Posts Tagged ‘journalism’
No one likes to be lied to, so it’s especially annoying when someone writes to you and there’s a lie in the first line. I opened a letter today from Nick Lane, the Managing Director of Customer Care at BT. It said, “Hello Graham, You’re eligible for an ultrafast upgrade. It’s an exclusive deal we’ve […]
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Tags: Blog, broadband, BT, Email, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, marketing, Media, Nick Lane, Radio, work
La Ville De L’amour
Paris is the city of love, so where better for Julie and I to go and celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary? If you’re planning to visit the most romantic city on earth, I hope this blog will give you some ideas and inspiration for your trip. After work on Friday night we got on the […]
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Tags: Blog, blogger, Computer, feedback, Fix Radio, France, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, Paris, Radio, religion, Travel, travelblog, travelblogger, Trip, wedding Anniversary
Hippy Dippy
I don’t get yoga, more to the point, I don’t get people who “go to yoga”. Hey, I like meditation, it’s better than sitting around and doing nothing. – That’s an old joke and I love the truth in it. One of the BEST things about meditation is that it IS sitting around doing nothing. […]
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Tags: Blog, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, Meditation, Radio, Yoga
Inconvenience Store
Our new flat is in a great location. The block is right next door to a convenience store. I call that kind of shop a “Stop and Rob”. I’ve mentioned it on the radio a couple of times. I went in there today, picked up a few things, said hello to the bloke behind the […]
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Tags: Blog, Convenience store, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, Music, Stop And Rob
London Calling
In the latest episode of my show for America; A communication breakdown with Jane, why British kids are so fat, cheerless pop songs, stuff learned on a train, the cheap watch, the stupidity of the clean air day, the bike and neighbourhood disputes. Listen to Episode 67 of London Calling here; http://www.talkers.com/talkersradio/london-calling/london-calling-with-graham-mack-episode-67/ If you enjoyed […]
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Tags: Adel, Blog, Britain, Computer, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, Politics, Radio, Travel
Science Friction
I heard a couple of powerful things on a train this week. Both of them relate to radio. The first was a lady I overheard talking to her friend. She said, “I’m reading a book about the people who first split the atom. It’s getting boring now, it’s all about the science, not the people”. […]
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Tags: Blog, Brandwidth On Demand, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, Music, Nick Michaels, Radio
War Of The Worlds
On the 40th anniversary of the double album, War Of The Worlds, Jeff Wayne talks about how the project came about, his life, moving from the USA to the UK, working with David Essex and Richard Burton and how Paul Rodgers missed out on being on the original recording. He also talks about the new […]
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Tags: Blog, Computer, David Essex, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, Jeff Wayne, journalism, Mars, Media, Music, Paul Rodgers, Radio, Richard Burton, UK, USA, War Of The Worlds
Booze Ruse
Scotland has just brought in a silly law. You can’t buy cheap booze north of the border anymore. It’s because of the new minimum pricing legislation. The cost of drinks now depends on how many units of alcohol they have. A two-litre bottle of cider that was £2.50 now costs at least £7.50. The […]
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Tags: Addicts, Alcohol Pricing, Blog, Cheep Booze, Cider, Computer, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, medical, News, Politics, Radio, Scotland., Scottish Government, Travel, work
Most people think the world is getting worse. If you read or watch the news, you might think the world is falling to pieces. Trends like terrorism, climate change, and a growing population straining the planet’s resources can make you think our world is in crisis. We do have major issues that need attention […]
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Tags: Blog, Climate Change, Computer, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, London, News, Peter Diamandis, plastic, Radio, self-driving cars, Sky Ocean Rescue, Solar Power, Steven Kotler, The Future Is Better Than You Think, Tom Jones, Travel
Mack Nuggets
Here’s what I’ve been up to on BOBfm lately, including: You should be peeing on your tomatoes. Bad news for Titanic The Musical. Curry is the way to find the love of your life. Miscommunication. A gender bender. The return of the woolly mammoth. Almost embarrassed in Asda. Another business idea that could make you […]
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Tags: Asda, Blog, BOBfm, feedback, Gardener's World, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, News, Radio, Titanic, Woolly Mammoth
Picture This
The older generation complain about young people constantly looking at screens on tablets or phones. They accuse them of not being fully present, especially if those screen-obsessed kids are surrounded by amazing things going on around them. Frustrated parents have gone on Twitter and shared pictures of their kids surrounded by natural beauty – but […]
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Tags: Blog, Computer, feedback, Forest, funny, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, iphone, journalism, life, Media, News, Radio, screen, Travel, Twitter
London Calling
In the latest episode of my show for America; Nuisance calls from ambulance chasing lawyers. Embarrassment avoided in the supermarket. A great business idea that could make you millions. Getting things stuck. What you can learn from Westerns about the gender pay gap. Indoor tobogganing. Why digital broadcast radio is dead. When Mick got locked […]
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Tags: Ambulance Chasers, America, Blog, Computer, feedback, Gender Bender, Gender Pay Gap, Google, Graham Mack, health, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, London Calling, Movies, Politics, Radio, USA, Westerns
Have I Got News For News
The demise of newspapers has been great for the environment. Nowadays, hardly anyone buys a daily paper. Imagine the amount of forests that are being saved because everything is online now. There is no value in printed newspapers anymore. Look at the Evening Standard, you used to have to pay for it, now it’s free. […]
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Tags: Blog, Computer, Enviroment, Evening Standard, Google, Graham Mack, health, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, News, Newspapers, oxo-degradable, paper bags, plastic, Politics, Radio, Recycling
Radio Ga Ga
Is radio finished? I never listen to the radio anymore. I listen to a lot of radio stations but not on a device that picks up broadcast audio through AM, FM or DAB. I listen online. At work, I listen through a PC, at home though my iMac, my Macbook, or my Amazon Echo. In […]
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Tags: AM, Apple, Blog, Computer, DAB, FM, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Lexus, Macbook, Marshall, Music, PC, Radio
The Good The Bad And The Ugly
You can learn a lot about the reaction to the gender pay gap from westerns. In most western movies, the plot revolves around the quest to right wrongs. Sheriff’s, Marshalls, members of posses and lone gunslingers set out to avenge a wrongful death, protect ranchers from rustlers or just get even. Exposing the gender pay […]
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Tags: Australia, Blog, Britain, feedback, Gender Pay Gap, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, journalism, Media, Movies, News, Politics, Travel, Westerns
Engelbert Humperdinck
Engelbert talks about coping with his wife’s Alzheimer’s, his new album, singing with his granddaughter, how he got started in show business, his friendship with Elvis and Dean Martin and why he doesn’t talk to Tom Jones anymore. Craic on! If you enjoyed this Craic, please click “like” and tweet a link. Listen to the […]
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Tags: Alzheimer's, Blog, Dean Martin, Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, health, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, Music, podcast, Radio, Tom Jones, Travel
What’s Up Doc?
It’s a real time of transition for Julie and I. We moved to the UK twenty-one years ago and in all of that time, we’ve always rented. Right now we’re in the process of buying a flat. It’s a new-build so it’s small. That means we have to say goodbye to a lot of cool […]
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Message On The Blower
I had a chat with guitar legend, Andy Summers from The Police. He talks about his HARMONICS OF THE NIGHT tour, his current album, Triboluminescence, photography, writing, why he doesn’t sing on albums anymore, his relationship with the British press and what Bournemouth and Santa Monica have in common. Craic on! If you enjoyed this […]
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Tags: Andy Summers, Blog, Bournemouth, Computer, feedback, Google, Harmonics Of The Night, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, Music, News, Photography, Radio, Santa Monica, The Police, Travel, Triboluminescence, work
Tree of Life
Have you ever thought about how amazing trees are? I know you’re going to think I’ve lost my mind but I’m starting to get the feeling that spending time with trees might be the key to greatness. Percy Shaw is the man who invented “cat’s eyes”, the reflectors you see at night in the road […]
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