Author: The Dsylexitic 'Oartistic' Detective - an interesting read with your coffee.
Ben has worked as investigative journalist, researcher and writers for a number of NZ/Australian publications, radio stations, as well as working for universities, NGO and commercial clients, as well as being a best selling author (State Secrets 1 & II [Return Fire]) specialising in organised crime and national security issues.
With a degree in history and political science specialising in political violence and counter terrorism Ben spent six year in New Zealand Army territorial (reserves) serving in the Royal Artillery and the infantry with posting in signals, artillery intelligence, field and counter intelligence, reconnaissance and as a rifleman & platoon grenadier.
Ben also has decades of experience in all aspect of the hospitality and tourism industry (from kitchen hand to marketing and promotions) through out Australasia as well a having strong root in the arts community of New Zealand's South Island his beloved home and were he prints his own cafe publications and books .
Minister Fiddles As Books Burn.
SOME ONE ELSES MEDIA.
KERIMOV THE FATHER OF TECTONIC WEAPONS.
WELCOME TO ABSURDISTAN – A Letter to the Nelson Mail on their silence over the Emirates human rights abuse during the America’s Cup as they promote a movie exposing Saudi Arabia role in murdering dissident journalist Jamal Kashoggi as must see.
STAR WARS ?? Atomic Bomb evolves into the age of Electron Weaponry
US CHINESE TENSIONS ESCALATE IN SOUTH SEA WITH WEAPONS TESTS & MILITARY EXERCISES Star Wars Begins.
Earth Fire & Water – what causes Tsunamis.
Tsunami alert occurs after ‘Quake’ detecting technology launched in June was lost following failed launch….
BEN VIDGEN -- The Consulting 'Oartistic' Dyslexic Detective. 