Thoughts on “A Family Tragedy in Neo-Nazi Family”
A post titled “A Family Tragedy in a Neo-Nazi Home” appeared on The New York Times Lens blog earlier this month. The photo-essay itself, and a written comment that went alongside the visuals in particular, raised thoughtful discussion on the ethics of representation among the blog readers. US photojournalist Julie Platner brings to light an … Read more
Thoughts on Global Identity
The concept of a global online identity that blends the information from a range of accounts and online activities into a single profile is considered to be the next big thing on the web. Imagine, you will no longer need to flick thought countless pages, updating your Facebook status, uploading images on Flickr and twitting … Read more
Me in 8 bits
Longing for visual simplicity? Look no further! eightbit.me service offers to create a minimalistic portrait of oneself in just 8 bits. By following the simple steps, choosing hairstyle, glass frame a jacket colour from a range of blue, light-blue, dark-blue, green and none on offer, you will get an avatar that can be linked to … Read more
Have you got nothing else to say, Eminem?
New York entertainment blog Deadline has recently announced that Eminem will return on the big screen as a star of a new boxing drama Southpaw. After his Hollywood debut with the lead act in the 8 Mile hip-hot drama, released in 2002, the rapper comes back to the cinemas with, what would you think – … Read more
Journalism and Blogging
Celebrated for its accessibility, interactivity, freedom of speech and speed of information exchange, blogging has been proclaimed the next step in the evolution of journalism. And while the more traditional forms of reporting still remain present, popularity of the digital media, added to the notorious job cuts, brought online the young and the old writer … Read more
Facebook campaign to end violence against children is over – or is it?
Are you wondering where are all the human faces gone from your Facebook friend page? – A non-profit campaign against Children Abuse has spread across the social networking website last week, encouraging its user to change their profile picture into their pet childhood cartoon character. Run by an “unnamed volunteer” with no link to an … Read more
Unlikely Degrees
Think you don’t need a degree to stick a burger into a bun? McDonald’s might prove you wrong: McDonald’s has recently announced the launch of a two-year foundation degree course in business management, accredited by Manchester Metropolitan University. With all the recent buzz around the subject of higher education, the company claims to pioneer alternative … Read more
