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A few months ago the Media Standards Trust published a report raising concerns that the press was not accountable enough. Its findings were not accepted by the then chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, Sir Christopher Meyer. But the Guardian's revelations about the News of the World's use of private investigators to hack into voicemails, if proved, would appear not just to confirm these concerns but to reinforce them.The current system of press self-regulation - as constituted - is not able to investigate or resolve issues such as those uncovered by the Guardian, the MST report said. The PCC is set up, as defined by its articles of association, to mediate and conciliate complaints. It is not an investigative body. It does not have the powers, resources, or personnel to hold the type of detailed and lengthy inquiry that would be required to examine such claims.This is not a criticism of the job done by the PCC. Those at the commission work extremely hard, with relatively little

A few months ago the Media Standards Trust published a report raising concerns that the press was not accountable enough. Its findings were not accepted by the then chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, Sir Christopher Meyer. But the Guardian's revelations about the News of the World's use of private investigators to hack into voicemails, if proved, would appear not just to confirm these concerns but to reinforce them.The current system of press self-regulation - as constituted - is not able to investigate or resolve issues such as those uncovered by the Guardian, the MST report said. The PCC is set up, as defined by its articles of association, to mediate and conciliate complaints. It is not an investigative body. It does not have the powers, resources, or personnel to hold the type of detailed and lengthy inquiry that would be required to examine such claims.This is not a criticism of the job done by the PCC. Those at the commission work extremely hard, with relatively little

Matthew Crawford was on what most people would think was the 'right track.' Then he left his job as executive director at a think tank in Washington to open a motorcycle repair shop. In his new book, Shop Class as Soulcraft, he makes the case that our society has placed too great a value on white-collar work and not enough value on the trades.

Actress Emma Watson said it could have been worse when the wind blew her skirt up at the London premier of a Harry Potter movie....

Mumbai, July 12 (ANI): At least 200,000 saplings were distributed free of cost by local authorities on Sunday as part of a green drive, kick-started by the civil authorities and members of Bollywood film industry here. The plantation drive ?I love ...

Many things changed when White Wolf re-released their content, and one of those things was their LARP system, called Mind's Eye Theater.Source: Neal LitherlandPublished: Jul 12, 2009

Channing Tatum, 29, has reportedly married his longtime love Jenna Dewan, 28, on Saturday! Sources tell US magazine that the pair tied the knot at an estate in Malibu, Calif., in front of approximately 200 guests. The ceremony took place at 3 p.m. in a grassy field on the estate. The ceremony colors were white and soft pale pink, and the bride carried a bouquet of pale pink and ivory roses. The bridesmaids carried pale pink roses, while tall vases of fuchsia, hot pink and red roses adorned the tables at the reception.

Channing Tatum, 29, reportedly married his longtime love Jenna Dewan, 28, over the weekend! Sources tell US magazine that the pair tied the knot on Saturday at an estate in Malibu, Calif., in front of approximately 200 guests. The ceremony took place at 3 p.m. in a grassy field on the estate. The ceremony colors were white and soft pale pink, and the bride carried a bouquet of pale pink and ivory roses. The bridesmaids carried pale pink roses, while tall vases of fuchsia, hot pink and red roses adorned the tables at the reception.

Is your little one apprehensive about going to preschool or kindergarten? If so, introduce her to Lauren Child's delightful picture book I Am Too Absolutely Small For School and...

Attending San Diego Comic-Con is a lot of fun, but a little advance planning can make the difference between aggravation and satisfaction. See my time-tested San Diego Comic-Con survival tips and make the most out of your trip to America's biggest and best comics, sci-fi, games and collectibles show.