Journalist, writer and photographer since 1979, both print and online, I have a vast experience in the fields of photography, software, hardware, web, aviation, History, videogames, technology, having published material in almost all Portuguese newspapers and magazines between 1979 and 2009. 

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The Making of 'Life in Six Strings': A Documentary Series on World-Famous Guitarists

15 Dec 2023  |  ProVideo Coalition  |  English  |  Television Production

The article discusses the documentary series 'Life in Six Strings' hosted by music journalist Kylie Olsson, which features interviews with famous guitarists. The production, led by James Tonkin of Hangman studio, was a 'run and gun' style, capturing intimate conversations with musicians in their personal environments. Tonkin, who also oversaw post-production, utilized DaVinci Resolve Studio and Blackmagic Cloud for collaborative editing, grading, and finishing the series in 4K. The article highlights the technical aspects of post-production, including the use of AI for subtitles and the addition of film grain for aesthetic quality. The series is praised for its content and production value, with a special mention of Olsson's ability to draw out stories from her interviewees.

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Based out of the city of Medellin, I have covered Colombia and Latin America for a wide range of media outlets including the Miami Herald, the Independent, the Toronto Star and Sky News. I work predominantly in print, but have also produced videos, photography and multimedia work and have done TV ...

People can't afford to eat healthy: will brands step up?

22 Oct 2023  |  mediacatmagazine.co.uk  |  English  |  Business

The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is leading to increased consumption of processed foods due to their lower cost. A BBC Good Food survey indicated that 20% of Brits are eating more processed foods, and a report from The Lancet linked poor health outcomes to corporate influence on diets. Non-profit Bite Back reported a significant increase in fast food advertising, while the government delayed a ban on junk food ads. Supermarkets like Tesco, Aldi, and Lidl are taking steps to promote healthier options through price promotions and educational initiatives. Danone's James Mayer suggested taxing unhealthy foods to drive the industry towards healthier products. However, the current government is unlikely to impose such taxes, leaving consumers with limited healthy food choices within their budget.

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At Whiz Consulting, we help you efficiently deal with your business finance. Our experts have decade-long experience and served various businesses, be it e-commerce companies or aged care centres. We help each client with tailor-made bookkeeping and accounting solutions. 

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BBC editor ‘helped Somali criminals fight deportation’

04 Feb 2024  |  www.thetimes.com  |  English  |  Media

Concerns have arisen about BBC editor Mary Harper's involvement as an expert witness in immigration cases, particularly those involving Somali criminals. Harper's evidence has been used to argue against deportation on grounds of potential danger in Somalia. The BBC stated that while staff can act as expert witnesses, such work requires prior approval. Harper, who has a background in African studies and journalism, is leaving the BBC and has also been working with the United Nations Development Programme. Her involvement in these cases has sparked debate about the role of journalists in legal proceedings.

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Natalie Chalk is a UK-based journalist who works on the news desk of the Daily Mail. She also works as Late Breaking News Editor at inews on weekends. Prior to this she has contributed articles to The Mail on Sunday, The Big Issue, The Guardian, Daily Express, Sunday Mirror, Women’s Health, TNT ...

Parts of Britain braced for snow as cold front approaches

13 Jan 2024  |  inews.co.uk  |  English  |  Snow in the UK

The UK is expected to face an enhanced risk of snow next week, particularly in northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of northern England. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from Sunday to Monday night. BBC weather presenters Louise Lear and Stav Danaos forecast snow showers in various regions, including along the North Sea and Irish Sea coasts, and potentially in southwestern England on Monday. Senior forecaster Simon Partridge from the Met Office highlighted concerns about disruptive snow on Tuesday due to weather fronts approaching from the south and west. While temperatures will be just above zero, it will feel like -5°C due to northerly winds and Arctic air.

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Fred Dzakpata has over 15 years of experience as a journalist.

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Ten of the best TV shows to watch this January

05 Jan 2024  |  www.asaaseradio.com  |  English  |  Entertainment

A curated list of ten TV shows to watch in January, featuring a mix of genres and platforms. Highlights include 'The Tourist' with Jamie Dornan, 'The Brothers Sun' starring Michelle Yeoh, and Marvel's 'Echo'. Other notable mentions are 'Criminal Record' with Peter Capaldi, 'True Detective: Night Country' with Jodie Foster, and 'Expats' directed by Lulu Wang. The list also includes 'Griselda' starring Sofia Vergara, and 'Masters of the Air' produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Each show is detailed with premiere dates and platforms, offering a diverse selection for viewers.

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Teguan Harris is a writer and journalist with pieces written for Empoword Journalism, No Extra Source, and The New Age Magazine. She covers topics such as sports, current affairs and social issues, entertainment, features, opinion, and lifestyle. She has a degree in English literature from Coventry ...

New Single Review: Becky Sikasa 'crashing and falling'

09 Feb 2024  |  thenewagemagazine.co.uk  |  English  |  Entertainment & Celebrity

Scottish soul singer Becky Sikasa releases 'crashing and falling,' her first single of the new year, following her 2023 singles 'Wait Up', 'Work of Love', and 'hard to love.' The song conveys her fears of making mistakes but also embraces love as a rescue from these fears. Her music, which blends soul, R&B, and indie, has been well-received, with BBC Radio 1Xtra's CassKidd naming her the artist to watch in 2024. Becky has performed live at BBC Radio Scotland and Signature Brew Haggerston in London, and at St Luke’s & The Winged Ox in Glasgow.

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20+ years in the Radio / New Media industry overall. British born. 

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EE Rising Star Award nominees for 2024 announced

10 Jan 2024  |  The Hollywood News  |  English  |  Film Industry

The 2024 EE Rising Star Award nominees have been announced, featuring Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Jacob Elordi, Mia McKenna-Bruce, and Sophie Wilde. The announcement was made at an event in London, introduced by BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip and hosted by Ali Plumb and Stephen Graham. The award, in its 19th year, honors the late Mary Selway and is the only EE BAFTA Film Awards category voted for by the British public. The winner will be announced at the main ceremony on February 18th, broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK, and on BritBox International in several other countries.

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Luke Hunt is a journalist and author based in Hong Kong.

When Hollywood Comes to Cambodia, with Nick Ray

01 Dec 2024  |  thediplomat.com  |  English  |  Hollywood

Nick Ray, co-founder of Hanuman Films, has been instrumental in bringing Hollywood productions to Cambodia, working with stars like Angelina Jolie and Daniel Craig. His company provides services for major networks like Netflix and the BBC. Ray advocates for Cambodia to leverage its colonial architecture and natural beauty to attract filmmakers, despite competition. Upcoming projects include a film about Jackie Kennedy's visit to Cambodia and a Netflix production on the pursuit of Gary Glitter. Ray notes that budgets for films and series remain steady, with several productions in the pipeline.

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Anmol Irfan is a journalist based in Lahore, Pakistan. She has a BA in History from the London School of Economics. She is also the Founder of Perspective Magazine, an online magazine and community platform that seeks to empower marginalised voices and unheard stories in Pakistan. 
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What Happened to the ‘Most Equal Olympics in History’?

30 Jul 2024  |  The Persistent  |  English  |  Olympics

The article examines the ongoing gender inequality in the Olympics, despite claims of progress towards gender parity at the Paris 2024 Games. It highlights historical and current challenges faced by female athletes, including unequal representation in leadership roles, gender-biased clothing regulations, and the exclusion of transgender women. The article criticizes the International Olympic Committee and other organizations for not fully achieving gender equality, citing examples of sexism and discrimination in sports. It also discusses controversies, such as the participation of a Dutch volleyball player with a criminal record and the removal of a Eurosport commentator for sexist remarks.

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James Jackson is a multimedia journalist based in Berlin, Germany. 

James is a self-starting media professional who is comfortable writing news, specialist reports dispatches, op-eds and features. A native English speaker, he is fluent in German and Spanish and covers Central Europe for outlets ...

What to watch now on Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Prime Video and beyond

28 Jun 2024  |  www.thetimes.com  |  English  |  Television

The Times provides a curated list of the latest TV series available on various streaming platforms including Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Paramount+. The list is updated every Friday afternoon and focuses on recently available shows, while also highlighting some hidden gems.

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Emma James is a broadcast journalist based in Paris, France. She’s worked for the BBC, ITV and France 24 and has more than 20 years of experience in broadcasting.

Win 10 pairs of tickets to BBC Gardeners World Live! Spring fair

30 Mar 2024  |  ustimespost.com  |  English  |  Gardening

BBC Gardeners World is hosting a spring fair from May 3rd to 5th in Beaulieu, Hampshire, featuring new presenters, stages, workshops, and a central forest-themed display garden by Hillier. The event includes various attractions such as the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage and the BBC Good Food Market. Hosts for this year's event include Adam Frost, Sue Kent, Rachel De Thame, Saul Walker, Lucy Chamberlain, and Ellen Mary. A competition is being held to give away ten pairs of tickets for the Sunday show.

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Mark Johnson is a business, finance, consumer and lifestyle journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

He has worked for the BBC, Bloomberg TV, Dow Jones Newswires, Share Radio in the past and also currently produces a daily 2 minute video containing a market update, stock idea and big boss ...

BBC acquires Romanian espionage drama Spy/Master

27 Mar 2024  |  mediashotz.co.uk  |  English  |  Cold War

The BBC has acquired the Cold War era thriller Spy/Master for BBC iPlayer and TV channels from Warner Bros. Discovery. The six-part series, filmed in Romania and Hungary, follows the perilous week of Victor Godeanu, a secret Soviet agent and advisor to Romanian President Nicolae Ceaușescu, as he attempts to defect to the United States. The series features a cast including Alec Secăreanu, Claudiu Bleonț, and Svenja Jung, and is produced by Proton Cinema and Mobra Films. It was created by Adina Sădeanu and Kirsten Peters, directed by Christopher Smith, and produced by Ioanina Pavel.

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Jordan Jones is a journalist based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Brighton v Manchester City: TV details, how to watch, injury and team news

21 Oct 2023  |  www.manchesterworld.uk  |  English  |  Sports

Manchester City will face Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium in their upcoming Premier League match. City, currently third in the league, recently defeated Club Brugge 5-1 in the Champions League. Brighton, sitting fourth, have had a strong start to the season but have drawn their last three matches. Key players for both teams are discussed, including injuries and potential line-ups. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with highlights available on BBC's Match of the Day and the Sky Sports App.

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Edmund Kagire is a journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda. The 35-year old award-winning Rwandan Journalist was until the end of 2018 was working with The East African & Rwanda Today newspapers owned by Nation Media Group (NMG), with 12 years of practice.

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“It Is Highly Hypocritical To Label Rwanda Unsafe”- British Citizen Living In Rwanda

17 Nov 2023  |  KT PRESS  |  English  |  UK-Rwanda Asylum Seeker Relocation Plan

Adam Bradford, a British social entrepreneur living in Rwanda, criticizes the UK Supreme Court's ruling against the UK-Rwanda asylum seeker relocation plan, calling it misguided and based on outdated stereotypes of Africa. Bradford, who moved to Rwanda after attending the CHOGM 2022, defends Rwanda's safety and inclusivity, contrasting it with the negative portrayal in Western media, especially the BBC. He highlights Rwanda's achievements in governance, anti-corruption, and attractiveness to international investors. Bradford also points out the hypocrisy in the West's criticism of Rwanda's human rights record, citing issues within Western countries themselves. He believes that Rwanda has been unfairly made a scapegoat due to the UK government's poor planning. Bradford, who has established his organization ABA in Rwanda, advocates for the country as a secure and prosperous place for business and investment.

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Jake Kwon is a CNN producer based in Seoul, South Korea.

Lee Sun-kyun: Parasite actor found dead, say reports

27 Dec 2023  |  news.nestia.com  |  English  |  Entertainment & Celebrity

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his performance in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite, has been reported dead by local media, with police sources confirming the news. The 48-year-old actor was discovered unconscious in a car at a park in Seoul, with a charcoal briquette found beside him, raising suspicions of suicide. Prior to his death, Lee was under investigation for alleged drug use, with reports indicating he had consumed drugs with a female bar employee. Lee had denied knowing the substances were illegal and had sought to prove his innocence by requesting a lie detector test through his attorney.

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mack is a video journalist and filmmaker.

BBC star Dan Walker's 'amazing' new Classic FM job has one downside

10 Jan 2024  |  www.leicestermercury.co.uk  |  English  |  Entertainment & Celebrity

Dan Walker, former BBC Breakfast host, has joined Classic FM to present the breakfast show, starting at 6.30am. After leaving BBC Breakfast last year for Channel 5 News, Walker expressed excitement about his new role at Classic FM, a station he has long admired. He shared on Instagram the challenge of early starts, reminiscent of his BBC Breakfast days, and received supportive comments from fans and colleagues, including BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball.

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Liam Scott is an independent journalist based in Washington, D.C. He focuses on human rights and mass atrocities, China, press freedom, and disinformation.

Deepfake Video Impersonates VOA Russian Service Anchor, Underscoring AI Concerns

31 Oct 2023  |  Voice of America  |  English  |  Government Regulation of AI

The article discusses a deepfake video of VOA’s Russian Service journalist Ksenia Turkova, which was circulated on Facebook to promote a cryptocurrency trading product. Turkova, who has worked in Russia and Ukraine before joining VOA in the US, expressed concern over the potential damage to her reputation and the trustworthiness of journalists. The deepfake phenomenon, where AI is used to create fake videos of real news anchors, is a growing concern for spreading disinformation and undermining media credibility. Experts from Citizen Lab, NYU’s Stern Center, and the Center for a New American Security commented on the implications of such tactics and the need for AI regulation. President Biden's recent executive order on AI guardrails was mentioned, but concerns remain about the misuse of open-source AI systems by foreign governments or actors.

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Diane Shipley is a journalist based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. She specializes in books, pop culture, and health (especially unusual conditions, revolutionary treatments, and how technology intersects with our physical and emotional well-being). Her bylines include The Guardian, The Washington ...

Vernon Kay provides emotional update following tribute by wife Tess Daly

22 Nov 2023  |  www.hellomagazine.com  |  English  |  Charity

Vernon Kay was emotionally moved during his BBC radio show and later on social media, celebrating the £6 million raised for BBC Children in Need after completing a 100-mile ultramarathon challenge. His wife, Tess Daly, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing pride and detailing the support he received from BBC Radio 2 listeners and the public. Tess, along with Claudia Winkleman and fans, praised Vernon's efforts, calling him an inspiration and a national treasure.

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Jerome is The Times Africa Correspondent, based in Nairobi. Before that he lived in Afghanistan and worked for various newspapers and broadcasters.

PRECISE strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen are 'necessary' to remove the threats to global trade, an ex-British army chief has declared.

12 Jan 2024  |  The US Sun  |  English  |  US Foreign Policy

The UK and US conducted precise strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting 60 locations in response to threats to global trade in the Red Sea. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden have justified the strikes as necessary self-defense. General Richard Dannatt and Armed Forces Minister James Heappey emphasized the importance of the strikes for international shipping security and avoiding regional conflict escalation. Houthi spokesman Nasr Aldeen Amer vowed retaliation. The strikes were supported by several countries and were the first since the Houthis began targeting international shipping. UK politicians, including Sir Keir Starmer and Layla Moran, have called for parliamentary statements and votes on the military action. The article also mentions Prime Minister Sunak's surprise visit to Ukraine and the UK's military aid commitment.

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Simon Thompson is a journalist based in Los Angeles, United States of America. Specialize in entertainment - film, TV and music - working extensively across TV, digital, radio and print. Works with, or has worked with E! News, Reuters, BBC, Forbes, ITN, Sky News, Euronews, 5 News, RTL, Al Jazeera, ...

Ncuti Gatwa And Millie Gibson Of ‘Doctor Who’ On Their Perfect Pairing

10 May 2024  |  Forbes  |  English  |  Television

Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson discuss their instant chemistry and the dynamic pairing in the latest season of Doctor Who. Gatwa, the fifteenth Doctor, and Gibson, his companion Ruby Sunday, share their experiences working on the show, including the challenges of delivering iconic lines and interacting with CGI and physical effects. The article highlights the global launch of Doctor Who on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer, the importance of the show's dialogue, and the diverse audience it reaches. The actors also reflect on the surreal experience of becoming merchandise and the potential for future musical episodes.

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Buks Viljoen is a journalist based in Nelspruit, South Africa. After matric in 1976, I joined the former South-African Defence Force (SADF). In September 1979 I was involved in a serious accident while serving in the army which left me paralized. After my accident, for a short stint, I was involved ...

Lowveld couple fixers for BBC series

30 Mar 2024  |  www.citizen.co.za  |  English  |  Television Production

Jacques and Antoinette Goosen, owners of the Southern African Natural History Unit, assisted the BBC Natural History crew in producing the series 'Mammals,' narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The couple, experienced in wildlife documentaries, were heavily involved in the first episode, which focuses on mole rats. Their role as fixers involves managing every logistical detail to ensure smooth film production in South Africa. The series will soon be available on BBC Earth, Channel 184, on DStv.

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Tina Walsh is a journalist based in the UK. With nearly 30 years' experience gained on a wide variety of consumer and trade publications, she has written (and sub edited) on everything from health and medical, travel, food and drink, personal finance, business and other subjects for titles such as ...

What Is A Digital Journalist And How Can You Become One?

19 Jul 2024  |  Journo Resources  |  English  |  Journalism Education

Digital journalism requires a diverse skill set beyond traditional writing, including proficiency in social media, video production, and data analysis. City University of London emphasizes these skills in its journalism programs, offering modules in data journalism and practical experience through 'newsdays.' Alumni have successfully transitioned into roles at major publications like The Guardian and Financial Times. The article highlights the importance of embracing digital tools and data-driven storytelling in modern journalism.

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Hamilton Wende is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I specialize in producing, fixing and researching documentaries on southern Africa and across the continent generally. I have worked for CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, ARD, ZDF, Nat Geo and many others.

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Rwanda: Moral complexity of human condition in war is unknowable

20 Oct 2023  |  Daily Maverick  |  English  |  Survivor Stories

The article is a personal account of a journalist who covered the genocide in Rwanda for the BBC nearly 30 years ago. The journalist describes the lasting psychological impact of witnessing such atrocities and the moral complexities encountered. The story focuses on the journalist's experiences, the shifting narrative around a local governor named Sylvain Nsabimana, and the journalist's later interactions with a survivor named Beata. Nsabimana was initially seen as a protector of Tutsis but was later found guilty of aiding and abetting genocide. The journalist also reflects on the broader implications of reporting on war and the responsibility to the stories of those who suffer. The article intertwines personal reflection with broader themes of human rights, the search for truth, and the ongoing impact of war on individuals and societies.

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