Message to group re publication

Hi guys

I was just wondering if you are all coming in tomorrow?
I know some did not come in today, so may not know, but there are students in again from 11 tomorrow.

Also, there is a 'meeting' of sorts about the concerns we have as a group, you don't have to go, but it's at about half 1. Shouldn't last long.
It's a chance for us to air any concerns/improvements, etc. about the course and stuff. We shouldn't be shy, and should raise anything we think needs to as we are paying a lot of money for the course and deserve to be listened to.

Also, the publication.
I don't mean to push it if people think I have been, it's just, I thought we could try and get something really good, out there published as a group, so that we have something worthwhile to show for out 3 years here.
I know it's not much, but it would be the best thing we have to date, and also, it is something if we wanted to, we could develop.

No-one's said anything to me or out, but when I spoke to Dave and Jackie about the group stuff, it is a deadline for January, so we know there's no rush in terms of an actual submission for the work, but in terms of getting the news and our articles out there, it would have been really great to do it before xmas, and particularly, as early as possible in december.

It is better for it to be out later and be a better publication and hand in which is what I was told today, but why settle at that.
There is no reason we still can't do a really good piece of work as a publication, and get it out there for people to see.

It's difficult to say in an email, but we can do a really good piece of work as a group, even though it is difficult sometimes, if we work at it for the next 2-3 weeks, I reckon we can have something really good to put into print, and not just for the purpose of the degree.

The idea of this, as I thought, was that it was fr as client. And we chose Hull as our client.
So we should get it out there and give it to the people of Hull.

I know Dave and Jackie have said it doesn't mater so much about getting it out there as we can just have a pdf, and keep a copy each. But we've worked so hard, especially recently, we might as well give it a go and try to get it out there and see what happens.
We can have a # at the back with the publication name, and get feedback. Who knows where it may lead.

I don't know about you guys, but I really wanna try to get something out there and at least say we gave it a good go, and see what happens.

If you are all coming in tomorrow, then we can discuss things together, and see what we have, what will go where, and look at design ideas, discuss images, colours fonts, and everything else to do with that.

I was told today we should designate roles over Xmas so we know what we're doing, but I would say the stuff we have will be old by then.
There's no reason we can't get it printed for late next week, or early the week after.

I don't mind editing work, (if people don't mind me doing that),
If both Mike's are o.k. to do the actual design and layout stuff, but if we all come up with ideas, and points that we need to address such as colours and stuff, as a group, then it will be easy for you guys to get on with that, and we'll have worked on it as a group.
If that's o.k. with everyone?

So, should we meet at a certain time tomorrow, and go through the group stuff?
I can't do any other work in college, as all my stuff is on my pc at home, so I would only be coming in for definite if everyone else is ready to come in and get working on our publication.

The meeting thing is optional. But as I raised a lot of the pints that you may/may not agree with, I am going. It would be a chance for you to say about anything too. Good or Bad.

If you could let me know as same pint tonight, would be much appreciated, might as well cc everyone, too.

Cheers,

Jason

The current economic state of Hull

Mainstream News

As the national economy begins to regain stability and emerge from a period of financial destruction, the local picture has a somewhat indifferent response to that development.

In recent months, Hull has had significant economic torment, tearing away at its already delicate infrastructure.

News that British Aerospace in Brough will lose up to 120 workers in the new year through compulsory redundancy has left a stale taste to the initial reduction of jobs to be lost at the site.

The supposed original figure of jobs to be cut stood at 845. This has been reduced for the foreseeable future, but further redundancies may be inevitable.

Deals such as the one struck by Saudi Arabia based company Hawk earlier this year, may be needed again to damper the crushing effect of redundancy that threatens the working livelihoods of so many at the company.

Manufacturing and industry have been at the very core of this working man’s city for many years.

These job losses cut a very thin line between a city having economic growth, and a retraction that ripples through for years to come.

Announcements of job losses at a local branch of electrical retailer Comet, echo this very notion, and swing another hammer blow to the local economic picture. There are 200 jobs at the business centre for the retail giant, that are being plunged into uncertainty as the firm lingers in administration.

Comet had already cut 240 jobs in Hull earlier this year after the closure of one of its call centres. There are a total of 6500 people employed by the electrical superstore chain. The percentage of that number of jobs that have been cut in the city of Hull stands at almost 5%.

With a potential for a further 200 losses, it paints a very desolate picture for the city.

The firm has been operating in Hull as a superstore for over 40 years, and news of its demise only heaps more misery on the local economic landscape.

The chief executive of Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, Ian Kelly, had reiterated his disappointment at these tough economic challenges facing the region

“It’s another of those great companies which had a long tradition and history in the city.

It’s bad news for the city and bad news for the sub region.”

Another local stronghold in the city that has announced possible closure is Seven Seas of Hedon Road.

Their production at the plant could be transferred to London, leaving a void in its place at Hull.

There has been no disclosure of a figure of job losses, but with 250 people employed at the site and operations being transferred to the capital, it’s a bleak outlook for the manufacturing giant.

Local MP’s are in talks to prevent these job losses, a further blow to the local economy, whose unemployment rate within the city of Hull itself stands at 15.8%. 

There is a great fear that this region could become more engrossed in unemployment over the coming years. Unless some form of investment and trade is provided to boost the local economy in the very near future, this area, as projected, could be left dwindling in recession.

As the state of local businesses and companies that have traditions in the city begin to fade away, could there be hope on the horizon for a brighter future for the city of Kingston Upon Hull?

By Jason Russell

Gap year Colonialism - TEFL

Fancy working abroad this summer?

Have you always wanted to spend your summers doing something more than just the usual routines of visiting family and nights out with friends? Then why not challenge yourself to working abroad next summer. If you can’t quite cope with waking up praying that another summer’s day isn’t spoiled by a Great British downpour in the middle of July, then, why not?

A great way to get out of the country, travel, and work to get paid and give yourself a financial bumper for the winter months, is to teach English abroad as a foreign language. Having the choice to either find work teaching children or adults, traveling to countries such as France, Italy, China, and many more, there’s sure to be a destination waiting just for you to spend your summer doing something amazing.

How can I do it?

The first thing you will need to attain is a certificate of T.E.F.L, or CELTA, to enable you to gain employment and learn valuable skills that will help you. There are many to choose from, but choose wisely, as some may be more appropriate for the type of work you want than others. The majority of placements across summer months ask for a minimum of 100 hours’ worth of T.E.F.L training, which sounds a lot, but dedicating just one hour each day will see you complete it in less than six months.

Is T.E.F.L something I can really do?

The first thing to understand is that teaching any age group of people a new language requires patience, enthusiasm, and dedication. The majority of days will cover a working span of over 12 hours, often with none stop attentive care and conversation, especially working with children. This can be extremely exhausting, but what you are deprived of in rest is made up for in reward. Being able to wake up and teach a class, or a range of activities and sports, singing songs, and partaking in improvisational sketches, are just some of the things required as part and parcel of the job. Each company and country can offer you something different, so bare this in mind when applying for a job you think you may want.

How do I apply and choose where to go?

The majority of online courses have links, associates, and a directory of companies that look for hundreds of applicants each year to go and work for them. The most difficult part can be choosing which one will benefit you the most, and what you will gain the most satisfaction from. Each place can have its own appeal, whether it’s purely teaching in a classroom in China, sporting activities and camping in Spain, or being in the Alps in France, Austria, or Italy whilst working; there are so many different destinations that can offer you much more than just a job for the summer.

How much does it cost?

The courses can vary in price depending on how many hours you do, and what company you go with. A rough guide price for a 100 hour certificate could be anywhere from £100 - £250. Look out for special offers, and student discount. The majority of offers run in the start of the New Year, which will also allow you enough time to start and complete the course before the summer starts. A lot of companies start their recruitment processes around February/March time, so start looking as soon as you are underway with your course to see what’s available.

The Qualification itself

T.E.F.L qualifications last a lifetime, although it is always good to renew your skills and learn updated training methods. The high majority will allow you to teach anywhere in the world where there is a need for the job. It can open doors to spend months or even years working in other countries, travelling around, and meeting new and exciting people. Not to mention the fact of being paid to do something amazing and so rewarding. It is a fantastic statement to place on a C.V, and an achievement to be able to teach new skills and make lifelong friends.

So what are you waiting for? Next time summer is here, make sure you’re not left wishing you had done something different.

Food review - San Luca Hull

Pick of the Festive season

Searching in pursuit of a great place to eat out that is affordable, yet still provides that touch of elegance and fine dining experience, is something that we all seek to discover. Locally, there are a range of chain and commercial restaurants that appease the appetite and taste buds of many for that quick bite to eat. But there are also a number of family run restaurants competing for your custom.

One of these is the authentic taste of San Luca in the popular local village of Hessle. Situated close to the scenic backdrop of the Humber Bridge, it is a perfect setting for any occasion. 

Providing a range of elegant tastes, San Luca has a menu that appeals to the palates of those seeking fine Italian flavours and rich aromas. The restaurant boasts character from the outset, as the exterior is illuminated as night falls, giving the place a warm and welcoming entrance. Inside, the restaurant oozes fine Italian style and sophistication. The food itself is of a very high standard, served even in peak hours to minimum waiting time. There are also family hours between 5pm and 7pm, which provide an alternate and affordable way to enjoy a family meal of fine cuisine. Main course prices range from around £8 - £9 for some pizza and pasta dishes, to the traditionally cooked chicken, steak or fish at around £14 - £20 outside of family hours. The excellence of the food is emphasised by the fact that they make and prepare the majority of their sauces and deserts themselves fresh each day. All of the staff are friendly, attentive, and make every effort to make your dining experience a pleasant one. The restaurant is also licensed to provide private functions, and they have a very spacious room on the upper tier to provide buffet or a seated meal. There is also a balcony terrace for warmer days.

If you’re looking for that somewhere to host a Christmas party, event, or just a stylish vibrant meal, San Luca has unique style, a welcoming atmosphere, and delicious food, so that this festive season, you can enjoy the perfect meal at an affordable price.

14 Livingstone Rd, Hessle,
HU13 0EG

Tel: 01482 646400

Food rating: 5/5                                Service: 5/5                        Ambience: 4/5                      Value: 5/5

 

By Jason Russell

City - 5 years of madness

IT’S been five long seasons, full of drama, change, and excitement, since Hull City were promoted to the Premier league for the first time in their history. In that time, the Tigers have seen a wholesale change, with the face of the club undergoing a major transplant, as well as the staff, players, and expectation levels of the fans.

So where exactly do they stand in comparison with the Phil Brown’s heroes of that historic season?

As this season of 2012/13 draws close to the half-way point, a new breed of player, hope and expectation, consolidates the Tigers to be contenders in the eyes of many for the remainder of their time in The Championship.

At this stage of the season in their promotion year, the beginning of December had seen the Tigers amount a tally of 27 points, consisting of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 6 defeats, scoring a total of 25 goals, and conceding 20. This saw them sitting 10^th place going into the festive season.

A stop start beginning for the first part of this season under Bruce, has finally ignited, and has seen them rise from the mediocrity of mid table, to play off challenging, and potentially title winning contenders.

They currently place 6th in the table, and have already surpassed the point’s tally of that promotion winning side by amounting 32 points, with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 7 defeats.

This is a considerably wealthier position from the one in which they found themselves in that promotion season, yet they still defied the odds, and roared their way through the table, mauling the opposition aside to cement their place in history.

Soon after the festive season, The Black and Amber Army found their stride, and with the arrival of a certain Mr Campbell, the team formed into one of the most formidable and free flowing football teams in the division, guided by the well-considered judgment of Phil Brown and Brian Horton.

They finished 3^rd in the final league standings with a points total of 75, just 4 behind second placed Stoke City and the Automatic promotion places, before finally sealing their fate through that wondrous day at Wembley.

Some may feel that this season may be even closer than the last time we were in such a strong looking position in this league, and it would be important to remember just where the Tigers where heading, prior to interventions of the Allam family and others over the last decade or so.

The Tigers have consolidated themselves as one of the contenders this season, and that is in no small part due to the rise in status they have received over the last decade. A promotion spring under Peter Taylor saw them rise from the depths of the old 3^rd Division, and achieve Premier League status under Brown in a turnaround of just five years. 

Much has been said and made of the rise of the Tigers, and it can be easy for fans to expect a certain level now that the club have exceeded all expectations in the past.

 

Hope for the New Year and beyond

Steve Bruce certainly has that weight looming firmly on his shoulders now, after a surprising but welcomed appointment to the club saw him succeed hometown favourite Nick Barmby in the summer.

The glamour, attacking flair, and style that has been seen at the KC and on the travels of the team this season, have recognised City to be one of the best footballing teams in the division. Sitting in such a prosperous position going in to a jam packed festive season, the fans and players alike can only hope that they continue to flourish.

There is high optimism and hope for Hull this year, as they attempt to recreate the magic of that record breaking season under Phil Brown.

But with the level and brand of football being demonstrated so far this season, it would not be surprising to see them go that one step further under Steve Bruce, and with the backing and support of the fans, and owners the Allam family, bring home The Championship Title come the end of April.

By Jason Russell

 

Internation'ull

INTERNATION’ULL

STUDYING in any new environment brings many significant challenges. Being able to adapt to a new city or town, learning a new lifestyle, and being around a new variety of languages and accents, are just some that each year, international students coming to study in the U.K have to face.

Hull has a vast student population, estimated at around 20,000 students, and each year the city welcomes more new faces to study from all over the world.

Hull as a city itself is becoming more diverse to new ethnicities and communities, in both student and non-student varieties. Over the last twenty years, the city has seen a boom in terms of how much it has grown immersing many nationalities and new communities into its mosaic.

In 1991, figures showed that there was a population of just 1.9% people from ethnic minority backgrounds living in the city. Ten years later, and that figure had risen slightly to 3.8%. Now, Hull has the most diverse population in the Humber area, as of 2009, that figure had increased dramatically to 10.9%.

In comparison with other communities and cities across the U.K, Hull has fewer minority backgrounds in its population, but as an ever changing scenario occurring with overseas students coming to study and settle in the region, that figure could soon be changed.

With the price of becoming a student edging closer to being unfeasible for some across the U.K, many universities are relying on the extra income from overseas students to apply and fill vacancies. Last year, the number of applications to universities fell by 8.7% for the 2012 entry. However, across the U.K, universities have seen an increase in applicants from non-European countries, with an increase of 15.7%, with Hong Kong and Australasia having the highest number of applicants.

These figures show that, with an increase as high as this from overseas students, Hull will be hoping to accommodate a percentage of these to ensure the university places are taken up.

Both the University of Hull and Hull College saw a drop in the region of 17% for applicants for the year of 2012 compared to 2011, and this would be something that they would hope to rectify using the influx of overseas students.

With the current Hull student population reaching a spectrum of over 130 countries, the city of Hull and its people have an opportunity to embrace and learn from the multicultural diversity that this brings. Increasing attractions such as the German food markets that have visited the city centre provide an ideal chance to experience some of the commodities that other countries can bring to the city.

As students flock to Hull each year from overseas, and from our own shores, it is a vital boost for the local economy in both the short and long term, as their expenditure adds much needed revenue to local businesses. The universities and education providers in the city are also in much need of overseas students to keep some courses running that are more popular with international students.

With a large number of foreign nationals choosing to settle in the region, the influx of international students is sure to have an impact on how the city evolves in the future.  

Approximately 3300 people migrated internationally to Hull between 2009 and 2010. Figures such as this are only likely to increase in the future, with Hull having a projected population of nearly 318,000 within the next twenty years.

As the communities within Hull change, it is in the best interests of the city of Hull and its people, to welcome overseas and internationals coming into the city to study and to live, as they are the corner stones of what is giving Hull and its people cultural awareness to an ever increasing diverse city.

By Jason Russell

Message on basecamp 19/11/12

Hi guys,

Just to update you, me and Owen should have completed mainstream news by the end of this week.

Mike B, are you O.K. to look at some design possibilities for this from the stuff we talked about Friday?

Owen is going to do a positive page, on a colour background, and I'll do the negative on a greyscale.

We were also going to do a visual timeline of key significant dates in Hull's economic history along the bottom, which would spread the 2 pages.

If, also, we are commenting about places such as Comet, Seven Sea's BAE etc., we should have images to go with these. Can we use Google images, or flkr or would we need to gain fresh images?

Any of the pictures, would have to have a border around them, because of the background. I thought they could also overlap with each other slightly? Collage effect? What do you think?

Cheers

 

Editorial decisions

Blog post on editing 19/11/12

 

As the publication work gathers pace, I have found myself having to urge the other group members to do work, and to update the group on their progress. Some of the decisions that have needed to be made have also been assigned through lack of communication, to me, as I have made most contact, and tried to pursue a positive project with the group.

The difficulties we have faced as working as a team, are that people within the team, are convinced that we do not work well together as a team. These are generally the people that are not communicating, and thus, making it difficult for the group to work effectively together.

I in consequence of this posted the following message on basecamp, our project management programme, to try and seize the lack of effort and communication from the group:

 

'Hi Mike, I don’t think everyone will have done content by the looks of it. No one is putting anything on here.

 

Everyone, there is a massive story available to us, as Hull Ferens art gallery is hosting Leonardo Da Vinci work in the gallery today and over the next few days. Not sure how long it’s here for, but it is the only place outside London to have his work, and they are expecting over 60,000 people to pass through.

 

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE GO TO THIS, TAKE A FEW PICTURES, GRAB AND INTERVIEW.

 

We could run it in a culture section of our publication, as we have a good amount of content to do that.

 

If people push the crap of 'I haven’t got any time' again this Friday, then just don't bother, simple as that. As I and Mike W have commented on here constantly, I've posted articles, and done work for the publication.

One article each is not enough.

 

I am aware some people may have been ill or other stuff, but we're all busy, and unless you have had done what I have had done yesterday then there is no excuse when I am managing to still do the work and put things on here

 

It's just Laziness'

 

This comment prompted plenty of response, with the group then communicating their ideas, and progress.

It took decisions such as that to make the group begin to communicate. Although, they have not communicated on Basecamp for the last four days.

I have also taken up a role of editor for the content. This, I volunteered for in one of the first seminars, although as people are resigned to thinking we don't work well as a group, and that we shouldn’t be doing a print publication, they did not pay much attention.

This is a piece that I edited from a member of the group. I will continue to edit pieces as they are released.

 

Original

Keeping children safe in the festive season.

As the nights get darker and colder, we seem to want to hibernate, activities are indoors and hot drinks replace cool cordials. But for some reason our children, these strange creatures, want to be outside, and season events like Halloween and Bonfire night agree with the children and make us leave the warmth of the home and head outside. But being around huge groups of strangers on dark nights, what can we do to make sure our children stay safe.

The younger ones are easier as the first precaution would be to hold their hands. This keeps the parents happy in the knowledge that their child is safe and stops the little one wandering off. As a second precaution, a wrist strap or brace would give them a little more freedom but still give you piece of mind. Also writing your address and phone number on a piece of paper and slipping it into their pocket, should the worst happen and they slip away, the paper will help identify them and return them to you quickly.

As the children get older its harder to keep an eye on them in a crowd. A child of maybe ten wouldn’t want to hold onto mums hand, ‘so uncool’ and probably wouldn’t want to walk to close to you either. This is where long talks of ‘strangers’ come in. also most large events are covered by security easily identified by badges and high visibility vests. Point these out to your children as a figure they can talk to if they get lost. Finding a well lit, public spot, preferably easy to find, maybe next to a billboard or other distinguishable object, to stand is a good idea and try not to leave it, tell your child that this is where you will be all evening in case they wander off they will be able to get back. The note in the pocket is still a good idea at this age too.

As your little ones turn into teenagers, they always know best. It becomes harder to give them a lot of rules to follow. Even if they do attend a big event with you, they probably wont want to stay with you and will head off to find their friends. Again, have the ‘stranger’ talk, children are never too old for this, even if they think they are. Try to arrange beforehand, where they are going to meet their friends and who is going to be there. Tell them to keep valuables hidden, a brightly lit mobile phone is easy pickings in a crowded place. Give them a time to meet you and stress that severe punishments, like phone confiscation, will be in place if they mess up. Again, point out the security men and women. A moody teenager will not want to listen but giving the info is free and could come in handy. So bare with the ‘oh mam’ complaints and put everything in place to keep them safe.

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Keeping your children safe in the festive season

AS the nights get darker and colder, we seem to want to hibernate. Activities are moved indoors and hot drinks replace cool cordials. But for some reason our children, these strange creatures, want to be outside. Seasonal events like Halloween and Bonfire Night agree with the children and make us leave the warmth of the home and head outside. But what can we do to make sure our children stay safe whilst being around large groups of strangers on dark nights.

The younger children are easier to manage, as the first precaution would be to hold their hands. This keeps parents happy in the knowledge that their child is safe, and it stops the little one wandering off. As a second precaution, you could use a wrist strap or brace. This would give them a little more freedom but still give you piece of mind. Another hot tip would be to write your address and phone number on a piece of paper and slipping it into their pocket. Should the worst happen and they slip away, the paper will help identify them and return them to you quickly.

As the children get older it’s harder to keep a close eye on them in a crowd. An older child of ten upwards wouldn’t want to hold onto mum’s hand; ‘so uncool.’ They probably wouldn’t want to walk to close to you either. This is where long talks of ‘strangers’ come in. Also most large events are covered by security and can easily be identified through badges and high visibility vests. Point these out to your children as a figure they can talk to if they get lost. Finding a well-lit public spot to stand is a good idea. Ensure it is easy to find, maybe next to a billboard or other distinguishable object, and try not to move away from it. Tell your child that this is where you will be all evening; in case they wander off they will be able to find you. The note in the pocket is still a good idea at this age too.

As your little ones turn into teenagers, they always know best. It becomes harder to give them strict rules to follow. Even if they do attend a big event with you, they probably won’t want to stay with you, and they will head off to find their friends. Again, have the ‘stranger’ talk; children are never too old for this, even if they think they are. Try to arrange beforehand, where they are going to meet their friends and who is going to be there. Tell them to keep valuables hidden; a brightly lit mobile phone is easy pickings in a crowded place. Give them a time to meet you and stress that severe punishments, like phone confiscation, will be in place if they mess up. Again, point out the security men and women. A moody teenager will not want to listen but giving the info is free and could come in handy. So bear with the ‘oh mam’ complaints and put everything into place to keep them safe.Cancel replyBottom of Form

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Comments on basecamp 8/11/12

This comment was in reply to Mike W regarding the sports section of the publication;

Yeah Mike that would be great. Would you be able to do one for every match this Month?

I know its a lot, or maybe, key matches in more depth, and then short patches for inbetween one's. Such as the Wolves game, and Cradiff games are massive. Say if we play someone in mid-bottom table, and it was either a dissaponting draw or loss or a run of the mill win, it could just be a short par summarising how we rose from 6th to 4th because of it, or fell from 4th to 7th or something like that.

So it could be a double spread article that would summarise the month?

Find qoutes from Bruce about how cruicial this month is, where it leaves city for the remainder of the season. What do you think?

I was just going to do a column on the inside that would be about the turn around at city from Pearson - Barmby - Bruce, financial differences, etc. And the main focus would be around where city was this time the year they got promoted under Browny, are we in a better state now? What could 2013 hold for the tigers based on the season so far - (which that part would be a main focus from your stories).

It's quite difficult for us in sport Mike, as the stories have to have longevity, and stay current.

Maybe the match reports, as you do them, you could turn them into analysis' of the month, how Jay Simpson's impossible goal against Wolves helped us climb to fourth in what was otherwise a stale game of chess. How that turn around in Jay's form and fortunes has turned city's chances of winning games. That sort of thing. And then the same for the other games. Say if we beat Cardiff 1-0 by a Koren goal, how having someone that reliable has helped us keep in the top 6 with his (x amount) of gpals this season. Or if a defender scores a winning goal against whoever, how we need more of them goals from defenders to keep our place in the play off's/automatics.

Did that make sense, as it is hard to explain on here.

What do you think?

Comments on Basecamp 8/11/12

This comment was in reply to Owen regarding some columns in the publication;

We could have a few of these quirky columns. Just on stuff that's not quite run of the mill news, but would still be interetsing to read and be fun. The short and upbeat bit is right I think. Keep them short and sweet, easy to read, unique.

Comments on Basecamp 8/11/12

This comment was in reply to Owen for a mainstreem news idea for the publication;

Yes owen that would be a good story. I think we will need a word from students that have not been paid, also, if we could grab a quote from somewhere about it, that has been on a news website such as BBC or something in the past, either from a cheif exec or someone high up if they have commented on it in the past or this year saying it will be faster or something like that, we could use as substance in the article.

I think this would run really well as a 2nd major story. Especially if we can get comments/quotes from locals about the loans and how it has affected them.

If you want, have a look at the writeboard of where the 2nd story would go and how many pages etc/ it has to fill, see what you think, if it would go there well.

I think it could, but both the main 2 stories need to be strong journalism pieces, so we'll have to make them stand. The student loans has longevity as it's a reflection on the last few months, the semester 1 really, and also it affects a high amouint of people, especially in our TA of 18-35. So long as we have a local edge to it, maybe a percentage of HE students in Hull, and work something into that.

By the way, anything with facts figures etc, I thought, we couild try and do really good data visuals for them like what we did for interactive environments last year. Was anyone particularly good at that, and create some things that we could put in a print publication?

Some quotes and resources I may use

Resources and quotes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18964165

Lawyer David Sherborne - who represents some of the alleged victims of media intrusion - earlier told Lord Justice Leveson the press knew that it was on trial at his inquiry and "also out there in the court of public opinion".

"Unless someone takes a grip, a very firm grip, of the tabloid press, we will be back to the same position as soon as the spotlight is turned off and the ink is dry on your report."

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20114675 harriet harman

"I don't think self-regulation of the media should be given another chance. It's absolutely clear Leveson has given a great many revelations...

"It's clear that business as usual has nothing to obtain. The status quo has failed. There's not a proper press complaints system that ensures, where the press gets it wrong, the individual can complain and that will be looked at."

"We don't want any obstruction on press freedom... I have always argued for press freedom.

There's every possibility of getting a cross-party agreement. This should not be a political football... We don't want politicians settle scores against the press who have been bruising them.

Book - Private investigators, 4^th report on session

Wimick;

‘In the view of the Leveson Inquiry and all that led up to it and the obvious interest in the inquiry as it continues, would it be right to say that on this… there is greater concern about what you do or do not do as daily newspapers - greater concern about how you go about your daily business, as a result of the Leveson Inquiry.’

This question was put to Richard Caseby who worked for News International for over 20 years.

Caseby;

‘Maybe it is a whistle-blower giving some information that is certainly in the public interest and should be aired.’

 

 

 

 

Book – Democracy under attack

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‘There is a risk that the powers of the news press standards body – to ensure a much needed curb on press invasions of privacy… could curb serious investigative journalism, where there is a genuine public interest.’

‘Courts have become experienced in differentiating between public interest, and what interests the public.’

‘Public momentum for change can dissipate and fade.’

‘Political commitment for change could evaporate in facing the fierce resistance for change that it will meet from the tabloids.’

Political – Committee on standards in public life – set up by John Major.

Other scandal; guardian expose of MP’s receiving cash for parliamentary questions.

This regulator was ignored by the Leveson Inquiry.

 

Book – news International and phone hacking: eleventh report

‘In Rupert Murdoch’s own words to the Leveson Inquiry, News Corporation in the U.K mounted a cover up.’

Rupert Murdoch at a general meeting f News Corp in LA, October 2011, in relation to phone hacking, he said,

‘No excuse for unethical behaviour.’

The company and its staff had to be, ‘beacons for good, professional and ethical behaviour.’

 Murdoch related; ‘The means justified the ends in beating the competition, and getting the story.’

I think Murdoch knew that this would be uncovered at some point

The Future of investigative journalism

130.

‘It is important for the future of responsible investigative journalism, that journalists are able to offer adequate protection to their sources.’

131. Nick Davies

 ‘Reporters do not go out and find stories, they do not go out and make contacts, and they do not check facts. They sit and passively recycle press releases.’

‘This kind of passive reliance… has the potential to diminish the investigative character of journalism as a whole.’

13. Chartered institute of journalism

‘These publications that cut back their journalism content quickly find their circulation figures drop, which in turn puts off advertisers. These are the market forces which drive the inclusion of journalism in a publication.’

15.

‘Investigative journalism is especially resource intensive, requires long-term investment with no guaranteed return, involves some risk of litigation, and often does not deliver large number of audience figures.’

16.

‘Debate about regulation has always been an integral part of media politics.’

29.

Edmund Curran OBE, (member f newspaper society)

‘The costs of getting into trouble are so high that frankly it could close down a weekly newspaper.’ (NOTW)

Alan Rusbridger (editor Guardian)

‘The economic threat is easily the biggest threat to investigative journalism.’

 

Book – Rupert Murdoch the Politic media mogul

The Leveson Inquiry had two main parts;

Part one would focus on; ‘the culture practices and ethics of the press, including contacts between the press and politicians, and the press and police.’

Part two would be focusing on the legal issues; ’the extent of unlawful or improper conduct within News International, other media organisations, or other organisations.’

‘Once acclaimed newspapers such as the New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Times, have been accused of becoming an ‘instrument’ to aide politicians that Murdoch favours.’

‘It was also suggested that the journalistic approach of such newspapers at the News of The World had brought into public focus that there had been a shift away from the traditional ethics of journalism, raising serious questions about privacy, freedom of speech, and confidentiality.’

 

 

Book – media Ethics, Matthew Kieran

 

‘The media already have a strong and complex influence upon how we understand and shape our world.’

‘The media engage with and affect our beliefs.’

‘It is well known that journalism has a poor image with the public. They do not regard it highly.’

‘They are suspicious of journalists and the way they practise their trade.’

‘Journalists are regarded in much the same way as politicians, as disreputable, untrustworthy, and dishonest.’ 

Finished Travel Article for Publication 6/11/12

Student Section

Fancy working abroad this summer?

Have you always wanted to spend your summers doing something more than just the usual routines of visiting family and nights out with friends? Then why not challenge yourself to working abroad next summer. If you can’t quite cope with waking up praying that another summer’s day isn’t spoiled by a Great British downpour in the middle of July, then, why not?

A great way to get out of the country, travel, and work to get paid and give yourself a financial bumper for the winter months, is to teach English abroad as a foreign language. Having the choice to either find work teaching children or adults, traveling to countries such as France, Italy, China, and many more, there’s sure to be a destination waiting just for you to spend your summer doing something amazing.

How can I do it?

The first thing you will need to attain is a certificate of T.E.F.L, or CELTA, to enable you to gain employment and learn valuable skills that will help you. There are many to choose from, but choose wisely, as some may be more appropriate for the type of work you want than others. The majority of placements across summer months ask for a minimum of 100 hours’ worth of T.E.F.L training, which sounds a lot, but dedicating just one hour each day will see you complete it in less than six months.

Is T.E.F.L something I can really do?

The first thing to understand is that teaching any age group of people a new language requires patience, enthusiasm, and dedication. The majority of days will cover a working span of over 12 hours, often with none stop attentive care and conversation, especially working with children. This can be extremely exhausting, but what you are deprived of in rest is made up for in reward. Being able to wake up and teach a class, or a range of activities and sports, singing songs, and partaking in improvisational sketches, are just some of the things required as part and parcel of the job. Each company and country can offer you something different, so bare this in mind when applying for a job you think you may want.

How do I apply and choose where to go?

The majority of online courses have links, associates, and a directory of companies that look for hundreds of applicants each year to go and work for them. The most difficult part can be choosing which one will benefit you the most, and what you will gain the most satisfaction from. Each place can have its own appeal, whether it’s purely teaching in a classroom in China, sporting activities and camping in Spain, or being in the Alps in France, Austria, or Italy whilst working; there are so many different destinations that can offer you much more than just a job for the summer.

How much does it cost?

The courses can vary in price depending on how many hours you do, and what company you go with. A rough guide price for a 100 hour certificate could be anywhere from £100 - £250. Look out for special offers, and student discount. The majority of offers run in the start of the New Year, which will also allow you enough time to start and complete the course before the summer starts. A lot of companies start their recruitment processes around February/March time, so start looking as soon as you are underway with your course to see what’s available.

The Qualification itself

T.E.F.L qualifications last a lifetime, although it is always good to renew your skills and learn updated training methods. The high majority will allow you to teach anywhere in the world where there is a need for the job. It can open doors to spend months or even years working in other countries, travelling around, and meeting new and exciting people. Not to mention the fact of being paid to do something amazing and so rewarding. It is a fantastic statement to place on a C.V, and an achievement to be able to teach new skills and make lifelong friends.

So what are you waiting for? Next time summer is here, make sure you’re not left wishing you had done something different.

Feedback on Basecamp 06/11/12

It is the end of the reading week, and after posting my message at the beginning of it, there has been no feedback or content, research, or comments produced regarding the project.
The group are not understanding their roles effectively,as occurrences keep happening where a member of the group select items as completed, yet do not produce the 'completed' item for the group to see.
This has also happened that people are selecting items as complete that they are not assigned to do, nor are they producing the item for the group to see.

As of yet I have completed one of my selected roles. These are:

Travel Article

My other roles yet to be completed are:

Maintreem News
Sports Column
Diversity and student article

Message to group on 30/10/12

This message was produced during the reading week of October as this is a main part of where the group can get work and content produced.

Hi Emma, and group.
Supermammas;

• The idea behind the supermammas sounds good. The thing is that it will need to be branded differently, and be a journalism piece rather than a sole opinion piece. You can put yourself in the piece as you write it, to give it some depth.

But firstly, I think you should look at doing it as a column - branding it as something, and then it can be something you can use to place other issues, articles, stories in.

• I know that you do your personal stuff about your personal experiences and things like that. But for this issue, (as if we did continue it after this), it may be better to concentrate on finding other student Mum's, grabbing a short interview (a few quotes on time management of being a mum and student) that sort of thing and writing a piece that is very relatable.

A good place to look would be at Hull Uni for an interview. The student nurses, or teaching, or other mature students. They will probably have a society, so check that out, and maybe send an email to the society. Don't have to mention much about this and stuff.
Just say you are a student mum, and was wondering if you could chat to a couple of other student mums about managment of work, home, kids etc.
Grab a photo, Job done for that one.
Also, considering you have more knacks to find good family deals etc. We talked on Friday about having a part in our 'Entertainment section' about deals for local family days out, meals 2 for 1, or buy one second a pound, stuff like that. Cheap cinema days. Kind of a Martin Lewis elk type of thing.
Owen is also going to work on this section too, maybe you could collaborate on this, look for some deals, up and coming, Xmas treats festive events etc.
The most important thing with them things is longevity.
No point in putting something in that will run out after 3 days.
Other stuff.

• Mike B and I came up with some ideas on Friday and some roles for people as we need to get cracking. We want to have the content done by end of November so that we can publish this as a festive edition, otherwise we will miss the boat.

We can't put it out later than 3/4th Dec, otherwise it will be pointless.
We will however have time until Jan to comment, reflect, and evaluate the process for submission.

• The main focus on any articles stories, or anything that we do, will be longevity, positivity, and strong journalism.

We can, as it is a festive edition, also include 'things to look out for in the New Year' in almost every section. Such as technology gadgets coming out, new building, shops, places to go or see. As well as a reflection on things in some parts, AND a festivity swing to what we do too.
So we have festive things in all sections -particularly entertainment; theatre, films, places to eat, markets, festivals, deals, shops, gadgets, reviews - if a new shop opens for xmas only, go in, comment on it, what it sells, price ranges etc.
Hopes for the new year/things to look out for- again, entertainment wise, new places to go visit, what to look out for, sporting wise, I was going to do a column on Hull City's hopes for the new year, how they’ve done so far, where they were this time the year they got promoted etc.
Research, look for ideas, pick your areas, and get out there. We can't do this from being sat at home. We need interviews, strong pieces, and everyone to know what they are doing.
So far the group hasn't communicated very well at all.
I put the stuff on a plate for everyone to do their presentation ideas and update their progress, ideas, and format of how they would do things when I created the Writeboard.
All you had to do was pick what you wanted to do, or create something new if you had other ideas, think and research where that would go in a publication, and say how you would go about doing it. Then bring in the examples on Friday. It wasn’t hard.
If you want to do well and actually get something that could be really good produced then we should all work together, and come in on the Fridays so that we can discuss and be clear on what we are all doing.
As it stands, I'm not sure if everyone does know what they are doing, and that it what the Writeboard was for, so that everyone in the group knew what they was doing, and everyone else knew what everyone was doing as it is there to see.
If we had of presented it as a group on Friday then we could have all explained to each other how we was going to manage our sections, what we wanted to do, and how we would go about it.
One column or article only is not enough for everyone. If we did 24 pages, that’s the equivalent of 4 pages each. Some may do less, and that’s fine, as they may do more design work or leg work. At the minute though, we aren't doing well as a team, and people aren't communicating well.
Everyone needs to tell everyone on here what they would like to do within the publication, what they might need, who's going to do it, like 2 people, or even more. The Writeboard on here may help for that.
We only have 5 weeks guys, and this should be ready to publish.
I don't want to come across as being controlling or anything, but I aren't coming in next Friday to be in the exact same position as we are now.
WE can all help eachother out. It would be good to have the content done ASAP, so that we can do design work together as a group, discuss how many words, or pages what we have done will be, base that on research, disucss where it will go in the publication, images, the house style, fonts etc.
Only 1 or 2 people may end up doing the actual design, but until we know what content we have, how big that is, etc. we cannot really start designing anything, as it is like trying to discuss a book without reading it.
WE can wait for sme stuff, such as mainstreem news, as that needs to have longevity, and be current when we publish. So any ideas for any parts are welcome. We can all help eachother with ideas.
The main idea of having a 'role' was that you are then the person to write and produce that section/article.
Can everyone please let everyone know what they are doing, their ideas, etc, and we can message on here about them. The Writeboard should be the easiest place to briefly put your ideas.


Cheers,
Jase

Research for Mainstreem News

6/11/12

I have been listening to local radio and watching the local news to hear of any up coming events in the area than may be suitable for a main news story for the publication. The main things I am looking for is something that will have longevity as so that when it is published, it is still current.

I am collaborating with one other member of the group for this topic, but as of yet, they have not contacted me of produced any ideas on Basecamp our project management website.

Format and Layout

Format and layout of sections of Argument

6 sections – 6 1000 word mini essays

The main ideas behind the essay:

What has the Leveson enquiry highlighted? What will change if anything because of it, how does the media sector go on from here? How has this affected the role of investigative journalism for the future?

1.       Media vs. Media –

 

·         How do the media reflect, comment, regard, and publicise itself?

·         What image does it aim to produce about itself?

·         How it engages with the public?

·         Does it create interpretations to give to the public?

·         Media portrayal

 

2.       Media in the public eye – Ethics or protocol?

 

·         How has the industry changed its common day practises towards ethics over the years?

·         Past ethical concerns or occurrences? What has changed to force the Leveson Inquiry into the public eye, Public? Media itself?

·         Is there a reluctance to accept responsibility, or practice of the code of ethics religiously?

 

3.       Leveson; an inquiry or a media-political debacle

 

·         Media – public relationship

·         Was the inquiry a smokescreen to keep the overall image safe, the view of disdain from public to media, how strong is the relationship between media – politics, a technicality to protect THAT image

·         Protection of overall industry by uncovering and commenting on one major event publicly – relate to past occurrences

·         How did the inquiry effect the overall image – public surveys/polls

 

4.       Allegations vs. Truth

 

·         How has the Leveson Inquiry unfolded allegations, and turned them into the understood truth?

·         Can the media reporting on itself be held as truth, was the investigation fully independent of insiders, or could it have been submitted to cover ups?

·         How did particular aspects of what was being investigated come to be alleged and brought into the media spotlight – use examples

 

5.       A solution r a formality?

 

·         How was the inquiry into media ethics fundamentally motivated

·         Does it delve into a much wider social problem with journalism – link to N.O.W not one journalist

·         Can the media hold on to its roots of seeking the truth objectively?

6.       Investigative journalism – a practise, or an excuse?

 

·         Overview – lead in – Can you be truly investigative as a journalist without being intrusive

·         Where does that line between intrusive cross to being unethical?

·         How do ethics affect the journalistic notions of seeking the truth?

Focus on Leveson

·         How has the Leveson Inquiry changed the way investigative journalism can be practiced – will all investigative routes be seen as unethical? Will anything change at all?