The art of rice writing started in Anatolia, Turkey, and the Turks believed that a simple rice grain held immense power; wearing a grain with your name on it was thought to bestow good fortune and longevity. Knowing this fact, Lori Jakiela sought to have her name engraved on a grain of rice after the discovery of her breast cancer, not only to protect herself but to also pass on as an heirloom. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
