The Wowster

Lost World of Print

The Wowster on one man fighting to preserve the lost world of print. When I first started in journalism the world of print was a very different place than it is now. Today everything is done through computers, then a lot was done by hand when pages were composed by compositors fitting in the metal linotype. Reading pages upside down As a young journalist ...

Global Meltdown on Employment

The Wowster on a global meltdown on employment prospects Job creation is in global meltdown worldwide and not likely to get better anytime soon. This stark warning comes from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and was down to the austerity measures, especially ...

Health War on Apples

You know the old saw about an apple a day? But is it true, asks The Wowster When I was a kid, like everyone else I did think apples were good for you. And what's more I quite enjoyed eating them ...

New King of the Phone Manufacturers

The Wowster on how Samsung have become the world's top mobile phone manufacturer. Samsung have swept all aside as they have overtaken Nokia to become the world's top mobile phone manufacturer. And in the smart phone market they top Apple thanks mainly ...

Bieber Mania: The Virgin Lands

The Wowster on Bieber mania, a virgin with 21 million girls lusting after him. Ok we've all done it, gone doolally over some pop idol at some time or other. Mine's were the Beatles. At ten my room was festooned. Never screamed ...

Hair Raising For A Wind Bag

The Wowster on Donald Trump's hair raising trip to Scotland Donald Trump, you either hate him or only loathe him. What you can't do to  one of the most famous billionaire's in the world is ignore him. So here he is in ...

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