In the public interest...

You hear that phrase allot in my profession-to-be. We must know the facts, because it's in the public interest. You must tell us why, for the public interest. Paris, strip naked for us now, in the name of the public interest! I had a lecture today on how to get difficult people to give interviews, for the public interest, obviously.

The question is, who decides what the "Public Interest" means? Obviously not the public, because they're just morons. I think it is implied then that we, as Journalists, representatives of the people and upholders of the "fourth estate", have to decide for you. Hmmm. To be honest, if the public interest is left down to the likes of me and my friends, then the public should be worried. Hell, I'm worried.

Talked to mother dear yesterday, it appears we have lost SkyOne, and as a result, BSG. I think i may cry. Then launch a Jihad against both BSkyB AND Virgin Media for being knobs. garr. That show was the best show ever, and now i can't even record it. *sigh* I bet this was in the "Public Interest" and all. Bastards.

Fight Club

Yesterday was probably one of the longest days I've ever had. Ever. Started the day at 5:30 am, and didn't go to sleep until 2 am this morning. Thank God for days off.

Why partake in such madness you ask? Well Sunday was the date of the World Tae-Kwon-Do Federation's 21st Annual Student National Championships. (oooo) Our University club went up to Bristol to compete and win us some medals, and i went along, as a club member. (Didn't compete this year, for various reasons, but suffice to say i would of kicked arse if i had competed.) It was like a mini road trip, and was genuinely a great day, despite it's length.

We did alright in the end, coming away with 3 sliver medals and 2 bronze. I would of won Golds, obviously, but alas my feet could not grace the arena this year. I'll own the competition at some of the other tournaments that will spring up. The Picture (again, amazing what you can do with Paint) was taking by Moi, i think the guy in the red was from our squad. Can't actually remember though.

On the flip side, i decided to take my notepad with me, and turn the whole event into an article i plan to try and get put into the local paper, go me. It's all written up so I've just got to find my lecturer, and ask him to work his magic with the editor. I might put it up here in a couple days so watch this space.

In other news: Richard Branson and James Murdoch are taking over Britain, one living room and business share at a time. And now the two media titans are locked in an immortal struggle for our souls, and our viewing time. You might of heard that Virgin Media customers have now lost all the Sky channels because of this. Personally, i haven't been affected yet, because i don't get SkyOne here anyway, but if i go home, and find out that we've lost SkyOne, and as a result, Battlestar Galactica well.....*cocks shotgun* i think it's time to call another Jihad. So say we all.