Category: Media and Journalism

UTRECHT, Netherlands (Reuters) – Computer game fanatics should not be labeled addicts, although many players say they are hooked on a hobby that is affecting their social lives, scientists said Tuesday. Some evidence exists that games stimulate the same areas in the brain as alcohol and other drugs, psychologists, sociologists and others were told at…

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A new e-mail virus started spreading to corporate computers on Friday and is headed for home computers, but computer security experts said they expect the outbreak to wind down over the weekend. Anti-virus software maker Trend Micro said tens of thousands of its corporate computer users in France and Germany had…

Lawyers acting for six men are trying to stop Sky broadcasting a reality show in which they are seen unwittingly kissing and caressing a male transsexual. They are planning a litany of legal charges against the broadcaster, including conspiracy to commit sexual assualt. The six contestants’ case against Sky and Brighter Pictures, which is a…

I am a rap music listener and lover. To me, the answer is clearly no. I am conscious that rap lyrics usually contain a lot of references to drugs, sex, violence, etc…Many people would object that those lyrics may endanger the youth. I think parents should allow their children to listen to rap music. Rap…

Eugene Tucker is my penpal from Arizona. A friend of mine, Grant Carpenter, gave me his address. Eugene has been sentenced to death for triple murder. His trial seems to be a big plot against him. He’s a Black American. Arizona is well known for its racism. I think his story needs to be told…

My first day at the NS was both interesting and invigorating. Roger was not around today but I will catch up with him tomorrow. Lots of stories for me to write on – if only I had more time. As I have to contend with a fairly long commute time in and out of London,…

Well those JPEGs didnt turn out well, Im not sure what happened. Anyways I start at the New Statesman in the morning. Looking forward to it, and to working in London. I do apologise for the lack of blogging. I have been so busy working, going to Paris and getting ready to start at the…

I recently read a reference to Seamus Heaney saying how much he liked Eminem’s poetry. Damn right. I just watched 8 Mile. I have listend to his music on and off for a couple of years now. Eminem is one of the most talented artists currently around. He has skill with words, skill with melody,…

This bi-monthly journal is the best money can buy. Stuffed with exhaustive essays and great ideas. Buy it! I will blog on some of the ideas in the latest edition later this evening.

Journalist Stephen Pollard has decided to stop writing for the New Statesman after their latest edition. To be honest I can see his point – but at the same time the line taken is what I would expect from the NS, and there is nothing wrong with that per se. I did do an article…