Another Sign of the Times

As of Monday the New York Times has shut down it's quartlery sports magazine, Play.

"First published in February 2006, Play won many accolades for in-depth reporting and vivid photography, and this year it was a finalist for the prize in general excellence at the National Magazine Awards," New York Times reporter, Richard Perez-Pena said.

I think that for many a sports magazine is a luxury item. Thus with the current economy, it has forced many to cut out the "want" items.

“It was a nice run and we enjoyed it, but given the reports almost daily of magazines cutting back and shutting down, I have to be philosophical about it,” said Mark Bryant, editor of Play.

Landmark Lawsuit

China has always controlled the news their citizens receive. A local reporter took a landmark step in suing the Chinese government. The government suspended Cui Fan's publication after she published an article on bank forgery.

"I brought the lawsuit because what happened is unfair both to me and my colleagues," Cui told the Associated Press news agency. The Guardian was unable to reach her by telephone.

I think this is amazing because this gives hope for freedom of speech in China.