Picked up a couple of books which anyone is welcome to borrow - email us and I can bring it to the beach barbie next week.
First up is Nobody Told Us We Are Defeated by ex-Argus journo Rory McCarthy - stories of ordinary people in the aftermath of the Iraq war. Bloody excellent
Second is Young Stalin by Simon Sebag Montefiore. 'Rip-roaring' barely does it justice. It's like the best thriller I've ever read. Bloody brilliant.
Third up is the NUJ Centenary Book, which I haven't read yet. You can borrow it, or buy it for a tenner direct from HQ.
25 June 2007
21 June 2007
Space wanted
Does anybody out there know of anyone with anywhere that Stephen, a musician, can rent at a reasonable cost to use as a teaching space (no loud bangy stuff -- honestly) and maybe storage for the (hopefully) short space of time between his selling his flat (going through now) and us buying anew house? I thought maybe a room above a shop, an attic or converted garage or somesuch might be suitable.
Contact Naomi Marks at naomi_marks@yahoo.co.uk
Contact Naomi Marks at naomi_marks@yahoo.co.uk
13 June 2007
Bordeaux-ed of work? Drink this then
Dourthe, a renowned Bordeaux producer, has kindly donated a mixed case of Bordeaux. That's 12 bottles of wine waiting to be quaffed. I would expand more but my wine knowledge is pretty low despite (or possibly because of) a drunken wine course. A quick google shows Tim Atkin of the Observer likes some Dourthe wines, so that's okay then.
Tony Benn back in the Frontline
A panel including former Labour MP Tony Benn, Times columnist David Aaronovitch and NUJ general secretary Jeremy Dear will be discussing the future of the NUJ at the Frontline Club on Friday 15 June.
The world is changing fast, with new media springing up and the old ones rushing to keep up. Journalists are driven harder to keep their publications going, often for less reward. The union has a vital role to play but what approach should it take?
This and other key questions about the role of the NUJ will be addressed at a lively discussion led by the panel.
The event will double as the London launch of the union's acclaimed history book - JOURNALISTS: 100 years of the NUJ - by Tim Gopsill, editor of the Journalist, and Greg Neale, former Father of the NUJ Chapel at the Times and the founding editor of BBC History magazine. Published by Profile Books at £17.99, it will be on sale at the special price of £10.
The debate is at 7.30 pm on Friday June 15 at the Frontline Club, Paddington. Admission £7.00. The Club is at 13 Norfolk Place, two minutes from Paddington station. Walk up Praed Street towards Edgware Road and Norfolk Place is second on the right.
Places are limited so please book in advance. Go to www.frontlineclub.com
The world is changing fast, with new media springing up and the old ones rushing to keep up. Journalists are driven harder to keep their publications going, often for less reward. The union has a vital role to play but what approach should it take?
This and other key questions about the role of the NUJ will be addressed at a lively discussion led by the panel.
The event will double as the London launch of the union's acclaimed history book - JOURNALISTS: 100 years of the NUJ - by Tim Gopsill, editor of the Journalist, and Greg Neale, former Father of the NUJ Chapel at the Times and the founding editor of BBC History magazine. Published by Profile Books at £17.99, it will be on sale at the special price of £10.
The debate is at 7.30 pm on Friday June 15 at the Frontline Club, Paddington. Admission £7.00. The Club is at 13 Norfolk Place, two minutes from Paddington station. Walk up Praed Street towards Edgware Road and Norfolk Place is second on the right.
Places are limited so please book in advance. Go to www.frontlineclub.com
11 June 2007
Desperately seeking staff (freelance)
Ilex Press are always on the look out for indexers, thorough proof readers and copy editors, and are very desperately seeking Americanisers, anyone with any experience editing in and converting to American English. If you can do any of these give Adam Juniper a call on 01273 403 124 or e-mail juniper@ilex-press.com.
Ilex is part of the Ivy Group, and produces illustrated books on everything from Digital Photography to Erotic Comics (no, really) - the work is akin to working through magazine spreads, though there tend to be more of them.
Ilex is part of the Ivy Group, and produces illustrated books on everything from Digital Photography to Erotic Comics (no, really) - the work is akin to working through magazine spreads, though there tend to be more of them.
05 June 2007
Wow wow wow
Like spoilt children you will probably refuse to read any post that doesn't include a prize, so here it is - the last of the prizes piled up in my now very cramped flat.
Two day passes for Senspa at Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Winners will be able to relax and use the facilities all day at this New Forest spa and a delicious spa lunch is included, as is a mind and body class. The spa has six thermal rooms, experience showers and swimming pool. Visit www.senspa.com for more information.
A session at the Aveda concept salon Mowgli. Tucked away in Primrose Hill, London, Mowgli is offering an Organic Express treatment which involves a hair spa and blowdry. For those who don't know what a hair spa is (and I get the feeling that will be, ooh, pretty much everyone), oils and proteins are used to put some life, swing and general pizazz back into your locks.
www.mowglihaircutters.com
Two day passes for Senspa at Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Winners will be able to relax and use the facilities all day at this New Forest spa and a delicious spa lunch is included, as is a mind and body class. The spa has six thermal rooms, experience showers and swimming pool. Visit www.senspa.com for more information.
A session at the Aveda concept salon Mowgli. Tucked away in Primrose Hill, London, Mowgli is offering an Organic Express treatment which involves a hair spa and blowdry. For those who don't know what a hair spa is (and I get the feeling that will be, ooh, pretty much everyone), oils and proteins are used to put some life, swing and general pizazz back into your locks.
www.mowglihaircutters.com
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