THING #10 : Add some subscriptions

Following on from Thing #9, I added:

• The Herald Sun: as it is my newspaper of choice to read, covering all the local news stories that matter to me.
• Sky News: for it's comprehensive 24 hour coverage of local and international news and events. Often when I go away on short breaks, the hotels at which I stay have access to Sky News via Austar. Many of the presents are familiar, and I am happy with their coverage of stories-- although having the days headlines and main stories repeated every 15 mins. does become tiring!

I am not sure how I would use RSS Feeds in my working life, other than referring to them to keep me up to date with news of the day. I think they would be more use to library patrons researching current issues in the media.

I am not a fan of RSS Feeds myself, as they can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information... and if not checked regularly, can clog your email inbox.

Personally, when it comes to finding out what's making news throughout the day, I prefer to listen to talkback radio- ie. 3AW. Although a different medium, radio is instant, covering all the big stories as they happen, allowing for listener opinions and reactions.