Tuesday, 24 February 2015

A Jury's Award: Spot The Difference

A significant story, with far-reaching implications, breaks.

First, as reported in the New York Times:


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Secondly, as reported by the BBC:

 More here

Can you spot the missing word and its derivatives?

But it's not just an issue of semantics: by refusing to use the T word, the BBC fails to convey the essence of the case and import of the judgment.

Shame, shame, shame on them.
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3 comments:

  1. Daphne Anson24 February 2015 at 21:24

    Some more positive news for Israel (h/t YM and Shirlee):
    http://www.forbes.com/sites/carriesheffield/2015/02/22/boycott-israel-movement-stunts-the-palestinian-economy/

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  2. Sabadennis24 February 2015 at 21:32

    Daphne, we know that the BBC is forbidden to use the T word - as stated in their guidelines it's too political and might indicate bias etc. etc.

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    1. Daphne Anson24 February 2015 at 21:41

      Except in cases where it suits them, of course.

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