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| by Ben Wong on Mon 11 Jan 2010 05:06 PM |
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It is not often that I actually read an entire article online. It has nothing to do with the monotony of scrolling down a page on a screen, nor my repetitive highlighting and clicking of text that I have already read or even the “loose” styles of writing that most of us are familiar to on various blog and news sites, but rather my preference of holding an actual, physical print article in my hands. The ability to flick back and fourth at my own prerogative makes once feel somewhat powerful, as if I control the print work  .
The need for increasingly accurate and timely news is one that is based on society’s increasing demands for the world to operate at a greater pace with increased efficiency and effectiveness. This has resulted in the redefining of the term current with respect to current affairs. The term current is a relevant term. Formerly, it was acceptable to use the term current if the event occurred within the last week month, or even quarter. However, as individuals seek to be ever increasingly “in the know”, the current aspect of current affairs has resulted in individuals wanting to know things before they are even known to the people they are already in the known to. Confusing huh?
But then again, so who does not want to be in the know? That said, the rise in the demand for up to the date media (let alone digital or print) has prompted many to ask neh expect the latest, regardless of where you are in the world. Good luck on getting a News paper at 3am, when you are half way around the world from the source. Welcome the practicalities of the interwab.
While this post has somewhat gone off track from what it was intended to discuss, it still does not detract from my delight of coming across someone that still practices the lost art of writing and journalism that goes with a sound article, backed up by quantifiable facts and witty, yet intelligent humor.
It has been a long while since I have come across a digital article that I have read in its entirety. To the few that are still reading this portion of this entry, I am sure you will understand what it means to read something that is a little drawn out. But that said, for those who still have the patience for one of the few pieces that have captivated my attention (and held it not against my will), check out Michael Lewis' post in the New York Times, titled The No-Stats All-Star. . And before you ask, yes it is an article on what you think it is.
Happy Reading
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