It was the second lead story on The News at Ten. JK Rowling, it seems, had just been unmasked
as the author of a pseudonymous thriller, The Cuckoo's Calling, under
the name Robert Galbraith. By the time the newsreader was on item three,
I was on page three. Kindles are perfect for speedy delivery: 30
seconds between desire and fulfilment.
Monday 19 August 2013
British Library's wi-fi service blocks 'violent' Hamlet
A man using the British
Library's wi-fi network was denied access to an online version of
Shakespeare's Hamlet because the text contained "violent content".
Author Mark Forsyth was writing his book in the library, and needed to check a line from the famous play.
The British Library said the fault was caused by a newly installed wi-fi service from a third-party provider.
One security expert said the incident highlighted the "dysfunction" of internet filters.
Mr Forsyth revealed on his blog that the filter had logged his attempt to access the page.
A spokesperson for the British Library said Hamlet had since been made accessible.
"The upgraded service has a web filter to ensure that inappropriate content cannot be viewed on-site," he added.
Writing - for health and happiness?
Decades of research have
shown that writing down your emotions has concrete health benefits -
even helping wounds heal. But as more and more people publish their
intimate feelings online, could they be doing themselves more harm than
good?
High-profile coverage of cyberbullying might make sharing
your deepest emotions online sound like a bad idea, but when it comes to
the risks and benefits of writing online, advice is mixed.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, for example, suggests questions about social media are included in visits to the doctor, a move prompted by worries about cyberbullying, internet addiction and sleep deprivation.
On the other hand, blogging about health problems has been shown to improve feelings of social support, especially when that support is lacking from family and friends.
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