The JSPrice Perception

View of F ørde, Norway (Image from newwinemusic.wordpress) I spent my recent annual leave in Norway. During this eight-day stay, I visited the wonderful city of Bergen and resided in the small village of Alversund, 40-minutes drive from the renowned world heritage city. I explored the charming fjords in addition to walking across peaceful forests and communicating with accommodating people who speak admirably fluent English - some spoke better English than I ever will. My week away was a week well-spent and rest was exactly what I needed, and at the right destination - even if the weather wasn't as warm and dry as the heatwave witnessed in the UK over the recent weeks. However, it is not the weather I wish to discuss. Earlier this month, the British parliament passed on a bill that will enable people of the United Kingdom to have a say on whether the country will stay or exit the European Union. Should this bill be approved by an MP select committee, the referendum shoul...

(l-r) Mohamed Morsi, Edward Snowden, Katie Hopkins I have come to a conclusion recently that we love to be angry. We want to watch something which we know we'll get frustrated about at the end but we just have that sudden urge to rage. The flower power age of the 1960s, when everything was wonderful and care-free, is a long and distant memory. Today, we buy newspapers and watch television, and see a disturbing image or read a controversial column - instead of turning the page with no reaction, our 21st Century instinct has gotten us to rant on social media websites and then we feel the weight off our shoulders - a huge sigh of relief. Don't you worry, I am exactly the same, and hence why I have a blog. However, there have been three news stories that have gone viral over the past few weeks. They have felt like a lifetime since they first broke and I'm sure it will be a while yet until these stories disappear from the media ambush. This week President Assad of Syria ...

Leanne Mitchell (Image: leannemitchell.co.uk) The other day, I purchased something unique. When I say "unique", one really means that this product isn't owned by many people. I suppose you can call it a "limited edition" - I mean, around 2,000 people are in possession of this in the UK, whether it is a physical or a downloaded copy - and it cost me a mere £9.61 from an online retailer. What am I talking about? Of course I'm talking about the new Leanne Mitchell album. Wait, what? You're telling me "who's Leanne Mitchell"? You know, the one who won the first series of The Voice UK. She won that show last spring, in front of seven million people in the British Isles. For those asking how she is, she has been finding life after winning this competition over twelve months ago a little challenging. For starters, her debut single, the cover of Whitney Houston's "Run to You" peaked at number 45 in the music charts. Meanwhi...

Department for Work and Pensions logo (Image: Third Sector) It has been a while since I last wrote on this website, but it has been within good reason. Less than two weeks ago, I was asked the question I have been waiting someone to ask me since I left University in May 2012. That question was "Would you like the job?". I have to say, it was the best question someone could ever ask me because being unemployed for thirteen months took its toll on me. It was unbearable being unemployed for even a day, let alone a year. But the thought of a company willing to appoint me and give me money for something I enjoy doing, the feeling couldn't get much better. Now I have finished my first full week in employment, I have been reflecting on my time being an unemployed citizen of the United Kingdom. Being one of 2.5+ million without a job for a year, I felt like I was part of a majority but now I am in a job which will enhance my career in the media industry, I am in the bett...

I am one of many people to say that I am proud to be British. I love the United Kingdom as it is a country I was raised in. Its surroundings, scenery, atmosphere and people I've been raised around through my life have pleasured me to be the person I am today. Despite the weather and the government, I am pleased to call the UK home. However, there is one underlining issue which overshadows this wonderful democratic nation - the intolerance of some people towards other's views. This lack of respect has given me that unwelcoming urge to rant. This has come about because a soldier was brutally murdered by two heartless criminals who used a machete as their weapon at a busy Woolwich street in London. The two suspects were quickly caught by police officers who shot the pair. They are both still alive but are being treated in separate hospitals. Once they recover from any wounds, they would be questioned by detectives and are expected to be locked behind bars for a considerable amou...

(l-r) Sir Alex Ferguson, Brentford heartache at Wembley, Craig Bellamy, Barnet's relegation woe The phrase "What a season" is possibly one of the most repetitive sayings to describe a football season but it is sometimes difficult to put it differently. This is one of the reasons why I absolutely love the sport. Yes, you can argue the distinctive negative points about the beautiful game such as the escalating footballer's wages, and the growing concerns of racism and hooliganism, but overall - the tension, anticipation and passion can overshadow the doubters who grouch the same argument timelessly. But we can agree that we have seen the good, the bad and the ugly this season. Take the last month for example - we reflect on the legacies of worldwide superstars like Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham who bid farewell to their commitments as they retire from management and playing career respectively. The bad is we have seen heartbreak from teams such as Portsmo...

Sir Alex Ferguson (Getty Images) It is the end of an era in British football - that is what many journalists have said since Wednesday as it was announced that Sir Alex Ferguson has hung up his hairdryer by confirming his retirement from management. As a Chelsea fan myself, I could not be happier by this news. There hasn't been a manager as successful as him for an incredibly long time and the amount of respect he has received across the world is admirable. I reluctantly raise my hat to him. My views on Sir Alex has been mainly negative. I have never met him but during my time as an avid football fan, I have always despised him. I hated the way he obsessively chewed gum in every match. I hated his celebrations every time The Red Devils would score a goal. I despised "Fergie time" and then when an opposing team takes advantage of it, he would throw a hissy fit. I hated the way he treated the media, the way he simply shown journalists the door if they didn't see ...