[Kurashima]

Television / The Internet provides up to the minute news from a variety of sources, on site , for almost every conceivable occurrence to which the average individual may have some form of interest. Newspapers report yesterdays news, frequently with a bias based on the ownership / editorship of the paper. The journalistic standards are next to non-existent, and the majority of stories highly spun half truths.

Those working for more up market tabloids are, for the most part, simply attempting to make a name for themselves with overtly egotistical columns in which they work themselves towards a book deal in the hope they can get out of the current job, or perhaps get themselves a slot on a BBC4 debating show.

I buy them once a week for a free DVD. The paper itself is usually disposed of shortly afterwards.