| Well (sob) I am coming to the end of my last/next to last day on work ex at the BBC and it has been a fantastic experience as well. Alright, I haven't always been doing the prettiest jobs and sometimes progress has been a little slow, but I have learned so much and met so many new people it has been a real eye-opener for me. I have been told I am "no longer needed" for my bar job which isn't that bad except it stops a bit of money coming in and I have finally got round to actually doing something or myspace...not that it is any good or anything!! Finally, I am going to see my Uni accomadation soon (as I haven't seen it yet!!) and I have applied to a vacancy a certain website had (secrecy is the key) about writing articles for them....so we will see what happens. More updates when there is more to tell or I can be bothered ;) |
Friday, July 28, 2006
Update
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Will they ever shut up?
This post is more of an annoyed point about the industry I wish to enter, the UK news media rather than anything else.
Firstly, there is the point that the majority of people make and that is: leave the Diana subject alone, she died in 1997 in a tragic accident, whether or not that is true we will never know (even though the investigation is still continuing) but papers like the Daily Express (and others I am sure) cannot help it can they? Almost every month since Diana's death a story of who did it? why? who else was involved? etc has been printed.
But with the printing of the photo of Diana dying printed in the Italy magazine Chi, I agree that it should not be seen, how can it be in the public interest to see a picture of someone dying 9 years ago? I agree with the UK news media not publishing this particular picture, however they are not afraid to publish any other story in relation to her are they?
For example, the cameraman boasting "I bedded Diana" this week, made a lot of front pages and it just should be ignored in my opinion. It just shows how hypocritcial the UK news media is and that it doesn't always act on consensus of public opinion. I could not give the slighest shit if he did or didn't, but to claim it is just bringing up the past and includes a woman who cannot even defend herself. Do we really need to know about her private life?
I was young when Princess Diana died and have several suspucions of my own, especially regarding how societies and opinions have changed but the reality is whatever happened will never actually be heard in truth, so the media might as well just forget about it and stop the scandal about Diana.
It is not in the interest of the public to know about Diana's private life, it doesn't matter what we know now anyway, but it is in the interest of the pockets of journalism as a business. If the investigation finds out who REALLY did kill Diana and Dodi Al Fayed then by all means, print it and inform the public but all this scandal is just hypocritical and a fixation on the couples death.
R.I.P Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed.
Firstly, there is the point that the majority of people make and that is: leave the Diana subject alone, she died in 1997 in a tragic accident, whether or not that is true we will never know (even though the investigation is still continuing) but papers like the Daily Express (and others I am sure) cannot help it can they? Almost every month since Diana's death a story of who did it? why? who else was involved? etc has been printed.
But with the printing of the photo of Diana dying printed in the Italy magazine Chi, I agree that it should not be seen, how can it be in the public interest to see a picture of someone dying 9 years ago? I agree with the UK news media not publishing this particular picture, however they are not afraid to publish any other story in relation to her are they?
For example, the cameraman boasting "I bedded Diana" this week, made a lot of front pages and it just should be ignored in my opinion. It just shows how hypocritcial the UK news media is and that it doesn't always act on consensus of public opinion. I could not give the slighest shit if he did or didn't, but to claim it is just bringing up the past and includes a woman who cannot even defend herself. Do we really need to know about her private life?
I was young when Princess Diana died and have several suspucions of my own, especially regarding how societies and opinions have changed but the reality is whatever happened will never actually be heard in truth, so the media might as well just forget about it and stop the scandal about Diana.
It is not in the interest of the public to know about Diana's private life, it doesn't matter what we know now anyway, but it is in the interest of the pockets of journalism as a business. If the investigation finds out who REALLY did kill Diana and Dodi Al Fayed then by all means, print it and inform the public but all this scandal is just hypocritical and a fixation on the couples death.
R.I.P Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Political correctness: Why do we bend over backwards?
Ok, I will be the 1st to admit not that many posts on this blog are serious. I didn't set it up for any reason except to record my random thoughts etc but today I saw/read and article in the Daily Mail today (that is not the only paper I read....trust me) and it just got me and a lot of people I mentioned it too pretty riled.
A couple had booked Alton Towers for £5000 for 2 days, which included a wedding and after party event including all the rides and gardens. However, they found out through a friend (Alton Towers didn't even contact them directly!) that there party of around 60 people had been double booked.
Ok fine so far, a lot of people but no worries.
A-hah here is the problem, despite the couple booking 1st, a Muslim group had also booked this weekend (Sun 17th Sept, I think) for a muslim based celebration.
I am not at all racist and encourage all the diversity possible but what really fucks me off is the next bit of the story.
The couple learn that while at the park they will have to follow the muslim rules....which means only halal meat served, all women must cover up totally, no music, no alcohol and men and women CANNOT EVEN GO ON THE SAME RIDE TOGETHER!!
I would not want my wedding celebration to be like that, its supposed to be memorable and fun, not dictated by other people despite you booking first and not being a part of that celebration.
I'm not bothered about the muslims having their celebrations there....personally it can only be a good thing to embrace their relegion but when they enforce their religion on other people saying "You can't do this and that" etc.
Well that pisses me off, because can you even IMAGINE the trouble their would be if it was the other way round? Of course not because the double booking mistake would NOT have been made or, the way our society has become we would bend over backwards to sort it out and help them. This should get sorted out so both parties are happy, especially now that Alton Towers has received some press attention, they need to make sure it is postive not negative.
But if the couple miss out after paying £5k and bookig first to a religion based festival which wants people outside their relegion to follow their traditions....well, its just wrong and unfair. Political correctness has gone mad! remember the court story about a under 10 year old boy taken to court because he called someone a "black(something, I've forgot but I know it wasn't that offensive)" in a school yard and now we can't have "baa baa black sheep" It should be: "baa baa rainbow sheep". [roll eyes here]
Respecting religion is something everyone should be aware of and do but to subvert your religion or plans when you have nothing to do with them is not how our world should work. I could deal with it more if it worked both ways.....but it doesn't does it? Any examples I have missed feel more than free to add and maybe I need to research more but IMO equal oppurtunities and P.C. have been taken too far to help others rather than focusing on the problems at home first.
A couple had booked Alton Towers for £5000 for 2 days, which included a wedding and after party event including all the rides and gardens. However, they found out through a friend (Alton Towers didn't even contact them directly!) that there party of around 60 people had been double booked.
Ok fine so far, a lot of people but no worries.
A-hah here is the problem, despite the couple booking 1st, a Muslim group had also booked this weekend (Sun 17th Sept, I think) for a muslim based celebration.
I am not at all racist and encourage all the diversity possible but what really fucks me off is the next bit of the story.
The couple learn that while at the park they will have to follow the muslim rules....which means only halal meat served, all women must cover up totally, no music, no alcohol and men and women CANNOT EVEN GO ON THE SAME RIDE TOGETHER!!
I would not want my wedding celebration to be like that, its supposed to be memorable and fun, not dictated by other people despite you booking first and not being a part of that celebration.
I'm not bothered about the muslims having their celebrations there....personally it can only be a good thing to embrace their relegion but when they enforce their religion on other people saying "You can't do this and that" etc.
Well that pisses me off, because can you even IMAGINE the trouble their would be if it was the other way round? Of course not because the double booking mistake would NOT have been made or, the way our society has become we would bend over backwards to sort it out and help them. This should get sorted out so both parties are happy, especially now that Alton Towers has received some press attention, they need to make sure it is postive not negative.
But if the couple miss out after paying £5k and bookig first to a religion based festival which wants people outside their relegion to follow their traditions....well, its just wrong and unfair. Political correctness has gone mad! remember the court story about a under 10 year old boy taken to court because he called someone a "black(something, I've forgot but I know it wasn't that offensive)" in a school yard and now we can't have "baa baa black sheep" It should be: "baa baa rainbow sheep". [roll eyes here]
Respecting religion is something everyone should be aware of and do but to subvert your religion or plans when you have nothing to do with them is not how our world should work. I could deal with it more if it worked both ways.....but it doesn't does it? Any examples I have missed feel more than free to add and maybe I need to research more but IMO equal oppurtunities and P.C. have been taken too far to help others rather than focusing on the problems at home first.
What made me laugh this morning
Since I am at BBC Manchester for a month now I have to travel down there by bus and the amount of times you see people running for the bus and just missing it (like me today actually...and yes you do end up looking like a twat!!) or waving it down and it just goes flying past is amazing.
Today, for example I was on my way down to start work and a woman was running towards the bus stop and realising she wasn't going to make it she stuck her hand out (in that "stop" kind of sign) but the bus just carried on and the look on her face combined with the 3rd finger raised to the driver was so funny.
I couldn't help but laugh....one persons pain is anothers pleasure. It at least gave me a good start to the day.
Today, for example I was on my way down to start work and a woman was running towards the bus stop and realising she wasn't going to make it she stuck her hand out (in that "stop" kind of sign) but the bus just carried on and the look on her face combined with the 3rd finger raised to the driver was so funny.
I couldn't help but laugh....one persons pain is anothers pleasure. It at least gave me a good start to the day.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
one week can be a long time
Yeah one week yet a lot of things have happened. England lost the cricket series to Sri Lanka 5-0, all the Brits got knocked out of Wimbledon and the only thing that can make grown men cry happened (yep I am talking about England being beaten on penalties at the World Cup). On a side note, I saw Christiano Ronaldo's face pictured in the Sun on a dartboard and for me thats just inciting anger and hatred isn't it? Ok, he will not be on my xmas card list either, but putting his face on a dartboard, while it was supposed to be lighthearted, is an interesting editorial decision from my POV.
After all the pestering I did to try and get a placement at the BBC I finally achieved it, they rang me on Friday night and despite missing the call by this Tuesday I was working at the BBC on a 4-week unpaid work experience placement which I am chuffed about and I hope will lead to better things career wise.
I failed one assignment in the 1st year of Uni so am re-doing that again to make sure I can continue my journalism course, i have a flat in preston now but I haven't actually seen it yet! so that will be interesting to see where I will be living next year.
Due to the BBC thing taking up most of my days, updates on here will be sparadic but tough!
After all the pestering I did to try and get a placement at the BBC I finally achieved it, they rang me on Friday night and despite missing the call by this Tuesday I was working at the BBC on a 4-week unpaid work experience placement which I am chuffed about and I hope will lead to better things career wise.
I failed one assignment in the 1st year of Uni so am re-doing that again to make sure I can continue my journalism course, i have a flat in preston now but I haven't actually seen it yet! so that will be interesting to see where I will be living next year.
Due to the BBC thing taking up most of my days, updates on here will be sparadic but tough!
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Lightning, lightning, very very frightening
Not used to watching such bad weather where I live.
One minute eating outside in the warmth, sun out, birds chirping away and the great summery feeling, next watching rain and then thunder and lightning consume my neighbourhood! Lasted for over 2 hours I would say as well.
Bit of a random post but if I have my own blog I can post what I want! and its not everyday I see a storm such as that, especially as at least two people were struck by the storm.
I still have my bar job and been doing 2-3 shifts per week with that but we will have to wait and see how that goes now that England are out of the World Cup (I am not going to dedicate a post to that, despite my vast love of Football and the things I could say...), my local rag newspaper placement begins in 2 months and 3 weeks, which I hope will be good fun and a valuable experience. Maybe, just maybe, I have a placement at the BBC in Manchester for a month. Details are being sorted out tomorrow and I hope that I can get that as it would be fantastic, whatever I would be doing.
One minute eating outside in the warmth, sun out, birds chirping away and the great summery feeling, next watching rain and then thunder and lightning consume my neighbourhood! Lasted for over 2 hours I would say as well.
Bit of a random post but if I have my own blog I can post what I want! and its not everyday I see a storm such as that, especially as at least two people were struck by the storm.
I still have my bar job and been doing 2-3 shifts per week with that but we will have to wait and see how that goes now that England are out of the World Cup (I am not going to dedicate a post to that, despite my vast love of Football and the things I could say...), my local rag newspaper placement begins in 2 months and 3 weeks, which I hope will be good fun and a valuable experience. Maybe, just maybe, I have a placement at the BBC in Manchester for a month. Details are being sorted out tomorrow and I hope that I can get that as it would be fantastic, whatever I would be doing.
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