Justin Schamotta
Contributing Writer
Justin Schamotta - Courtesy of Jennifer Evans
Justin was born in South Africa, raised in the Welsh Valleys and now resides in Brighton. He has been co-editor of Bulb magazine, deputy editor at Corporate Watch and a columnist for Juno magazine. He's written for New Internationalist, Pure Living Magazine, Windsurf Magazine, Food and Drink Guides, Mothering magazine, Cadogan Travel Guides, Buzz magazine, Bizarre magazine, Carve Surfing Magazine, Fortean times, and Greenpeace.
He enjoys sculpting, literature, folklore, playing accordion, windsurfing, surfing, octopuses, Victoriana, diving, environmentalism, tea and architecture. He studied psychology at Plymouth University followed by journalism at Cardiff University.
Latest Articles
|
The Strength to Stand Out
Whether blowing the whistle on an impending disaster or ensuring that the office paper gets recycled, sometimes it's left to the individual to take action.
May 10, 2010
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Drugs Wrongly Issued to Elderly
Seventy percent of UK care home residents are being subjected to at least one medication error a day according to new research.
Oct 7, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Eisoptrophobia Explained
The mirror is one of the most intriguing objects that exist in modern culture. So why are some people so afraid of mirrors?
Sep 30, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
UK Veterinary Students Warned of Suicide Risk
Recent figures documenting the surprisingly high number of suicides in the veterinary profession raise questions about whether veterinary undergraduates know the risks.
Sep 24, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Steampunk Music in the UK
With the UK's first steampunk festival just days away, has the UK finally found its own sound?
Sep 9, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Credit Card Complaints Fall on Deaf Ears
New figures reveal that while consumers are making record numbers of complaints about their credit cards, banks are becoming correspondingly less sympathetic.
Sep 9, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Extremist Groups Could Foster Individuality
New research suggests that rather than losing their individuality, people in extremist groups have more of a sense of personal identity than those who are not members.
Mar 5, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Is Urine the New Water?
With astronauts aboard NASA's most recent shuttle mission happily drinking recycled urine, and India about to launch a soft drink made from cow urine, are we missing out?
Feb 18, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Spring Arrives Early
Nature's calendar may be a little confused as signs of an early spring become widespread.
Feb 13, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
|
Moon Gardening
Though Spring may be swiftly approaching, an increasing number of gardeners are more concerned with the passage of the moon than that of the sun.
Feb 10, 2009
- Justin Schamotta
|
