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Jem Casey

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A writer taking time out on a remote Island off the West Coast of Ireland

About Jem Help
Location: Aran islands, Ireland
Occupation: writer, commenter, blogger, Aran-Isles.com
Publications: unfreemedia.com
Interests: foreign affairs, independent media, environment, literature, arts,
Expertise: website design
Affiliations: unfreemedia.com Amnesty International,
Background Help
Journalism: 10-20 years
News: 90 minutes a day or more
Internet: 30-60 minutes a day
Languages: Spanish
Politics: Neutral viewpoint
Age: 35-49
Gender: Male
Income: Decline to state
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Web Page: WWW.aran-Isles.com
Address: Aran islands, IE
Last Visit: May 3, 2010 - 6:32 PM PDT
Last Edit: Feb 7, 2010 - 9:25 AM PST

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Jem reviewed and starred this story - Feb 7, 2010
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4.4

It a person focused story that reveals much about the feudal nature of Pakistani society. The writer could have done more to draw out the theme of the dead maid's employer, a lawyer and a former head of the Lahore Bar Association. It was after all the Pakistani lawyers, protestingin their suits and ties whom the NYTimes among others encouraged us to sympathises with when they were ebing beaten on the streets by Pakistan's security forces. Ironic then that a top Pakistani lawyer should be embroiled in such a murky affair.

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Jem reviewed and starred this story - Feb 7, 2010
Jem's Rating
4.4

It a person focused story that reveals much about the feudal nature of Pakistani society. The writer could have done more to draw out the theme of the dead maid's employer, a lawyer and a former head of the Lahore Bar Association. It was after all the Pakistani lawyers, protestingin their suits and ties whom the NYTimes among others encouraged us to sympathises with when they were ebing beaten on the streets by Pakistan's security forces. Ironic then that a top Pakistani lawyer should be embroiled in such a murky affair.

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Jem posted and reviewed and starred this story - Feb 7, 2010
Jem's Rating
5.0

Dispationate analysis of an important election in a European country that is slipping out of the Western orbit as we focus on shoring up losing battles in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Writer has done the legwork and talked to lots of analysts and included their quotes.

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Jem posted and reviewed and starred this story - Feb 7, 2010
Jem's Rating
5.0

Dispationate analysis of an important election in a European country that is slipping out of the Western orbit as we focus on shoring up losing battles in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Writer has done the legwork and talked to lots of analysts and included their quotes.

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Jem posted and reviewed and starred this story - Feb 7, 2010
Jem's Rating
4.0

Containing quotes from experts and details of the subjects life and publications this is a well written profile of Woeser, Tibet's most famous blogger. Though based in Beijing, Woeser remains a harsh critic of Chinese behaviour towards Tibet. This factual account os written by Kate Saunders a world authority on Tibetan affairs and Communications Director, for the International Campaign for Tibet.

Professor Tsering Shakya, an expert in contemporary Tibetan writing, compares Woeser’s situation to that of the late Russian dissident writer, Solzhenitsyn, ... More »

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Jem posted and reviewed and starred this story - Feb 7, 2010
Jem's Rating
4.0

Containing quotes from experts and details of the subjects life and publications this is a well written profile of Woeser, Tibet's most famous blogger. Though based in Beijing, Woeser remains a harsh critic of Chinese behaviour towards Tibet. This factual account os written by Kate Saunders a world authority on Tibetan affairs and Communications Director, for the International Campaign for Tibet.

Professor Tsering Shakya, an expert in contemporary Tibetan writing, compares Woeser’s situation to that of the late Russian dissident writer, Solzhenitsyn, ... More »

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Jem posted and reviewed and starred this story - Feb 7, 2010
Jem posted and reviewed and starred this story - Feb 6, 2010
Jem posted and reviewed this story - Jan 12, 2010
Jem's Rating
3.1

Not especially. For all its respources, the BBC can only hint at the probability that this killing was organised by the Iranian state. The network must now rely on Iranian opposition websites, which today point out the inconsistencies in the state mnedia's account of the murder. The BBC is excluded from Iran, so this is a good effort with slim resources. Correspondent Jon Leyne's comments at the end are the best part of thid broadcast.

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Jem posted and reviewed this story - Jan 11, 2010
Jem posted this story - Jan 11, 2010
Jem reviewed this story - Jan 10, 2010
Jem's Rating
4.9

Straight up and down report of Iran's throttling of all media outlets. Without laboring the point it makes one fearful for the safety of journalists and bloggers in the country

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Jem posted and reviewed this story - Jan 10, 2010
Jem's Rating
5.0

KRISTOF is probably the best foreign affairs comment writer around. He does not so much "do wars," as examine the impact of war and conflict on women and children. He is ahea of the curve and a big force in the moves tofocus on violence against women at the UN

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Jem reviewed this story - Jan 10, 2010
Jem's Rating
4.0

Great spot, shame on H&M and typical of the attitude of many high street retailers

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Jem reviewed this story - Jan 10, 2010
Jem's Rating
2.9

A spoonfed account. There is no indication that the reporter has wandered far from the embassy compound in Sanaa.

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Jem reviewed this story - Jan 10, 2010
Jem's Rating
4.2

Well written account of an unfolding environmental tragedy of Mountaintop Removal that for some reason Americans do not get as excited about as they should.

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Jem reviewed this story - Jan 10, 2010
Jem's Rating
3.9
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Jem posted and reviewed this story - Jan 9, 2010
Jem reviewed this story - May 16, 2009
Jem's Rating
5.0

Succinct and to the point. Brilliant analysis

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Jem reviewed this story - Jan 10, 2009
Jem's Rating
4.1

Sharp, timely commentary on a matter of utmost importance

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Jem reviewed this story - Dec 28, 2008
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NT Rating: 3.7 | See All NT Reviews »
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