed to [...]
The obscenity of the Olympics
Published in August 8th, 2008
It’s here again. The sporting spectacle that is about so much more than pure sporting prowess. I’m not a massive sports fan but I might find it in me to admire the Olympic ideal if it was only about sport. I find it depressing that the reality is that the Olympics is about pretty much [...]
How reporting can endanger the disabled
Published in August 2nd, 2008
Following Barry George’s acquittal for the murder of Jill Dando, today’s papers are awash with lengthy analysis of the case and profiles of George himself. My own opinion is that I think it highly unlikely that George “did it”, based on reports of his low IQ and other mental and physical problems. Why on earth [...]
