It is said that ‘no news’ is ‘good news’.  However, in todays media driven environment the news we are exposed to is inevitably about doom and gloom and is not ‘good’ for those affected.  The ‘headlines’ that reflect crises, uncertainty and disaster are certainly ‘bad news’.  But it’s good news for those journalists and reporters who thrive on pestilence.  Even positive news can be turned into a negative vibe through the casting of doubt and anecdotes of failure elsewhere; optimism can quickly become pessimism and pessimism sells. Continue reading →