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I like the new(-ish) Bravia ad.

Was it a mistake?

Two days ago the 2012 Olympic Games logo was officially presented in London, and… a lot of people hated it! I’ll have to agree with them as I can’t see any appeal in the design. Who approved it? It takes a while to understand that what the logo really represents is the year, and its shape and concept don’t make me think of London nor the Olympic Games. Some of the alternative logos look better, or at least funnier!

Human Rights and media

Today second lecture on Human Rights and Journlism, very interesting and I’m starting to understand the complicated system that revolves around the UN and all its organisations. We talked about the crisis in Darfur (UN 15 Dec 2006) and similar conflicts that are not covered (or, at least, not enough) by mainstream media. After I went to a lecture on photojournalism held by Italian photographer Dario Mitidieri. Impressive work.

Some days ago I watched the documentary Weapons of Mass Deception by Danny Schechter and I would suggest it to anyone who has ever had ‘doubts’ on the American media’s attitude towards the Iraqi war.

Bloggers and journalists

[comic by Doug Marlette]

Members of the Media Bloggers Association will be allowed in court for the Lewis Libby trial, to be held in the U.S. District Court, Washington D.C. This is a step forward for non-mainstream media. Read the whole story and more.

Kill Democracy! update

[Enrico Deaglio, editor of Il Diario and co-author of Uccidete la democrazia!]

The Italian parliament has decided to re-count last election’s votes (blank and not valid) all due to the release of Il Diario dvd (Uccidete la democrazia!) on possible scams during said elections. Well well, let’s see what happens next.

Read the Independent’s article.

Kill democracy!

Uccidete la democrazia!

Tomorrow will be released in Italy a dvd on possible (probable) scams during the April 9/10 elections, titled “Kill democracy!” (“Uccidete la democrazia!”). It’s produced by Beppe Cremagnani and Enrico Deaglio, which, for me, equals to a guarantee of quality. I can’t wait to watch it.