Pinterest - three reasons for not using it

There has been a vast amount of internet chatter about Pinterest of late in which both those in favour of and against this latest user driven content website have given their views. We have been asked recently for our own opinions. While our posts on social media should have made clear that we have a considerable number of concerns about this site we have decided to publish three specific reasons for not using it, and for blocking its access to your own website.

Work For Hire; Work For Free - at MGM Grand Hotel

MGM Grand is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in the USA. It is one of many hotels/casinos/resorts owned by MGM Resorts International. Note that although the name of the organisation has 'MGM' in its title it is no longer associated with Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

The MGM Grand Hotel/Casino is undergoing a major renovation including, according to their website, "everything from our guest rooms and casino floor to our entertainment, dining, and nightlife experiences". On completion it has to be photographed for future promotional purposes.

Sony World Photography Awards 2012

Student Focus competition shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus competition is announced today, 7 February 2012.

Sony World Photography Awards 2012 Shortlist announced

Today, Thursday 2 February, the World Photography Organisation announces the shortlist for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. Billed as the global photographic event of the year, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrate the very best in photography from around the world, from the next generation of emerging photographers through to the established masters of the art.