Today I was reading an article titled: VP: Iran May Have Resumed Weapon Program and in the article I found this line:
But Cheney that that while the NIE said Iran had a program to develop a nuclear warhead, it remains unclear if it has resumed that activity.
The full article can be found here.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8VGJH980&show_article=1
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Copy Edit the World
For my Copy Edit the world assignment I noticed that all of the posters for one of Will Smiths movies are all mispelled. All of the posters say "Persuit of Happyness" They should say ....Happiness, because that is how it's spelled.The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Monday, March 17, 2008
NPR
I listened to the NPR broadcast with Terry Gross interviewing Aram's Roston's about Ahmad Chalabi. I got the impression that they had a previous rapport. She was aware of Aram's Roston's resume. She was versed enough with his writing that she could hand him a quote of his as cue as to which chapter from his book that she wanted him to address. The interview lasted 38 minutes.
It seems to me that Terry Gave Aram a lot of latitude. When you talk about a major government agency I feel that you have to quote sources especially thoroughly; especially if you are NPR criticizing the government or Fox News criticizing Moveon.org. She never asked "How do you know" "Where did you hear this." "Did you talk to the CIA?" Basic questions but very important.
Aram in the very beginning of the interview he leans on saying things like" Some people say." when he is talking about aspect of his thesis that may make or break his case. When quoting politicians he would say "they said" never mentioning a specific name or title or position "they" only being identified as neo-conservative with that term being as big a blanket as "liberal". Terry never followed up and asked "who?". An anonymous source? Strom Thurman? Don Rumsfeld? Or someone who in fact has no clue what was going on and wasn’t really in a position to know? We don't know because Terry never checked, and I don't plan on buying this man's book to follow up. Perhaps his sources are better addressed in his book.
This was a softball interview and Terry never once challenged her guest who was talking about events that we all know happened but I question his ability to prove some of the motives he accuses people of, specifically those in the American government. Were there neo-cons who ate up everything Chilabi said, certainly. Where they in a position for their opinion to effect policy? Who knows since he never names those involved in the romance he describes.
It seems to me that Terry Gave Aram a lot of latitude. When you talk about a major government agency I feel that you have to quote sources especially thoroughly; especially if you are NPR criticizing the government or Fox News criticizing Moveon.org. She never asked "How do you know" "Where did you hear this." "Did you talk to the CIA?" Basic questions but very important.
Aram in the very beginning of the interview he leans on saying things like" Some people say." when he is talking about aspect of his thesis that may make or break his case. When quoting politicians he would say "they said" never mentioning a specific name or title or position "they" only being identified as neo-conservative with that term being as big a blanket as "liberal". Terry never followed up and asked "who?". An anonymous source? Strom Thurman? Don Rumsfeld? Or someone who in fact has no clue what was going on and wasn’t really in a position to know? We don't know because Terry never checked, and I don't plan on buying this man's book to follow up. Perhaps his sources are better addressed in his book.
This was a softball interview and Terry never once challenged her guest who was talking about events that we all know happened but I question his ability to prove some of the motives he accuses people of, specifically those in the American government. Were there neo-cons who ate up everything Chilabi said, certainly. Where they in a position for their opinion to effect policy? Who knows since he never names those involved in the romance he describes.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Word of the Week #8
foment \foh-MENT; FOH-ment\, transitive verb:
1. To nurse to life or activity; to incite; to abet; to instigate; -- often in a bad sense.
1. To nurse to life or activity; to incite; to abet; to instigate; -- often in a bad sense.
New Attacks Foment Fear in Afghanistan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/12/AR2006041201823.html
I could feel the hatred foment around me as I took the opposing opinion.Word of the week #7
sojourn \SOH-juhrn; so-JURN\, intransitive verb:
1. To stay as a temporary resident; to dwell for a time.
"Yet he is now an accomplished student and speaker of English, a literary editor and television producer, someone who has sojourned in Paris and attended the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
William H. Gass, "Family and Fable in Galilee"
If I am lucky I will be able to sojourn in London for my internship.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Mystery Character
Coming into our homes almost daily his graying hair shows the wisdom that comes with years in the business. He knows the news and he stops the spin. He fact checks our leaders and points out the irony while mugging for the camera and playing with his tie. He has been touted as “America’s most important Jew”. He is an author, a speaker, and a satirists and managed to make the best of the writers strike. He stand up to power even though when he actually stands it might not seem very intimidating. Sitting at his desk he leads his crack team into a new paradigm of television.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Word of the Week # 6
n. terrorist acts intended to disrupt or damage a country's agriculture.
– derivatives
agroterrorist n.
If the government cant make our food safe from us contaminating it how will it protect us from the threat of agroterrorism.
The food and agricultural sectors of all nations are vulnerable to terrorism incidents or threats. With worldwide cooperation, collaboration, and information-sharing among representatives from governments, the private sector, and academia, the potential for agroterrorism can be reduced.
elections
This week I have noticed that a lot of people are talking about Hillary needing to get out of the race. While personally I am not inclined to vote for her, I am a little shocked by the how much the media has taken sides. I don't know that I have seen one negative story about Obama. I'm sure political hit men are hard at work digging up the dirt on him but the crazy part is that there may not be much dirt to dig up. The Clintons call this a lack of experience. One thing I will definitely say for Obama is that if experience is being loosely connected with a string of drug murders in your home state then Hillary has got him beat hand over fist.
The bottom line is that the votes in Ohio and Texas have not even begun to be cast. Polls are never reliable and when people hear the results of them they often subliminally change their opinion. Reporting the results of a poll changes the results. Latinos have heavily favored Clinton thus far in most states and winning a plurality in that state is enough to keep her in till the convention. Besides, what would history have to say if the first woman with a real shot at the white house quit half way though?
The bottom line is that the votes in Ohio and Texas have not even begun to be cast. Polls are never reliable and when people hear the results of them they often subliminally change their opinion. Reporting the results of a poll changes the results. Latinos have heavily favored Clinton thus far in most states and winning a plurality in that state is enough to keep her in till the convention. Besides, what would history have to say if the first woman with a real shot at the white house quit half way though?
Infinite Ingress
Memo:
Date: March 02, 2008
To: Mrs. Editor Lady Mccune
From: Joshua Cobbley, Student
Re: “Infinite Ingress”
Dear Cynthia,
In regards to the article “Infinite Ingress” there are many places where the article is in need of current information. For starter the article sites a number of studies from the Department of Finance talking about projections for 2040. Surely another study has been done that will give as more accurate numbers. There are several other studies mentioned including numbers from the 2000 census that will need to be researched an updated.
There are also a series of comments made my Senator Feinstein and others that speak about the current intentions of the governor and the state which may very well be no longer accurate. Immigration has been a wedge issue in the last two elections and steps have been taken to address the problem. The article often mentions the states lethargic approach to the situation when in the last few years both state and national bills have been ratified and begun being enacted. The Republican party in particular would be most likely to take offence.
The article is salvageable but needs a major rewrite. Although it is not factually incorrect I would also suggest dumping the first two paragraphs and having your writer create a whole new lead. Something simpler and direct because the connection between the story illustrated and the article reads as two separate stories.
-Joshua Cobbley
Date: March 02, 2008
To: Mrs. Editor Lady Mccune
From: Joshua Cobbley, Student
Re: “Infinite Ingress”
Dear Cynthia,
In regards to the article “Infinite Ingress” there are many places where the article is in need of current information. For starter the article sites a number of studies from the Department of Finance talking about projections for 2040. Surely another study has been done that will give as more accurate numbers. There are several other studies mentioned including numbers from the 2000 census that will need to be researched an updated.
There are also a series of comments made my Senator Feinstein and others that speak about the current intentions of the governor and the state which may very well be no longer accurate. Immigration has been a wedge issue in the last two elections and steps have been taken to address the problem. The article often mentions the states lethargic approach to the situation when in the last few years both state and national bills have been ratified and begun being enacted. The Republican party in particular would be most likely to take offence.
The article is salvageable but needs a major rewrite. Although it is not factually incorrect I would also suggest dumping the first two paragraphs and having your writer create a whole new lead. Something simpler and direct because the connection between the story illustrated and the article reads as two separate stories.
-Joshua Cobbley
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